MPs raise concerns over safety of buildings in the country

Growing concerns over building safety in Nairobi have triggered fresh parliamentary scrutiny, raising questions about regulatory enforcement and the safety of buildings.

By Mike Kihaki 23 hrs ago

Kindiki: Commonwealth must deliver jobs, trade and debt relief

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for a renewed focus on debt relief, trade, youth empowerment and climate financing.

By Mike Kihaki 22 hrs ago

We will not blink on exam rules, Ogamba warns

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has issued a stern warning to students, teachers and examination officials involved in examination malpractice.

By Mike Kihaki 21 hrs ago

Winners and losers as political defections shake UDA, ODM and Jubilee

Kenya’s political landscape is undergoing a fresh realignment as a wave of defections sweeps through established political parties.

By Mike Kihaki 19 hrs ago

State approves Sh96.95 M compensation for 157 protest victims

Victims of human rights violations during demonstrations and public protests, have until November 14, 2026, to submit claims for compensation.

By Mike Kihaki 18 hrs ago

KNEC tightens noose on exam cartels

Education CS Ogamba warns against exam malpractice, says administrators will be held accountable for facilitating any form of cheating.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Oburu urges political leaders to rise above partisan politics

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has called on political leaders to rise above partisan differences and embrace dialogue.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Reuben Ndolo: I will be peace ambassador

Former Makadara MP Reuben Ndolo has pledged to champion peace, national unity and political tolerance after being grilled by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

IEBC warns UDA SG Hassan Omar over remarks on deceased voters

IEBC warns UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar over breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct, says repeat offence will attract tough sanctions.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

School heads back KCSE candidates as 8-4-4 era goes home stretch

School heads have expressed optimism about improved performance in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Wajir residents call for more investment to transform livelihoods

Residents of Wajir County have called for increased government investment to accelerate socio-economic transformation.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Women challenged to seize available job opportunities

Women working at the Kilifi County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) have been urged to embrace employment opportunities created by the project.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Kindiki woos global investors to Kenya's Sh3.5 Trillion Infrastructure Fund

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged international investors to channel private capital into Kenya’s newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF).

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

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Record KCSE candidature pushes examiner into uncharted territory

KNEC is facing mounting financial, logistical and security challenges as a record 1,048,355 candidates sit the 2026 KCSE examinations amid a Sh7.2 billion funding shortfall.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Former Attorney General Paul Kihara is dead

Former Attorney General Paul Kihara dies aged 72; CJ Koome eulogises him as a distinguished jurist and judicial reformer who strengthened institutional foundations of the courts.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Acting TSC boss Mitei among five shortlisted for top job

Acting Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei is among five candidates shortlisted for the position of substantive Commission Secretary and CEO.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

KNEC administer second last KCSE exam

Over 1.04 million 2026 KCSE candidates begin written examinations, Education CS Julius Ogamba pledges tight security and credible exercise.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Students face compressed semester as learning resumes in Public Universities

Thousands of students in public universities return to lecture halls on Monday, November 2, 2026, following the end of a four-week nationwide lecturers’ strike.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Government intensifies crackdown on national examinations fraudsters

he government has put examination fraudsters on notice, tightening surveillance and security around national examinations as more than 1.1 million candidates sit KCSE.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Former education PS Julius Jwan makes political comeback

Former PS Basic Education Dr Julius Ouma Jwan has returned to the public limelight after being appointed SG of the Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) party.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Gachagua dismisses Uhuru reconciliation calls, says 'we are one team'

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed calls for mediation between him and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Kalonzo rejects efforts to lure him to government

Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed reports of efforts by government officials to woo him into joining President William Ruto's administration.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

KICD's rising star in governance and curriculum reforms

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is increasingly distinguishing itself as one of Kenya’s leading public institutions.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

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Why Ruto is facing tough battle in picking runningmate

Rigathi Gachagua urges opposition leaders seeking to unseat President Ruto to hit the ground and convince voters, saying Kenyans cannot vote for leaders they have neither seen nor heard.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Kenya seeks review of EALA pay directive

Kenya has called on the East African Community (EAC) Bureau of Speakers to return a directive requiring national parliaments to pay members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

MPs give UoN two weeks to explain billions in arrears

The University of Nairobi management has been given two weeks to provide documentary evidence explaining billions of shillings in unpaid pension contributions and statutory deductions.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Musonye to lead AFCON 2027 preparations

Sports CS Salim Mvurya unveils AFCON PAMOJA 2027 LOC Standing Committee to coordinate Kenya’s preparations for tournament.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

PS Imbunya calls for strengthening safeguards for public funds

Principal Secretary for Public Service Prof. Jane Imbunya has called for accurate payroll records, transparency and accountability in public service management.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Oburu warns politicians against meddling in ODM-UDA negotiations

ODM leader Oburu Oginga says the party will independently negotiate with UDA, demands full implementation of 10-point agenda.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

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Sh.1.16 billion required to feed 50,000 fleeing Ethiopia violence into Kenya

Atleast 50,000 people have fled Ethiopia’s violence into Kenya since October 22, UNHCR says seeking Sh1.16 billion for lifesaving aid in Moyale.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

New regional virtual centre to expand access to TVET skills

Kenya’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector has received a major boost following the launch of the African Regional Centre for Open TVET (ARCOT) in Nairobi.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

School heads converge to chart future of quality education

Primary school heads across the country will converge next week for a four-day conference to deliberate on persistent challenges affecting the delivery of quality education.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Kenya introduces mandatory health insurance for foreign visitors

Foreign nationals travelling to Kenya will be required to obtain mandatory inbound travel health insurance under new regulations that took effect on October 5, 2026.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Politics is not a matter of life and death, Kindiki tells leaders

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on political leaders to shun insults, personal attacks and incitement, warning that this hostility threatens national cohesion.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

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We have a deal, striking lecturers says

Lecturers sign Sh20bn deal with govt to end strike on Friday; ministry official says money to be paid in three phases, with learning resuming Monday next week.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Gachagua: DCP has not endorsed Sifuna for opposition presidential ticket

Gachagua says meeting with Sifuna sends positive signal, expressing confidence joint mobilisation efforts will boost voter turnout and unite opposition.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Gachagua: Opposition ticket will not be handed out on a silver platter

Gachagua hits at rival camps threatening to vote for Ruto if their candidate is not picked, says his supporters will reject any opposition candidate not ready to support others.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Gachagua praises Kalonzo's loyalty to Raila despite alleged betrayals

President Ruto faces tougher battle than opposition in picking running mate; Gachagua says Kindiki, Waiguru, Ichung’wah, Kiunjuri and Oparanya among those in contention.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Gachagua: 2027 will be Kenya's next '2002 moment'

Gachagua outlines opposition plans to improve service delivery, pledging technocrats in public service and revival of health and education sectors.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Youth urged to shun political goonism and take charge of their future

Young Kenyans have been challenged to reject political goonism and take an active role in shaping the country’s future.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago