Government audits projects amid accountability pressure

The government has launched the second phase of a nationwide verification exercise targeting development projects in Nyanza and Western regions.

By Mike Kihaki 6 hrs ago

KICD warns parents against unapproved CBE assessment books

He added that some vendors lacked the necessary professional qualifications and were simply reproducing materials developed by teachers.

By Mike Kihaki 3 hrs ago

Kosgei and Tuitoek shine at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

President Ruto hails Enoch Tuitoek and Abigael Kosgei for winning 3,000m and 2,000m steeplechase gold medals respectively at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Police retrieve body at Mama Ngina waterfront

Police are investigating two separate incidents in Mombasa involving unidentified men whose bodies were discovered in different locations on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Ruto brands Gachagua 'chief extortionist'

President William Ruto has launched a blistering attack  on his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, branding him a “chief extortionist”

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Primary school heads convene amid JSS autonomy row

The contentious question of junior school autonomy, inadequate capitation and the role of P1-trained teachers in school leadership expected to dominate teachers discussions.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

LSK pile pressure over missing lawyer Abshir Abdi

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has intensified its campaign to secure the release of missing advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Mudavadi seeks performance- based promotions

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for a robust legal framework to link public servants’ performance evaluations to promotions.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

DCI vows to intensify crackdown on drug barons

DCI boss Amin Mohamed says 1,631 drug suspects arrested between Jan and March 2026, including 278 traffickers; vows tougher action on perpetrators.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Police seize Sh3.6 billion meth in Kwale drug bust

Police in Kwale arrest three foreigners and seize 454kg of suspected methamphetamine worth Sh3.6 billion in anti-narcotics operation linked to Tanzania.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Police crackdown on criminals

Detectives in Nanyuki have arrested three men suspected of operating a motor vehicle theft syndicate after recovering a stolen Toyota Probox allegedly being transported to Uganda.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Murkomen challenges communities to turn cultural heritage into employability

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has challenged the communities in the country to use their rich cultural heritage and its traditions for commercial perpose.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Ruto pledges to revive tea factories, address bonus disparities

President William Ruto has pledged Sh3.7 billion towards the revival of struggling tea factories in the West and East of the Rift Valley.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Ruto: Kenyans are tired of political rhetoric, want development

President William Ruto has challenged Opposition leaders seeking to unseat him in the 2027 General Election to present clear development plans and explain how they intend to transform the country.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Gachagua dismisses opposition divisions as 'polygamous family' rivalry

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims of divisions within the Opposition.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Dry taps in Nairobi for two days from Monday

Nairobi Water Company warns of supply interruption in Westlands, Parklands, Kilimani, Lavington, Kibera and other areas from Nov 9 to Nov 10, urges residents to store enough water.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

KNEC faces Sh7.2 billion funding shortfall

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) struggling to meet the enormous demands of administering this year's national examinations amid a Sh7.2 billion funding shortfall.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Government takes development audit to Kenyans' doorsteps

The Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen accountability, improve service delivery and bridge the information gap between public investments and citizens.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

KNEC begins marking KJSEA scripts

The Kenya National Examinations Council has begun processing and marking the 2026 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

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Eddy Oketch: Live poll results key to building public trust

We must establish how polling station livestreaming will work, how information will be authenticated, how results will be preserved and how discrepancies will be resolved

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

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How smartphone deals are leaving Kenyans in costly debts

Kenya’s expanding digital economy has created an enormous appetite for smartphones as young people seek devices that allow them to connect globally.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Bayern-Ajax clash tickets on sale at Sh2,500

Ticket for FC Bayern Munich and AFC Ajax match on January 5, 2027 at Raila Odinga International Stadium on sale for Sh2,500.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

MPs raise concerns over safety of buildings in the country

Growing concerns over building safety in Nairobi have triggered fresh parliamentary scrutiny, raising questions about regulatory enforcement and the safety of buildings.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Kindiki: Commonwealth must deliver jobs, trade and debt relief

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for a renewed focus on debt relief, trade, youth empowerment and climate financing.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

We will not blink on exam rules, Ogamba warns

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has issued a stern warning to students, teachers and examination officials involved in examination malpractice.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Winners and losers as political defections shake UDA, ODM and Jubilee

Kenya’s political landscape is undergoing a fresh realignment as a wave of defections sweeps through established political parties.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

State approves Sh96.95 M compensation for 157 protest victims

Victims of human rights violations during demonstrations and public protests, have until November 14, 2026, to submit claims for compensation.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

KNEC tightens noose on exam cartels

Education CS Ogamba warns against exam malpractice, says administrators will be held accountable for facilitating any form of cheating.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Oburu urges political leaders to rise above partisan politics

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has called on political leaders to rise above partisan differences and embrace dialogue.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Reuben Ndolo: I will be peace ambassador

Former Makadara MP Reuben Ndolo has pledged to champion peace, national unity and political tolerance after being grilled by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

IEBC warns UDA SG Hassan Omar over remarks on deceased voters

IEBC warns UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar over breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct, says repeat offence will attract tough sanctions.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

School heads back KCSE candidates as 8-4-4 era goes home stretch

School heads have expressed optimism about improved performance in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Wajir residents call for more investment to transform livelihoods

Residents of Wajir County have called for increased government investment to accelerate socio-economic transformation.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Women challenged to seize available job opportunities

Women working at the Kilifi County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) have been urged to embrace employment opportunities created by the project.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Kindiki woos global investors to Kenya's Sh3.5 Trillion Infrastructure Fund

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged international investors to channel private capital into Kenya’s newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF).

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

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Record KCSE candidature pushes examiner into uncharted territory

KNEC is facing mounting financial, logistical and security challenges as a record 1,048,355 candidates sit the 2026 KCSE examinations amid a Sh7.2 billion funding shortfall.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Former Attorney General Paul Kihara is dead

Former Attorney General Paul Kihara dies aged 72; CJ Koome eulogises him as a distinguished jurist and judicial reformer who strengthened institutional foundations of the courts.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Acting TSC boss Mitei among five shortlisted for top job

Acting Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei is among five candidates shortlisted for the position of substantive Commission Secretary and CEO.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

KNEC administer second last KCSE exam

Over 1.04 million 2026 KCSE candidates begin written examinations, Education CS Julius Ogamba pledges tight security and credible exercise.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Students face compressed semester as learning resumes in Public Universities

Thousands of students in public universities return to lecture halls on Monday, November 2, 2026, following the end of a four-week nationwide lecturers’ strike.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago