Atwoli urges Ruto to ban political rallies over rising tensions

Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli has appealed to President Ruto to ban political rallies, warning that rising intolerance could destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

By Okumu Modachi 3 days ago

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Consumers grapple with uneven fuel supply

In Nairobi, a spot check across several stations revealed that many outlets still have fuel, although anxiety over a potential price hike.

By Okumu Modachi 4 days ago

EPRA issues show-cause notices to petrol stations over alleged fuel price hike

EPRA issues 14-day show-cause notices to fourteen filling stations for retailing fuel above authorised price, including Ecowise Energies in Meru County.

By Okumu Modachi 5 days ago

Community leaders demand revocation of private firm's gold mining licence

The residents of Ramula community in Gem sub-county, Siaya County, have called for the immediate suspension of the acquisition process of the gold-mining land in the area by a private firm.

By Okumu Modachi 6 days ago

AI tool seeks to transform the education sector

According to the Ministry of Education, taxpayers have been losing about Sh5 billion annually due to inaccurate school's enrolment data.

By Okumu Modachi 6 days ago

Officers in Kenyan-led Haiti mission linked to sexual abuses

Officers of the Kenya-led peacekeeping mission in Haiti have been implicated in cases of sexual exploitation in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation.

By Okumu Modachi 11 days ago

Police urged to use Artificial Intelligence in future recruitments

The recruitment of police officers in the country may involve the use of Artificial Intelligence technology in future.

By Okumu Modachi 14 days ago

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How police guarded Oburu's SDC, but disrupted Sifuna's meeting

At the Jamhuri Showground, a heavily guarded Special Delegates Convention proceeded under the watch of a strong police presence.

By Okumu Modachi 19 days ago

Police lob teargas to disperse youths attempting to force entry to ODM's meeting

Security officers putting a human shield at Gong Road-Jamhuri Junction have lobbed teargas to disperse youths trying to force their way to the ODM Special Delegates Convention.

By Okumu Modachi 19 days ago

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How encroachment threatens Wilson Airport operations

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority warns that urban encroachment around Wilson Airport is threatening flight safety and operational efficiency.

By Okumu Modachi 20 days ago

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Wrangles hurting us: Nairobi Hospital board admits

Nairobi Hospital board members admit that leadership disputes and legal battles have disrupted operations but reassure stakeholders of continued services.

By Okumu Modachi 27 days ago

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No pay or pardon for Kenyans in Russia war

It is a big blow to Kenyans who were enlisted to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine and their families, as the government announces that they will not be compensated.

By Okumu Modachi 28 days ago

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Winnie Odinga to go for ODM deputy party post

East Africa Legislative Assembly lawmaker Winnie Odinga has declared interest in the position of ODM deputy party leader.

By Okumu Modachi 29 days ago

PS Omollo lauds progress of peace-building efforts in volatile Nyakach and Kericho border

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has lauded communities living along the Nyakach–Kericho border for making what he described as progress in restoring peace

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Tuju kicked out of his high-end Karen property in pre-dawn raid

The former CS claims a dispute with East African Development Bank over a loan is at the root of the matter.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Sitting ducks: City residents not prepared as more rain looms

Nairobi residents remain ill-prepared for looming heavy rains despite recent floods that killed 33 people.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Fallen Red Cross rescuer Wanyonyi remembered as selfless hero

Tears and heartfelt tributes filled the air at All Saints Cathedral as family and KRCS personnel gathered to honour the life of Samuel Wanyonyi Wangila, who died while on a rescue mission.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

PS Omollo urges security officers to manage natural resources to reduce conflict

Security officers have been urged to manage natural resources to reduce conflict among themselves.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Families of Nairobi flood victims decry unpaid autopsy, mortuary bills as grief deepens

Families of Nairobi flood victims are grieving further after the county government failed to waive autopsy and mortuary fees, despite earlier assurances.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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How victims of floods died, autopsy reveals as families recount their agony

Autopsies reveal how victims of last week’s floods in Nairobi died, as families recount their grief and search for answers.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Kenya risks diplomatic, economic sanctions due to documents scandal, experts warn

A US-based global human rights organisation is now calling on the international community to hold Kenya accountable for issuing passports to people linked to Sudan’s RSF.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Deaths and destruction in wake of heavy floods in Nairobi

Heavy overnight rains in Nairobi caused severe flooding, killing dozens, destroying property, and sweeping vehicles away.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Sifuna slams plan to table ODM-UDA pact report at closed meeting

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has criticised plans to present the ODM-UDA 10-point pact report in a closed-door meeting rather than publicly.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Roysambu roadside traders count losses after night demolition

Many of the traders claim the demolition was carried out without adequate notice.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

KUPPET threatens to down tools over teachers' SHA medical cover concerns

A teachers' union has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Social Health Authority to address mounting concerns over teachers’ medical cover

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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How hunger and sexual exploitation drive street children to drugs, death traps

For many of these children, the pain of losing their counterparts runs deeper than hunger or homelessness. It is grief layered upon rejection, trauma and addiction.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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2,000 HR practitioners hold fake papers: EACC

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed that at least 2,000 human resource practitioners are operating with questionable academic and professional qualifications.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Kenya receives first batch of 21,000 HIV prevention doses

Kenya has received 21,000 starter doses of the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to curb new infections, particularly among young people.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Why snobbish Kanja dodged crucial meet with Opposition

The United Opposition principals have accused IG Kanja of snubbing a crucial security meeting at Jogoo House, as they intensified pressure to end police excesses and political intimidation.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

ROUNDUP: Compassion, care, and love as Kenyans celebrate Valentines

Kenyans across the country and lovers marked yesterday's Valentine's Day celebrations with flowers, romantic gestures, and a display of compassion and community outreach.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

90pc of Grade 10 textbooks distributed, PS Bitok says

Education Principal Secretary Prof Julius Bitok on Saturday said publishers were paid Sh5.6 billion last month and have since been dispatching books to institutions across the country.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Ruto fails to address hunger crisis as politics dominate Nyota launch in North Eastern

President Ruto’s Nyota launch in North Eastern Kenya was overshadowed by political posturing, failing to address the widespread hunger affecting local communities.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Gen Z protest victims petition Judiciary, Parliament to fast-track compensation

A group of Kenyans injured and those whose families were affected during the youth-led Gen Z protests has petitioned the Judiciary and Parliament over compensation.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Nacada raises alarm over drug abuse victims in need of rehabilitation

The anti-drug and substance abuse has raised alarm over the growing number of Kenyans in need of rehabilitation due to drug and substance addiction. 

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

State silence deepens agony of Kenyans in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Kenyan families are losing hope as the government remains largely unresponsive to the plight of citizens reportedly recruited and trapped on the frontlines of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Families of Kenyans missing in Ukraine war demand answers

Families of Kenyan men who travelled to Russia in search of greener pastures are demanding answers from the government over the fate of their loved ones

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

A section of ODM youths defends Sifuna amid attacks by senior party leaders

The cracks within the Orange Democratic Movement continue to deepen as a section of the party's youth in Nairobi has come out to air their views.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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Inside mysterious death of street families in city

Inside the squeezed compound, hemmed in by concrete walls, a group of boys play football barefoot, their feet kicking up as if this narrow space were a stadium.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Union calls for investigation, arrest of unlicensed lab officer

KNUMLO calls for an investigation and arrest of a laboratory officer accused of practicing medical laboratory science without a valid licence.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Don't run away, Murkomen tells Law Society of Kenya

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticised the Law Society of Kenya for "retreating to the sidelines" when called upon to advise the government. 

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago