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Officers, Civilians Charged in Death of Blogger Albert Ojwang in Police Custody

Officers, Civilians Charged in Death of Blogger Albert Ojwang in Police Custody

Six individuals, including three police officers, have been arraigned over the murder of blogger and teacher Albert Omondi Ojwang, whose death while in police custody has sparked national outrage. Ojwang, …

KRA ANNOUNCES NEW CHANGES TO PAYE FILING SYSTEM

KRA ANNOUNCES NEW CHANGES TO PAYE FILING SYSTEM

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced significant changes to the process of filing Pay As You Earn(PAYE) returns, introducing a streamlined system aimed at easing compliance for employers. Effective …

PASSARIS OFFERS KSH100K REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON ABIGAEL’S MURDER

PASSARIS OFFERS KSH100K REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON ABIGAEL’S MURDER

The Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris has offered a Ksh 100,000 reward for credible information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators who raped and killed an 18-year –old girl …

GOVERNMENT PROHIBITS USE OF 77 PESTICIDES OVER SAFETY CONCERNS

GOVERNMENT PROHIBITS USE OF 77 PESTICIDES OVER SAFETY CONCERNS

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has banned 77 pest control products and restricted 202 others in a major crackdown targeting unsafe agrochemicals. In a statement on Monday, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary …

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    ICHUNG'WAH : WE PASSED THE 2024 FINANCE BILL SECRETLY

    National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has acknowledged that nearly all of the Finance Bill 2024 was pushed through Parliament last December — months after the deadly anti-finance bill protests …

  • MOHAN GALOT DIES AT 80
    MOHAN GALOT DIES AT 80

    Mohan Galot, the billionaire industrialist and owner of London Distillers Kenya(LDK), passed away on June 18, 2025, in the United Kingdom at the age of 80. Born on April 8, …

  • KENYA AIRWAYS ACCUSES GOVERNMENT OF NEGLECT
    KENYA AIRWAYS ACCUSES GOVERNMENT OF NEGLECT

    Former Kenya Airways Board Chairman Michael Joseph has criticized President William Ruto’s government for failing to support the national carrier. In a recent interview, Joseph said that the government does …

  • RAILA LAMENTS LOSS OF ADANI DEAL
    RAILA LAMENTS LOSS OF ADANI DEAL

    Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has voiced his disappointment over the cancellation of the Adani deal to expand and manage Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)—a move he believes cost Kenya …

  • CELEBRATING WORLD REFUGEE DAY
    CELEBRATING WORLD REFUGEE DAY

    World Refugee Day is celebrated every year on 20 June. This international day was designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe, shine a light on their …

  • NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TICKS THE 2025 FINANCE BILL
    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TICKS THE 2025 FINANCE BILL

    The National Assembly has officially ratified the Finance Bill, 2025, following intense deliberations that saw lawmakers shoot down a number of controversial proposals seen as punitive to taxpayers. The vote …

  • GENZs RELEASE PROTEST TIMETABLE
    GENZs RELEASE PROTEST TIMETABLE

    Kenya’s Gen Z movement has rolled out a structured timetable outlining daily activities leading up to a major nationwide protest scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The planned demonstrations aim …

  • RUTO FIRES GEORGE WANGA
    RUTO FIRES GEORGE WANGA

    President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of George Wanga as Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and replaced him with former Mandera South MP, Adan Haji …

  • JUDICIARY CONDOLES WITH ALBERT OJWANG’S FAMILY
    JUDICIARY CONDOLES WITH ALBERT OJWANG’S FAMILY

    The Judiciary through their spokesperson Paul Ndemo has issued a statement expressing sympathy to the family of blogger Albert Ojwang’ who died while in police custody and further wished a …

  • KASMUEL SELECTED FOR PROGRAM IN THE US
    KASMUEL SELECTED FOR PROGRAM IN THE US

    Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth League leader Kasmuel McOure announced that he has been selected for a United States (US) program at the Presidential Precinct institution. In a statement on …

  • CBK EXTENDS KEPSS OPERATING HOURS
    CBK EXTENDS KEPSS OPERATING HOURS

    The Central Bank of Kenya has announced changes to the county’s banking operations as part of its broad strategy to modernize and strengthen Kenya’s financial infrastructure. CBK has extended the …

  • SHOT MASK VENDOR'S FATHER SPEAKS
    SHOT MASK VENDOR'S FATHER SPEAKS

    The father of shot Nairobi mask vendor has spoken out, confirming son's identity and dismissing the initial claims that he was dead. Jonah Kariuki, the victim's father, broke his silence …

