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Where is Stella Taraja? A teacher allegedly taken from her house in Saudi Arabia
Stella was last heard from on December 25, 2025, when she called her mother, who is in Kenya, to wish her a Merry Christmas. 
By 14 days ago
Where is Stella Taraja? A teacher allegedly taken from her house in Saudi Arabia
Traders count losses as business resumes after South C building collapse
Traders operating near the collapsed building said they suffered losses through theft, vandalism and forced closure of premises as access roads were blocked to allow rescue teams to work.
By 14 days ago
Traders count losses as business resumes after South C building collapse
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Second body recovered from collapsed building as rescue ends
The body was retrieved at 3.30pm on Wednesday, after rescuers cleared tonnes of rubble from the site along Muhoho Avenue, where the building collapsed in the early hours of January 2.
By 17 days ago
Second body recovered from collapsed building as rescue ends
Rescuers recover one body from collapsed building
The body of a male adult was recovered on Sunday from the collapsed building in South C, Nairobi, as the search for a second victim entered the third day.
By 20 days ago
Rescuers recover one body from collapsed building
One body retrieved from collapsed South C building
Authorities retrieve one body from the collapsed South C building as search for a second continues; recovery operation is on its third day.
By 21 days ago
One body retrieved from collapsed South C building
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Concerns as Turkish refugee detained in Kenya over 2018 social media post
According to Houghton, the arrest followed a failed attempt by security officers to access Mr Gungor’s former residence a day earlier.
By 1 month ago
Concerns as Turkish refugee detained in Kenya over 2018 social media post
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Police block Gen Z protest victims, families from marching to State House
Anti-riot police blocked the road and lobbed teargas canisters, forcing the demonstrators to disperse.
By 1 month ago
Police block Gen Z protest victims, families from marching to State House
Report reveals systemic failures in police service
Rigid bureaucracy, weak management and chronic resource shortages are stifling reform efforts within the police.
By 1 month ago
Report reveals systemic failures in police service
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Report: 97 people were killed extra-judicially in 2025
Majority of the victims were shot from the back, seemingly, while running away.
By 1 month ago
Report: 97 people were killed extra-judicially in 2025
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Rising abuse of women, children emerges as biggest security threat
Government plans reforms including Anti-Narcotics Unit expansion, rehabilitation centers.
By 1 month ago
Rising abuse of women, children emerges as biggest security threat
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'They are dying': Families of Kenyans trapped in Russia's war plead for help
Tens of Kenyans on the Russian warfront unsure of what the minutes hold.
By 2 months ago
'They are dying': Families of Kenyans trapped in Russia's war plead for help
Sudan urges global action as war crimes escalate in El Fashir
Akasha denounced the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which has besieged the city, and terrorized civilians.
By 2 months ago
Sudan urges global action as war crimes escalate in El Fashir
Parliament eyes changes to clarify roles in police service
Gabriel Tongoyo, has indicated plans to propose amendments to the Constitution to resolve what he described as overlaps between the National Police Service and the National Police Service Commission.
By 2 months ago
Parliament eyes changes to clarify roles in police service
Woman detained for four days as DCI probe drug links
Detectives have been granted four working days to detain Safia Burhan Marjan, a woman arrested on Saturday in connection with alleged drug trafficking activities in Nairobi.
By 2 months ago
Woman detained for four days as DCI probe drug links
Fears grow over health of two abducted Kenyans
Civil society organisations have raised concern over the deteriorating health of two Kenyans, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were abducted in Uganda on October 1, 2025.
By 2 months ago
Fears grow over health of two abducted Kenyans
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Did they have to die? Kin of five killed during Raila mourning cry for justice
Two victims had penetrating gunshot wounds to the head, causing severe brain damage. What was meant to be a moment of unity and reflection turned into scenes of chaos and death.
By 3 months ago
Did they have to die? Kin of five killed during Raila mourning cry for justice
Raila conferred posthumously with highest national honour
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Monday posthumously awarded the highest national honour in the country during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
By 3 months ago
Raila conferred posthumously with highest national honour
Ruto leads leaders at Parliament to pay last respects to Raila
President Ruto arrives at Parliament Buildings to pay respects to Raila Odinga, who lies in state, CSs, CJ Koome, senators, and other leaders to view body before procession heads to Nyayo Stadium.
By 3 months ago
Ruto leads leaders at Parliament to pay last respects to Raila
Raila Odinga to be buried on Sunday at his Opoda farm
Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, will be laid to rest on Sunday,  at his home in Opoda, Siaya County, the government has announced.
By 3 months ago
Raila Odinga to be buried on Sunday at his Opoda farm
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'Release them': Kin of activists missing in Uganda plead for Ruto's intervention
For 12 days, the families of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have lived in agony, with no word on their fate since their abduction in Uganda.
By 3 months ago
'Release them': Kin of activists missing in Uganda plead for Ruto's intervention
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Families in pain as hospitals hold bodies over huge medical bills
Families face double tragedy as hospitals detain bodies over unpaid bills. Lawmakers now seek to criminalise body detention and protect bereaved families.
By 3 months ago
Families in pain as hospitals hold bodies over huge medical bills
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Week of agony as families wait for word on abducted activists
An affidavit filed by Koffi Atinda, a colleague of the missing activists, Njagi and Oyoo were arrested shortly after attending a campaign rally for Bobi Wine.
By 3 months ago
Week of agony as families wait for word on abducted activists
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From abduction to police cells and global stage, why Rose Njeri's lifestyle has changed
The 35-year-old software engineer has been named among the TIME100 Next 2025, a global recognition of rising leaders and innovators shaping the future.
By 3 months ago
From abduction to police cells and global stage, why Rose Njeri's lifestyle has changed
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Haiti's deadly gamble: Little to show as Kenyan-led mission is replaced by UN
For 15 months, Kenyan police officers have been in Haiti, attempting to bring order to a country gripped by gang violence, political collapse, and humanitarian disaster.
By 3 months ago
Haiti's deadly gamble: Little to show as Kenyan-led mission is replaced by UN
Recruitment of 10,000 police officers to commence tomorrow
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said that the process would be free, transparent, and anchored on integrity.
By 3 months ago
Recruitment of 10,000 police officers to commence tomorrow
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Where is Stella Taraja? A teacher allegedly taken from her house in Saudi Arabia
Stella was last heard from on December 25, 2025, when she called her mother, who is in Kenya, to wish her a Merry Christmas. 
By 14 days ago
Where is Stella Taraja? A teacher allegedly taken from her house in Saudi Arabia
Traders count losses as business resumes after South C building collapse
Traders operating near the collapsed building said they suffered losses through theft, vandalism and forced closure of premises as access roads were blocked to allow rescue teams to work.
By 14 days ago
Traders count losses as business resumes after South C building collapse
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Second body recovered from collapsed building as rescue ends
The body was retrieved at 3.30pm on Wednesday, after rescuers cleared tonnes of rubble from the site along Muhoho Avenue, where the building collapsed in the early hours of January 2.
By 17 days ago
Second body recovered from collapsed building as rescue ends
Rescuers recover one body from collapsed building
The body of a male adult was recovered on Sunday from the collapsed building in South C, Nairobi, as the search for a second victim entered the third day.
By 20 days ago
Rescuers recover one body from collapsed building
One body retrieved from collapsed South C building
Authorities retrieve one body from the collapsed South C building as search for a second continues; recovery operation is on its third day.
By 21 days ago
One body retrieved from collapsed South C building
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Concerns as Turkish refugee detained in Kenya over 2018 social media post
According to Houghton, the arrest followed a failed attempt by security officers to access Mr Gungor’s former residence a day earlier.
By 1 month ago
Concerns as Turkish refugee detained in Kenya over 2018 social media post
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Police block Gen Z protest victims, families from marching to State House
Anti-riot police blocked the road and lobbed teargas canisters, forcing the demonstrators to disperse.
By 1 month ago
Police block Gen Z protest victims, families from marching to State House
Report reveals systemic failures in police service
Rigid bureaucracy, weak management and chronic resource shortages are stifling reform efforts within the police.
By 1 month ago
Report reveals systemic failures in police service
Premium
Report: 97 people were killed extra-judicially in 2025
Majority of the victims were shot from the back, seemingly, while running away.
By 1 month ago
Report: 97 people were killed extra-judicially in 2025
Premium
Rising abuse of women, children emerges as biggest security threat
Government plans reforms including Anti-Narcotics Unit expansion, rehabilitation centers.
By 1 month ago
Rising abuse of women, children emerges as biggest security threat
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'They are dying': Families of Kenyans trapped in Russia's war plead for help
Tens of Kenyans on the Russian warfront unsure of what the minutes hold.
By 2 months ago
'They are dying': Families of Kenyans trapped in Russia's war plead for help
Sudan urges global action as war crimes escalate in El Fashir
Akasha denounced the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which has besieged the city, and terrorized civilians.
By 2 months ago
Sudan urges global action as war crimes escalate in El Fashir
Parliament eyes changes to clarify roles in police service
Gabriel Tongoyo, has indicated plans to propose amendments to the Constitution to resolve what he described as overlaps between the National Police Service and the National Police Service Commission.
By 2 months ago
Parliament eyes changes to clarify roles in police service
Woman detained for four days as DCI probe drug links
Detectives have been granted four working days to detain Safia Burhan Marjan, a woman arrested on Saturday in connection with alleged drug trafficking activities in Nairobi.
By 2 months ago
Woman detained for four days as DCI probe drug links
Fears grow over health of two abducted Kenyans
Civil society organisations have raised concern over the deteriorating health of two Kenyans, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were abducted in Uganda on October 1, 2025.
By 2 months ago
Fears grow over health of two abducted Kenyans