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Police hunt for MP Mutai after Kuresoi chaos
Police launch hunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai over alleged involvement in political violence that left three people injured; vow action against all perpetrators.
By Fred Kagonye 21 hrs ago
Police hunt for MP Mutai after Kuresoi chaos
Pay up, but stop brutalising protesters and critics, Amnesty tells Ruto
"This framework is a significant milestone in Kenya's ongoing pursuit of truth, justice, accountability, and reparations," he said.
By Fred Kagonye 2 days ago
Pay up, but stop brutalising protesters and critics, Amnesty tells Ruto
'We don't know him:' Government denies links to Wicknell Chivayo in JKIA deal
Government denies links to Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, Transport CS Chirchir says he has no role in JKIA upgrade deal, nor is it valued at Sh375 billion.
By Fred Kagonye 2 days ago
'We don't know him:' Government denies links to Wicknell Chivayo in JKIA deal
Five Uasin Gishu students arrested over inferno plot
Three students from the list were questioned over the plot and gave the names of two of the would-be co-conspirators who were also arrested by police.
By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago
Five Uasin Gishu students arrested over inferno plot
Technology, collaboration key in graft fight, Oginde says
“It used to be that money was carried physically from wherever it was stolen. These days it is at the click of a button sent across the world,” he said.
By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago
Technology, collaboration key in graft fight, Oginde says
Sale of IDs to foreigners is an assault on Kenya's sovereignty- Prof Kagwanja
"It is criminal to sell an identity card from a Kenyan office, and not for any purpose other than voting," he said.
By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago
Sale of IDs to foreigners is an assault on Kenya's sovereignty- Prof Kagwanja
Suspects in All Saints Cathedral attack rise to five as DCI makes more arrests
“Places of worship are sanctuaries of peace and reflection, and any individual who seeks to violate their sanctity, threaten public safety or disrupt lawful gatherings will face the law."
By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago
Suspects in All Saints Cathedral attack rise to five as DCI makes more arrests
KNCHR demands action on All Saints Cathedral attack
“Those responsible for planning, financing, organizing, or carrying out the attack must be identified and held accountable.”
By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago
KNCHR demands action on All Saints Cathedral attack
Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is dead
Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchela dies while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Nairobi, Education PS Ololtuaa confirms; he had been unwell since November last year.
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is dead
Ruto: Opposition has no plan, just noise
“If you see them in markets, they are not selling tomatoes or chicken; they are not selling anything. They only move around with loudspeakers to make noise,” he said.
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
Ruto: Opposition has no plan, just noise
Duale defends Laikipia Ebola facility amid court dispute
"They are precautionary measures designed to ensure that if a suspected or confirmed case arises, our health system can respond swiftly and effectively while protecting the public," he said.
By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago
Duale defends Laikipia Ebola facility amid court dispute
VIDEO: Mbadi heads to Parliament ahead of budget reading
Treasury CS John Mbadi heads to Parliament to present Sh4.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, says reforms to boost revenue collection.
By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago
VIDEO: Mbadi heads to Parliament ahead of budget reading
Win of village elders as state allocates Sh3.9 billion stipend
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the village elders will be part of the National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) under the Interior Ministry.
By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago
Win of village elders as state allocates Sh3.9 billion stipend
State agencies not left out in Sh4.8 trillion budget as gov't boosts anti-corruption efforts
“These allocations will intensify anti-corruption efforts and reinforce public sector integrity,” Mbadi said.
By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago
State agencies not left out in Sh4.8 trillion budget as gov't boosts anti-corruption efforts
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Ololtuaa: The teacher taking over Basic Education docket
Attention will now turn to Ololtuaa as he seeks to steady the docket, working alongside Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.
By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago
Ololtuaa: The teacher taking over Basic Education docket
Lawyers disagree with High Court verdict on Gachagua's impeachment
"The real absurdity is declaring that someone's rights were infringed, especially the right to fair hearing, then holding that the process stands either way," noted Muriuki.
By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago
Lawyers disagree with High Court verdict on Gachagua's impeachment
Court asks lawyer to shelve bid to halt Senate debate on Uhuru benefits
While giving the suggestion the judge said that the matter has not been on any order paper set for debate at the Senate and the court could not speculate on the same.
