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Malala: I'll only talk to Ruto after graft, killings end
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala says he will only engage President William Ruto after he addresses extrajudicial killings, corruption and unfulfilled campaign promises.
By David Njaaga 1 day ago
Malala: I'll only talk to Ruto after graft, killings end
Kangema Magistrate suspended after bribery arrest by EACC
The Judiciary has relieved Martin Mutegi, Senior Principal Magistrate at Kangema Law Courts, of judicial duties following his arrest over bribery allegations.
By David Njaaga 1 day ago
Kangema Magistrate suspended after bribery arrest by EACC
Kenya steps up Ebola preparedness amid Laikipia quarantine row
Kenya has received five tonnes of medical supplies from India as the government raises Ebola preparedness amid a court dispute over the controversial Laikipia quarantine facility.
By David Njaaga 1 day ago
Kenya steps up Ebola preparedness amid Laikipia quarantine row
How poor planning costs Africa 80pc of its infrastructure projects
Nearly 80 per cent of Africa's infrastructure projects fail during planning, preventing most from reaching financial close despite growing investment, project management experts have said.
By David Njaaga 1 day ago
How poor planning costs Africa 80pc of its infrastructure projects
Kamariny Stadium reaches halfway mark after years of delays
Construction of Kamariny Stadium has reached 50 per cent completion after years of delays, with contractors now working around the clock to meet the December completion target.
By David Njaaga 1 day ago
Kamariny Stadium reaches halfway mark after years of delays
'Let investigators do their work,' Mwaura says on Ol Kalou rape claims
Govt Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has demanded that anyone with evidence supporting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's rape allegations in Ol Kalou submit it to the police for investigation.
By David Njaaga 2 days ago
'Let investigators do their work,' Mwaura says on Ol Kalou  rape claims
Ruto says public university students to get full government funding
President Ruto announces plans for the government to fully fund every student admitted to a public university or college, doing away with the income-based model..
By David Njaaga 2 days ago
Ruto says public university students to get full government funding
Ruto urges leaders to unite behind first-world Kenya vision
President Ruto urges leaders to unite behind a shared vision of transforming Kenya into a first-world nation, saying the country's future should take priority over political competition.
By David Njaaga 2 days ago
Ruto urges leaders to unite behind first-world Kenya vision
'Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope,' Vatican cardinal urges youth
Vatican Cardinal Michael Czerny has called on young people to build "bridges of hope" through faith and action rather than succumb to global despair.
By David Njaaga 1 day ago
'Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope,' Vatican cardinal urges youth
Ruto: No defence for goons, criminality during protests
President William Ruto has defended police action against violent protests, saying there can be no justification for what he described as goons and criminal acts during demonstrations.
By David Njaaga 2 days ago
Ruto: No defence for goons, criminality during protests
Doctors save six-day-old infant in historic surgical procedure
A six-day-old baby is home and feeding normally after surgeons at AGC Tenwek Hospital repaired a rare defect in her food pipe using keyhole surgery, a procedure the hospital called a first for Kenya.
By David Njaaga 2 days ago
Doctors save six-day-old infant in historic surgical procedure
President Ruto's official website down in second suspected hack within a year
President William Ruto's official website, president.go.ke, was down on Saturday after hackers allegedly took control of the homepage and replaced it with a ransom message.
By David Njaaga 5 days ago
President Ruto's official website down in second suspected hack within a year
Kabogo: No sensitive data accessed after President's website hack
The government has confirmed hackers took over the President's official website on Saturday, defacing its homepage and demanding a Sh41.3 million ransom.
By David Njaaga 4 days ago
Kabogo: No sensitive data accessed after President's website hack
Kilifi opens first safe house for GBV survivors
Women and children fleeing gender-based violence in Kilifi will no longer spend nights in police stations or return to abusive homes after the county opened its first safe house.
By David Njaaga 5 days ago
Kilifi opens first safe house for GBV survivors
DCP's Kamau Waweru wins violence marred Ol Kalou by-election
DCP's Douglas Kamau Waweru wins Ol Kalou by-election with 35,440 votes, beating UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah by nearly 30,000 votes, in a poll marred by teargas and armed men attacking residents.
By David Njaaga 6 days ago
DCP's Kamau Waweru wins violence marred Ol Kalou by-election
Ruto breaks silence over DCP Ol Kalou landslide
 President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to resist using elections as a tool for division, saying political contests come and go but national unity must remain.
By David Njaaga 6 days ago
Ruto breaks silence over DCP Ol Kalou landslide
Insurers bundle investments with cover as uptake stalls
Kenya's insurers are increasingly combining investment products with health and life cover to boost insurance uptake, which remains among the lowest globally.
By David Njaaga 6 days ago
Insurers bundle investments with cover as uptake stalls
'I am ready for the outcome': Muchina on Ol Kalou vote
UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah casts his vote at Huruma Primary School in Ol Kalou, expresses confidence of victory, pledges to accept by-election outcome.
By David Njaaga 7 days ago
'I am ready for the outcome': Muchina on Ol Kalou vote
'Niko Kadi' mobiliser Allans Ademba arrested in Ol Kalou
Police have detained 'Niko Kadi', mobiliser Allans Ademba, in Ol Kalou, the activist said, as residents voted Thursday in a fiercely contested parliamentary by-election.
By David Njaaga 7 days ago
'Niko Kadi' mobiliser Allans Ademba  arrested in Ol Kalou
Conservationist lands global role protecting 90 antelope species
A captive breeding programme for critically endangered Mountain Bongo antelopes has grown into the largest population of the subspecies anywhere in the world, now numbering more than 100 individuals.
By David Njaaga 7 days ago
Conservationist lands global role protecting 90 antelope species
'No police officer is driving an unmarked car': Nkanatha
Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha dismisses claims of unmarked security vehicles in the Ol Kalou by-election, saying any car without number plates is operating illegally.
By David Njaaga 7 days ago
'No police officer is driving an unmarked car': Nkanatha
New programme mentors students into healthcare technology careers
Students seeking careers in healthcare technology will access mentorship, internships, and graduate training through a new programme linking academia and industry across Africa.
By David Njaaga 7 days ago
New programme mentors students into healthcare technology careers
Ombam: Kenya cannot grow exports without marketers
 Trade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam has called for closer ties between government and marketers, saying stronger collaboration is key to boosting exports and attracting investment.
By David Njaaga 7 days ago
Ombam: Kenya cannot grow exports without marketers
Nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, Karugu says
Nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, most while engaged in illegal fishing, EAC Affairs PS Caroline Karugu says.
By David Njaaga 8 days ago
Nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, Karugu says
Saudi-backed programme trains thousands of Somali troops
Saudi Arabia is backing a programme to train 5,107 Somali soldiers at two camps in Gorisil in Somalia's Galgaduud region, according to Somali media outlet Caasimada.
By David Njaaga 10 days ago
Saudi-backed programme trains thousands of Somali troops
State unveils Bill to restore Kenya's degraded land
Kenya has drafted a new law to reclaim degraded land nationwide, targeting improved food and water security alongside stronger climate resilience.
By David Njaaga 12 days ago
State unveils Bill to restore Kenya's degraded land
West Pokot schools tap solar water to fight hunger, slash food costs
 A government irrigation project at Kapkoi Primary School in West Pokot County is supplying water to two schools and supporting year-round food production through greenhouse farming.
By David Njaaga 12 days ago
West Pokot schools tap solar water to fight hunger, slash food costs
Lower Sabor project ends rain dependence for 700 households
A Sh288.6 million irrigation project has freed more than 700 Uasin Gishu households from relying on rainfall for their livelihoods.
By David Njaaga 12 days ago
Lower Sabor project ends rain dependence for 700 households
Turkish cargo flights near Sudan border draw attention amid conflict
Reports that Turkish cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt near the Sudan border have sparked discussion about Ankara's role in the Sudan conflict.
By David Njaaga 12 days ago
Turkish cargo flights near Sudan border draw attention amid conflict
US lawmaker urges Nyeri girls to lead climate action
A US lawmaker has challenged girls in Nyeri County to take the lead in climate action and environmental conservation.
By David Njaaga 12 days ago
US lawmaker urges Nyeri girls to lead climate action
PS Omollo: New law to safeguard Kenya's resource wealth
Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo says the recently enacted Sovereign Wealth Fund Act will secure Kenya's natural resource wealth for current and future generations.
By David Njaaga 11 days ago
PS Omollo: New law to safeguard Kenya's resource wealth
Irish website reports alleged Sudan transition proposal
A leaked document claims Sudan's military leaders are considering a five-year military-led transition before elections, keeping the armed forces at the centre of government after the war.
By David Njaaga 14 days ago
Irish website reports alleged Sudan transition proposal
KNEC clears examiners' pay after strikes, boycott threats
KNEC disburses Sh1.5b to clear marking allowances for all 2025 KJSEA and KCSE examiners, Education CS Julius Ogamba says.
By David Njaaga 14 days ago
KNEC clears examiners' pay after strikes, boycott threats
Kimotho: Gwa Kiongo dam project to transform Nyandarua farming
Govt renews commitment to expand irrigation infrastructure in Nyandarua County to boost food security and rural incomes, Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho has said.
By David Njaaga 15 days ago
Kimotho: Gwa Kiongo dam project to transform Nyandarua farming
Activists petition Parliament to investigate extrajudicial killings, abductions
A coalition of human rights groups and civil society organisations has petitioned Parliament to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and torture.
By David Njaaga 15 days ago
Activists petition Parliament to investigate extrajudicial killings, abductions
SACCO savings top Sh1 trillion as government pushes reforms
SACCOs now hold more than Sh1 trillion in member savings as the government steps up reforms to strengthen governance, financial resilience and technology across the cooperative movement.
By David Njaaga 16 days ago
SACCO savings top Sh1 trillion as government pushes reforms
PS Kimotho: Kenya to add one million irrigated acres by 2035
Govt aims to expand irrigated land by one million acres over the next decade under a new investment plan, as it seeks to close a gap between the country's irrigation potential and current coverage.
By David Njaaga 16 days ago
PS Kimotho: Kenya to add one million irrigated acres by 2035
IEBC proposes Sh4.4 billion presidential campaign spending cap
IEBC proposes a Sh4.4 billion campaign spending cap for presidential candidates, alongside new limits for parties and other elective seats.
By David Njaaga 16 days ago
IEBC proposes Sh4.4 billion presidential campaign spending cap
Kenya researchers push African ownership of Chinese AI models
Kenyan researchers want African governments to use Chinese open-source AI models as a foundation for homegrown systems, rather than simply importing technology built elsewhere.
By David Njaaga 16 days ago
Kenya researchers push African ownership of Chinese AI models
Saudi Arabia paid RSF commanders to defect, report says
Saudi Arabia funnelled millions of dollars to two Rapid Support Forces commanders to defect to the Sudanese army, Africa Intelligence reported, as part of an effort to curb Islamist influence.
By David Njaaga 17 days ago
Saudi Arabia paid RSF commanders to defect, report says
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