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Police Service warns of bribery, corruption ahead of countrywide recruitment
NPS will conduct nationwide recruitment for police constables on Monday, November 17, across all 47 counties, warning applicants against bribery and corruption.
By 2 days ago
Police Service warns of bribery, corruption ahead of countrywide recruitment
Two senior Sports officials under EACC radar over alleged Sh3.8b theft
Five individuals, including two senior Sports officials, are under investigation after EACC raided their homes and offices over alleged unlawful acquisition of Sh3.8 billion in public funds.
By 2 days ago
Two senior Sports officials under EACC radar over alleged Sh3.8b theft
Lifting logging ban risks reversing conservation progress, expert says
Environmental activist Dr Isaac Kalua Green warns President Ruto’s move to lift Kenya’s six-year logging ban risks harming fragile forests unless guided by science and local stewardship.
By 2 days ago
Lifting logging ban risks reversing conservation progress, expert says
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MMFs lose dominance as more investors seek higher returns
Local investors are rethinking their approach to wealth creation as the once-booming money market funds (MMFs) lose their dominance.
By 17 days ago
MMFs lose dominance as more investors seek higher returns
'He was uncomfortable:' Karua reveals Raila's private doubts about Ruto's administration
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua accuses President William Ruto of dishonouring Raila Odinga’s legacy by signing oppressive laws during the national mourning period.
By 17 days ago
'He was uncomfortable:' Karua reveals Raila's private doubts about Ruto's administration
Time to move beyond Raila's shadow, says Karua
Martha Karua urges Kenyans to chart a new political course beyond the legacy of the late Raila Odinga, says country must outgrow personality-based politics.
By 17 days ago
Time to move beyond Raila's shadow, says Karua
Mashujaa Day 2025: Kenya to honour 160 heroes of courage, unity and innovation
At least 160 Kenyans are set to be honoured for their service and sacrifice during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County.
By 18 days ago
Mashujaa Day 2025: Kenya to honour 160 heroes of courage, unity and innovation
President Faye: Heroes and history power Africa's future
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urges African nations to embed their history in school curricula to help future generations understand the past.
By 18 days ago
President Faye: Heroes and history power Africa's future
'I won't be the one to break ODM,' says Sifuna
ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has vowed to protect the Party from internal wrangles, declaring loyalty to the late ODM leader Raila Odinga’s political vision.
By 19 days ago
'I won't be the one to break ODM,' says Sifuna
Political orphan? Not me, MP Junet rejects label
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has vowed to uphold the legacy of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, dismissing critics who labelled him a “political orphan.”
By 19 days ago
Political orphan? Not me, MP Junet rejects label
The Grand send-off: Kisumu receives Raila Odinga for final farewell
The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kisumu, aboard a military helicopter under tight security.
By 21 days ago
The Grand send-off: Kisumu receives Raila Odinga for final farewell
IN PICTURES: Kisumu mourns Baba in style
Thousands of mourners throng Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu to pay their last respects to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in a solemn yet colorful farewell.
By 20 days ago
IN PICTURES: Kisumu mourns Baba in style
KQ plane carrying Raila Odinga's body lands at JKIA
A Kenya Airways flight, KQ 203 Flight Rao 001, carrying the remains of Raila Odinga arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from India at 9:30 a.m.
By 23 days ago
KQ plane carrying Raila Odinga's body lands at JKIA
A nation on pause: Inside 14-hour wait in Raila Odinga's final march
Security has been tightened at JKIA as military and General Service Unit officers prepared for the arrival of Raila Odinga’s body from India on Thursday morning.
By 23 days ago
A nation on pause: Inside 14-hour wait in Raila Odinga's final march
Public Viewing of Raila Odinga's body moved to Kasarani
The public viewing of Raila Odinga’s body has been moved from Parliament Buildings to Kasarani Stadium after swelling crowds overwhelmed security and disrupted the initial plan.
By 22 days ago
Public Viewing of Raila Odinga's body moved to Kasarani
Public Viewing of Raila Odinga's body moved to Kasarani
The public viewing of Raila Odinga’s body has been moved from Parliament Buildings to Kasarani Stadium after swelling crowds overwhelmed security and disrupted the initial plan.
By 22 days ago
Public Viewing of Raila Odinga's body moved to Kasarani
Wetang'ula orders black attire as Parliament sets 14-hour tribute for Raila
Parliament to eulogise Raila Odinga tomorrow from 10 am to midnight, Speaker Wetang’ula announces; MPs urged to wear black, carry ribbons, and prepare for full day of tributes.
By 23 days ago
Wetang'ula orders black attire as Parliament sets 14-hour tribute for Raila
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is dead
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is dead. 
By 24 days ago
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is dead
Kenya declares seven days of national mourning for Raila Odinga
Government declares seven days of national mourning in honor of former PM Raila Odinga; flags to fly at half-mast as he is accorded a State funeral.
By 23 days ago
Kenya declares seven days of national mourning for Raila Odinga
EACC recovers Sh35m grabbed land near Bungoma State Lodge
EACC recovers prime government property worth Sh35 million next to Bungoma State Lodge after the court ruled that a private developer had illegally acquired and developed it.
By 26 days ago
EACC recovers Sh35m grabbed land near Bungoma State Lodge
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How Gen Z uprising exposes cracks in Africa's security model
Kenya’s Gen Z protests over the 2024 Finance Bill expose flaws in Africa’s security systems, forcing governments to rethink managing unrest in the digital age, says Prof Noah Midamba.
