Government faces rising costs in rescuing Kenyans stranded abroad

The Kenyan government is grappling with increasing financial pressure to rescue and repatriate citizens stranded in conflict zones and foreign detention centres.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

30 housing units razed in Lang'ata Women's Prison night fire

A fire that broke out at the staff quarters of Lang'ata Women's Prison on Wednesday evening destroyed approximately 30 housing units, displacing several prison officers and their families.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

16 Kenyans missing amid fears of recruitment into Russian military

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has raised concerns over the growing number of Kenyans being recruited into Russia’s special military operations.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

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Teachers' 5 years of pains and gains: Pay rises, promotions vs Inflation, healthcare woes

Teachers have secured major wins over the past five years but rising living costs and unresolved welfare issues continue to cast a shadow over the gains.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Uhuru calls for principled leadership

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged Kenya’s political class to embrace unity, integrity and service to the people, warning against divisive politics.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Mudavadi warns Kenyans joining Russia's military operations

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has warned Kenyans against being lured into foreign military operations, revealing that at least 252 Kenyans have been enlisted in Russia’s special military operations

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Omollo, Protect students from drugs during holiday

Principal Secretary Interior Raymond Omollo has called on parents to take charge of their children during this school holiday. 

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

New LSK boss flags concerns over judicial accountability

Newly elected Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama has raised concerns about emerging weaknesses in Kenya’s judicial system.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kenya pays Sh3.9 Billion CAF hosting fee

Kenya clears Sh3.9 billion CAF hosting fee ahead of AFCON 2027, Sports CS Mvurya says ministry upgrading match venues, training facilities and other logistics

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

CS Mvurya gazettes AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee

The government has established the Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Local Organising Committee (LOC) to spearhead Kenya’s preparations for the continental football tournament.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Stakeholders raise concern over increasing violence against learners in schools

Education stakeholders have raised concerns over increasing cases of violence against learners in schools, warning that students' safety must take precedence over academic performance.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Palm Sunday: Christians hold the sacred day in deep esteem

Every year, millions of Christians around the world gather in churches carrying palm branches, singing hymns and shouting the ancient words “Hosanna.”

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

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Learner deaths raise fears over safety in schools

Rising learner deaths across Kenya have sparked concern and calls for urgent reforms to improve school safety

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Mudavadi defends cooperation framework between govt and Nairobi county

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has defended the newly signed cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi City County Government.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Omanyo faults Sifuna's leadership

Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has criticised Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over what she termed as poor leadership within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Sifuna to Ruto: Give absentee landlords' land to Coast youth

Senator Sifuna tells gov't to repossess land held by absentee landlords in Coast region, allocate it to local youth to address historical land injustices.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Christians mark Palm Sunday with processions, calls for peace

Catholic and Anglican faithful took to the streets across the country to mark Palm Sunday, with clergy using the occasion to call on political and religious leaders to reduce tensions in the country.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

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Parents urged to verify national exam registration before March 31

Parents have been urged to confirm their children’s registration for national exams before the March 31 deadline to avoid last-minute disruptions.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Sifuna, Babu Owino overpower police, enter Ufungamano house

Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino, and James Orengo, alongside other Linda Mwananchi leaders overpower police, gain entry into Ufungamano House amid tight security.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Linda Mwananchi faction accuses Ruto of meddling in ODM affairs

Babu Owino condemns police deployment, attempts to disrupt Linda Mwananchi meeting, terms ongoing ODM SDC illegal; Sifuna accuses Pres Ruto of orchestrating party takeover.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

'Find another SG, you don't deserve me,' Sifuna to rival ODM faction

Babu Owino condemns police deployment, attempts to disrupt Linda Mwananchi meeting, terms ongoing ODM SDC illegal; Sifuna accuses Pres Ruto of orchestrating party takeover.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Kenya faces pressure to meet AFCON 2027 hosting demands

Kenya’s ambitious plan to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) faces a hurdle over both funding and infrastructure readiness.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Fears as airfares rise due to fuel shortage

Vivo Energy notifies customers of temporary fuel stock-outs at some stations countrywide, says working to replenish affected sites.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Youth seek Blue Economy financing

Kenyan youth are increasingly looking to the blue economy for business and employment opportunities as new financing initiatives aim to unlock the potential of the fisheries sector.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Government pushes stronger industry, academia partnerships

The government has called for deeper collaboration between universities, technical training institutions and industry to accelerate research commercialization, innovation and job creation.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Win for farmers as government reduces maize seed prices

Farmers across the country are set to benefit from reduced seed prices after the government announced a subsidy programme aimed at making farm inputs more affordable and increasing food production.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Kenya secures Sh374 billion investment deals

Kenya has secured more than Sh374 billion in new and reinvested capital across 20 strategic investment deals spanning seven sectors.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Alarm as boys lag behind in Drama and Music festivals

Education stakeholders are raising alarm over the declining participation of boys in school drama and music festivals across Kenya, warning that the trend is leaving the boy child underrepresented.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

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Intern tutors' future uncertain after ruling

Over 44,000 intern teachers face an uncertain future after the Court of Appeal ruled the TSC internship programme unconstitutional, prompting calls for permanent employment and compensation.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Families on high alert as floods kill 84, displace several

The govt has placed several families on high alert after rivers burst their banks across parts of Western, Coast, and Rift Valley regions, following heavy rains that have so far killed 84 people.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

KNH gives families seven days to claim 480 bodies or risk disposal

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) will dispose of 480 bodies if families fail to identify and claim them within seven days.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Harambee Stars seek redemption in Rwanda after Senegal defeat, says McCarthy

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy says the team is determined to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Senegal as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA Series.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

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Social ills dominate the Nairobi Schools drama festival

Social issues took centre stage at the Nairobi Schools Drama Festival, with students using theatre, dance, and spoken word to highlight challenges affecting youth wellbeing.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

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Public schools pushed to breaking point with Sh66b funding gap

Public schools face a crisis as a Sh66 billion funding gap strains operations, risking disruptions and potential student dropouts.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Sossion blames quality assurance for the challenges in the education sector

implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the transition of learners into senior secondary pathways continue, concerns about funding, infrastructure, and teacher preparedness.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

KUPPET urges TSC to compensate 44,000 intern teachers after court ruling

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to compensate them for the years they have worked under internship contracts.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Irrigation key to closing gender gap in water security, PS Kimotho says

Women and girls continue to bear the heaviest burden of water insecurity in Kenya despite contributing up to 70 per cent of all agricultural labour.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Kenya launches campaign, extends amnesty to citizens in Russian military

Kenya will launch a nationwide campaign to protect citizens from trafficking, illegal recruitment, and exploitation abroad.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago

'Nairobi is not a village': Aladwa fires back at Gachagua's city plan

ODM leaders in Nairobi have warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that his proposals for the capital amount to a recipe for disorder, taking direct aim at his 2027 political campaign.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago

Sakaja defends riverbank evictions

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the ongoing evictions and demolitions along riverbanks in Nairobi, saying the county government will continue reclaiming riparian land.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago