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Kituyi challenges opposition to define agenda beyond 'one term'
Mukhisa Kituyi has warned that the opposition risks going into election without a clear policy agenda, says its leaders have focused more on defeating Ruto than defining what they would do with power.
By Esther Nyambura 15 days ago
Kituyi challenges opposition to define agenda beyond 'one term'
Masengeli: Police to flag 'unfit' aspirants ahead of 2027 elections
The National Police Service will recommend to IEBC individuals it considers unfit to run for elective office based on their track records, Masengeli has said.
By Esther Nyambura 15 days ago
Masengeli: Police to flag 'unfit' aspirants ahead of 2027 elections
Reprieve for 213 Lavington Club as court suspends Nema's closure order
NEMA orders immediate closure of 213 Lavington club over noise pollution
By Esther Nyambura 18 days ago
Reprieve for 213 Lavington Club as court suspends Nema's closure order
TSC nominee proposes promotion reforms amid stagnation
According to Lentoijoni, the 2018 Career Progression Guidelines present a challenge for teachers seeking to move to higher grades.
By Esther Nyambura 20 days ago
TSC nominee proposes promotion reforms amid stagnation
Sossion vows to end TSC - Ministry of Education rift if approved as commissioner
TSC nominee Wilson Sossion has pledged to foster a seamless working relationship between the commission, the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders if approved for the position.
By Esther Nyambura 20 days ago
Sossion vows to end TSC - Ministry of Education rift if approved as commissioner
CBC school clusters fail to bridge education inequality gap - report
According to the report, performance is influenced by numerous school-level factors and is not entirely dependent on learner ability and effort.
By Esther Nyambura 21 days ago
CBC school clusters fail to bridge education inequality gap - report
Wanga blames Jaramogi, Mboya for underdevelopment in Nyanza
In a statement, Wanga pointed to the condition of the Mbita-Sindo-Kiabuya-Sori corridor, saying the dusty road is a reflection of a wider infrastructure deficit affecting the region for decades.
By Esther Nyambura 22 days ago
Wanga blames Jaramogi, Mboya for underdevelopment in Nyanza
FPK begins rebrand ahead of 2027 General Election
The Federal Party of Kenya (FPK) has begun a rebranding and restructuring exercise ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Esther Nyambura 22 days ago
FPK begins rebrand ahead of 2027 General Election
Pharmacy Board warns of fake P2 circulating in Kenya
Pharmacy and Poisons Board warns public against substandard P2 tablets, batch number T34197R, says product may be harmful.
By Esther Nyambura 26 days ago
Pharmacy Board warns of fake P2 circulating in Kenya
Eight counties to receive rain as most parts of Kenya remain dry
Kenya Met says eight counties to receive rainfall in the coming week; Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kericho, Nyandarua and Nyeri.
By Esther Nyambura 26 days ago
Eight counties to receive rain as most parts of Kenya remain dry
Vision 2060 framework: Expert wants talks delayed
Ramogi says the country needs a bipartisan conversation on its long-term development agenda, which, if held now, risks becoming a political tool ahead of the elections.
By Esther Nyambura 27 days ago
Vision 2060 framework: Expert wants talks delayed
Beyond 2030: Inside Ruto's Vision 2060 plan
Speaking during the National Conversation on Beyond Vision 2030, Ruto argued that the country needs to begin planning for the period after 2030 before the current blueprint expires.
By Esther Nyambura 28 days ago
Beyond 2030: Inside Ruto's Vision 2060 plan
Amin: Police officers behind Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder
Police officers Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang and Elijah Kibellion identified as prime suspects in the murder of Dr Mutiso, DCI says.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Amin: Police officers behind Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder
Mt Kenya leaders reject Gachagua's bid to dominate region's politics
Leaders of several political parties with support in the Mt Kenya region have criticised Rigathi Gachagua, insisting a single political party cannot lead the region.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Mt Kenya leaders reject Gachagua's bid to dominate region's politics
IG Kanja's powers expanded in new police reforms
National Police Service overhauls internal structure, centralising authority under the Inspector-General; to establish, merge or dissolve police units.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
IG Kanja's powers expanded in new police reforms
IEBC proposes new campaign financing rules ahead of 2027 polls
IEBC proposes new campaign financing rules requiring politicians, political parties to declare and account for donations received from Kenyans, says move to promote transparency.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
IEBC proposes new campaign financing rules ahead of 2027 polls
Explained: Why governments are shifting from terror bans to financial crackdowns
Governments are increasingly shifting their counterterrorism strategies from banning organisations and targeting individuals to dismantling the financial networks that sustain their operations.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Explained: Why governments are shifting from terror bans to financial crackdowns
140 acres, 6000 employees: Inside UN offices in Nairobi
Spread across 140 acres, UNON hosts nearly 6,000 employees, 88 UN offices and staff drawn from different nationalities, making it the largest UN compound in the world.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
140 acres, 6000 employees: Inside UN offices in Nairobi
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Co-parenting after separation: Why your ex will not pay your upkeep
While both parents have a legal duty to provide for their child's needs, that obligation does not automatically extend to financially supporting a former partner.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Co-parenting after separation: Why your ex will not pay your upkeep
Kenyan energy firm Lean Energy earns B Corp certification
Founder Dinesh Tembhekar said the certification supports the company's plans to expand its renewable energy model across Africa.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Kenyan energy firm Lean Energy earns B Corp certification
The Sifuna crown: Have Gen Zs already found their presidential voice?
No committee elected him. No coalition chose him. No political elders handed him the crown. If anything, the crowd seems to be placing it on his head, one rally at a time.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
The Sifuna crown: Have Gen Zs already found their presidential voice?
US imposes fresh sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use
The United States has imposed a second round of sanctions on Sudan over allegations that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) used prohibited chemical weapons.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
US imposes fresh sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use
Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers
Interior CS Murkomen orders the transfer of all officers at Keringet Police Station, Nakuru County, and the deployment of a special team.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers
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Wa Muthende named in alleged Ol Kalou by-election robbery
Wa Muthende issued a 7-day demand letter for alleged abetting of armed robbery during the Ol Kalou by-election; victim demands compesation.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Wa Muthende named in alleged Ol Kalou by-election robbery
Duale denies ethnic incitement claims, says remarks taken out of context
Health CS Aden Duale denies ethnic incitement allegations, says remarks were about inclusivity for all Kenyans, not targeting any community.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Duale denies ethnic incitement claims, says remarks taken out of context
Kang'ata joins DCP months after ditching UDA
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced that he will seek re-election in 2027 on a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ticket.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Kang'ata joins DCP months after ditching UDA
48 women rescued from sexual exploitation in Kajiado County
48 women have been rescued in two separate operations targeting alleged sexual exploitation and the commercial production of obscene content in Kajiado County.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
48 women rescued from sexual exploitation in Kajiado County
Plan ahead! NTSA system to go offline for hours
NTSA system to undergo scheduled maintenance today; users are advised to plan as services will be temporarily unavailable.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Plan ahead! NTSA system to go offline for hours
Duale under probe over alleged ethnic remarks
Health CS Aden Duale faces probe over alleged ethnic remarks; NCIC urges leaders to shun divisive politics and incitement.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Duale under probe over alleged ethnic remarks
"Mimi si mjinga, nyinyi ndio akili hamna!" Ruto tells off opponents
Ruto argued that his administration has focused on narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor, a move he said has unsettled his political competitors.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
"Mimi si mjinga, nyinyi ndio akili hamna!" Ruto tells off opponents
45 pedestrians charged in fresh NTSA crackdown
45 pedestrians arraigned in court after they were arrested for allegedly obstructing the free flow of traffic by failing to use the Nyayo Stadium footbridge along Mombasa Road.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
45 pedestrians charged in fresh NTSA crackdown
Airport disruption looms as aviation workers hold firm on strike
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has maintained that its planned nationwide strike remains on course unless the government addresses its long-standing grievances.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Airport disruption looms as aviation workers hold firm on strike
UDA's Samuel Muchina lands State appointment
Pres Ruto appoints Samuel Muchina, UDA candidate in the just-concluded Ol Kalou by-election, as a member of Nairobi River Commission, replacing Amos Chege for a three-year term.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
UDA's Samuel Muchina lands State appointment
Somalia advances plan to establish National Revenue Authority
The proposed law, which now awaits parliamentary approval, seeks to streamline tax administration, improve revenue collection and strengthen coordination between the Government and Member States.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Somalia advances plan to establish National Revenue Authority
Lawyers' boycott takes effect amid push for Judiciary reforms
LSK warns of action against judges and judicial officers undermining the ongoing court boycott; says lawyers being penalised with case dismissal and adjournment fees.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Lawyers' boycott takes effect amid push for Judiciary reforms
Three more suspects arrested over Chaiiwali restaurant robbery
Three more suspects linked to Chaiiwali restaurant robbery arrested in Githurai, Kiambu County; DCI says two pistols recovered.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Three more suspects arrested over Chaiiwali restaurant robbery
Glock pistol, laptop stolen from businessman in Nairobi
A licensed firearm holder has reported the theft of his Glock 19 pistol and laptop after they allegedly disappeared from his wife's car.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Glock pistol, laptop stolen from businessman in Nairobi
Messi and Yamal: Behind football's 'prophetic' full-circle moment
According to Monfort, the biggest challenge was persuading the shy young Argentine to relax while holding and bathing the baby.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Messi and Yamal: Behind football's 'prophetic' full-circle moment
NPS dismisses Gachagua's rape, death claims during Ol Kalou by-election
NPS dismisses Rigathi Gachagua's claims of rape and deaths during the Ol Kalou by-election, says no such cases were reported.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
NPS dismisses Gachagua's rape, death claims during Ol Kalou by-election
Somalia's SINCAD nominates Adawe for Galmudug presidency
Somalia's SINCAD Party nominates Abduqadir Adawe as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election in Galmudug.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Somalia's SINCAD nominates Adawe for Galmudug presidency
LSK faults Ruto on foreigners derective
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By Fred Kagonye
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