By 25 days ago
How Gen Z uprising exposes cracks in Africa's security model
What we know about the new Catholic wine
Catholic bishops have introduced a new altar wine they say restores reverence to the Mass, reclaiming the sanctity of a ritual threatened by commercialization.
By 26 days ago
What we know about the new Catholic wine
Mazingira Day: Schools directed to plant 2,000 fruit trees each
Gov’t directs all public and private primary schools to plant at least 2,000 fruit trees on Mazingira Day, Basic Education PS Bitok says move to boost environmental conservation, school nutrition.
By 30 days ago
Mazingira Day: Schools directed to plant 2,000 fruit trees each
Ruto rallies COMESA bloc to embrace technology for inclusive growth
President William Ruto has urged African nations to embrace digital transformation to strengthen regional integration, create jobs, and secure economic independence.
By 29 days ago
Ruto rallies COMESA bloc to embrace technology for inclusive growth
Former Governor Nyoro blames Kiambu health crisis on systemic failure
Former Kiambu Governor James Nyoro has criticised the government’s handling of health worker strikes, warning that delayed action has cost lives and exposed systemic failure.
By 30 days ago
Former Governor Nyoro blames Kiambu health crisis on systemic failure
KNH, Murang'a hospitals overrun as Kiambu strike pushes patients across counties
KNH, Murang’a Level 5 hospitals struggle to handle a surge in patient numbers as the ongoing doctors’ strike in Kiambu County cripples services.
By 30 days ago
KNH, Murang'a hospitals overrun as Kiambu strike pushes patients across counties
Kenyans are tired of deception, says MP Kaguchia as he faults government
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia has accused President William Ruto’s administration of deceiving Kenyans and betraying the promises it made before taking power.
By 1 month ago
Kenyans are tired of deception, says MP Kaguchia as he faults government
Kindiki calls for digital trade overhaul as Kenya takes COMESA chairmanship
Kenya will take over the COMESA chairmanship from Burundi, whose President Évariste Ndayishimiye has led the bloc since the 23rd Summit.
By 1 month ago
Kindiki calls for digital trade overhaul as Kenya takes COMESA chairmanship
'Leave within 90 days or face deportation,' Kenya tells citizens in Mozambique
Kenya has warned its citizens travelling to Mozambique to avoid overstaying the 90-day visa-free period, citing a surge in deportations linked to immigration violations.
By 1 month ago
'Leave within 90 days or face deportation,' Kenya tells citizens in Mozambique
Omollo sounds alarm over surge in sexual violence in universities
Interior PS Raymond Omollo warns of moral and institutional breakdown as sexual and gender-based violence cases rise in Kenyan universities, urges urgent collective action.
By 1 month ago
Omollo sounds alarm over surge in sexual violence in universities
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'All is not lost on me': Why Faith Odhiambo has quit Ruto's victims' compensation panel
Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo resigns as vice chair of the government victims panel, citing stalled mandate and a court order halting its work.
By 1 month ago
'All is not lost on me': Why Faith Odhiambo has quit Ruto's victims' compensation panel
Raila Odinga's health: secretariat denies illness, blames Gachagua for false claims
Raila Odinga’s secretariat dismisses Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks on his health as false, malicious, and politically motivated, assuring Kenyans the former premier is well.
By 1 month ago
Raila Odinga's health: secretariat denies illness, blames Gachagua for false claims
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How maternal health trial halved miscarriages, slashed re-admissions
Kenya records 355 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births and 21 neonatal deaths per 1,000
By 1 month ago
How maternal health trial halved miscarriages, slashed re-admissions
LSK, rights groups demand release of Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda
LSK and two human rights groups have accused Ugandan authorities of abducting two Kenyan activists in Kampala, calling the incident a grave escalation of cross-border repression.
By 1 month ago
LSK, rights groups demand release of Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda
Makueni unveils clean energy policy, targets fossil fuel phase-out by 2028
Makueni has unveiled its first county energy policy to achieve universal access to clean energy by 2028 and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in partnership with the United Kingdom.
By 1 month ago
Makueni unveils clean energy policy, targets fossil fuel phase-out by 2028
Kenyans ridicule US Embassy for suspending posts over government shutdown
Kenyans flooded the US Embassy’s X account with sarcasm after it announced it would suspend regular updates due to the federal government shutdown in Washington.
By 1 month ago
Kenyans ridicule US Embassy for suspending posts over government shutdown
Activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo reportedly abducted in Uganda
Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were reportedly abducted by armed men in Kampala on Wednesday after joining opposition leader Bobi Wine’s campaign, witnesses say
By 1 month ago
Activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo reportedly abducted in Uganda
Food, fuel push Kenya's inflation to 4.6 per cent in September
Kenya’s inflation edged to 4.6 per cent in September from 4.5 per cent in August, pushed by rising food and transport costs, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics report shows.
By 1 month ago
Food, fuel push Kenya's inflation to 4.6 per cent in September
Collect redeployment letters, KMPDU tells intern doctors after strike fallout
Medical interns posted to Kiambu have been instructed to collect redeployment letters from the Ministry of Health, following unresolved disputes that have stalled their placements.
By 1 month ago
Collect redeployment letters, KMPDU tells intern doctors after strike fallout
Why you will pay up to Sh1,000 to visit KWS parks from October 1
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) will begin charging new conservation fees for entry into national parks, reserves and sanctuaries starting Wednesday, October 1.
By 1 month ago
Why you will pay up to Sh1,000 to visit KWS parks from October 1
Too little too late: Why Ruto has failed Kenyans trapped in Russia
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