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Government opens probe into frequent Gikomba, Toi market fires

Security agencies directed to investigate rampant Gikomba and Toi market fires; 10 modern markets to be built in Nairobi, DP Kithure Kindiki says.

Government opens probe into frequent Gikomba, Toi market fires

Dishonorable! Female MPs caught on camera in fistfight

Dishonorable! Female MPs caught on camera in fistfight

Murkomen's warning shot to politicians financing criminal gangs

Murkomen's warning shot to politicians financing criminal gangs

Six dead as cholera outbreak spreads

Six dead as cholera outbreak spreads

Job scams: Some Kenyans aiding their own smuggling, says PS Njogu

Kenyans seeking employment abroad have been urged to cooperate with the government throughout the recruitment process to avoid falling victim to scams.

Job scams: Some Kenyans aiding their own smuggling, says PS Njogu

Wamuchomba claims her life at risk, security withdrawn

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba claims her life is in danger after she continued to receive phone calls from unidentified individuals claiming to be working with the DCI.

Wamuchomba claims her life at risk, security withdrawn

Omtatah criticizes Auditor General over incomplete audit reports

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has faulted Auditor General Nancy Gathungu for perennially submitting incomplete audit reports in an apparent violation of the constitution.

Omtatah criticizes Auditor General over incomplete audit reports

Kagwe orders more yellow maize imports to tame unga prices

Government to allow a 50pc duty waiver on 5.5 million bags of yellow maize imports over the next year to ease pressure on white maize and stabilise unga prices, Agriculture CS Kagwe says.

Kagwe orders more yellow maize imports to tame unga prices

Muturi: 'Ruto is irredeemably corrupt and unfit for president'

Muturi, once ally, now arch-nemesis, claims the president has abandoned their shared commitment to integrity in public service that saw them join forces to form the government in 2022.

Muturi: 'Ruto is irredeemably corrupt and unfit for president'

DP Kindiki embraces 'Yes Sir' label, tells off critics

DP Kithure Kindiki dismisses critics labelling him Mr ‘Yes Sir,’ says past loyal deputies became presidents; vows to remain a loyal assistant to President Ruto.

DP Kindiki embraces 'Yes Sir' label, tells off critics

Ruto fires Irungu Nyakera as KICC board Chair

President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of Irungu Nyakera as chairperson of the KICC Board and replaced him with Samuel Waweru Mwangi.

Ruto fires Irungu Nyakera as KICC board Chair

Kanjama: Listen to politicians as you reconstitute IEBC

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has urged the IEBC selection panel to actively engage politicians in the ongoing reconstitution process.

Kanjama: Listen to politicians as you reconstitute IEBC

Prepare for bumper harvest, CS Kagwe tells NCPB as farmers scramble for fertilizer

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has said the government expects a bumper harvest from the current planting season after farmers took up more fertilizers.

Prepare for bumper harvest, CS Kagwe tells NCPB as farmers scramble for fertilizer

Interior CS Murkomen blames online hostilities on poor parenting, drugs

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen now says drugs and poor parenting are to blame for the increased hostility in online spaces.

Interior CS Murkomen blames online hostilities on poor parenting, drugs

Ministry releases ARVs amid funding uncertainty

Health Ministry flags off consignment of ARVs, to increase distribution efficiency and avert stock wastage; Kenya has 1.4 million HIV infections.

Ministry releases ARVs amid funding uncertainty

Why private hospitals may be Duale's first target

Private hospitals could face more scrutiny if newly appointed Health CS Aden Duale follows through on his belief that many facilities have been defrauding the government.

Why private hospitals may be Duale's first target

Serbia condemns Kenya's recognition of Kosovo

Serbia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Kenya of violating international law, saying the decision interferes with the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Serbia condemns Kenya's recognition of Kosovo

Kenya calls for peace in South Sudan

Kenya has called for an immediate end to hostilities in South Sudan, following reports of Vice President Riek Machar's arrest.

Kenya calls for peace in South Sudan

Kenya on right track to realising renewable energy dream

High population, industrialization, push for clean cooking, and electric cars are some of the things that could stretch Kenya’s power consumption in the foreseeable future.

Kenya on right track to realising renewable energy dream

Judiciary warns Tuju against public comments on Dari Ltd, EADB case

The Judiciary has called out former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, urging him to stop making public statements regarding an ongoing court case involving a company linked to him.

Judiciary warns Tuju against public comments on Dari Ltd, EADB case

Simiyu vows faster election results as IEBC chair candidates face integrity test

Saul Simiyu Wasilwa, a candidate for IEBC chairperson position, has pledged to revamp election technology to ensure presidential results are announced on election night.

Simiyu vows faster election results as IEBC chair candidates face integrity test

Muturi slams Ruto's incompetence remark, terms Waqf unconstitutional

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Justin Muturi has dismissed accusations of incompetence leveled against him by President William Ruto.

Muturi slams Ruto's incompetence remark, terms Waqf unconstitutional

IEBC needs a chairperson who can handle politics, says Ngwele

Memories of the disputed 2022 presidential election resurfaced as IEBC chairperson candidate Jacob Ngwele Muvengei defended his ability to handle political pressures before the selection panel.

IEBC needs a chairperson who can handle politics, says Ngwele

Willis Otieno: Why Kenya must do away with Bomas tallying centre

Lawyer Willis Otieno has urged the incoming IEBC chairperson and commissioners to abolish the concept of a national tallying centre in the 2027 elections.

Willis Otieno: Why Kenya must do away with Bomas tallying centre

IEBC 2022 flaws raised as Lorot interviews for chairperson slot

IEBC chairperson candidate, Abdulqadir Hussein Lorot, to implement recommendations the Supreme Court gave to IEBC in its judgment of the 2022 presidential election petition.

IEBC 2022 flaws raised as Lorot interviews for chairperson slot

Why SHA is not working- Miskellah

KMPDU Deputy SG, Dennis Miskellah, says challenges facing SHA can be resolved by overhauling its current funding model.

Why SHA is not working- Miskellah

An unstable region: Four conflicts East Africa must end for stability

The conflicts in Rwanda, the DRC, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia, are destabilizing East Africa.

An unstable region: Four conflicts East Africa must end for stability

Naivasha here we come, Ruto flags off 2025 WRC safari rally

President William Ruto has officially flagged off the 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally, set to take place in Naivasha this weekend.

Naivasha here we come, Ruto flags off 2025 WRC safari rally

What King Alexander, Queen Maxima are up to on day 2 of Kenya visit

Dutch royals, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, are expected to spend the second day of their state visit in Naivasha.

What King Alexander, Queen Maxima are up to on day 2 of Kenya visit

Respect foreign laws, says Mudavadi as Kenya negotiates Nduta's execution

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that at least 1,000 Kenyans are facing incarceration in foreign countries.

Respect foreign laws, says Mudavadi as Kenya negotiates Nduta's execution

US issues Kenya terror alert amid crime, kidnapping fears

US embassy in Kenya issues terror alert, warns its citizens against travel to Kenya-Somalia border counties, West Pokot, Turkana over crime, and banditry risks

US issues Kenya terror alert amid crime, kidnapping fears

HELB disburses Sh1.6b student loans amid delays

HELB disburses Sh1.56 billion to students and trainees for tuition and upkeep, bringing total disbursement to Sh32.7b in FY2024/25, Education CS Ogamba says.

HELB disburses Sh1.6b student loans amid delays

Dutch royals to meet Kenyan youth after protest emails

Dutch royals to meet Kenyan youth today to discuss human rights, governance, and accountability, King Willem-Alexander says; this follows calls from Kenyans urging them to reconsider State visit.

Dutch royals to meet Kenyan youth after protest emails

Kenya refugees face crisis as US aid cuts disrupt health services

A sweeping executive order by US President Donald Trump has cut critical funding for refugee aid in Kenya, triggering an immediate crisis in health services across major camps.

Kenya refugees face crisis as US aid cuts disrupt health services

Kenya honours Adesina for decade of AfDB-led development

President Ruto confers AfDB President Adesina Akinwumi with the Order of the Chief of the Golden Heart for financing projects, including Last Mile Connectivity.

Kenya honours Adesina for decade of AfDB-led development

Super Metro suspends crew amid matatu fare controversy

Super Metro condemns incident where a passenger was allegedly thrown from a speeding matatu over a fare dispute, says cooperating with authorities in the investigation.

Super Metro suspends crew amid matatu fare controversy

Man killed in suspected hit-and-run involving Ruto's convoy

According to an eyewitness account, the elderly man – said to be a foreign national – was crossing the busy Ngong Road at the Greenhouse Mall, near Adams Arcade.

Man killed in suspected hit-and-run involving Ruto's convoy

PS Omollo: ID vetting removal won't compromise Kenya's security

According to PS Omollo, the decision was well thought out and was informed by the fact that Kenya has experienced reduced external aggression over the years

PS Omollo: ID vetting removal won't compromise Kenya's security

'Iko na kasoro ama kasongo?' Ruto jokes as nicknames grow

Netizens have also nicknamed him 'El Chapo' after he promised to deliver a chapati-making machine that produces one million chapatis.

'Iko na kasoro ama kasongo?' Ruto jokes as nicknames grow

Job scams: Some Kenyans aiding their own smuggling, says PS Njogu

Kenyans seeking employment abroad have been urged to cooperate with the government throughout the recruitment process to avoid falling victim to scams.

Job scams: Some Kenyans aiding their own smuggling, says PS Njogu

Wamuchomba claims her life at risk, security withdrawn

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba claims her life is in danger after she continued to receive phone calls from unidentified individuals claiming to be working with the DCI.

Wamuchomba claims her life at risk, security withdrawn

Omtatah criticizes Auditor General over incomplete audit reports

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has faulted Auditor General Nancy Gathungu for perennially submitting incomplete audit reports in an apparent violation of the constitution.

Omtatah criticizes Auditor General over incomplete audit reports

Kagwe orders more yellow maize imports to tame unga prices

Government to allow a 50pc duty waiver on 5.5 million bags of yellow maize imports over the next year to ease pressure on white maize and stabilise unga prices, Agriculture CS Kagwe says.

Kagwe orders more yellow maize imports to tame unga prices

Muturi: 'Ruto is irredeemably corrupt and unfit for president'

Muturi, once ally, now arch-nemesis, claims the president has abandoned their shared commitment to integrity in public service that saw them join forces to form the government in 2022.

Muturi: 'Ruto is irredeemably corrupt and unfit for president'

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