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From marginalisation to victimisation: The weapons in Kenya's electoral politics

Homa Bay’s road crisis and violence surrounding the Linda Mwananchi rally have intensified debates over marginalisation, political rivalry, incitement and responsibility for the unrest.

By Okumu Modachi 5 days ago

FIDA sets up Justice centre to offer affordable legal aid for women

Vulnerable women and girls are set to benefit from a gender rights centre being established by FIDA-Kenya to provide affordable legal aid, mediation, counselling and protection.

By Okumu Modachi 6 days ago

Road crashes claim 2,150 lives in six months

Road crashes have claimed at least 2,150 lives in Kenya in the first six months of 2026, translating to an average of about 12 deaths every day, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society.

By Okumu Modachi 8 days ago

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Why political parties are racing against time to forge coalitions ahead of 2027 polls

President William Ruto and the opposition leaders have intensified consultations to expand their influence and consequently increase their chances of winning.

By Okumu Modachi 13 days ago

Interior PS assures Linda Mwananchi of security ahead of Homa Bay tour

The government has assured Linda Mwananchi of security during the Homa Bay tour, with Interior PS Raymond Omollo saying politicians have a democratic right to visit any part of the country.

By Okumu Modachi 16 days ago

Road carnage costs Kenya Sh1.5 trillion of GDP annually

Taxpayers are losing an estimated Sh1.5 trillion of the country's Gross Domestic Product every year to road carnage, representing eight per cent of the income.

By Okumu Modachi 18 days ago

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Killer Cops: DCI reveals officer who pulled trigger in Dr Mutiso assassination

According to the DCI, the officer who allegedly fired the fatal shots is Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi, attached to Karinde Police Post under Kikuyu Police Station.

By Okumu Modachi 21 days ago

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How opposition rifts revive fears of 1992 divisions

“What happened in 1992 is not new under the sun. Things have a way of repeating themselves.”

By Okumu Modachi 22 days ago

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Government to reorganise State offices in bid to cut costs, improve public access

The government has announced plans to reorganise the location of State offices across the country in a major efficiency drive aimed at bringing public services closer to citizens.

By Okumu Modachi 23 days ago

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Mt Kenya never had a king, party leaders tell Gachagua over his calls to dissolve

The  unity within the United Opposition appears to have hit a snag after cracks emerge as a section of the leaders now pull from different directions

By Okumu Modachi 24 days ago

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Inside President Ruto's bag of goodies for village elders

At least 106,000 village elders across the country will enjoy monthly stipend, free smartphones, training and health insurance cover, the government has announced.

By Okumu Modachi 24 days ago

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Fading Orange: How ODM is shrinking into a regional fortress

Questions are growing over whether ODM is steadily losing its national character and retreating into what critics describe as a predominantly Luo Nyanza political outfit.

By Okumu Modachi 27 days ago

Why Kenyans' trust gap on IEBC continues to grow

The reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) assumed office about a year ago on the backdrop of growing mistrust among Kenyans.

By Okumu Modachi 27 days ago

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Compensation or mirage? Questions surrounding protest victims fund

The promised relief for families of those killed or maimed, injured or abducted during the anti-government protests in the last decade is dissolving into a fog of administrative silence.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Of Charles Owino's appointment and looming cabinet reshuffle

Ruto’s latest Executive appointments have intensified speculation that the President could soon reshuffle his Cabinet amid legal pressure, political setbacks and 2027 election calculations.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Nairobi National Park hosts court inspection in orphanage relocation dispute

A court inspection at Nairobi National Park examined the proposed relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage as KWS defended the project while petitioners challenged its legality.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice over labour disputes

Aviation workers have issued a fresh seven-day strike notice effective Monday, vowing to ground operations at all airports across the country.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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IEBC distances self from masked, hooded men patrolling Ol Kalou during mini-polls

IEBC has disowned masked and hooded men reported in Ol Kalou during the by-election, saying they were not part of official security teams as concerns grew over intimidation and violence.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Three killed in bizarre road accident

A police officer said that one of the victims was a family member of a prominent figure in the country.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Heavy police presence brings Thika Road to a standstill on Saba Saba

Heavy police deployment, roadblocks and disrupted public transport left Thika Road unusually quiet as Kenya marked the Saba Saba commemoration.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Stop being cowards, Muturi confronts opposition leaders

Former CS Justin Muturi has publicly challenged his opposition colleagues to stop what he termed the delay in selecting a joint presidential flagbearer for next year’s General Election.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Opposition warns Kenya is sliding into anarchy amid rising political violence

Opposition leaders have warned that Kenya is sliding into anarchy, citing rising political violence, abductions, and the use of armed gangs to attack government critics and terrorise Kenyans.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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New report exposes horrific impacts of war in Sudan

Tens of thousands of people have been killed, many more injured and millions displaced since a conflict erupted in Sudan in April, 2023, a new report has revealed. 

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

55 more Kenyans return home from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

Some 55 Kenyans arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday evening after leaving South Africa following fears of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Government dismisses involvement in abduction of Kenyans

The government has denied involvement in the alleged abductions of activists, insisting there are no State-sponsored disappearances under President William Ruto's administration.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Reform, seek rehabilitation or face demotion; PS Omollo warns drunk administrators

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued a warning to National Government Administration Officers

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Seek rehabilitation or face demotion; PS Omollo warns drunk administrators

PS Raymond Omollo has issued a warning to National Government Administration Officers , saying the government will no longer tolerate alcohol and drug abuse.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

AG Dorcas Oduor defends JKIA renovation contract amid transparency concerns

 Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has defended the Sh154 billion JKIA modernisation contract.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Hundreds stranded as police seal off Mombasa Road at Mlolongo

The road closures also came despite earlier assurances from public transport operators that services would continue uninterrupted during the commemorations.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Calm in Kitengela as police arrest youth over looming protests

Police officers were deployed in large numbers across major streets and strategic locations within Kitengela town.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Several injured in dawn eviction attempt in Kwa Njoroge slum

Several residents of  Kwa Njoroge informal settlement near Nairobi's City Park were left nursing injuries following an attempted dawn eviction on Saturday.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Sifuna heads back to court over fresh ODM ouster

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has vowed to challenge in court a fresh ODM decision removing him as Secretary General, arguing that the move is unconstitutional.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Standard Group journalists shine at inaugural HIV reporting awards

The awards recognise journalists whose reporting has advanced public understanding of HIV and STIs while helping combat stigma and misinformation.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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LSK threatens to sue State over continued NSSF deductions

LSK has warned it may pursue contempt of court proceedings against government agencies and employers continuing enhanced NSSF deductions.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

KSG and Chandaria partner to honour Raila's legacy

KSG and Manu Chandaria have signed an MoU to establish a Raila Odinga leadership and governance centre aimed at training future ethical leaders in Kenya and beyond.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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Why EACC is concerned over increasing 'sophisticated' digital graft

The anti-corruption watchdog has raised concerns over increased digital corruption as the new emerging graft trend gobbling billions of taxpayers money.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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Instant traffic fines yet to take effect despite NTSA launch

The rollout of instant fines for minor traffic offences appears yet to fully take effect despite assurances by the NTSA that the new enforcement framework would be operational by June 1. 

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

PS Bitok campaigned for Ruto in Baringo as the country mourned Utumishi girls

As Kenya mourned the death of 16 girls who died in Utumishi Girls fire PS Bitok campaigned for president Ruto

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Doctors demand public participation on planned Ebola quarantine centre for Americans

Doctors are now demanding public participation in the planned establishment of a quarantine facility for American citizens infected with or suspected of contracting Ebola in the DRC.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Civil society calls for Ogamba's resignation over Utumishi school fire tragedy

Elimu Bora Working Group blamed the inferno that claimed the lives of 16 students on negligence and failure to enforce school safety standards by the senior Education Ministry officials.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago