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Chebukati's family yet to decide on autopsy

Ex-IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati died Thursday at 11 pm; family meeting to decide on autopsy and provide detailed briefing, spokesperson Erick Nyongesa says.

Chebukati's family yet to decide on autopsy

Survey: Most Kenyans have used alcohol or abused drugs

Survey: Most Kenyans have used alcohol or abused drugs

Protests to be held Friday in push for release of Besigye

Protests to be held Friday in push for release of Besigye

Asal counties to benefit from Sh11 billion electricity projects

Asal counties to benefit from Sh11 billion electricity projects

Lobby groups to hold protest on Friday over Besigye detention

Rights groups, including Amnesty, to hold protests on Friday, February 21, demanding release of Kizza Besigye; plan to march to Ugandan embassy in Nairobi.

Lobby groups to hold protest on Friday over Besigye detention

Kenya urged to use culture to foster collaboration

Kenya has been urged to utilise her rich culture and heritage to foster collaboration with other countries for development.

Kenya urged to use culture to foster collaboration

Mambo Mbotela celebrated as selfless and loving figure

The late broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela was selfless and loving figure. Those were the exact descriptions by speakers Friday during a memorial service in Nairobi.

Mambo Mbotela celebrated as selfless and loving figure

Ruto to deal with cross-border drug dealers in Isiolo, Marsabit

Ruto has vowed to erase drug-dealing in Isiolo and Marsabit counties, warning to deal with drug peddlers doing the business in the border area with Ethiopia.

Ruto to deal with cross-border drug dealers in Isiolo, Marsabit

'I, too, am learned,' Kalonzo responds to Ruto PhD remarks

In a social media post, Musyoka showcased his academic qualifications in response to Ruto’s remarks dismissing his critics as unqualified to advise him.

'I, too, am learned,' Kalonzo responds to Ruto PhD remarks

'What haven't I become,' Ruto says not afraid of 2027

“I was an MP for 15 years, I became a deputy president for 10 years and now I am the president, what haven’t I become," Ruto said.

'What haven't I become,' Ruto says not afraid of 2027

More leaders pile pressure on William Ruto over abductions

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined those calling for a commission of inquiry as more families whose kin are missing are coming out seeking answers.

More leaders pile pressure on William Ruto over abductions

Muturi raps Ruto, again, over abductions

Public Service CS questioned the country’s honesty in brokering peace in DRC. He called on Ruto to institute a commission of inquiry to investigate and the menace.

Muturi raps Ruto, again, over abductions

Lobbies accuse EACC of selective graft probes

Under their umbrella KDCWG, they pointed fingers at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for selectively investigating corruption cases.

Lobbies accuse EACC of selective graft probes

100 women, girls killed in last six months

The parts suspected to belong to a woman were stashed in a sack and found dumped along Mathare River.There were no upper body parts, including the head, except for one hand.

100 women, girls killed in last six months

Kalonzo hits out at Ruto, announces start of 2027 poll campaigns

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared that the opposition will soon hit the ground with its campaigns, even as he accused President Ruto of intimidating independent institutions

Kalonzo hits out at Ruto, announces start of 2027 poll campaigns

Human body parts discovered in Nairobi as cases of femicide increase

The lower body parts suspected to belong to a woman, dismembered and stashed in a sack, were found dumped along River Mathare near Riverside/Mathare bridge.

Human body parts discovered in Nairobi as cases of femicide increase

Law Society of Kenya has condemned withdrawal of CJ Koome's security details.

LSK has condemned the withdrawal of Chief Justice Martha Koome's security details as she claimed yesterday in a letter addressed to Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen.

Law Society of Kenya has condemned withdrawal of CJ Koome's security details.

76 youths benefit from a Swiss training programme

Some 76 youths have benefited from a vocational skills training programme. They are expected to graduate as the pioneers of the PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Program.

76 youths benefit from a Swiss training programme

EACC: We have launched investigations against corrupt Judges

EACC Chairperson David Oginde confirmed that, on invitation of Chief Justice Martha Koome, the commission is probing bribery allegations leveled against some judges.

EACC: We have launched investigations against corrupt Judges

LSK slams interior ministry over withdrawal of CJ Koome's security detail

LSK has condemned the withdrawal of Chief Justice Martha Koome's security details as she claimed yesterday in a letter addressed to Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen.

LSK slams interior ministry over withdrawal of CJ Koome's security detail

For families of abductees, it has been horror Christmas, not merry

Relatives spent the festive season worrying about the whereabouts of their kin as KNCHR says 13 people have been abducted in the last three months.

For families of abductees, it has been horror Christmas, not merry

Lobby groups call for countrywide protests over abductions

Lobby groups warned of a fresh round of countrywide demonstrations to push the State to release those believed to have been abducted by security agents.

Lobby groups call for countrywide protests over abductions

State assures Kenyans of heightened security

The government has assured Kenyans of adequate security as they flock churches and social places to celebrate Christmas.

State assures Kenyans of heightened security

Liquor traders applaud government's collaborative efforts to combat illicit brews

MELTA and Wanabiashara Caucus have expressed support for the government’s new approach to tackling illicit brews and narcotic drugs.

Liquor traders applaud government's collaborative efforts to combat illicit brews

Sky-high living cost puts brakes on upcountry Christmas travel

Unlike previous festive seasons, where public transport often witnessed travel crises in Nairobi, this year has been different, with fewer travellers turning up to journey upcountry

Sky-high living cost puts brakes on upcountry Christmas travel

Kenya is not financing Haiti Mission, government now says

The government has denied funding the Haiti peacekeeping mission, noting that the excercise is financed by the United Nations.

Kenya is not financing Haiti Mission, government now says

State steps up surveillance to curb insecurity during festive season

Border Management Security Director Kennedy Nyaiyo said the country is safe as the State has established proper surveillance across Kenyan borders to thwart any security threat.

By 2 months ago

State steps up surveillance to curb insecurity during festive season

Kenya seeks to promote eco-friendly tea, coffee trade

In a bid to scale up efforts to combat climate change, Kenya has embarked on a new strategy involving greening her trade and consumption with focus on tea and coffee sectors.

By 2 months ago

Kenya seeks to promote eco-friendly tea, coffee trade

Sh32b windfall for counties as DP roots for transfer of devolved functions

Counties are set to receive Sh32 billion due for November from the National Treasury, the government has announced.

By 2 months ago

Sh32b windfall for counties as DP roots for transfer of devolved functions

Media sustainability, journalists' safety top State talks with editors

The safety of journalists, press freedom and debts owed to media houses dominated a Friday meeting between editors and the government.

By 2 months ago

Media sustainability, journalists' safety top State talks with editors

Pastoralist communities want state to formalise Duksi, Madrasa education

Pastoralist communities now want the government to formalise Duksi and Madrasa teachings and recognise them as part of the country's education system.

By 2 months ago

Pastoralist communities want state to formalise Duksi, Madrasa education

United Kingdom hands over colonial-era archives and artifacts

Kenyans will now have opportunity to interact more with their colonial history after the United Kingdom relinquished artifacts concealed during their colonial rule in the country.

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United Kingdom hands over colonial-era archives and artifacts

Gachagua allies, Opposition MPs receive State honours during Jamhuri fete

Dozens of security bosses including Director General of Police and his deputies were also among senior government officials conferred with various awards.

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Gachagua allies, Opposition MPs receive State honours during Jamhuri fete

Nairobi county to get 5,000 classrooms as enrollment rises

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said the national government has issued Sh1 billion to local Members of Parliament to construct the classrooms.

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Nairobi county to get 5,000 classrooms as enrollment rises

NACADA honoured for its financial reporting

NACADA honoured for its financial reporting at the 2024 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards.

By 2 months ago

NACADA honoured for its financial reporting

Tanzanian MPs injured while traveling for EALA games

Several Tanzanian Members of Parliament have been injured after they were involved in a road accident while traveling to Mombasa for EALA Games.

By 2 months ago

Tanzanian MPs injured while traveling for EALA games

Wandayi: This is my 100 days achievement

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says he has initiated several projects since he took office in August amid criticism over his defence of the Adani deal with Ketraco.

By 2 months ago

Wandayi: This is my 100 days achievement

Surrender devolved functions to counties, lobby groups ask president

Kenya Devolution Civil Society Organisations Working Group urged President William Ruto to surrender all devolved services to the county governments.

By 2 months ago

Surrender devolved functions to counties, lobby groups ask president

Ruto: eCitizen has curbed graft and plunder of public funds

Kenyans can access 22,515 services on the platform up from 394 since its inception. National Transport and Safety Authority is top of the list as having transacted the most.

By 2 months ago

Ruto: eCitizen has curbed graft and plunder of public funds

Peter Mwathi: I lied to abductors to save my life

Former Limuru lawmaker Peter Mwathi has now says he lied that he “loved” President William Ruto’s government to escape death in the hands of his alleged abductors.

By 2 months ago

Peter Mwathi: I lied to abductors to save my life

NACADA boss feted for championing war against drug abuse among youths

NACADA Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Omerikwa, has been recognized for his contribution to the fight against drug and substance abuse among youths.

By 2 months ago

NACADA boss feted for championing war against drug abuse among youths

Embrace e-citizen or quit, President Ruto warns parastatal bosses

President William Ruto has issued a seven-day ultimatum to parastatal bosses and heads of State agencies that are yet to onboard services on e-Citizen.

By 2 months ago

Embrace e-citizen or quit, President Ruto warns parastatal bosses

Come clean on cost of Adani deals, Ruto told

A section of church leaders are demanding clarity from the government on the cost implication of the botched Adani Ltd deals on Kenyans.

By 2 months ago

Come clean on cost of Adani deals, Ruto told

Trump will back Haiti mission, Kenya says

Kenya’s peacekeeping mission in Haiti aligns with United States President-elect Donald Trump’s policy of dealing with immigration issues, the Kenyan government has said.

By 2 months ago

Trump will back Haiti mission, Kenya says

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