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Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire freed, dumped near Tanzania border

Ugandan advocate Agather Atuhaire found abandoned near the Mutukula border after being detained in Tanzania, alongside Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi.

Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire freed, dumped near Tanzania border

Tanzania's Samia Suluhu: Reformer or rising autocrat?

Tanzania's Samia Suluhu: Reformer or rising autocrat?

Kenya protests Mwangi's detention, criticises Tanzania's 'silent treatment'

Kenya protests Mwangi's detention, criticises Tanzania's 'silent treatment'

Post-election violence remark reckless, Mudavadi calls out Gachagua

Post-election violence remark reckless, Mudavadi calls out Gachagua

Where is Boniface Mwangi? Activist still missing hours after alleged release

Activist Boniface Mwangi, Ugandan lawyer Agather Atuhaire freed from police custody but not deported, they’re being held by Tanzania’s Immigration Dept, Law Society President Mwabukusi claims.

Where is Boniface Mwangi? Activist still missing hours after alleged release

Sudi, Cherargei laud Samia Suluhu's 'tough love' for activists

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei was on Wednesday forced to withdraw his remarks from the Senate records, after branding some Kenyan activists “busybodies and good-for-nothing individuals.”

Sudi, Cherargei laud Samia Suluhu's 'tough love' for activists

Boniface Mwangi, lawyer, freed and deported after immigration controversy

Activist Boniface Mwangi, Ugandan lawyer Agather Atuhaire released from police custody in Tanzania and deported, rights group says; they were arrested for immigration violations.

Boniface Mwangi, lawyer, freed and deported after immigration controversy

Gachagua says life in danger, alleges murder plot

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua alleges plot to murder him, criticises police for trailing his convoy Sunday; claims state planning to disarm, withdraw licenses of his private security.

Gachagua says life in danger, alleges murder plot

UDA expels Orwoba as senate job hangs in the balance

UDA expels nominated senator Gloria Orwoba, writes to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi seeking her removal; to be replaced with Consolata Wabwire Wakwabubi.

UDA expels Orwoba as senate job hangs in the balance

Tanzania President Suluhu vows action against 'meddling' foreign activists

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu slams foreign activists for meddling in the country’s affairs; Martha Karua, Former CJ Mutunga denied entry to attend opposition leader Tundu Lissu's trial.

Tanzania President Suluhu vows action against 'meddling' foreign activists

Tanzanian nominated to lead WHO in Africa

Tanzania’s Mohamed Janabi nominated as director for WHO Regional Office for Africa; to be appointed by WHO Executive Board after meeting on May 28 - 29.

Tanzanian nominated to lead WHO in Africa

Karua deported, accuses government of 'collaboration'

Martha Karua lands at JKIA after deportation from Tanzania, accuses the government of ‘collaboration’ after failed diplomatic intervention.

Karua deported, accuses government of 'collaboration'

Muturi faults Ruto over inconsistencies on abductions

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has taken aim at President William Ruto, accusing him of contradicting himself over who is responsible for the recent wave of abductions in Kenya.

Muturi faults Ruto over inconsistencies on abductions

Police Service Commission digitises recruitment after years of manual exercise

National Police Service begins interviews for promotion of 132 police Chief Inspectors, exercise to run for two weeks starting May 13.

Police Service Commission digitises recruitment after years of manual exercise

How Miraa controls Meru politics

President William Ruto was on a familiar campaign trail last month in Maua, Meru County, when the crowd shifted the agenda.

How Miraa controls Meru politics

KNCCI pushes for stable tax policy as Finance Bill debate begins

KNCCI will push for a stable and predictable tax regime when the National Assembly Finance Committee begins its sittings to collect public views on the 2025 Finance Bill.

KNCCI pushes for stable tax policy as Finance Bill debate begins

Chiefs get training on climate response as floods, drought hit

Interior Ministry enrolls over 4,000 chiefs to National Climate Change Security Resilience Programme, a capacity building plan to boost Kenya's climate security response.

Chiefs get training on climate response as floods, drought hit

'Don't be spectators', Finnish President tells Kenyan youths on new world order

The visiting President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, has urged Kenyan youth to take up a strategic role in shaping a new world order.

'Don't be spectators', Finnish President tells Kenyan youths on new world order

UDA slams Gachagua's exit, says his membership ceased after impeachment

UDA slams former DP Rigathi Gachagua over withdrawal from the party; says his membership was revoked in January when DP Kindiki assumed his role.

UDA slams Gachagua's exit, says his membership ceased after impeachment

Raila calls for probe into Ong'ondo Were killing as he is laid to rest

ODM leader Raila Odinga has termed the death of Kasipul MP Peter Ong’ondo Were a political assassination and called for a thorough investigation to hold his killers accountable.

Raila calls for probe into Ong'ondo Were killing as he is laid to rest

Police identify murder weapon linked to Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were

Police detectives investigating the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were have recovered the pistol used in the fatal shooting.

Police identify murder weapon linked to Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were

MP Were murder: Suspects arraigned, not charged

Prosecution fails to charge five suspects arraigned at JKIA Law Courts over the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Were over jurisdictional dispute.

MP Were murder: Suspects arraigned, not charged

Mutua: Political incitement behind 'fake' job scams claims

Labour CS Alfred Mutua claims alleged victims of foreign job scams come from one community, accuses an unnamed politician of inciting job seekers from the region.

Mutua: Political incitement behind 'fake' job scams claims

Ruto: I will deliver on promises before 2027

President William Ruto has vowed to keep the numerous promises he has made to Kenyans before the next general elections.

Ruto: I will deliver on promises before 2027

Why Cardinal John Njue will not vote in papal conclave

Cardinal John Njue unable to travel to Rome for papal conclave due to health reasons, Nairobi Archdiocese says; election set for tomorrow at 5.30pm EAT.

Why Cardinal John Njue will not vote in papal conclave

KNH performs world's first TSR surgery

In 2016, KNH experts stunned the nation when they separated two conjoined twins.

KNH performs world's first TSR surgery

KWS officers charged over abduction of Brian Odhiambo

Six KWS officers charged with abduction over the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo; to be remanded at Nakuru GK Prison until May 12.

KWS officers charged over abduction of Brian Odhiambo

'No shame in begging,' Morara's pitch for campaign contributions

In the proposal, an estimated 15 million eligible young voters were expected to raise Sh1.5 billion through individual contributions of Sh100.

'No shame in begging,' Morara's pitch for campaign contributions

In pictures: Matiang'i's Gusii region tour

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i begins his homecoming tour in Kijauri, Borabu, Nyamira County in a day-long meet-the-people tour that will cover Kisii and Nyamira counties.

In pictures: Matiang'i's Gusii region tour

'Chill, folks,' Makau Mutua says after backlash on Ruto appointment

Law professor Makau Mutua has defended his decision to accept an appointment from President William Ruto, hitting back at critics who accused him of political hypocrisy.

'Chill, folks,' Makau Mutua says after backlash on Ruto appointment

Lawyers blast IPOA over slow investigations into extrajudicial killings

LSK has faulted IPOA for its sluggish handling of police brutality cases, warning that such delays could be perceived as a neglect of duty.

Lawyers blast IPOA over slow investigations into extrajudicial killings

How some MPs planned to 'bomb' Ruto's China visit

Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that a group of Kenyan lawmakers attempted to organise a parallel visit to Taiwan during President William Ruto’s state visit to China.

How some MPs planned to 'bomb' Ruto's China visit

'Why now?' Kenyans question IPOA report on progress of probe into extrajudicial killings

The Ministry of Interior has come to the defense of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) following intense public criticism over its response to BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary.

'Why now?' Kenyans question IPOA report on progress of probe into extrajudicial killings

Moi condemns police brutality in Narok clashes

KANU Chair Gideon Moi condemns police brutality following clashes over land dispute in Angata-Barrikoi, Narok County; calls for investigations to hold perpetrators accountable.

Moi condemns police brutality in Narok clashes

Kaluma blasts BBC for exposing police who shot Gen Z protesters

Homabay Town MP Peter Kaluma has urged the government to withdraw the operating license for the BBC following the release of its ‘Blood Parliament’ documentary revisiting the Gen Z protests.

Kaluma blasts BBC for exposing police who shot Gen Z protesters

Kenyatta bets on Africa's youth to rescue continent

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged young Africans to embrace self-reliance as opposed to dependence on foreign opportunities.

Kenyatta bets on Africa's youth to rescue continent

In pictures: Kenya holds requiem mass for Pope Francis

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is among several leaders attending a requiem mass in honor of Pope Francis at Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi.

In pictures: Kenya holds requiem mass for Pope Francis

Uhuru: How I remember Pope Francis

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has eulogised the late Pope Francis as a humble, servant leader who embodied the teachings of Jesus Christ and left an indelible mark on the world.

Uhuru: How I remember Pope Francis

Sifuna: Why KURA and KeRRA 'must go' to strengthen devolution

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for the disbanding of KURA and KeRRA, as the battle over the control of the multibillion-shilling Roads Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) rages.

Sifuna: Why KURA and KeRRA 'must go' to strengthen devolution

Nelson Havi's conduct embarrassed legal profession, tribunal says

Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal finds lawyer Nelson Havi guilty of misconduct and using vulgar and abusive language against former LSK president Allen Gichuhi.

Nelson Havi's conduct embarrassed legal profession, tribunal says

Kimani Ngunjiri: Why I have broken ranks with Gachagua

Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has distanced himself politically from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing ideological differences.

Kimani Ngunjiri: Why I have broken ranks with Gachagua

Expert: Kenya must review 'ambiguous' organ donation laws

Willis Okumu, the researcher at the center of a recent Deutsche Welle (DW) exposé on kidney trafficking, has called for a review of the Kenya Health Act of 2017.

Expert: Kenya must review 'ambiguous' organ donation laws

Five things that won Pope Francis followers, and earned him critics

Even in death, Pope Francis remains a polarising figure,to some, he was a Pope for modern times, while to others, he was a departure from sacred tradition

Five things that won Pope Francis followers, and earned him critics

World leaders mourn Pope Francis

World leaders have mourned the death of Pope Francis hailing him for his servant leadership and a papacy that championed the rights of the downtrodden in the society.

World leaders mourn Pope Francis

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