  • AUCTION SET FOR FORMER GOVERNOR’S KSH.428M ASSETS
    AUCTION SET FOR FORMER GOVERNOR’S KSH.428M ASSETS

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced plans to auction properties worth Ksh428 million that belonged to former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, in efforts to recover misappropriated public funds. …

  • KILLER POLICE UNMASKED
    KILLER POLICE UNMASKED

    The police officer believed to have fatally shot a hawker by the name, Eli Joshua, during the Tuesday, 17, protests in Nairobi's Central Business District has been identified, following a …

  • SCHOOLS  SHUT DOWN LOOMING
    SCHOOLS SHUT DOWN LOOMING

    The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has raised alarm over the possibility of school closures following a High Court ruling that barred public institutions from charging additional …

  • CONSTABLE MUKHWANA SPILLS THE BEANS ON OJWANG'S DEATH
    CONSTABLE MUKHWANA SPILLS THE BEANS ON OJWANG'S DEATH

    Investigations into the death of Social media influencer Albert Ojwang, have taken another eccentric turn after Central Police Station Constable James Mukhwana accused his boss, OCS Samson Talam of masterminding …

  • HAVI CHALLENGES DIG LAGAT’S “STEPPING ASIDE”
    HAVI CHALLENGES DIG LAGAT’S “STEPPING ASIDE”

    Former LSK President Nelson Havi has questioned the legality of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat’s decision to step aside amid ongoing investigations. Havi has stated the term stepping …

  • DIG ELIUD LAGAT RESIGNS
    DIG ELIUD LAGAT RESIGNS

    Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, has voluntarily stepped aside from his role to allow a transparent investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, in which he has been …

  • IPOA SEEKS TO DETAIN CENTRAL OCS TALAAM FOR 21 DAYS
    IPOA SEEKS TO DETAIN CENTRAL OCS TALAAM FOR 21 DAYS

    The Independent Policing Oversight Authority(IPOA) is seeking to detain the Officer Commanding Station(OCS) of Nairobi’s Central Police Station, Samson Talaam, for 21 days to allow completion of investigations into the …

  • CHARLENE RUTO MOURNS OJWANG’S DEATH
    CHARLENE RUTO MOURNS OJWANG’S DEATH

    Daughter of president William Ruto, Charlene Ruto has publicly mourned the death of teacher Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody. She described Ojwang’s passing as an agonizing, regrettable …

  • WANYAMA FAMILY MOURNING
    WANYAMA FAMILY MOURNING

    Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Vice President McDonald Mariga are mourning the death of their mother, Mama Mildred Wanyama. Mama Mildred passed away peacefully …

  • WIGAN HONOURS VETERAN
    WIGAN HONOURS VETERAN

    British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan has presented replacement medals to a Kenyan soldier who served in the British Army during WWII. He presented the medals during his inspection …

  • EDUCATION BUDGET STRAINED
    EDUCATION BUDGET STRAINED

    The future of free education in the country is uncertain after a Sh5.9 billion cut in the national budget and a new plan to reintroduce examination fees for parents starting …

  • POLICE LINKED WITH OJWANG'S DEATH ARRESTED
    POLICE LINKED WITH OJWANG'S DEATH ARRESTED

    Central Police Station Constable , James Mukhwana has been arrested after being linked with the murder of 31-year old, social media influencer , Albert Ojwang. The alleged was arrested by …

  • RUTO UNVEILS SEVEN NEW STATE DEPARTMENTS
    RUTO UNVEILS SEVEN NEW STATE DEPARTMENTS

    President William Ruto has announced a wide-ranging reorganisation of the Executive arm of government, introducing seven new State Departments and abolishing one. In Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, dated …

  • MCA PHILIP EKUWAM LOMURIA DIES
    MCA PHILIP EKUWAM LOMURIA DIES

    The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has confirmed the death of Hon. Philip Ekuwam Lomuria, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Nanam Ward in Turkana County. His passing was announced …

  • KENYA PLACED ON HIGH RISK LIST BY EU
    KENYA PLACED ON HIGH RISK LIST BY EU

    Kenya has officially been placed on the European Commission’s updated list of high risk third country jurisdictions. The decision directly affects Kenya’s financial system and its dealings with European Union …

  • Ruto gazettes IEBC officials despite court order
    Ruto gazettes IEBC officials despite court order

    President William Ruto has officially gazetted Erastus Ethekon as the new chair of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), along with six commissioners. This move comes despite a court …

