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Emmanuel Kipchumba

Abducted MCA links his ordeal to fallout with Wajir governor

The Dela Ward MCA Yussuf Ahmed, has accused Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi of orchestrating his abduction, claiming that he was tortured and questioned over the county budget.

Abducted MCA links his ordeal to fallout with Wajir governor

Ogamba in a spot over University of Nairobi leadership wrangles

Ogamba in a spot over University of Nairobi leadership wrangles

Family of missing Kenyan officer left shattered in the dark

Family of missing Kenyan officer left shattered in the dark

Intern doctors will be posted on July 1, Health CS Duale pledges

Intern doctors will be posted on July 1, Health CS Duale pledges

Relatives of missing police officer in Haiti called in for counselling

The family of Benedict Kabiru, a Kenyan police officer who went missing in Haiti two weeks ago, has been summoned to appear at Vigilance House for counselling.

Relatives of missing police officer in Haiti called in for counselling

UK minister meets Agnes Wanjiru's family, 13 years after her death

Wanjiru’s death in 2012 remains one of the most haunting and unresolved cases involving a foreign military in Kenya.

UK minister meets Agnes Wanjiru's family, 13 years after her death

US Embassy backs press freedom amid threats

Standard Group Chief Executive Editor warned against the use of State advertising as a weapon.

US Embassy backs press freedom amid threats

Autopsy confirms slain MMU student Sylvia Kemunto was strangled

An autopsy has confirmed that Multimedia University student Sylvia Kemunto was strangled and suffered multiple blunt force injuries.

Autopsy confirms slain MMU student Sylvia Kemunto was strangled

Grief, horror after MMU student is murdered in hostel

MMU student Sylvia Kemunto's body was recovered on Wednesday night in a water tank at the rooftop of a hostel within the institution’s compound.

Grief, horror after MMU student is murdered in hostel

EACC to go after corrupt judiciary staff, police officers

EACC has warned of more arrests of judiciary staff and police officers in the fight on graft.

EACC to go after corrupt judiciary staff, police officers

Botched surgery: Clinic owners, surgeon charged with manslaughter

Those charged were two directors and a surgeon of Omnicare Medical, also known as Body by Design.

Botched surgery: Clinic owners, surgeon charged with manslaughter

Residents in shock after wife stabs boda boda rider to death

A quiet night turned into a scene of horror on Saturday after 28-year-old Geoffrey Ouma alias Mrasta, a bodaboda rider was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife while asleep in Rongai.

Residents in shock after wife stabs boda boda rider to death

Three arrested in Wajir over murder of 17-year-old girl forced into marriage

The minor, originally from a refugee family in Dadaab, was allegedly abducted and forced to marry a 55-year-old man in Wajir County.

Three arrested in Wajir over murder of 17-year-old girl forced into marriage

Saved from the jaws of death: Munyakho's 13-year Saudi ordeal

What began as a heated argument between Munyakho and a Yemeni friend escalated to murder. Initially sentenced to five years punishment was later upgraded to the death penalty.

Saved from the jaws of death: Munyakho's 13-year Saudi ordeal

Phase Two of Operation Maliza Uhalifu launched

The government has launched a full-scale security operation targeting bandit hideouts in Laikipia County in a renewed effort to tackle escalating insecurity.

Phase Two of Operation Maliza Uhalifu launched

State raises alarm over growing threat of e-waste, urges concerted efforts by all

There is need for urgent policy action to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste) in the region.

State raises alarm over growing threat of e-waste, urges concerted efforts by all

New training program targets Africa's engineering skills gap

A new initiative seeks to bridge Africa’s engineering skills gap by training 100,000 engineers across the continent.

New training program targets Africa's engineering skills gap

'Ruto Must Go' movement spreads to clubs, national events

The President has faced public heckling in Nairobi, Isiolo, Nakuru and Embu counties. Anti-Ruto slogans are becoming common in nightclubs and even at social events.

'Ruto Must Go' movement spreads to clubs, national events

Abandoned by the State: The silent pain for Gen Z protest survivors

Nine months after the Gen Z revolt that re-shaped the political position of the country leading to realignments at the national executive, some of the youths are suffering.

Abandoned by the State: The silent pain for Gen Z protest survivors

Embrace enterprise for sustainability, Ruto tells varsities

President William Ruto has called on universities to embrace an enterprise-driven models to ensure financial sustainability and align education with the demands of the modern economy.

Embrace enterprise for sustainability, Ruto tells varsities

ELOG demands urgent audit of voter register

Elections Observation Group (ELOG) has raised concerns over the credibility of Kenya’s voter register, calling for an urgent audit to address persistent errors and anomalies.

ELOG demands urgent audit of voter register

Family's struggles after girl's nude photos were leaked

There are severe mental health and social consequences for non-consensual sharing of sexual images, particularly among young individuals.

Family's struggles after girl's nude photos were leaked

Show of impunity as Nairobi residents robbed after Ruto's rally

The chaos, which unfolded both before and after the event, saw Kenyans losing their valuables in broad daylight as criminals took advantage of the large crowds.

Show of impunity as Nairobi residents robbed after Ruto's rally

Police recruitment looms amid security concerns in the north

The government has announced an upcoming police recruitment, marking the first such exercise under President William Ruto’s administration.

Police recruitment looms amid security concerns in the north

NACADA raids another lounge in crackdown on shisha trade

NACADA raided Pulse Lounge on Wednesday night, seized about 16 shisha bongs, 11 charcoal boxes, and 105 packets of assorted shisha flavors, whose ingredients remain unknown.

NACADA raids another lounge in crackdown on shisha trade

Outrage in Majengo as teenager killed after Ramadan prayers

Tension gripped Majengo in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi, after a 17-year-old boy was shot dead in cold blood while walking home from Ramadan prayers.

Outrage in Majengo as teenager killed after Ramadan prayers

Majengo: One dead, officer injured as police clash with protesters

At least 4 people feared dead in Majengo, Nairobi as police engage in running battles with residents, following the fatal shooting of one person; houses torched

Majengo: One dead, officer injured as police clash with protesters

Engineers urged to champion environmental sustainability

Engineers in the country have been urged to take a leading role in promoting environmental sustainability.

Engineers urged to champion environmental sustainability

Two arrested at city club as NACADA cracks down on Shisha

The two were arrested on Wednesday night after NACADA’s enforcement officers raided Paris Lounge in Lang’ata and confiscated a large consignment of shisha products.

Two arrested at city club as NACADA cracks down on Shisha

Family demands answers after mysterious death of kin in Saudi

Rachel Njoki died under unclear circumstances in Saudi Arabia where she had gone to seek a job to provider for her two sons.

Family demands answers after mysterious death of kin in Saudi

Juja MP arrested over remarks on AUC

Juja MP George Koimburi was arrested on Tuesday morning following remarks he made on Sunday at a church service regarding the funding of Raila Odinga’s campaign for the AUC.

Juja MP arrested over remarks on AUC

Standard Sacco estate seeks DCI probe over road

Residents of the Standard Media Group Sacco in Mavoko Sub-County have petitioned the DCI to investigate documents from the Machakos County lands office.

Standard Sacco estate seeks DCI probe over road

Kenyans, Ugandans online demand the release of Kizza Besigye

Nearly 90 days after the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye in Kenya, pressure is mounting on the Ugandan government to release him.

Kenyans, Ugandans online demand the release of Kizza Besigye

Catholic church calls for cancellation of debts burdening Africa

The Church argued that debt is not merely an economic burden but a moral issue that exacerbates poverty, undermines development, and restricts access to essential services.

Catholic church calls for cancellation of debts burdening Africa

Detectives pursue crucial leads into KNH murder

Detectives are trying to establish the motive behind the gruesome murder of Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni, a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) where nobody seems to have noticed the killer.

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Detectives pursue crucial leads into KNH murder

Secret FGM practices pose new challenge in fight to end the cut

For decades, Kenya has been at the forefront of the global fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), making commendable progress in reducing prevalence rates.

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Secret FGM practices pose new challenge in fight to end the cut

New machine to help fight skin cancer in Kajiado

Persons with albinism in Kajiado no longer have to travel long distances for skin cancer treatment following the installation of a new treatment machine at the county referral hospital.

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New machine to help fight skin cancer in Kajiado

Why Mlolongo abductees won't be buried soon

The families of Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau, two men who went missing in Mlolongo and were later found dead, will have to wait longer before burying their loved ones.

By 2 months ago

Why Mlolongo abductees won't be buried soon

One year of pain: Mradi explosion survivors still nursing wounds

On that fateful night, the tragic gas blast shattered lives, with survivors now grappling with physical and emotional scars.

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One year of pain: Mradi explosion survivors still nursing wounds

Family of murdered kin demand for justice

The family of a young woman brutally murdered and dumped in Ngong Forest, is demanding justice as her killer remains at large nearly a month after her body was found.

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Family of murdered kin demand for justice

Nairobi's perennial flooding crisis: a failure of promises and planning

Nairobi's roads have turned into rivers once again with the heavy rains experienced recently pointing to a recurring issue.

By 2 months ago

Nairobi's perennial flooding crisis: a failure of promises and planning

Standoff in Mathare over rising insecurity concerns

The unrest was triggered by the brutal killing of a man who was stabbed to death while taking his three-year-old son to school in the early hours.

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Standoff in Mathare over rising insecurity concerns

How will Sakaja balance order and livelihoods in Nairobi CBD?

County issued directive mandating that hawking be confined to backstreets.Hawkers argue the designated areas are not ideal for business.

By 2 months ago

How will Sakaja balance order and livelihoods in Nairobi CBD?

Experts voice concerns over rising accidents involving light aircrafts

For about two years now, Kenya has witnessed a number of air accidents which has resulted in loss of lives leaving trail of questions.

By 2 months ago

Experts voice concerns over rising accidents involving light aircrafts

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