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 13 hrs 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 11 hrs 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 10 hrs 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 3 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 4 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 days 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 4 days 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 4 days 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 days 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 5 days 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 5 days 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 days ago