Press freedom lessons Kenya could borrow from Germany
In Germany, freedom of the press and speech isn't just lip service. It's law. Solid, constitutional law.
By Betty Njeru 19 days ago
Press freedom lessons Kenya could borrow from Germany
Gachagua alleges assassination attempts, demands protection
Ex-DP Gachagua writes to Police IG Kanja, alleging multiple assassination attempts, cites 6 incidents and claims of being trailed by unknown people; demands arrests.
By Betty Njeru 21 days ago
Gachagua alleges assassination attempts, demands protection
Former Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi is new SHA boss
Former Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi appointed new Social Health Authority CEO, replacing Robert Ingasira, who was serving in an acting capacity.
By Betty Njeru 25 days ago
Former Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi is new SHA boss
Gathoni Wamuchomba summoned by DCI
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba summoned to appear at the DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road, she is currently on her way there.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
Gathoni Wamuchomba summoned by DCI
Ruto urges UN support for EAC, SADC peace efforts in DRC
President Ruto engages UN Sec-Gen Guterres in phone call, briefs him on progress of Haiti mission, and peace efforts in DRC, urges UN to support joint EAC-SADC peacekeeping mission.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
Ruto urges UN support for EAC, SADC peace efforts in DRC
'Husband', two others linked to teen's killing in Wajir arrested
Three main suspects arrested in connection with death of 17-year-old Gaala Adan in Wajir; police warn against harmful cultural practices as probe underway.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
'Husband', two others linked to teen's killing in Wajir arrested
Raila travels to Juba to mediate South Sudan crisis
Kenya's special envoy, led by Raila Odinga, travels to Juba, South Sudan, for mediation efforts in the conflict, to deliver President Ruto's message to President Kiir and Vice President Machar.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
Raila travels to Juba to mediate South Sudan crisis
Farmers urged to deliver quality macadamia nuts, reject low prices
Macadamia farmers urged to deliver mature, high-quality nuts to collection centers nationwide as harvesting underway, MACNUT warns against accepting payments below Sh100 per kg.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
Farmers urged to deliver quality macadamia nuts, reject low prices
Ndindi Nyoro out, Samuel Atandi in as new Budget Committee chair
Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi elected National Assembly Budget Committee chair, replacing Ndindi Nyoro; to be deputised by Robert Pukose (Endebes).
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
Ndindi Nyoro out, Samuel Atandi in as new Budget Committee chair
List: 15 unauthorised universities and colleges operating in Kenya
At least 15 colleges and universities, including Northwestern Christian University operating illegally, CUE says their degrees won't be recognised; only 35 public varsities are authorised.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
List: 15 unauthorised universities and colleges operating in Kenya
Love for family, golf, and law: How Chebukati's children remember him
Ex-IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati's children eulogise him as a man of integrity and honesty, recall fond family golf moments; he is being buried in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
Love for family, golf, and law: How Chebukati's children remember him
Ruto: Sabata Secondary school to be renamed after Chebukati
Sabata Secondary School in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia, to be renamed after ex-IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati; 15 additional classrooms built, President Ruto announces.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
Ruto: Sabata Secondary school to be renamed after Chebukati
Ruto, Raila sign political pact to work together
President Ruto, ex-PM Odinga sign political pact at KICC, Nairobi, that establishes collaboration framework between UDA and ODM; agree to implement NADCO report
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
Ruto, Raila sign political pact to work together
'We're no pushovers!' Kindiki fires back at critics
Kindiki accused unnamed individuals of trying to provoke him into public outbursts.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
'We're no pushovers!' Kindiki fires back at critics
February inflation rate rises to 3.5 per cent
Inflation rate rises to 3.5 per cent in February from 3.3 per cent in January, driven by higher food, electricity, and water prices, KNBS says.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
February inflation rate rises to 3.5 per cent
Rwanda condemns UK for sanctions, aid suspension
Rwanda criticises the UK for pausing bilateral aid and imposing sanctions over its role in DRC conflict, says it's unreasonable to expect compromises on its national security.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
Rwanda condemns UK for sanctions, aid suspension
How many more diplomatic blunders until Kenya gets it right?
It has been an exasperating week to be Kenyan-at least for those who care about diplomacy and foreign policy. One diplomatic misstep after another has left many wondering: When will it stop?
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
How many more diplomatic blunders until Kenya gets it right?
US State Secretary Rubio, Ruto call for ceasefire in DRC
DRC crisis: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Ruto call for an immediate ceasefire, say there's no military solution to the conflict.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
US State Secretary Rubio, Ruto call for ceasefire in DRC
Former IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati is dead
Former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati dies in Nairobi after a long illness, family confirms; he was 63.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
Former IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati is dead
Juja MP Koimburi charged with cybercrime offenses over AUC remarks
DCI arrests Juja MP George Koimburi, taken to headquarters on Kiambu Road for questioning, Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa confirms.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Betty Njeru 2 months ago
Juja MP Koimburi charged with cybercrime offenses over AUC remarks
Angola President Lourenco is new AU chairperson
Angola President Joao Lourenco takes over AU chairmanship for one term, suceeding Mauritania's Cheikh El Ghazouani.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
Angola President Lourenco is new AU chairperson
I apologise, says Moussa Faki as he exits tough AUC role
Outgoing AUC chairperson Moussa Faki apologises for 'missed opportunities and mistakes' during his 8-year tenure, marked by coups and conflicts across Africa.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
I apologise, says Moussa Faki as he exits tough AUC role
'Good luck, buddy,' Ruto tells Raila ahead of AUC vote
AUC vote: President Ruto, Raila Odinga, and several delegates arrive at AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the polls set to begin at 11 am.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
'Good luck, buddy,' Ruto tells Raila ahead of AUC vote
Kithure Kindiki: 100 days in
From the outset, Kindiki's mission was clear: restore public trust, mend political fractures, and reassure the Mt. Kenya region of its place in government.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
Kithure Kindiki: 100 days in
DRC conflict can't be resolved militarily, says Ruto at joint summit
DRC crisis: President Ruto acknowledges involvement of external actors with differing interests, says conflict cannot be resolved militarily; urges Congolese government to cooperate.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
DRC conflict can't be resolved militarily, says Ruto at joint summit
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok arrested
EACC arrests Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok over alleged theft of public funds and conflict of interest; to record a statement, spokesperson Ngumbi confirms.
By Julius Chepkwony and Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok arrested
Abductions, killings are State-sponsored, claims Kalonzo
Abductions: Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka calls for a commission of inquiry into extrajudicial killings, alleges they are 'State-sponsored.'
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Abductions, killings are State-sponsored, claims Kalonzo
Guinea Bissau President Embalo backs Odinga's AUC bid
President Ruto announces plans to engage Transport Ministry and KQ to expand route connectivity between Kenya and Guinea Bissau, to ease movement of people, goods.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Guinea Bissau President Embalo backs Odinga's AUC bid
I was abducted, not arrested, Grace Mulei details ordeal with police
Grace Mulei, a patient arrested for 'causing disturbance' at Health Ministry offices, freed on Sh10,000 cash bail; lawyers condemn the arrest as arbitrary.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
I was abducted, not arrested, Grace Mulei details ordeal with police
ODM's Timothy Bosire rejects Ruto's NTSA offer
ODM Treasurer Timothy Bosire rejects President William Ruto's job as NTSA chair, says he was not consulted prior to appointment.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
ODM's Timothy Bosire rejects Ruto's NTSA offer
Pharmacy Board warns against sale, import of unregistered products
Pharmacy and Poisons Board warns stakeholders against trading, importing or handling any unregistered products; non-compliant facilities will face license revocation.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Pharmacy Board warns against sale, import of unregistered products
Kenya's Haiti mission could receive more US support
U.S. State Secretary nominee Marco Rubio suggested that the U.S. may increase its backing for the mission, though questions about its long-term commitment remain under the Trump administration.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Kenya's Haiti mission could receive more US support
Kenyan lawyer and rights activist Judy Thongori is dead
Kenyan lawyer and rights activist Judy Thongori dies in India after a short illness, family says; she sued govt over failure to meet 30pc women representation.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Kenyan lawyer and rights activist Judy Thongori is dead
Ruto departs for one-day official visit to Kampala
Pres. Ruto leaves for a one-day official visit to Uganda to attend the AU Extraordinary Summit on agricultural development; focus on AU reforms, food security talks.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Ruto departs for one-day official visit to Kampala
Three killed as light aircraft crash lands in Malindi
Three people killed, three others injured after a light aircraft crashes in Malindi; police are at the scene as rescue operation underway.
By Nehemiah Okwembah and Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Three killed as light aircraft crash lands in Malindi
Former CS Karanja faces tough questions on brief stint at Agriculture ministry
Karanja acknowledged shortcomings in communication during his tenure, noting that clear messaging is a priority for President William Ruto's administration.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Former CS Karanja faces tough questions on brief stint at Agriculture ministry
War on illicit liquor: Gachagua asked to back claims of targeting Mt Kenya youth
Interior PS Omollo challenges Gachagua to provide evidence to back claims that the government is targeting Mt Kenya residents with illicit alcohol, asks him to file an official complaint.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
War on illicit liquor: Gachagua asked to back claims of targeting Mt Kenya youth
Ruto nominates former PS Kimonye, ex-IEBC commissioner Molu to PSC
President Ruto nominates Mary Kimonye as PSC Vice-chairperson, ex-IEBC commissioner Boya Molu, Francis Meja, and five others as members pending vetting and approval.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
Ruto nominates former PS Kimonye, ex-IEBC commissioner Molu to PSC
KQ suspends flights to Comoros and Mayotte amid cyclone Chido threat
Kenya Airways suspends flights into Comoros and Mayotte islands, until Monday, Dec 16, due to poor weather conditions as tropical cyclone Chido approaches.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
KQ suspends flights to Comoros and Mayotte amid cyclone Chido threat
Court cases backlog dropped by 10 percent- Judiciary report
Judiciary report: 516,121 cases were filed in the year ending June 30, with 509,664 resolved, case backlog reduced by 10 per cent, CJ Koome says.
By Betty Njeru and Ronald Kipruto 5 months ago
Court cases backlog dropped by 10 percent- Judiciary report