Nyakera calls for parallel tallying systems to guard 2027 vote

DCP Nairobi patron Irungu Nyakera has called for the establishment of a parallel tallying system in the 2027 General Election to verify results transmitted through the official electoral system.

By Esther Nyambura 1 day ago

2027 polls will be free and fair, says Kindiki

2027 polls will be free, fair and credible, DP Kindiki says; assures public there will be no vote tampering or electoral violence following controversial remarks by UDA SG Omar.

By Esther Nyambura 2 days ago

Kalonzo hails High Court ruling nullifying Safaricom stake sale

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka hails High Court’s decision nullifying government’s sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom Plc.

By Esther Nyambura 2 days ago

UN appoints Kenya's Martin Kimani as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa

UN Sec-Gen Guterres appoints former Kenya UN envoy Martin Kimani as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Political and Peace Operations; he replaces Ghana’s Martha Akyaa Pobee.

By Esther Nyambura 4 days ago

Maraga demands scrapping of Bomas tallying centre ahead of 2027 polls

Ex-CJ Maraga demands there be no national tallying centre at Bomas, argues IEBC retallying of results declared at polling stations and constituencies unconstitutional.

By Esther Nyambura 3 days ago

Thomas Mboya appointed KUDHEIHA Acting Sec-Gen

Thomas Mboya appointed KUDHEIHA Acting Secretary-General following death of Albert Njeru, Registrar of Trade Unions confirms.

By Esther Nyambura 7 days ago

Why Kenyan traders are pushing back against foreign retailers

Kenyan traders have raised concerns over the growing presence of foreign-owned businesses in the country’s small-scale retail sector, arguing that some foreign operators are competing directly.

By Esther Nyambura 10 days ago

KNCHR declares nurses' strike a human rights crisis as maternal deaths rise

KNCHR calls for urgent government intervention over nurses’ strike, cites reports of 79 maternal, neonatal and perinatal deaths.

By Esther Nyambura 14 days ago

Ruto orders Tata Chemicals out, sets conditions for new investor

President Ruto orders the closure of Tata Chemicals, accusing the firm of making no progress during its years of operation; says new investor to take over Lake Magadi’s operations.

By Esther Nyambura 15 days ago

IEBC to review security handbooks as preparations intensify

IEBC to begin reviewing its election security handbook next week to incorporate changes ahead of 2027 General Election, Commissioner Hassan Noor says.

By Esther Nyambura 16 days ago

Nurses strike to continue until 2017 CBA is implemented, union says

Nurses’ union says UHC workers to receive permanent and pensionable letters this week after deal with governors; strike to continue as 2017 CBA remains unresolved

By Esther Nyambura 17 days ago

COTU Treasurer Albert Njeru is dead

COTU Treasurer and KUDHEIHA Secretary General Albert Njeru Obed dies following a short illness, union confirms.

By Esther Nyambura 20 days ago

Sing'oei calls for lower borrowing costs for African countries

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Koryir Sing’oei has called for lower borrowing costs for African countries, saying high risk premiums are costing the continent billions of dollars annually.

By Esther Nyambura 21 days ago

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 24 days ago

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 24 days ago

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 27 days ago

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 29 days ago

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 29 days ago

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 30 days ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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