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 18 hrs 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 2 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 3 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 days ago

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Universities Admission: Confusion reign for 'freshiers' in new university funding

Thousands of first-year students have reported to public universities across the country to begin their long-awaited academic journeys.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

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Ruto appoints Sossion, Lentoijoni to TSC for six-year term

President William Ruto KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and TSC Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni as commissioners.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Government cuts AI semen cost to Sh1,400

The government has reduced the cost of Artificial Insemination semen for dairy breeding from Sh8,000 to Sh1,400 per dose.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

State releases Sh850.7m Inua Jamii to 425,348 households

The Government has released Sh850.696 million to orphans and vulnerable children under the cash transfer for orphans and vulnerable children programme.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Ruto orders crackdown on foreign hawkers

President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreign nationals engaged in hawking and other small-scale trading activities in Kenya.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Govt cuts consolidated cargo benchmark to Sh2m in deal with traders

Govt cuts general consolidated cargo benchmark from Sh2.5m to Sh2m, KRA to vet consolidators; rail cargo fees drops from Sh58,000 to Sh10,000.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

TVET enrolment surges as Kenyan youth turn to technical skills

Education sector is witnessing a major shift with increasing numbers of young people turn to Technical and Vocational Education and Training in search of practical skills

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago