Murkomen: We shall protect young athletes against doping

The fight against doping will take centre stage during this year’s Mashujaa Day sporting tournament, as the government seeks to protect young athletes from exploitation.

By Mike Kihaki 13 hrs ago

Governments urged to invest in specialist healthcare and education

Governments and development partners across Africa and Asia have been urged to invest more in specialist healthcare and education.

By Mike Kihaki 13 hrs ago

Government defends G-to-G fuel deal

Government defends G-to-G fuel deal, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says it eased dollar shortages, secured petroleum supplies and built forex reserves.

By Mike Kihaki 12 hrs ago

Students urged to consider alternative pathways

Education stakeholders are calling for urgent action to support students who have not reported to universities and other higher learning institutions.

By Mike Kihaki 11 hrs ago

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Ogamba: Adequate funding and teacher deployment key to fixing education sector

The issue is not simply how much money is allocated, but how effectively those resources are distributed and whether they reach the areas of greatest need.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Youth urged to be innovative amid job scarcity

Youth have been urged to rethink their approach to employment and look beyond the traditional white-collar jobs as unemployment continues to challenge graduates.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Five arrested after robbing TJ Kajwang's team

Five suspects were subsequently arrested and, according to the police report, positively identified by the complainants.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Ida unveils committee to steer Raila's first anniversary commemoration

National steering committee led by Prof Adams Oloo to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from Oct 10-17, Ida Odinga says.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Ruto faults Uhuru for undermining his government

President William Ruto has renewed his public criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his predecessor of undermining the government.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Govt steps up El-Nino preparedness warns Kenyans over floods

Govt steps up El Nino preparedness, warns of floods, landslides and disruptions, spokesperson Charles Owino urges Kenyans in vulnerable areas to relocate.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Invest in the girl child a river that sustains generations

Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Prof. Jane Imbunya, has urged men to educate and support their wives and daughters.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Ole Sapit condemn abduction of journalist and rising political goonism

ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, UN-Habitat envoy Susan Nakhumicha condemn Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich’s abduction, goonism and political intolerance.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Youth challenged to claim their place at the governance table

Young people have been challenged to move beyond protesting the shortcomings of public institutions and claim a meaningful place in decision-making.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Wetang'ula calls for climate accountability

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for greater accountability from major climate polluters.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Two police officers among five killed in Isiolo bandit attack

Two police officers are among five people killed after an armed group ambushed a team pursuing suspected livestock thieves in Gotu, Isiolo County.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Mudavadi urges Kenyans to verify overseas jobs

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to verify every job offer through official government channels.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

FKF clears path for SportPesa League kick-off

Kenyan football fans can finally look forward to the return of top-flight football after FKF and participating clubs reached an agreement.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

KFS challenges Muthaiga Golf Club's occupation of Karura forest

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has challenged Muthaiga Golf Club’s occupation of part of Karura Forest.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Murkomen reveals 1,189 sentenced over political goonism

At least 1,189 people have been sentenced for offences linked to political violence and goonism since 2022, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

MPs fault governments over failure to protect persons with disabilities

MPs attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference have raised concerns over what they described as persistent government failures.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

SanlamAllianz Kenya profit before tax rises by 21p.c

SanlamAllianz General Insurance (Kenya) Limited posted a stronger financial performance in 2025, with profit before tax rising by 21 per cent.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

MPs challenged to push for stronger oversight

Kenya’s push to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be matched by stronger parliamentary oversight, accountability and protection of citizens’ rights.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Gideon Moi calls for urgent security action after five killed in Isiolo attack

Kanu chairman Gideon Moi calls for urgent government intervention in Gotu, Isiolo, after five people were killed in a bandit attack, urges accountability.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Technopolis board fully constituted to advances digital transformation

The Technopolis Development Authority (TDA) has fully constituted its Board following the appointment of James Musee Nduna, Yvonne Teresia Ogwang and Yunis M. Omar

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

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Reprieve for thousands of learners pursuing higher education alternatives

Education stakeholders urge university applicants to think of alternative routes to higher education.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Medics mourns Dr David Silverstein

Former President Daniel Moi’s physician, David Silverstein, dies, family confirms; he helped establish KNH’s first cardiac laboratory.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

CJ Koome mourns Eswatini counterpart Maphalala

Chief Justice Martha Koome has condoled with the people of Eswatini following the death of Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Woman killed in hit and run at Jacaranda rally

One person killed after being knocked down and run over by a Toyota Prado during Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda Grounds, police say.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 days ago