  • DIPLOMA DURATION REDUCED
    DIPLOMA DURATION REDUCED

    The Kenyan government has announced revisions to the duration of diploma programs offered in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. During an interview with Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura …

  • SAFARICOM THE CORPORATE GIANT
    SAFARICOM THE CORPORATE GIANT

    Safaricom PLC has officially become the first company in East and Central Africa to surpass a market valuation of $7 billion (approximately Ksh922 billion), cementing its position as a regional …

  • TEACHERS THREATEN STRIKE
    TEACHERS THREATEN STRIKE

    Teachers’ unions in Kenya, including KNUT and KUPPET have threatened nationwide strikes due to government’s delay in negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement(CBA). With only three weeks remaining before the …

  • EXPLAINER: What the Law Says About Police Desertion
    EXPLAINER: What the Law Says About Police Desertion

    In law enforcement, a deserter is an officer who abandons their duty without permission and without intention to return. Desertion is considered a serious offence as it undermines discipline, operational …

  • Holy Heist: Who’s Robbing the House of God?
    Holy Heist: Who’s Robbing the House of God?

    A disturbing wave of church robberies is sweeping through Kirinyaga County, with police now launching investigations into at least five separate break-ins reported over the last three months. The most …

  • PUBLIC PRESSURE FORCES ODUOR OUT OF OJWANG' AUTOPSY
    PUBLIC PRESSURE FORCES ODUOR OUT OF OJWANG' AUTOPSY

    Nairobi, June 9, 2025 — Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor has withdrawn from conducting the autopsy of Albert Ojwang’, following public pressure and demands for an impartial investigation into …

  • KENYA PLANS TO START CRUDE OIL EXPORTATION
    KENYA PLANS TO START CRUDE OIL EXPORTATION

    Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has announced that the Kenyan government is expecting the export of crude oil from Lokichar in Turkana County to begin by the end …

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    Esheria LexChat: Kenya’s First AI Lawyer

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  • DIG ELIUD LANGAT LINKED TO OJWANG'S MURDER
    DIG ELIUD LANGAT LINKED TO OJWANG'S MURDER

    The death of Albert Ojwang at Nairobi Central Police Station has elicited a mix of reactions — the police alleging suicide while activists claim a planned retribution against the social …

  • KARA LAUNCHES USALAMA MTAANI PROGRAM
    KARA LAUNCHES USALAMA MTAANI PROGRAM

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  • X INFLUENCER ALBERT OJWANG DIES
    X INFLUENCER ALBERT OJWANG DIES

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  • PRIME CS MUSALIA MUDAVADI DEPARTS TO CHINA
    PRIME CS MUSALIA MUDAVADI DEPARTS TO CHINA

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  • KRA EXTENDS OPERATING HOURS
    KRA EXTENDS OPERATING HOURS

    The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced extended working hours at its Service Centres and Huduma Centres to assist taxpayers in meeting the June 30,2025, deadline for filling tax returns. …

  • PROF MAKAU MUTUA HONORED GLOBALLY
    PROF MAKAU MUTUA HONORED GLOBALLY

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    ANOTHER LOOMING STORM IN PARADISE

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    KING MSWATI SENDS SPECIAL INVITE TO KANG'ATA

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  • COTU WARNS AGAINST POTENTIAL MISUSE OF HOUSING LEVY
    COTU WARNS AGAINST POTENTIAL MISUSE OF HOUSING LEVY

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    DUALE PROMISES DIGITISATION

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    UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE GHOST WORKERS

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  • WRANGLES HIT UDA
    WRANGLES HIT UDA

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    CELEBRATING MADARAKA DAY

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    KOIMBURI MEDICAL RECORDS RELEASED

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  • KALONZO DRAWS LINE IN SAND: RUTO Warned over DP's fate
    KALONZO DRAWS LINE IN SAND: RUTO Warned over DP's fate

    Wiper party leader and former Kenyan vice president Kalonzo Musyoka has warned William Ruto on alleged attempts to detain former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.While addressing opposition leaders at his Tseikuru …

  • ABDUCTION SUSPECTS ARRAIGNED
    ABDUCTION SUSPECTS ARRAIGNED

    Individuals arrested in connection with the staged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi will be arraigned in court today under a Miscellaneous Application filled in court that claims that Koimburi …

  • PRESIDENT RUTO MOURNS NGUGI WA THIONG’O
    PRESIDENT RUTO MOURNS NGUGI WA THIONG’O

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  • EACC Sounds Alarm on Fake Certificates in Public Service
    EACC Sounds Alarm on Fake Certificates in Public Service

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  • RUTO RESHAPES ELECTORAL BODY WITH ETHEKON NOMINATION
    RUTO RESHAPES ELECTORAL BODY WITH ETHEKON NOMINATION

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  • SUSPECTS OF RUTO SHOE INCIDENT DECLARED INNOCENT
    SUSPECTS OF RUTO SHOE INCIDENT DECLARED INNOCENT

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  • SUSPECT OF MP WERE'S ASSASSINATION ARRESTED.
    SUSPECT OF MP WERE'S ASSASSINATION ARRESTED.

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  • MP CHARLES WERE SHOT DEAD
    MP CHARLES WERE SHOT DEAD

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  • KASIPUL MP GUNNED DOWN ALONG NGONG ROAD
    KASIPUL MP GUNNED DOWN ALONG NGONG ROAD

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  • Gambling Advertisment Ban Enforced
    Gambling Advertisment Ban Enforced

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  • Casualties Reported as Bandits Strike in Isiolo
    Casualties Reported as Bandits Strike in Isiolo

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    KIBUYE MARKET SHUT DOWN OVER CHOLERA FEARS

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    AUTOPSY REVEALS MUNUVE'S DEATH

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  • ABDUBA DIDA FREED AFTER 3-YEAR JAIL TERM IN THE US.
    ABDUBA DIDA FREED AFTER 3-YEAR JAIL TERM IN THE US.

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    KARIOBANGI NORTH MCA, JOEL MUNUVE DIES

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    IEBC RACE GROWS STIFF

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    SUPER METRO RESUMES AFTER LIFTED SUSPENSION

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    KENYA'S BITTER PILLS, LOANS

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    DR. MWANGANGI APPOINTED AS NEW SHA CEO

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    SHOCK AS CLEOPHAS MALALA ARRESTED IN NAIROBI

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    ISAAC MWAURA FAULTS TIK TOK

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  • CHAOS AT A CHURCH SERVICE ATTENDED BY GACHAGUA
    CHAOS AT A CHURCH SERVICE ATTENDED BY GACHAGUA

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  • IG NPS, Kanja Urged to Step Aside
    IG NPS, Kanja Urged to Step Aside

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  • MERU WELCOMES PRESIDENT RUTO
    MERU WELCOMES PRESIDENT RUTO

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  • MUTURI FIRING
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    LOSSES AS FIRE DESTROYS STALLS AT GIKOMBA

    Stalls , properties and businesses were destroyed in the early hours of Tuesday, April 1, when a devastating fire razed through a section of Gikomba Market. Media reports state that …

  • Orphanage Eid Celebration
    Orphanage Eid Celebration

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  • MPs TO RECEIVE EXTRA ALLOWANCES
    MPs TO RECEIVE EXTRA ALLOWANCES

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  • Murkomen declares Monday a public holiday
    Murkomen declares Monday a public holiday

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  • Slaughterhouse allegations at Mumias School
    Slaughterhouse allegations at Mumias School

    The article discusses allegations that St. Mary’s Mumias Girls High School was operating an illegal slaughterhouse with uninspected meat. However, sources confirm that the school followed proper health procedures, obtained …

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    AUCTIONEERS ON KURIA'S NECK

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  • Kenya Scraps Sh300 ID Application Fee
    Kenya Scraps Sh300 ID Application Fee

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  • Super Metro Tragedy
    Super Metro Tragedy

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  • Candidates Shortlisted For IEBC Chairperson
    Candidates Shortlisted For IEBC Chairperson

    The selection panel for the recruitment of nominees for the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) releases the names of shortlisted candidates alongside the scheduled interview dates. …

  • Dishi Na County Welcomes A Boost
    Dishi Na County Welcomes A Boost

    President William Ruto has promised to buy a chapati-making machine to boost the Dishi na County school feeding programme. Speaking during his tour in Mathare and Ruaraka constituencies on Tuesday, …

  • Duale Imposes New Charcoal Regulations
    Duale Imposes New Charcoal Regulations

    Kenyans who rely on charcoal for cooking may soon be forced to spend more on fuel after the government introduced new regulations for charcoal producers. In the latest proposal, Environment …

  • The Fraudulent Behind Instant PhDs in Kenya
    The Fraudulent Behind Instant PhDs in Kenya

    The rise of fake PhDs is severely damaging Kenya’s higher education system by devaluing legitimate academic achievements. Genuine scholars, who spend years conducting research, now share academic spaces with individuals …

