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Gachagua: Opposition does not need Uhuru's money to send Ruto home
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua says the opposition doesn't need financial sponsorship in the 2027 poll battle, accuses President Ruto of attacking Uhuru Kenyatta.
By Mike Kihaki 17 hrs ago
Gachagua: Opposition does not need Uhuru's money to send Ruto home
Police warn politicians against incitement ahead of political activities
Police warn politicians against incitement and provocation likely to breach peace; NPS spokesperson Nyaga urges officers to uphold professionalism, impartiality.
By Mike Kihaki 16 hrs ago
Police warn politicians against incitement ahead of political activities
Varsities challenged to turn research into jobs and enterprises
Universities have been challenged to move beyond academic publications and accelerate the commercialisation of research and innovation to create jobs.
By Mike Kihaki 16 hrs ago
Varsities challenged to turn research into jobs and enterprises
Police arrest 14 suspects during Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay tour
Police say 14 people were arrested after chaos disrupted the Linda Mwananchi caravan in Homa Bay, ten held in Nyandiwa and Magunga, while 4 were arrested in Oyugis town.
By Mike Kihaki 14 hrs ago
Police arrest 14 suspects during Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay tour
DP Kindiki hits out at Gachagua over his attacks
DP Kindiki hits out at Gachagua, accuses him of alleged incompetence, greed and sabotage; defends his record as Interior CS and warns against misleading Mt Kenya voters.
By Mike Kihaki 13 hrs ago
DP Kindiki hits out at Gachagua over his attacks
Kagwe assures Kenyans of food security despite drought
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured Kenyans that the country will remain food secure despite drought and increasingly unpredictable weather.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Kagwe assures Kenyans of food security despite drought
Parliament passes Bill seeking dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians
Parliament passes Roads Amendment Bill 2024 which seeks to create mandate for construction of dedicated, separated tracks for non-motorised transport nationwide.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Parliament passes Bill seeking dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians
Music festival becomes a tapestry of Kenya's cultures, unity and heritage
The creme de la creme of the Kenya Music Festival opened its winners’ concert at Kibabii University with a spectacular celebration of Kenya’s cultural diversity.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Music festival becomes a tapestry of Kenya's cultures, unity and heritage
'Let Uhuru be!' Jubilee fires back at Ruto
The Jubilee Party has hit back at President William Ruto over his renewed criticism of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
'Let Uhuru be!' Jubilee fires back at Ruto
Stakeholders call for faster EAC integration to unlock trade and investment
Business leaders and investment experts have called for urgent reforms to remove barriers to trade and investment in East Africa.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Stakeholders call for faster EAC integration to unlock trade and investment
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Music, faith and culture take centre stage as Kenya's finest showcase creativity
The Kenya Music Festival Winners’ Concert in Bungoma showcased young talent while promoting cultural and social values through music and dance.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Music, faith and culture take centre stage as Kenya's finest showcase creativity
Universities battle for the crown as Kenya Music Festival reaches a crescendo
The battle for supremacy among Kenya’s universities has intensified at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Universities battle for the crown as Kenya Music Festival reaches a crescendo
What the passage of Public Participation Bill means to Kenyans
MPs have approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, paving the way for the enactment of the Law deemed crucial for better citizen engagement in public governance.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
What the passage of Public Participation Bill means to Kenyans
Learners confront moral decay with sacred music and Taarab
Learners have turned to gospel music, sacred folk songs and Taarab to confront moral decay in society, using the festival stage to remind Kenyans of the values of faith, humility.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Learners confront moral decay with sacred music and Taarab
Five suspects in custody as DCI intensifies probe into Wasama killing
The number of suspects in custody over the killing of former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Masai Wasama has risen to five.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Five suspects in custody as DCI intensifies probe into Wasama killing
Starehe Boys take on 1,100 Km ride to raise Sh10 Million for education
Thirteen Starehe Boys Centre students have embarked on the final leg of a gruelling 1,100-kilometre charity bikeathon from Nairobi to Mombasa to raise fees.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Starehe Boys take on 1,100 Km ride to raise Sh10 Million for education
IPOA chair nominee pledges tougher police oversight
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson nominee Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu has pledged to defend the rights of Kenyans.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
IPOA chair nominee pledges tougher police oversight
NCPWD begins nationwide vetting for PWD tax exemption
National Council for Persons with Disabilities has begun a nationwide verification exercise to establish the eligibility of persons with disabilities seeking tax exemption
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
NCPWD begins nationwide vetting for PWD tax exemption
Why Kenyan students risk deeper debt under new university funding model
Kenyan students face renewed uncertainty over how they will finance their education as the government moves toward a new higher education funding system.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Why Kenyan students risk deeper debt under new university funding model
Ruto: Broad-based government has accelerated delivery of development plans
President Ruto says Kenya’s development agenda has accelerated over the past two years since the formation of the broad-based government.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Ruto: Broad-based government has accelerated delivery of development plans
Ruto: Kenya's future must come before political differences
President Ruto urges leaders to rise above political differences and put Kenya first, protect citizens’ wellbeing to secure the nation’s future.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Ruto: Kenya's future must come before political differences
Ruto defends Broad-based coalition, calls for unity ahead of 2027
President William Ruto has defended the broad-based government coalition, urging leaders from the different political formations to embrace unity and tolerance.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Ruto defends Broad-based coalition, calls for unity ahead of 2027
Kalonzo: Opposition must unite, ignore polls and focus on defeating Ruto
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenya’s United Opposition to remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Kalonzo: Opposition must unite, ignore polls and focus on defeating Ruto
KNH clarifies bullet recovered from 16-year-old shooting victim
KNH say a bullet recovered during the treatment of a patient injured in a shooting incident in Pipeline, Nairobi, was handed over to detectives for further investigation.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
KNH clarifies bullet recovered from 16-year-old shooting victim
University students challenged to drive social change, embrace innovation
Learners in higher learning institutions have been challenged to move beyond academic achievement and become drivers of social transformation, ethical leadership.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
University students challenged to drive social change, embrace innovation
IEBC gazettes new campaign financing rules
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted new regulations governing campaign financing ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
IEBC gazettes new campaign financing rules
Godhana endorsed to lead FPK as Coast political realignment shape
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast delegates to take over as party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya (FPK).
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Godhana endorsed to lead FPK as Coast political realignment shape
Mudavadi: Winning presidency is not a walk in the park
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned opposition leaders seeking to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Mudavadi: Winning presidency is not a walk in the park
Kindiki urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politics
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Mt Kenya region to remain united despite growing political differences ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Kindiki urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politics
Munya terms Gachagua a bully as opposition unity row deepens
Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya has escalated a growing political dispute with Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
Munya terms Gachagua a bully as opposition unity row deepens
Kakamega School's Green Commandos reclaim the KSSSA throne
The Green Commandos of Kakamega School have lifted the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Boys’ Football title.
By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago
Kakamega School's Green Commandos reclaim the KSSSA throne
Learners showcase leadership, culture and creativity at the National Kenya Music Festival
Leadership skills came to the fore on day one at the 2026 National Kenya Music Festival, as young learners demonstrated that music, dance can also shape future leaders
By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago
Learners showcase leadership, culture and creativity at the National Kenya Music Festival
Special Needs learners call for inclusive learning at Kenya Music Festival
Learners with disabilities have used the 98th Kenya Music Festival national edition to champion inclusive education.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
Special Needs learners call for inclusive learning at Kenya Music Festival
Green Commandos, St. Mary's Yala Set for 'School Mashemeji Derby' in KSSSA National football final
A classic western Kenya football rivalry will take centre stage on Thursday when Kakamega High School and St. Mary’s School Yala clash.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
Green Commandos, St. Mary's Yala Set for 'School Mashemeji Derby' in KSSSA National football final
Kindiki calls for long-term vision to drive Africa's economic transformation
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged African nations to adopt long-term development strategies that will transform the continent into a globally competitive economy.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
Kindiki calls for long-term vision to drive Africa's economic transformation
MPs pushing funding, governance overhaul
Parliament Departmental Committee on Education has begun a consultative review of four key education reform Bills aimed at restructuring student funding.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
MPs pushing funding, governance overhaul
Government moves to secure schools' land to curb grabbing
The government has intensified efforts to protect public schools from land grabbing by accelerating the issuance of title deeds and undertaking fresh surveys.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
Government moves to secure schools' land to curb grabbing
MPs raise concerns over rising ethnic profiling
Members of Parliament have raised concern over increasing cases of ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
MPs raise concerns over rising ethnic profiling
Caleb Amisi: Kenyans want economic change, not legacy leaders to fight Ruto
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has warned opposition leaders seeking to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election against recycling what he termed as "legacy politicians."
By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago
Caleb Amisi: Kenyans want economic change, not legacy leaders to fight Ruto
KNEC to clear all 2025 exam dues by August 6
KNEC CEO David Njengere says 2025 national examination invigilators, supervisors and support personnel will be paid by Thursday.
By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago
KNEC to clear all 2025 exam dues by August 6