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'My life is in danger': Tuju alleges plot against him
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has continued his claim that his life is in danger, alleging that he is being targeted by powerful individuals.
By Ronald Kipruto 1 day ago
'My life is in danger': Tuju alleges plot against him
Stigma, ignorance fuelling silent abuse of boys, advocates say
Legal and child rights advocates have warned that cultural attitudes and institutional failures are allowing sexual abuse of boys to go largely unreported in Kenya.
By Ronald Kipruto 2 days ago
Stigma, ignorance fuelling silent abuse of boys, advocates say
Yet another committee: UDA, ODM form joint team to align gov't agenda
UDA, ODM to form broad-based management committee of party leaders, CSs and Nat Assembly majority and minority leaders to align executive and legislative agendas, amid rising differences.
By Ronald Kipruto 2 days ago
Yet another committee: UDA, ODM form joint team to align gov't agenda
Inside LSK's demands over death of lawyer Tom Imbukwa
LSK demands probe into death of lawyer Tom Imbukwa, wants all responsible, regardless of rank, be held liable; to provide independent pathologist to ensure transparency.
By Ronald Kipruto 2 days ago
Inside LSK's demands over death of lawyer Tom Imbukwa
Fuel hike: Court frees 10 protesters on Sh3,000 cash bail each
Court frees 10 protesters arrested during Tuesday’s fuel hike protests on Sh3,000 cash bail each; they face obstruction charges and inconveniencing road users.
By Ronald Kipruto 3 days ago
Fuel hike: Court frees 10 protesters on Sh3,000 cash bail each
'Return the favour', Jubilee tells partners on looming Ol Kalou by-election
Jubilee Party is pushing its United Opposition partners to stand down from the upcoming Ol Kalou constituency by-election and consolidate support behind a single candidate flying the party's flag.
By Ronald Kipruto 3 days ago
'Return the favour', Jubilee tells partners on looming Ol Kalou by-election
Activists demand system overhaul as fuel protests rock Nairobi
Political activists and governance analysts have called for a complete overhaul of Kenya's governance system as protesters hit Nairobi streets, defying police over record fuel prices.
By Ronald Kipruto 4 days ago
Activists demand system overhaul as fuel protests rock Nairobi
Vihiga County confirms anthrax outbreak, one person dead
One person dead in Ebusunzo, Vihiga County after consuming contaminated meat; authorities issue anthrax outbreak alert.
By Ronald Kipruto 7 days ago
Vihiga County confirms anthrax outbreak, one person dead
IG Kanja condemns attacks on police stations, officers
Police IG Kanja condemns attacks on police stations, officers and critical infrastructure across the country, says acts threaten national security.
By Ronald Kipruto 7 days ago
IG Kanja condemns attacks on police stations, officers
Skip summons at your own peril, Wetang'ula warns governors
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned governors against snubbing parliamentary committees.
By Ronald Kipruto 8 days ago
Skip summons at your own peril, Wetang'ula warns governors
Nearly half a million new voters register in one week
At least 495,000 new voters registered in a week and 92,602 transfers recorded, bringing total registrations since March 30 to 1.3 million, IEBC says.
By Ronald Kipruto 7 days ago
Nearly half a million new voters register in one week
Matatu operators to revise fares after pump prices drop
Matatu operators will announce revised fares after consulting members following the government’s decision to lower fuel prices through VAT reduction.
By Ronald Kipruto 9 days ago
Matatu operators to revise fares after pump prices drop
Transport operators call for tax relief on electric vehicles as fuel prices rise
The transport sector has called on the government to intervene and ease the importation of electric vehicles into the country.
By Ronald Kipruto 10 days ago
Transport operators call for tax relief on electric vehicles as fuel prices rise
Ruto defends G-to-G fuel deal amid price hike
Ruto claimed the arrangement has made Kenya a more competitive fuel destination and ensured adequate supply.
By Ronald Kipruto 10 days ago
Ruto defends G-to-G fuel deal amid price hike
KNH nurses call off strike after deal with employer
Kenyatta National Hospital Nurses calls off strike after agreeing on return-to-work formula with Health Ministy.
By Ronald Kipruto 10 days ago
KNH nurses call off strike after deal with employer
Gachagua Kikuyu rally: What we know so far
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s planned rally in Kikuyu has sparked tension Saturday morning, after reports of disruptions on the Southern Bypass.
By Ronald Kipruto 14 days ago
Gachagua Kikuyu rally: What we know so far
Ruto nominates Kepha Omae to chair NCIC, seven others as members
President Ruto nominates Kepha Omae as NCIC chairperson and seven others as members, including Josephine Eragae, pending parliamentary approval.
By Ronald Kipruto 15 days ago
Ruto nominates Kepha Omae to chair NCIC, seven others as members
Kenya Power staffer dies after attack while on duty in Isiolo
A Kenya Power employee who was attacked while on duty in Isiolo County has died from his injuries.
By Ronald Kipruto 15 days ago
Kenya Power staffer dies after attack while on duty in Isiolo
Report: Bribery more common in urban areas, than rural settings
Residents in urban areas are more likely to engage in bribery than those in rural areas, according to the (EACC) National Gender and Corruption Survey, 2025.
By Ronald Kipruto 16 days ago
Report: Bribery more common in urban areas, than rural settings
Opposition condemns attack on Osotsi, accuses state of inaction
United Opposition condemns attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu, threatens to institute private prosecution against Internal Security PS Omollo if culprits not arrested.
By Ronald Kipruto 16 days ago
Opposition condemns attack on Osotsi, accuses state of inaction
Fuel crisis sparks panic buying as motorists rush to stations nationwide
A nationwide fuel shortage has sparked panic buying, with motorists and boda boda operators forming long queues as supplies run low.
By Ronald Kipruto 17 days ago
Fuel crisis sparks panic buying as motorists rush to stations nationwide
Experts dismiss CS Wandayi's claims, fault opaque fuel deals, policy failures
Economists and energy experts have pushed back against remarks by Energy CS, Wandayi, dismissing claims that he was unaware of ongoing crisis.
By Ronald Kipruto 17 days ago
Experts dismiss CS Wandayi's claims, fault opaque fuel deals, policy failures
Ruto assents to Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026
President Ruto assents to Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026; it increases expenditure by Sh393 billion from Sh4.3 trillion to Sh4.69 trillion.
By Ronald Kipruto 17 days ago
Ruto assents to Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026
Calls for hope and renewal dominate Easter wishes
President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to celebrate Easter with renewed faith and hope.
By Ronald Kipruto 22 days ago
Calls for hope and renewal dominate Easter wishes
List of Nairobi estates to experience six-day water disruption
Water supply to be interrupted in several Nairobi estates for six days, from Monday next week to Saturday, including JKIA, CBD and Riverside, to allow for works at Kigoro treatment plant.
By Ronald Kipruto 22 days ago
List of Nairobi estates to experience six-day water disruption
How ready is Wajir County to host this year's Madaraka Day celebrations?
2026 Madaraka Day celebrations to held in Wajir County, with stadium 28pc complete; Internal Administration PS Omollo says plans to upgrade Wajir Intl airport underway.
By Ronald Kipruto 23 days ago
How ready is Wajir County to host this year's Madaraka Day celebrations?
Keep politics out of Gikomba demolitions, Kindiki tells opposition
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has told Gikomba traders to remain patient, saying the government has a plan to relocate them to safer, modern facilities.
By Ronald Kipruto 23 days ago
Keep politics out of Gikomba demolitions, Kindiki tells opposition
Kenya on stable debt path, MP says despite concerns from Nyakango
Endebess MP Robert Pukose has said Kenya remains on a sustainable debt path, dismissing warnings from the Office of the Controller of Budget that the country risks sliding into a debt trap.
By Ronald Kipruto 24 days ago
Kenya on stable debt path, MP says despite concerns from Nyakango
Uganda, Kenya reassure citizens amid Middle East fuel concerns
Amid ongoing unrest in the Middle East, Uganda and Kenya have moved to assure their citizens of sufficient fuel supplies and strategic preparedness.
By Ronald Kipruto 24 days ago
Uganda, Kenya reassure citizens amid Middle East fuel concerns
CAK raids Foam Mattress firms in probe into anti-competitive practices
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has conducted search operations in six premises linked to the foam mattress industry as part of investigations into alleged unfair trade practices.
By Ronald Kipruto 24 days ago
CAK raids Foam Mattress firms in probe into anti-competitive practices
Government to prioritise capitation, full delivery of Grade 10 textbooks by second term
Government to prioritise release of school capitation and Grade 10 textbooks by start of second term, Basic Education PS Bitok says.
By Ronald Kipruto 24 days ago
Government to prioritise capitation, full delivery of Grade 10 textbooks by second term
Kenya backs Monica Juma for top UN role
Kenya has congratulated Ambassador Monica Juma following her appointment as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna and Executive Director of UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
By Ronald Kipruto 28 days ago
Kenya backs Monica Juma for top UN role
In photos: ODM at a crossroad
Even as sections of the ODM leaders continue to stream in at the SDC at Jamhuri Grounds, Nairobi, the day promises to be busy as another faction holds a separate meeting.
By Ronald Kipruto 29 days ago
In photos: ODM at a crossroad
'Casualties:' Godfrey Osotsi dropped as ODM deputy party leader in purge
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dropped Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as deputy party leader, at its special delegates convention.
By Ronald Kipruto 29 days ago
'Casualties:' Godfrey Osotsi dropped as ODM deputy party leader in purge
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What Winnie Odinga said at ODM SDC
EALA MP Winnie Odinga calls for a revamped ODM, says party must create space for young people and embrace reconciliation, as breakaway faction holds parallel meeting.
By Ronald Kipruto 29 days ago
What Winnie Odinga said at ODM SDC
Why Nairobi Rivers Commission wants residents to evacuate
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has urged residents to evacuate areas at risk of flooding amid fears that the Nairobi Dam could overflow.
By Ronald Kipruto 30 days ago
Why Nairobi Rivers Commission wants residents to evacuate
Kenya's AI Bill explained: What's in it?
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has defended a proposal to have Parliament regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in Kenya.
By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago
Kenya's AI Bill explained: What's in it?
Police begin crackdown as banditry surges in Meru, Isiolo
NPS deploys multi-agency security team to restore order in Meru, Isiolo, Samburu and Laikipia counties following rising banditry, cattle rustling cases, urges residents to cooperate.
By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago
Police begin crackdown as banditry surges in Meru, Isiolo
'Tuko kadi,' Ruto says as he unveils SGR extension
SGR Malaba extension: Govt projects freight costs will fall by 40pc per tonne, per kilometre and transit time by 30pc; cargo currently takes 80 hours from Mombasa to Malaba.
By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago
 'Tuko kadi,' Ruto says as he unveils SGR extension
Motorists urged to delay travel as Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road unsafe
Flooding and silt deposition hits Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road at Kedong ranch, KeNHA urges motorists to delay travel or use alternative routes, including Ngong-Suswa.
By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago
Motorists urged to delay travel as Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road unsafe
King Kanja releases 'Daima Mkenya' celebrating Kenyan pride
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