  • TUK Students Stage Demonstrations
    TUK Students Stage Demonstrations

    Police on Tuesday lobbed teargas to disperse Technical University of Kenya (TUK) students protesting the closure of the institution at the Ministry of Education. The students had staged demonstrations at …

  • Kwale's Last Mile Connectivity Project
    Kwale's Last Mile Connectivity Project

    President William Ruto has officially launched the Sh1.4 billion Last Mile Phase IV Connectivity Project in Kwale, aimed at connecting 12,700 households to the national electricity grid. Speaking during a …

  • IEBC Projects Sh61.7bn For 2027 Elections
    IEBC Projects Sh61.7bn For 2027 Elections

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)has projected that it needs a Sh61.7 billion budget for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a parliamentary presentation on Tuesday, Deputy Chief Executive …

  • IED Blast Kills KDF Soldier in Elwak
    IED Blast Kills KDF Soldier in Elwak

    A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier was killed on Monday 24, in an explosion caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Elwak, Mandera County. Four other soldiers sustained serious …

  • Leopard, Cubs Spotted in Karatina University
    Leopard, Cubs Spotted in Karatina University

    Karatina University issued a safety alert after a leopard and her cubs were spotted roaming in the school premises Students and staff have been urged to exercise caution and avoid …

  • 43B Crisis in Schools
    43B Crisis in Schools

    Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang said learning in schools could be paralysed due to Ksh43 billion deficit for Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE), Junior Secondary School (JSS) and invigilation of …

  • Government Probes Principal's Fees
    Government Probes Principal's Fees

    A high school principal has come under scrutiny following allegations of mismanaging school funds by directing parents to deposit school fees through a mobile money shop linked to a private …

  • Kenya Bids Farewell to Mbotela
    Kenya Bids Farewell to Mbotela

    Veteran journalist Leonard Mambo Mbotela was laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery following his passing on Friday, February 7, at the age of 85. Mbotela, renowned for hosting Je Huu …

  • Mbadi Halts Six Agencies
    Mbadi Halts Six Agencies

    In a significant move towards government restructuring, CS Mbadi has halted operations at six regional development agencies, implementing a freeze on hiring, promotions, and new projects. This decision is part …

  • NEMA Issues Noise Warning
    NEMA Issues Noise Warning

    The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a warning to churches, entertainment clubs, and businesses regarding noise pollution as part of a crackdown on non-compliance with environmental laws. This …

  • Four Nabbed in Wajir Bust
    Four Nabbed in Wajir Bust

    Four suspected drug traffickers were arrested in Wajir County on Friday, with police recovering a 10-kilogram consignment of marijuana in the vehicle they were travelling in. Driver Jibril Ali Noor, …

  • Al-shabaab Strikes in Garissa
    Al-shabaab Strikes in Garissa

    On February 13, 2025, in Garissa County, Kenya, suspected al-Shabaab militants attacked a petrol station. They killed a security guard, refueled their vehicle without paying, and then fled the scene. …

  • ID Vetting to Continue
    ID Vetting to Continue

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  • ODM Amplifies Wheat Farmers' Call
    ODM Amplifies Wheat Farmers' Call

    The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has urged the government to take immediate steps to safeguard wheat farmers in Narok and North Rift counties, warning that the sector faces collapse due …

  • Owino Backs Scrapping Somali Vetting
    Owino Backs Scrapping Somali Vetting

    Former police spokesperson Charles Owino has backed President William Ruto’s recent decision to eliminate additional vetting requirements for Somali residents applying for national identification cards in North Eastern Kenya, saying …

  • Amason Kingi Mourns Father
    Amason Kingi Mourns Father

    Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the death of his father, Mzee Kingi Mwaruwa, on Sunday and shared memories of the good times they had in December 2024. “Since I attained …

  • Kenya's Debt Woes Unpacked
    Kenya's Debt Woes Unpacked

    In the recently published draft for the 2025 Medium Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDMS), the Treasury highlighted structural weaknesses, fiscal constraints, and external economic factors that are complicating efforts to …

  • KNH CEO Shifts Narrative
    KNH CEO Shifts Narrative

    The Kenyatta National Hospital has allayed fears of insecurity at their facility following the shocking murder of an admitted patient. Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni, 39, was found on a hospital bed …

  • KDF Soldier Stabbed Dead
    KDF Soldier Stabbed Dead

    Police are on a manhunt for two suspects who reportedly stabbed to death a Kenya Defence Forces soldier in a confrontation outside a hospital in Likoni, Mombasa County on Thursday. …

  • Sakaja Plans Public Cleanup Firm
    Sakaja Plans Public Cleanup Firm

    Governor Johnson Sakaja said his administration will establish the Green Nairobi company to institutionalize city cleaning as a way of dealing with the garbage menace in the county. Without giving …

  • 200 Security Guards Off To Qatar
    200 Security Guards Off To Qatar

    Kenya has sent 200 security guards to work in Qatar, as a part of the government's labour export programme initiated last year. Speaking after seeing them off, Labour and Social …

  • UDA Meets Museveni’s NRM
    UDA Meets Museveni’s NRM

    United Democratic Alliance (UDA) officials have met Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni’s led party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), in what was termed as an effort to strengthen political ties. The …

  • Kenya Remains Committed To MSS Mission
    Kenya Remains Committed To MSS Mission

    Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has disapproved claims that the US funding freeze for the Kenya-led Haiti Multi-national Security Support mission (MSS) will jeopardise the ongoing operations. Mwaura said there is …

  • MTRH Medics Announce Strike
    MTRH Medics Announce Strike

    Doctors at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital(MTRH) have confirmed that they will go on strike from midnight , after talks to avert the boycott turned out unsuccessful. According to …

  • CS Barasa's Message Of Hope
    CS Barasa's Message Of Hope

    Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has assured Kenyans that technical issues bedeviling the Social Health Authority (SHA) will be resolved soon. Speaking earlier today , she maintained that Taifa Care …

  • Elephant Kills  A Man in Machakos
    Elephant Kills A Man in Machakos

    A 46-year-old man has been tragically killed by an elephant in Masinga, Machakos County. The authorities said that the incident happened in Kwakyumbo village, located in Kyondoni, Kivaa Location. The …

  • Torongo Girls Shut Indefinitely
    Torongo Girls Shut Indefinitely

    Torongo Girls School in Eldama Ravine Subcounty was closed indefinitely after students boycotted classes over the transfer of their principal. The girls, protesting against recent administrative changes, marched for over …

  • Abduction Victims Want Justice
    Abduction Victims Want Justice

    Abduction victims and their families have called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene and address the alarming vice. Speaking to the press on Sunday, the affected Kenyans said …

  • Western Nations Urge Goma Evacuation
    Western Nations Urge Goma Evacuation

    The DR Congo army and M23 fighters clashed outside Goma on Friday as the UK, US and France urged citizens to leave the main city in the country's volatile east, …

  • Isiolo Grazing Fields Burn
    Isiolo Grazing Fields Burn

    A Section of elders, residents and human rights activists in Isiolo County have made an appeal to both the county and national governments to expedite efforts to put out a …

  • Narok Road Riots Victim
    Narok Road Riots Victim

    The nine police officers who were injured during the clash between authorities and residents in Duka Moja, along the Narok–Kisii highway on Friday, have been treated and discharged from various …

  • Lusaka Pleads With Striking Nurses
    Lusaka Pleads With Striking Nurses

    Bungoma county governor Kenneth Lusaka has pleaded with striking nurses in the county to welcome dialogue to prevent further disruptions of healthcare services. Speaking in Tongaren during a ceremony for …

  • Bishop Charged With Incest in Homa Bay County
    Bishop Charged With Incest in Homa Bay County

    Police in Rangwe sub-county, Homa Bay County have arrested the Bishop of a local church at Ndiru village in Kokoko sub-location for allegedly having sexual intercourse with his biological daughter. …

  • We Have No Stockout Of ARVs; Dr. Erjesa
    We Have No Stockout Of ARVs; Dr. Erjesa

    The Ministry of Health has dismissed reports that the country is facing a shortage of antiretroviral drugs. This comes some hours after a section of the media reported that the …

  • ODM Governors Vs Controller Of Budget
    ODM Governors Vs Controller Of Budget

    ODM governors have condemned a decision by the Controller of Budget to bar counties from awarding bursaries to deserving learners, saying that the move risks collapsing the education sector. In …

  • EPRA Releases New Fuel Prices
    EPRA Releases New Fuel Prices

    The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority's latest review has noted a rise in price of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene. In an announcement earlier today, EPRA has said that the …

  • LSK Warns of Potential Constitutional Breach
    LSK Warns of Potential Constitutional Breach

    The Law Society of Kenya President, Faith Odhiambo, has warned that the country risks breaching the Constitution on account of a non-properly constituted electoral body. In a statement earlier today, …