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Why Wote Diocese Bishop Paul Kariuki has resigned
Bishop Kariuki, who has been battling health challenges in recent years, steps down after a relatively short tenure.
By Mate Tongola 4 days ago
Why Wote Diocese Bishop Paul Kariuki has resigned
Fuel crisis bites as countries adopt alternative cushioning steps
Will the crisis accelerate the global shift away from fossil fuels and explore?
By Mate Tongola 5 days ago
Fuel crisis bites as countries adopt alternative cushioning steps
13 Nairobi schools benefit from new ICT labs, sanitation upgrade
A recent report revealed that only 21 per cent of teachers in public junior schools are trained in STEM subjects
By Mate Tongola 5 days ago
13 Nairobi schools benefit from new ICT labs, sanitation upgrade
Sifuna urges State to produce Tuju
Sifuna says such actions risk undermining investor confidence and damaging Kenya's reputation as a safe destination for business.
By Mate Tongola 7 days ago
Sifuna urges State to produce Tuju
Former CS Raphael Tuju reported missing
Tuju has not been seen since Saturday afternoon, and his phone has remained switched off since then.
By Mate Tongola 8 days ago
Former CS Raphael Tuju reported missing
15 Kenyans evacuated from Iran arrive home safely
The group transited through Turkiye before boarding their flight back to Kenya.
By Mate Tongola 8 days ago
15 Kenyans evacuated from Iran arrive home safely
MPs push KenGen to upgrade its power generation technology
The Energy committee also confirmed that KenGen had since secured the plant's title deed, addressing one of the audit concerns.
By Mate Tongola 10 days ago
MPs push KenGen to upgrade its power generation technology
Government declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr
Government declares Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.
By Mate Tongola 11 days ago
Government declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr
Brace for floods, landslides this weekend, weatherman warns
People living in landslide-prone areas have been urged to remain vigilant.
By Mate Tongola 11 days ago
Brace for floods, landslides this weekend, weatherman warns
Kindiki warns opposition against insulting President Ruto
Kindiki stated that some opposition leaders had previously held powerful offices but failed to deliver for Kenyans.
By Mate Tongola 11 days ago
Kindiki warns opposition against insulting President Ruto
Junet: Entrenched interests denied Raila presidency
According to Junet, calls to open electoral servers after disputed polls reflected long-standing concerns that the system was never aligned in Raila's favour.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Junet: Entrenched interests denied Raila presidency
Nedbank seeks controlling stake in NCBA Group
Nedbank has operations across the region and offices in London, Dubai, the Isle of Man, and Jersey.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Nedbank seeks controlling stake in NCBA Group
Ababu Namwamba appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda
Former Kisii County Deputy Governor Joash Maangi has been posted to Brussels as Ambassador to Belgium and the EU.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Ababu Namwamba appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda
Wetang'ula urges Germany to champion humane migration
Wetangula condemned what he termed as inhumane treatment of immigrants in the US and atrocities in Palestine,
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Wetang'ula urges Germany to champion humane migration
PS Omollo: Drug abuse crisis affecting one in six Kenyans
The PS noted that the crisis is no longer distant, but personal to many Kenyans.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
PS Omollo: Drug abuse crisis affecting one in six Kenyans
Two suspected robbers killed after mob justice in Ngara, Nairobi
Officers from Parklands Police Station intervened and rescued the four, who were in critical condition.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Two suspected robbers killed after mob justice in Ngara, Nairobi
Mother, two children die in suspected murder-suicide in Nyamira
Police recovered a colourless 300ml bottle branded "Club Passion," suspected to have contained the poison.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Mother, two children die in suspected murder-suicide in Nyamira
UDA tasks Ruto to open ODM coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls
The committee further ordered the organisation of ward-level party elections nationwide within 30 days after the repeat polls.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
UDA tasks Ruto to open ODM coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls
Uganda suspends KTN hours before General Election
MultiChoice said it had been instructed to suspend the channel pending further communication from the UCC.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Uganda suspends KTN hours before General Election
IShowSpeed: From YouTube to Nairobi streets
IShowSpeed has more than 48 million subscribers on YouTube
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
IShowSpeed: From YouTube to Nairobi streets
'Hot air': Millie Odhiambo dismisses Owalo's presidential bid
