Ruto mourns Senator Mungatana's daughter

President Ruto condoles with Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and Mwanaisha Chidzuga following death of their eight-year-old daughter, Amal Mghoi.

By Mike Kihaki 12 hrs ago

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Thousands opt out of formal varsity system

More than 51,000 Kenyan students who qualified for university admission have chosen not to apply for placement,

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Gachagua links Embu violence to 2027 Mt Kenya succession battle

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has linked the violence that disrupted DP Kithure Kindiki’s political meeting in Embu to an emerging Mt Kenya succession battle.

By Mike Kihaki 19 hrs ago

Gachagua allies warn Ruto over Embu clashes

Leaders allied with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua have warned President William Ruto against what they described as a dangerous approach to political unrest.

By Mike Kihaki 18 hrs ago

Babu Owino pledges good service if elected Nairobi Governor

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino vows to tackle garbage menace and boost school feeding programme if elected Nairobi governor, promises better services for residents.

By Mike Kihaki 17 hrs ago

Sifuna accuses Ruto of undermining devolution

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto of undermining devolution through delays in the disbursement of funds to counties.

By Mike Kihaki 17 hrs ago

Mudavadi warns against 'dead voters' claims

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on politicians to lower the temperature ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning against tribal politics and goonism.

By Mike Kihaki 12 hrs ago

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ECDE teachers say devolution has left them in limbo

The 2010 Constitution devolved ECDE functions to county governments, however, the officers expected the function and their employment arrangements to transition smoothly.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Felix Koskei: Oral health system faces growing pressure

Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei has challenged oral health professionals to move beyond treating disease and become stronger advocates for prevention

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

DCI officers arrested over alleged bribe demand

EACC arrests two DCI officers in Kipkelion over alleged solicitation of Sh120,000 bribe.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Duncan Ojwang takes charge at IPOA

Duncan Ojwang Oburu has taken charge of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), becoming the fourth chairperson of the civilian police oversight body.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

CJ Koome urges TSC to prioritise teachers welfare

Chief Justice Martha Koome has challenged newly appointed Teachers Service Commission (TSC) commissioners to treat their new positions as a responsibility to serve Kenyans

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

IEBC defends KU voter registration warns against misinformation

IEBC warns against misinformation over KU voter registration, says kits were deployed to register eligible Kenyans, denies influencing voters.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Oburu: UK medical trip will not disrupt ODM operations

ODM leader Oburu Oginga confirms UK trip for routine medical check-up, says party has strong structures to operate in his absence.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Omtatah 'unshaken' after three-day Senate suspension

Senator Omtatah welcomes his suspension from Senate for three days, vows to continue calling out unconstitutional declarations by President Ruto

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Kibra residents call on Senate for stalled Kenya railways resettlement

Residents and traders displaced by Kenya Railways projects in Laini Saba, Kibra, have appealed to the Senate to intervene over stalled resettlement programmes.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Schools become new frontline in push for better oral health

Health professionals and education stakeholders wants oral health education and prevention part of everyday school life.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Cracks widen: Majority of Kenyans now oppose Broad-Based Government

More than half of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government (BBG) arrangement between President William Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Safina Party SG Joakim Simiyu: Opposition risks 2027 loss without plan beyond Ruto

Presidential aspirant Joakim Simiyu say the biggest challenge facing Kenya’s opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election .

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Counties reveal the hidden cost of national health deals

County governments are being left to shoulder the cost of health agreements negotiated by the national government, Murang’a Deputy Governor Stephen Munania has said.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Government tightens baggage rules at JKIA in airport overhaul

The Government has tightened baggage-handling rules at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), warning passengers and airlines against practices breach aviation requirements.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Nairobi's Kilimani fire leaves several cars destroyed

Firefighters and emergency response teams battled the blaze for more than four hours before bringing it under control.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Ruto signs law targeting officials who ignore audit findings

President Ruto signs into law Population and Development, Air Passenger Service Charge, Public Finance Management Amendment No. 4, and Trust Administration Bills.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Ruto sends Joho, Sudi to comfort Tanzania's Samia Suluhu after husband's death

Kenya has sent a message of condolence and solidarity to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

How Kenya's trader crackdown risks becoming a refugee crisis

A refugee agency official has warned Kenya's crackdown on undocumented foreign traders risks fuelling xenophobia by failing to distinguish refugees.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

You have 90 days: State walks back snap order on foreign traders

Kenya gives foreign traders 90 days to comply with immigration rules, work permit requirements and valid licences amid uproar; Pres Ruto cautions against threats and intimidation of foreigners.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Ruto urges Mombasa SEZ developers to build factories, create jobs

President William Ruto has challenged developers of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to move from signing agreements to building factories.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Mount Kenya wildfire: What 8,700 burnt hectares reveal about the crisis

More than 3,000 hectares of Mount Kenya Forest have been affected by a wildfire that has burned since September 1, exposing gaps in Kenya’s ability to fight fires in remote forest areas.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

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Inside government's plan to restore hope for learners with special needs

The government plans to revive Education Assessment Resource Centres across Kenya and expand assistive technology to help identify, assess and support learners with disabilities.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu's husband dies

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu’s husband, Mwalimu Hafidh Ameir dies at a hospital in Zanzibar, Deputy President Deogratius Ndejembi announces.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

KRA defends cargo clearance rules

KRA says export declarations for imported goods are required by law, pledges dialogue to ease clearance challenges.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Mudavadi pushes for stronger Kenya and US cooperation on security, trade

Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi says Kenya’s strategic partnership with the United States continues to deepen.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

President Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Hafidh Ameir

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu’s husband, Mwalimu Hafidh Ameir dies at a hospital in Zanzibar, Deputy President Deogratius Ndejembi announces.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Who was Tanzania's first Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, lived much of his life away from the political spotlight.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Senate Majority Leader calls for speedy probe into Standard Editor's abduction

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has called for a speedy investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, urging police to bring to justice the culprits.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

More than 140 killed in latest Yemen clashes: military sources

Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen killed more than 140 combatants between midday Saturday and early Sunday

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Gachagua say he is ready to deputize Sifuna in 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dramatically widened the possibilities for Kenya’s opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Ruto: Kenya to end raw mineral exports

President William Ruto says Kenya will no longer allow its mineral wealth to leave the country in raw form.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

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 7 days 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 7 days ago