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Tension grips Nairobi CBD as gangs infiltrate crowds mourning Raila's death
Tensions ran high in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Wednesday after goons infiltrated crowds mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
By 5 days ago
Tension grips Nairobi CBD as gangs infiltrate crowds mourning Raila's death
Murang'a CEC, Noah, questioned by Detectives over incitement claims
A Murang'a County Chief Executive Committee Member (CECM) has been grilled by detectives over allegations of incitement.
By 6 days ago
Murang'a CEC, Noah, questioned by Detectives over incitement claims
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Which handshake? KANU's youth wing distances itself from Ruto-Moi pact
The Kenya African Nation Union (Kanu) youth wing has disassociated itself from the newly found bromance between the party and the government.
By 6 days ago
Which handshake? KANU's youth wing distances itself from Ruto-Moi pact
City Hall faces legal battle over licensing of hotel workers
Public Health Officers have threatened to sue the Nairobi County Government should it fail to stop the privatisation of issuance of medical operating licenses to hotel workers.
By 11 days ago
City Hall faces legal battle over licensing of hotel workers
State, lecturers meet to resolve Sh7.9b pay row
Lecturers and the government are set to meet today to resolve the pay dispute that has  paralysed learning in public universities for nearly a month
By 12 days ago
State, lecturers meet to resolve Sh7.9b pay row
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Why SHA faces collapse over Sh76b hospital debt
Private hospitals reject SHA patients over massive unpaid medical claims.
By 13 days ago
Why SHA faces collapse over Sh76b hospital debt
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Agony for families after losing newborns amid doctors' strike
Expectant mothers lose babies in public hospitals as doctors’ strike bites. County government and the doctors’ union point fingers at each other.
By 13 days ago
Agony for families after losing newborns amid doctors' strike
Lecturers scoff at state claims on Sh624 million debt
University lecturers have laughed off claims by the government that they are only owed Sh624 million instead of Sh7.9 billion.
By 12 days ago
Lecturers scoff at state claims on Sh624 million debt
Agnes Kagure's party enters Kariobangi North by-lection race
This after the party on Saturday nominated Geoffrey Owino to fly its flag.
By 15 days ago
Agnes Kagure's party enters Kariobangi North by-lection race
Why majority of teenage parents fail to complete studies
A study review released on Friday highlighted the blockades against integration of young mothers and fathers to class, preventing them from completing their education.
By 17 days ago
Why majority of teenage parents fail to complete studies
Doctors to join their striking Kiambu colleagues starting Wednesday
KMPDU urges President Ruto to dissolve county government, accuse Governor Wamatangi of neglect and impunity; threatens demos from Wednesday next week.
By 16 days ago
Doctors to join their striking Kiambu colleagues starting Wednesday
Families mourn newborn losses as healthcare crisis cripples Kiambu services
Words heavy and her voice trembling, Wanja desperately narrates how she lost her third born in a place she had hoped would help rescue her child's life. 
By 18 days ago
Families mourn newborn losses as healthcare crisis cripples Kiambu services
Linda Bach appointed Kenya Editors Guild CEO
Senior journalist Linda Bach has been appointed the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) Chief Executive Officer. 
By 19 days ago
Linda Bach appointed Kenya Editors Guild CEO
'Barbaric and unconstitutional': Nurses cry foul over brutal assault in Siaya strike
The nurses in Siaya County have been on strike since 10 September, after the county leadership failed to address their grievances.
By 19 days ago
'Barbaric and unconstitutional': Nurses cry foul over brutal assault in Siaya strike
Health workers issue fresh nationwide strike notice
Medics have issued a seven-day ultimatum, warning to join their Kiambu County colleagues who have been on the streets for the last four months. 
By 20 days ago
Health workers issue fresh nationwide strike notice
Body of officer who died in Haiti arrives in Kenya
UPDATE: Body of police officer Kennedy Mutuko Nzuve, who died in a road accident in Haiti three weeks ago, arrives at JKIA, Nairobi.
By 24 days ago
Body of officer who died in Haiti arrives in Kenya
Wetangula's Ford Kenya to contest in six MCA by-elections
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lasaka and deputy party leader on Friday said the party will support their broad-based partners in other areas.
By 24 days ago
Wetangula's Ford Kenya to contest in six MCA by-elections
Kalonzo's Wiper to field 10 candidates in November by-elections
Kalonzo Musyoka said the party will only field candidates in three parliamentary seats and seven Member of County Assembly seats. 
By 26 days ago
Kalonzo's Wiper to field 10 candidates in November by-elections
Government rolls out SHA overseas benefits criteria
Government unveils SHA framework for overseas treatment of 36 services unavailable locally, CS Duale says care limited to SHA-contracted facilities.
By 1 month ago
Government rolls out SHA overseas benefits criteria
UDA: Party primaries were free and fair
UDA party has expressed confidence in how its Saturday nominations, aimed at selecting candidates to fly the party's flag in the upcoming by-elections, were conducted.
By 1 month ago
UDA: Party primaries were free and fair
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No SHA services from Monday, private hospitals declare
Kenyans will only have to choose between public hospitals or part with cash while seeking healthcare services beginning Monday.