Millie termed the move as politically unrealistic without the backing of a major party.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
'Hot air': Millie Odhiambo dismisses Owalo's presidential bid
US issues a do not travel advisory to Somalia, South Sudan and Mali
The current list of Level 4 nations, totaling 21, encompasses countries across Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and beyond.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
US issues a do not travel advisory to Somalia, South Sudan and Mali
HELB releases Sh1.56bn in second-semester upkeep funds
TVET institutions have received Sh4.33 billion, supporting 150,212 students.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
HELB releases Sh1.56bn in second-semester upkeep funds
Raila's aide Maurice Ogeta appointed Mombasa security adviser
Abdulswamad said the appointment was informed by Ogeta's many years of service and experience,
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Raila's aide Maurice Ogeta appointed Mombasa security adviser
Police order crackdown after 31 die in road crashes
NPS termed the recent trend a national crisis that demands urgent action.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Police order crackdown after 31 die in road crashes
DCI rules out foul play in Jirongo's death
DCI says no evidence so far suggesting foul play.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
DCI rules out foul play in Jirongo's death
Migori man injured in forced circumcision attack
The victim was at his home in Bogesi village when three brothers attacked him.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Migori man injured in forced circumcision attack
Captured Maduro first casualty in US push to stamp supremacy in Western hemisphere
Venezuela's political crisis took a dramatic turn over the weekend, with President Nicolas Maduro experiencing one of the most consequential reversals of his decades-long grip on power.
By Mate Tongola and Agencies 2 months ago
Captured Maduro first casualty in US push to stamp supremacy in Western hemisphere
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Owner of collapsed South C building identified
Yussuf is the sole director of Abyaan Consulting Limited, the firm that was both the developer and contractor of the project.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Owner of collapsed South C building identified
Playing with fire: Danger of fireworks during celebrations
As the world ushered in 2026, Kenyans gathered in towns and neighbourhoods to celebrate the new year, lighting up the skies with dazzling fireworks at the stroke of midnight.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Playing with fire: Danger of fireworks during celebrations
Prime suspect in Ang'ata Barrikoi killing arrested
Sakuyiai was arrested in Lolgorian on December 31, 2025, by detectives following forensic leads.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Prime suspect in Ang'ata Barrikoi killing arrested
At a glance: Leaders' New Year wishes as Kenya welcomes 2026
Various leaders have called for unity, peace, and renewed commitment to development.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
At a glance: Leaders' New Year wishes as Kenya welcomes 2026
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Troubling skies: Inside the surge in aircraft crashes
More than 15 aircraft have crashed across the country since the start of 2025.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Troubling skies: Inside the surge in aircraft crashes
Nyoro accuses government of plot to raise 2026 school fees
According to Nyoro, the move would overburden parents who are already struggling
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Nyoro accuses government of plot to raise 2026 school fees
Sifuna reignites push for Luhya presidency in 2027
The Nairobi Senator also dismissed calls for his removal as ODM's Secretary-General over alleged sabotage of the broad-based government.
By Mate Tongola 2 months ago
Sifuna reignites push for Luhya presidency in 2027
Over 211,000 learners approved in Grade 10 placement review
Education Ministry revises senior school placement review period to January 6-9, 2026; 355,457 review applications received so far, with over 211,000 approved.
By Mate Tongola 3 months ago
Over 211,000 learners approved in Grade 10 placement review
Former Shinyalu MP Daniel Khamasi dies at 79
Khamasi was first elected to Parliament in 1997 on a Ford-Kenya party ticket.
By Mate Tongola 3 months ago
Former Shinyalu MP Daniel Khamasi dies at 79
KeNHA warns of traffic congestion on Nairobi - Nakuru highway
KeNHA also confirmed that traffic has since been successfully restored along the Salgaa-Kibunja section.
By Mate Tongola 3 months ago
KeNHA warns of traffic congestion on Nairobi - Nakuru highway
Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim dies after long illness
Ibrahim became the first Kenyan Somali to be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
By Mate Tongola 3 months ago
Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim dies after long illness
Nairobi County approves two menstrual off days for women employees
The initiative recognises menstrual health as a critical workplace wellness issue.
By Mate Tongola 3 months ago
Nairobi County approves two menstrual off days for women employees