Duale tells IEBC to ignore political noise and focus on 2027 poll

Health CS Aden Duale has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to shut out political pressure and concentrate on its constitutional responsibility.

By Mike Kihaki 10 hrs ago

Two women arrested at JKIA smuggling gold

Two women were arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after detectives allegedly intercepted them with nearly 658 grams of suspected gold concealed.

By Mike Kihaki 9 hrs ago

Ogamba pledges to address teachers' grievances to avert Kuppet strike

The government has pledged to work closely with teachers’ unions to address long-standing grievances over pay, promotions, and other welfare.

By Mike Kihaki 8 hrs ago

Somalia joins regional skilling to expand ICT training as demand grows

Somalia is stepping up efforts to equip university students and graduates with practical digital skills, joining a growing regional push to make education more responsive.

By Mike Kihaki 8 hrs ago

Kisii kitchen draws crowds over 'Mother Mary' image

A small, soot-blackened kitchen in Emenwa village, Nyamache, Kisii County, has become the unlikely centre of a growing religious spectacle.

By Mike Kihaki 4 hrs ago

Pyramids wary of Gor Mahia in Nyayo showdown

Pyramids FC captain Mohamed Dudu El Gabbas has warned his teammates not to underestimate Gor Mahia as the Egyptian giants prepare to face the Kenyan champions.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Universities urged to strengthen industry linkages

Universities and higher learning institutions have been urged to strengthen partnerships with industry as the Government pushes for a training model that gives learners exposure

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Antonina Lentoijoni: I will work on an accountable TSC

We need sustainable parliamentary funding to recruit teachers on permanent and pensionable terms, while respecting court decisions and legal processes.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

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Before Nganyas: When rugged buses ruled roads

For more than five decades, Kenya’s public transport transformation has been a journey of machines, people, ambition and adaptation.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Malkia Strikers surrender to Egypt relinquishing African title

Kenya’s hopes of defending their African women’s volleyball title on home soil came to an abrupt end on Friday after the Malkia Strikers were beaten 3-0 by Egypt

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

MPs raise concerns over school debts and bank loans

The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over financial management in Kenya’s national schools.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Oburu hosts Senators at Nairobi home as he recovers

Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga on Thursday hosted a delegation from the Senate Energy Committee at his Nairobi residence as he continued recovering.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Government to launch initiatives to empower informal workers

The government is set to launch three initiatives aimed at transforming the livelihoods of millions of Kenyans working in the informal sector by helping them gain formal recognition.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

KMA calls for dialogue to end nurses' strike

Kenya Medical Association calls for urgent dialogue to end nurses’ strike, warns disruption of public health services puts lives at risk and threatens UHC gains.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Malkia Strikers storm into African Championship final

Malkia Strikers beat Cameroon 3-0 at Kasarani to reach the African Volleyball Confederation CAVB Championship final, they face Egypt on Friday.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

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Universities Admission: Confusion reign for 'freshiers' in new university funding

Thousands of first-year students have reported to public universities across the country to begin their long-awaited academic journeys.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

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Ruto appoints Sossion, Lentoijoni to TSC for six-year term

President William Ruto KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and TSC Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni as commissioners.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Government cuts AI semen cost to Sh1,400

The government has reduced the cost of Artificial Insemination semen for dairy breeding from Sh8,000 to Sh1,400 per dose.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

State releases Sh850.7m Inua Jamii to 425,348 households

The Government has released Sh850.696 million to orphans and vulnerable children under the cash transfer for orphans and vulnerable children programme.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Ruto orders crackdown on foreign hawkers

President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreign nationals engaged in hawking and other small-scale trading activities in Kenya.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Govt cuts consolidated cargo benchmark to Sh2m in deal with traders

Govt cuts general consolidated cargo benchmark from Sh2.5m to Sh2m, KRA to vet consolidators; rail cargo fees drops from Sh58,000 to Sh10,000.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

TVET enrolment surges as Kenyan youth turn to technical skills

Education sector is witnessing a major shift with increasing numbers of young people turn to Technical and Vocational Education and Training in search of practical skills

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Below-average rains in September forecast as temperatures rise

Kenya experiences a dry season in September as rains shift to October, Kenya Meteorological Service warns of below-average rainfall in several food-producing counties.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kenya's athletics legends nominated for 2026 National Heroes honours

12 Kenyan athletes and sports personalities have been proposed for recognition as National Heroes this year.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kenya Airways counts over Sh900m losses after three-day aviation disruption

KQ has restored normal operations after a disruption that affected 63 flights and caused losses of over Sh900m, says Kiprono Kittony chair Board.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kenya moves to unlock billions from Blue Economy

Kenya is stepping up efforts to unlock the economic potential of its water resources as the Government seeks to position the country as a leading maritime hub in Africa.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

TSC advertises 1,631 teachers promotion vacancies

Teachers get another chance to apply after TSC re-advertises 1,631 promotional vacancies for deputy principals, senior masters and deputy headteachers.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Oburu Oginga breaks silence on hospital admission

ODM leader Oburu Oginga dismisses claims he is seriously ill, says he is okay after brief visit to the hospital.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Hospitals get one more month on SHA digital compliance rules

SHA extends HMIS compliance deadline by one month to September 30, 2026, giving healthcare providers more time to complete system configuration and compliance.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Ruto departs for Zambia to attend Hichilema's inauguration

President Ruto heads to Lusaka, Zambia to attend President Hakainde Hichilema's swearing -in.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Why Ruto should reconsider his 2027 re-election bid

Political analyst Barrack Muluka has challenged President William Ruto to reconsider seeking re-election, citing alleged human rights violations, police killings and political violence.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Ruto calls for unity, peaceful politics and economic transformation in Africa

President Ruto heads to Lusaka, Zambia to attend President Hakainde Hichilema's swearing -in.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

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Uncertain as schools confront a low enrollment crisis

Nearly 30 per cent of public secondary schools have fewer than 150 learners, exposing a deeper crisis of poverty, school dropouts, demographic change and flawed planning.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

GSU officer arrested for allegedly shooting woman in Eldoret

Nathan Kirwa, GSU officer linked to shoot dead 45-year-old woman in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County arrested, police Commander Wilberforce Sicharani confirms.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Detectives probe Mandera shooting and Homa Bay hotel raid

Detectives in Mandera are investigating the killing of Mohamud Mohamed Ali, also known as Maalin Guliye, who was shot by unknown attackers at about 5.10am on Saturday.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

UHC workers set for permanent jobs as counties agree to absorb them

Universal Health Coverage staff to be moved from contractual to permanent and pensionable terms, counties agree to absorb them into their workforce.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Murkomen tells Opposition to leave IEBC alone and sell policies ahead of 2027

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Opposition leaders to stop interfering with the IEBC.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Teargas disrupts Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru

A Linda Mwananchi political rally in Meru town was briefly disrupted on Sunday after a teargas canister was lobbed into a crowd gathered at Makutano.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Police probe suspected arson plot at a Nakuru school

Police in Nakuru have launched investigations into a suspected attempt to set fire to a girls’ dormitory at Moi Primary School, Nakuru County.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Fix supply chains to unlock manufacturing potential, stakeholders urged

Kenya must embrace Artificial Intelligence to raise productivity, expand manufacturing and position the country to compete in demanding global markets.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago