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Graft, bureaucracy threaten Kenya's Gulf investment hopes, experts warn
Kenya risks losing billions in Gulf investments unless the government tackles corruption, bureaucracy and outdated systems, industry leaders have warned.
By 4 hrs ago
Graft, bureaucracy threaten Kenya's Gulf investment hopes, experts warn
Court of Appeal Judge Ochieng Andago dies
Court of Appeal Judge Fredrick Ochieng dies, CJ Koome confirms; he joined the Judiciary in 2003 before being elevated to the appellate bench in 2022.
By 1 day ago
Court of Appeal Judge Ochieng Andago dies
US sanctions Sudanese Islamist groups amid civil war
US sanctions Sudanese Islamist groups and Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim for backing military operations and human rights abuses during Sudan’s civil war.
By 1 day ago
US sanctions Sudanese Islamist groups amid civil war
Police bust drug den beside Awelo Primary in NACADA crackdown
A drug and alcohol ring operating beside Awelo Primary School in Siaya was dismantled in a multi-agency crackdown led by NACADA.
By 2 days ago
Police bust drug den beside Awelo Primary in NACADA crackdown
Lecturers stand ground on strike as Treasury releases Sh2.5b
The Treasury has released Sh2.5 billion to settle part of lecturers’ salary arrears in a last‑minute attempt to avert a nationwide strike set to begin at midnight.
By 2 days ago
Lecturers stand ground on strike as Treasury releases Sh2.5b
New financing model takes on Kenya's smartphone affordability crisis
Millions of Kenyans struggling to afford reliable smartphones could soon get a lifeline through a new financing plan aimed at bridging the country’s digital divide.
By 2 days ago
New financing model takes on Kenya's smartphone affordability crisis
Kenya banks on new zones, investor deals to boost exports and jobs
Kenya plans to grow its leather industry from Sh10.3 billion to Sh109.6 billion through new investor packages and the launch of the Bipingo Special Economic Zone.
By 1 day ago
 Kenya banks on new zones, investor deals to boost exports and jobs
Sudan army accused of war crimes that crippled aid operations
Six NGOs, four coalitions told the UN rights council Sudan’s army committed war crimes, including using banned chemical weapons, in attacks they say displaced millions.
By 2 days ago
Sudan army accused of war crimes that crippled aid operations
'We'll pull it down': Maa community threatens Orly Airpark fence over jobs row
The Maa community in Birika, Kajiado County, has given Orly Airpark seven days to meet demands for jobs, a police post and better engagement or face a shutdown of operations.
By 1 day ago
'We'll pull it down': Maa community threatens Orly Airpark fence over jobs row
Planned blackout to hit five counties as Kenya Power fixes grid
Kenya Power will switch off electricity in parts of five counties on Monday to carry out maintenance, affecting homes, schools, factories and health facilities.
By 3 days ago
Planned blackout to hit five counties as Kenya Power fixes grid
French site reports Sudan map order on disputed Red Sea area
French site says Sudan’s leaders ordered a new map showing a disputed Red Sea area as part of Egypt, challenging the army’s stance on the long‑running Hala’ib Triangle dispute.
By 3 days ago
French site reports Sudan map order on disputed Red Sea area
Ruto honours Ichung'wah's father, urges Kenyans to believe in themselves
President William Ruto on Monday, September 15, led mourners in paying tribute to Isaac Ichung’wah, who died on Thursday, September 4, aged 105.
By 3 days ago
Ruto honours Ichung'wah's father, urges Kenyans to believe in themselves
Parties warn of 'highgear' plan to wipe them out before 2027 polls
More than 50 political parties have accused the IEBC and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties of plotting to deregister them before the 2027 General Election.
By 3 days ago
Parties warn of 'highgear' plan to wipe them out before 2027 polls
Three suspects cleared in lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder probe
Three suspects arrested in connection with the killing of prominent Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu have been released after forensic, ballistic and alibi checks cleared them of any involvement.
By 4 days ago
Three suspects cleared in lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder probe
'No lies, no false promises': Gachagua launches bid to unseat Ruto
Rigathi Gachagua has declared that he will run for president in 2027, pledging to restore Kenya to what he described as its former state under the late President Mwai Kibaki.
By 4 days ago
'No lies, no false promises': Gachagua launches bid to unseat Ruto
Man found dead in hotel hours after fight over woman
A 25-year-old man has died after a fight with another man in his girlfriend’s hotel room in Nairobi’s central business district, police have said.
By 4 days ago
Man found dead in hotel hours after fight over woman
'Move from dialogue to action,' Koskei tells innovators
Universities and research institutions have been challenged to move beyond producing academic papers and instead create products, enterprises and jobs to tackle Kenya’s pressing needs.
By 6 days ago
'Move from dialogue to action,' Koskei tells innovators
ODPP orders Kanja to submit report on lawyer Mbobu's killing in seven days
ODPP orders IG Douglas Kanja to submit a report in 7 days on the drive‑by killing of High Court advocate Mathew Kyalo Mbobu in Karen, Nairobi.
By 7 days ago
ODPP orders Kanja to submit report on lawyer Mbobu's killing in seven days
NACADA seize Sh5 million bhang in Homa Bay student hostel raid
A multi-agency raid on student hostels in Homa Bay County seized bhang worth Sh5 million, exposing what investigators call a growing narcotics trade targeting university learners.
By 7 days ago
NACADA  seize Sh5 million bhang in Homa Bay student hostel raid
Banks defy digital tide to court rural borrowers
Kenya’s banks are expanding rural branches despite global closures, chasing micro, small and medium enterprise and farm lending in a shift from the digital‑only focus seen elsewhere.
By 7 days ago
Banks defy digital tide to court rural borrowers
Counties to adopt new checklist in bid to stop unsafe buildings
Kenya has moved to curb unsafe construction by rolling out a national site inspection handbook that will require licensed professionals to sign off on all projects.
By 7 days ago
Counties to adopt new checklist in bid to stop unsafe buildings
Nyamira raid exposes Sh16m fake alcohol network
Authorities have seized counterfeit alcoholic drinks worth Sh 16 million in Nyaigwa Village, Nyamira Town, in one of the largest hauls in the county this year.
By 8 days ago
Nyamira raid exposes Sh16m fake alcohol network
Global storytelling season to spotlight Nairobi voices after two-year break
Nairobi is set to play host to an international storytelling season that will unite 18 cities worldwide for the first time under a shared theme.
By 8 days ago
Global storytelling season to spotlight Nairobi voices after two-year break
County hospitals cut referrals as CT scanners arrive in 14 regions
Fourteen counties have received new computed tomography (CT) scanners under the government program, in a move officials say is reducing patient referrals to national hospitals.
By 7 days ago
County hospitals cut referrals as CT scanners arrive in 14 regions
Kenya risks having 1 million obese children by 2030, UNICEF warns
Kenya could have more than one million children aged 5–19 living with obesity by 2030, UNICEF has warned.
By 8 days ago
Kenya risks having 1 million obese children by 2030, UNICEF warns
Initiative turns schoolgirls from humble backgrounds into university graduates
A new initiative is transforming schoolgirls from low-income backgrounds into university graduates and connecting them with employers.
By 9 days ago
Initiative turns schoolgirls from humble backgrounds into university graduates
'Ignore fraudulent notices': NPSC warns on fake police hiring advert
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has warned against a fake recruitment notice for police constables circulating on social media.
By 9 days ago
'Ignore fraudulent notices': NPSC warns on fake police hiring advert
Israel military says targeted Hamas leaders, after blasts rock Doha
The Israeli military said it targeted senior Hamas leaders after AFP journalists in Doha reported explosions in the Qatari capital, where the Palestinian group's political bureau is based.
By 8 days ago
Israel military says targeted Hamas leaders, after blasts rock Doha
Campaign expands access to rights information in Swahili and online
A Kenyan rights campaign is translating articles into Swahili, training youth fact checkers and documenting local stories to make credible information more accessible online.
By 8 days ago
Campaign expands access to rights information in Swahili and online
Advocate challenges MCK over Odhiambo's vice-chair role on protests panel
An advocate has rejected the Media Council of Kenya’s (MCK) defence of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo over her appointment as vice chairperson of a presidential panel.
By 10 days ago
Advocate challenges MCK over Odhiambo's vice-chair role on protests panel
'Counties spending less on pay,' SRC projects in new data
SRC projects a sharp fall in counties’ wage-bill-to-revenue ratio to 35.38 per cent in the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, down from 43.34 per cent in the previous quarter.
By 10 days ago
'Counties spending less on pay,' SRC projects in new data
Kindiki tells employers to let youth drive Africa's business transformation
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urges African employers to prioritise youth in decision-making, saying inclusion can make business a driver of justice and prosperity.
By 10 days ago
Kindiki tells employers to let youth drive Africa's business transformation
Court halts Ruto's compensation plan for protest victims
The High Court in Kerugoya has halted the government's implementation of President William Ruto’s plan to compensate victims of demonstrations and public protests.
By 10 days ago
Court halts Ruto's compensation plan for protest victims
NACADA nets Sh12m bhang in dawn Kisumu raid
A dawn raid in Ahero, Kisumu, has dismantled a narcotics supply chain linking Kisumu and Nairobi, with authorities seizing bhang worth Sh 12 million and arresting a suspected key supplier.
By 10 days ago
NACADA nets Sh12m bhang in dawn Kisumu raid
DPP orders arrest of Governor Guyo in kidnap, robbery case
DPP orders arrest, arraignment of Isiolo Governor Ibrahim Abdi Hassan, also known as Guyo, and seven others over the alleged kidnapping and robbery of a former county health chief in Machakos.
By 13 days ago
DPP orders arrest of Governor Guyo in kidnap, robbery case
KRA recovers Sh123 million in rice tax fraud probe
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has recovered Sh123 million in taxes after uncovering irregular clearance of 161 containers of rice at a Mombasa freight station.
By 13 days ago
KRA recovers Sh123 million in rice tax fraud probe
Schools race to meet data rules as 32,000 comply after audit
Basic Education PS Julius Bitok says 32,000 primary and secondary schools have submitted fresh enrolment data, meeting a government directive after an audit questioned school records.
By 13 days ago
Schools race to meet data rules as 32,000 comply after audit
High Court blocks arrest of Governor Guyo in kidnap, robbery case
Court stops arrest of Isiolo Governor Guyo, six others, just hours after the DPP ordered they be charged over the alleged kidnapping and robbery of a former county health chief.
By 13 days ago
High Court blocks arrest of Governor Guyo in kidnap, robbery case
PS Bitok: Only 3,000 schools cleared for capitation after audit
3000 of 32,000 public schools have received government capitation after submitting verified student enrolment data.
By 12 days ago
PS Bitok: Only 3,000 schools cleared for capitation after audit
Lawyers demand LSK president quit state panel role
Lawyers have demanded LSK President Faith Odhiambo step down from a government panel on protest victims, citing unconstitutional and a threat to the society’s independence.
By 12 days ago
Lawyers demand LSK president quit state panel role
Residents lynch five suspected criminals in botched robbery in Kakamega
Western
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza
2 hrs ago
25,000 learners in Kakamega to benefit from school feeding programme
Education
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza
2 hrs ago