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Wetang'ula calls for climate accountability
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for greater accountability from major climate polluters.
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
Wetang'ula calls for climate accountability
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 1 day ago
Two police officers among five killed in Isiolo bandit attack
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 1 day ago
Mudavadi urges Kenyans to verify overseas jobs
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 1 day ago
FKF clears path for SportPesa League kick-off
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 23 hrs ago
KFS challenges Muthaiga Golf Club's occupation of Karura forest
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 23 hrs ago
Murkomen reveals 1,189 sentenced over political goonism
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 23 hrs ago
MPs fault governments over failure to protect persons with disabilities
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 21 hrs ago
SanlamAllianz Kenya profit before tax rises by 21p.c
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 21 hrs ago
MPs challenged to push for stronger oversight
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 20 hrs ago
Gideon Moi calls for urgent security action after five killed in Isiolo attack
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 1 day ago
Technopolis board fully constituted to advances digital transformation
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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 3 days ago
Reprieve for thousands of learners pursuing higher education alternatives
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 3 days ago
Medics mourns Dr David Silverstein
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 3 days ago
CJ Koome mourns Eswatini counterpart Maphalala
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 3 days ago
Woman killed in hit and run at Jacaranda rally
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 3 days ago
Ruto mourns Senator Mungatana's daughter
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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 4 days ago
Thousands opt out of formal varsity system
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 4 days ago
Gachagua links Embu violence to 2027 Mt Kenya succession battle
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 4 days ago
Gachagua allies warn Ruto over Embu clashes
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 4 days ago
Babu Owino pledges good service if elected Nairobi Governor
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 4 days ago
Sifuna accuses Ruto of undermining devolution
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 3 days ago
Mudavadi warns against 'dead voters' claims
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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 5 days ago
ECDE teachers say devolution has left them in limbo
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 6 days ago
Felix Koskei: Oral health system faces growing pressure
DCI officers arrested over alleged bribe demand
EACC arrests two DCI officers in Kipkelion over alleged solicitation of Sh120,000 bribe.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
DCI officers arrested over alleged bribe demand
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 7 days ago
Duncan Ojwang takes charge at IPOA
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 7 days ago
CJ Koome urges TSC to prioritise teachers welfare
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 7 days ago
IEBC defends KU voter registration warns against misinformation
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 6 days ago
Oburu: UK medical trip will not disrupt ODM operations
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 6 days ago
Omtatah 'unshaken' after three-day Senate suspension
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 6 days ago
Kibra residents call on Senate for stalled Kenya railways resettlement
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 8 days ago
Schools become new frontline in push for better oral health
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 8 days ago
Cracks widen: Majority of Kenyans now oppose Broad-Based Government
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 8 days ago
Safina Party SG Joakim Simiyu: Opposition risks 2027 loss without plan beyond Ruto
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 8 days ago
Counties reveal the hidden cost of national health deals
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 8 days ago
Government tightens baggage rules at JKIA in airport overhaul
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 9 days ago
Nairobi's Kilimani fire leaves several cars destroyed
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 9 days ago
Ruto signs law targeting officials who ignore audit findings
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 9 days ago
Ruto sends Joho, Sudi to comfort Tanzania's Samia Suluhu after husband's death
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 9 days ago
How Kenya's trader crackdown risks becoming a refugee crisis
Raila first anniversary committee unveiled
National
By Mike Kihaki
2 hrs ago
Residents in flood-prone areas urged to relocate
Rift Valley
By Antony Gitonga
3 hrs ago