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Omollo: Churches must unite Kenyans, not promote animosity
Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on religious leaders to protect the sanctity of churches by ensuring they remain places of worship.
By Mike Kihaki 4 hrs ago
Omollo: Churches must unite Kenyans, not promote animosity
Junior Starlets second straight FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualification
Kenya's Junior Starlets beat South Africa 3-1 at Nyayo Stadium, sealing a 5-1 aggregate win to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
By Mike Kihaki 4 hrs ago
Junior Starlets second straight FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualification
Highway secondary retain Nairobi region football crown
Highway Secondary School successfully defended their Nairobi regional football title after edging rivals Upper Hill 4-3 in a tense penalty shoot-out.
By Mike Kihaki 3 hrs ago
Highway secondary retain Nairobi region football crown
Wetang'ula rallies Western region to support Ruto's 2027 bid
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has urged residents of Western Kenya to support President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.
By Mike Kihaki 2 hrs ago
Wetang'ula rallies Western region to support Ruto's 2027 bid
Autopsy fails to reveal KFS legal manager Wairimu cause of death
An autopsy conducted on the body of Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige has failed to establish the cause of her death
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Autopsy fails to reveal KFS legal manager Wairimu cause of death
KNEC opens registration for November 2026 business, technical exams
KNEC has opened the registration window for candidates wishing to sit the November 2026 Business and Technical examinations
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
KNEC opens registration for November 2026 business, technical exams
Parliamentary committe probes Sh844 million Jaramogi varsity hostel project
The construction of a 1,000-bed students' hostel at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) has raised concerns
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Parliamentary committe probes Sh844 million Jaramogi varsity hostel project
Kenya pushes for universal clean cooking with Sh133 billion plan
Kenya is stepping up efforts to ensure every household and institution has access to clean cooking solutions.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Kenya pushes for universal clean cooking with Sh133 billion plan
Why University of Nairobi is not among approved Law schools
Several Kenyan universities, including the University of Nairobi, are awaiting approval of their law programme licence renewals as the Council of Legal Education reviews compliance.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Why University of Nairobi is not among approved Law schools
KLB seeks Parliament's help to recover Sh251 M debts
The Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has appealed to Parliament for intervention in recovering more than Sh251 million in long-outstanding debts.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
KLB seeks Parliament's help to recover Sh251 M debts
MUSIC FESTIVAL: Learners champion online safety, data privacy in music
Learners continue using music, poetry, elocution and dance to tackle country's most pressing social issues, including online safety, data protection, responsible internet use.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
MUSIC FESTIVAL: Learners champion online safety, data privacy in music
Thousands miss out as 6,500 compete for 702 Medicine slots in university
Medicine has once again emerged as Kenya's most competitive university degree programme.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Thousands miss out as 6,500 compete for 702 Medicine slots in university
NOC-K eyes Glasgow Commonwealth Games as launchpad for LA 2028 Olympic
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has intensified preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
NOC-K eyes Glasgow Commonwealth Games as launchpad for LA 2028 Olympic
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Girls outdance boys in Kenya Music Festival
The dominance of girls' schools at the Kenya Music Festival has intensified calls for separate competition categories and targeted support to boost boys' participation.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Girls outdance boys in Kenya Music Festival
Chief Justice Martha Koome leads tributes to retired judge Tunya
Chief Justice Martha Koome mourns death of retired High Court Judge Justice Omondi Tunya, praises his distinguished service and contribution to justice in Kenya
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Chief Justice Martha Koome leads tributes to retired judge Tunya
Fire guts Nyabondo Boys dormitory, second Kisumu school hit in hours
A fire destroyed part of the boarding section at Nyabondo Boys Boarding Primary School in Nyakach, Kisumu County, forcing pupils to flee as teachers and residents battled the flames.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Fire guts Nyabondo Boys dormitory, second Kisumu school hit in hours
How Gen Z took Saba Saba back from the politicians who created it
As Kenya marks 36 years since Saba Saba, the protest tradition once led by veteran politicians now belongs to a generation demanding accountability rather than multi-party rule.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
How Gen Z took Saba Saba back from the politicians who created it
Learners use Music festival to champion conservation, peace
Kenya Music Festival gathers momentum through poetry, dance and elocution, learners continue tackling some of Kenya's most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Learners use Music festival to champion conservation, peace
Ruto signs CBK Reform Law, Parliamentary Pension Bill
President Ruto signs the CBK (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2023 into law, boosting banking oversight and pension reforms.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Ruto signs CBK Reform Law, Parliamentary Pension Bill
Police probe lawyer's death in Athi River
Detectives have launched investigations into the killing of a 30-year-old advocate whose body was found outside a residential estate in Athi River, Machakos County
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Police probe lawyer's death in Athi River
EACC moves to recover Sh1.5 billion paid in Ruaraka land deal
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has begun the process of recovering Sh1.5 billion paid as compensation for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
EACC moves to recover Sh1.5 billion paid in Ruaraka land deal
Kenya, Saudi Arabia sign new deals to deepen labour, trade and investment ties
Thousands of Kenyan workers are set to benefit from stronger labour protections. Local businesses also stand to access new export markets.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Kenya, Saudi Arabia sign new deals to deepen labour, trade and investment ties
Junior Starlets on brink of second World Cup
Kenya's Junior Starlets are just 90 minutes away from securing a second consecutive FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup appearance.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Junior Starlets on brink of second World Cup
Girls continue to rule Kenya Music Festival
Girls' schools once again stamped their authority at this year's Nairobi Region Kenya Music Festival.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Girls continue to rule Kenya Music Festival
DCI summons MP Zaheer Jhanda as four more arrested over Kisii chaos
DCI summon Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda over violent attacks at Keumbu on Kisii-Keroka Road on July 3; four suspects arrested
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
DCI summons MP Zaheer Jhanda as four more arrested over Kisii chaos
Aladwa defends Interior PS Omollo over abduction claims
Makadara MP and Nairobi ODM Chairman George Aladwa has come to the defence of Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo following criticism over his recent remarks.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Aladwa defends Interior PS Omollo over abduction claims
Police hunt matatu crew after traffic officer is dragged
Police have launched a manhunt for the driver and conductor of a public service vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a traffic police officer seriously injured in Ruiru.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Police hunt matatu crew after traffic officer is dragged
Ruto warns against tribal politics, empty rhetoric
President William Ruto has criticized leaders whom he accused of using abusive language to stir ethnic divisions.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Ruto warns against tribal politics, empty rhetoric
Government targets public officers in Sh6.2 B payroll fraud crackdown
The government will begin taking action against public officers implicated in the manipulation of the public service payroll after an audit uncovered suspected fraud amounting to Sh6.2 billion.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Government targets public officers in Sh6.2 B payroll fraud crackdown
Universities urged to embrace strategic governance to stay afloat in AI era
Universities must fundamentally transform their governance models and embrace strategic leadership if they are to remain globally competitive.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Universities urged to embrace strategic governance to stay afloat in AI era
New giants emerge at Nairobi Regional Kenya music festival
The 2026 Nairobi Regional Kenya Music Festival produced a new generation of champions as little-known day schools stunned established powerhouses
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
New giants emerge at Nairobi Regional Kenya music festival
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Flagged down: Why leaders resolved to ban Somali clan flags in Eastleigh
The leaders resolved that public display of Somali clan emblems, banners and flags during street celebrations would no longer be permitted.
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
Flagged down: Why leaders resolved to ban Somali clan flags in Eastleigh
Students use song to tackle drugs, femicide
The war against alcohol and drug abuse, femicide and the need to nurture young people’s talents took centre stage as learners used music, dance and drama to tackle pressing social issues.
By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago
Students use song to tackle drugs, femicide
Talent galore as annual music festival starts
The power of music took centre stage as the Kenya Music Festival (KMF) Nairobi regional competitions kicked off at Buruburu Girls High School.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
Talent galore as annual music festival starts
Grade 10 student wins national anti-drug essay competition
Faith Munyazi Wugoma of Helping Hands Senior School clinched the top position in the competition organised by NACADA.
By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago
Grade 10 student wins national anti-drug essay competition
151 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa
A total of 240 Kenyan nationals requiring assistance have registered with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria.
By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago
151 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa
MPs scrutinise Bill to balance access to state Information
The Bill further creates penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of classified information.
By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago
MPs scrutinise Bill to balance access to state Information
Governor Otuoma defends crackdown on criminal gang
Otuoma described the incident as heartbreaking and urged investigators to establish the full circumstances surrounding her death without delay. 
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
Governor Otuoma defends crackdown on criminal gang
Mudavadi orders faster delivery of Nairobi Rising Projects
Mudavadi described the Nairobi Rising Programme as a critical initiative aligned with the national and county governments' vision
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
Mudavadi orders faster delivery of Nairobi Rising Projects
Parents accuse St George's Girls of indecent search of students
Parents at St George's Girls Senior School are demanding accountability after their daughters were allegedly subjected to invasive body searches during a security screening exercise on June 15.
By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago
Parents accuse St George's Girls of indecent search of students
Kang'ata driver shot at Linda Mwananchi rally as political violence escalates
Politics
By Julius Chepkwony and James Munyeki
1 hr ago
Madness of a nation: Ol Kalou violence exposes Kenya's deepening political tensions
Politics
By Juliet Omelo and Clinton Ambujoh
1 hr ago
Beyond social media: Are governments regulating the wrong thing?
Tech & Innovation
By Amos Murumba
1 hr ago