By 1 month ago
No SHA services from Monday, private hospitals declare
Woman reunites with baby after well-wishers pay hospital bill
The woman had appealed for help from Kenyans through a video clip that went viral on social media.
By 1 month ago
Woman reunites with baby after well-wishers pay hospital bill
Journalists barred from covering requiem mass for slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu
Journalists have been barred from covering the requiem mass of slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu thickening the veil of mystery surrounding his death.
By 1 month ago
Journalists barred from covering requiem mass for slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu
Evicted Woodley residents want compensation for damaged homes
President Ruto recently gave Nairobi MCAs a seven-day deadline to form the committee, which is expected to address the underlying issues.
By 1 month ago
Evicted Woodley residents want compensation for damaged homes
Boda boda tumble from lifeline to lawless threat
The recent spate of incidents in which boda boda riders have unleashed violence, torching vehicles after road accidents, has seen the industry slip into a security menace, sparking public uproar.
By 1 month ago
Boda boda tumble from lifeline to lawless threat
Bottom-up agenda falls below expectations for hustlers three years on
President William Ruto ascended to the country’s helm on the wave of a promise to uplift Kenya’s “hustlers,” the millions of economically marginalised citizens.
By 1 month ago
Bottom-up agenda falls below expectations for hustlers three years on
Ruto, Gachagua in rival Murang'a meetings as 2027 contest heats up
President Ruto pledges billions for housing, roads, markets and water projects. Gachagua accuses State House meetings of corruption and political betrayal.
By 1 month ago
Ruto, Gachagua in rival Murang'a meetings as 2027 contest heats up
Gideon Moi condoles with Ichung'wa family after father's death
Kanu chairman Gideon Moi condoled with the family of the NA Majority Leader, Kimani Ichung'wa, at their home in Kikuyu, following the death of his father, Isaac Ichung'wa Ngugi. 
By 1 month ago
Gideon Moi condoles with Ichung'wa family after father's death
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From transport lifeline to security crisis; the growing boda boda menace
The revolution has seen creation of jobs for the youth as well as easing of the burden on overstretched public transport systems. 
By 1 month ago
From transport lifeline to security crisis; the growing boda boda menace
Newborn left without mother after caesarean section turns tragic
27-year-old woman died during caesarean section at a Catholic hospital in Kangemi. Autopsy blamed the death on "lack of oxygen due to complication of anesthesia".
By 1 month ago
Newborn left without mother after caesarean section turns tragic
Private hospitals threaten to stop services should the SHA fail to pay the Sh43B debt
Kenyans are at risk of being denied access to healthcare should the government fail to pay debts owed to hospital facilities under RUPHA within the next two weeks.
By 1 month ago
Private hospitals threaten to stop services should the SHA fail to pay the Sh43B debt
Ruto panel on compensation of protest victims sworn in
Members of the Panel of Experts on compensation of victims of public protests have been sworn in during an exercise overseen by the Supreme Court at KICC.
By 1 month ago
Ruto panel on compensation of protest victims sworn in
Odhiambo: I'll resign from protest victims panel if frustrated
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President, Faith Odhiambo, has hinted at resigning from the panel of experts on compensation of victims of public protests if her "efforts will be frustrated."
By 1 month ago
Odhiambo: I'll resign from protest victims panel if frustrated
Family in anguish after kin dies during cesarean procedure
A family in Nairobi is in anguish after their kin died Tuesday evening during a cesarean delivery at a city hospital.
By 1 month ago
Family in anguish after kin dies during cesarean procedure
Kalonzo: Why Ruto deserves "Wantam" slogan against his government
Kalonzo accused Ruto of sanctioning scandals that have plagued the country since he took over three years ago.
By 1 month ago
Kalonzo: Why Ruto deserves "Wantam" slogan against his government
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'This is deception!' Maraga tears into Ruto's war on graft
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticised President William Ruto over his recent allegations of corruption among legislators, accusing him of engaging in cheap theatrics and blame games.
By 1 month ago
'This is deception!' Maraga tears into Ruto's war on graft
Chaos as former DP's allies hit at Ruto and Sakaja
What was to be a warm welcome for Rigathi Gachagua turned chaotic and violent. Gachagua allies hit out at President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
By 1 month ago
Chaos as former DP's allies hit at Ruto and Sakaja
Lobby group dares Ruto to name corrupt MPs
A lobby group has asked President William Ruto to name lawmakers involved in corruption, instead of issuing statements through the media.
By 2 months ago
Lobby group dares Ruto to name corrupt MPs
Kigame seeks to unseat Ruto in 2027 elections
Activist and politician Reuben Kigame on Wednesday declared interest to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, even as police barred him from holding a rally.  
By 2 months ago
Kigame seeks to unseat Ruto in 2027 elections
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How rivalry, tribal ties threaten to ruin Eugene Wamalwa-led DAP-K
Infighting, tribal divisions, and alleged State interference threaten to dismantle DAP-K ahead of the 2027 elections, another self-inflicted wound in Kenya’s regional party scene.
By 2 months ago
How rivalry, tribal ties threaten to ruin Eugene Wamalwa-led DAP-K
How Raila Odinga changed Kenya without ever ruling it
National
By The Conversation
30 mins ago
Why Raila was a master of public perceptions
Western
By Bernard Lusigi and Mary Imenza
36 mins ago