By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago
Court asks lawyer to shelve bid to halt Senate debate on Uhuru benefits
DPP recommends manslaughter charges for South C building collapse
DPP approves manslaughter charges against four people over January building collapse in South C; suspended Nairobi Urban Planning chief officer Analo to face abuse of office charges.
By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago
DPP recommends manslaughter charges for South C building collapse
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested by DCI
DCI arrests comedian Erick Omondi at JKIA, Nairobi for offences allegedly committed under the guise of protests; other protesters were arrested on May 18.
By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested by DCI
Ebola: 56 samples test negative
“I wish to reassure all Kenyans that, as of 5 June 2026, Kenya has not reported any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease,” said Duale.
By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago
Ebola: 56 samples test negative
We fell short on US Ebola facility communication; Health ministry admits
“We are going to improve the entire ecosystem of communication,” Duale said while on Citizen TV.
By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago
We fell short on US Ebola facility communication; Health ministry admits
'We are not rivals,' Ramaphosa hails Kenya-South Africa ties
Ruto said that health, education, and aviation remain key pillars of cooperation between Kenya and South Africa.
By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago
'We are not rivals,' Ramaphosa hails Kenya-South Africa ties
Gun missing from city spa session recovered in supermarket
The weapon, assigned to an officer attached to the Security of Government Buildings unit, was wrapped in a polythene bag and hidden near fruits in the luggage section of a supermarket.
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
Gun missing from city spa session recovered in supermarket
Electricity prices to remain unchanged, says Wandayi
Government withdraws retail power tariff proposal submitted by Kenya Power in March, in bid to shield Kenyans from higher electricity costs, Energy CS Wandayi says.
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
Electricity prices to remain unchanged, says Wandayi
Officer dies after Wajir Madaraka Day parade
He was rushed to Wajir County Referral Hospital, where doctors attempted to resuscitate him but pronounced him dead at bout an hour later.
By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago
Officer dies after Wajir Madaraka Day parade
Ruto: Why I okayed US Ebola facility in Laikipia
“We are a responsible government. We know what we are doing. People should relax,” he said.
By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago
Ruto: Why I okayed US Ebola facility in Laikipia
Why the secrecy? Gachagua allies question Ruto over US Ebola facility deal
"What are your strategic national interests in terms of the health and safety of Kenyans and our country's natural resources?" he asked.
By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago
Why the secrecy? Gachagua allies question Ruto over US Ebola facility deal
Medics council probing patient's death in Trans Nzoia
According to the council, Brian Simiyu died from an alleged surgical procedure at the facility and they were investigating the medical practitioner involved in the procedure.
By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago
Medics council probing patient's death in Trans Nzoia
DCI arrest man over social media posts
“The offensive content, which was published on the suspect's Facebook account (MC Adek Tatu), has since gone viral across various social media platforms, threatening public order and peace.”
By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago
DCI arrest man over social media posts
Duale defends US Ebola lab in Kenya
According to the CS, the lab will enhance Kenya’s surveillance, diagnostic capacity, emergency preparedness exercises, critical medical supplies, and rapid response capabilities.
By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago
Duale defends US Ebola lab in Kenya
Murkomen: Possible negligence caused Utumishi inferno
"There is a standard safety procedure that the school was to adhere to. One side of the dormitory with an emergency exit door had been locked, and it's where we lost 10 students," said the CS.
By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago
Murkomen: Possible negligence caused Utumishi inferno
Inflation rose by 1 per cent in 2026
“Consumer Price Index (CPI) is defined as a measure of the weighted aggregate change over time in retail prices paid by consumers for a given basket of goods and services,” said KNBS.
By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago
Inflation rose by 1 per cent in 2026
Ogamba orders indefinite closure of Utumishi Girls Academy
Death toll in Utumishi Girls inferno climbs to 16, seven other students admitted to hospital, Education CS Ogamba says cause of fire yet to be established.
By Fred Kagonye 23 days ago
Ogamba orders indefinite closure of Utumishi Girls Academy
Ruto leads nation in mourning 16 Gilgil school fire victims
President Ruto orders investigations into dawn fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed at least 15 students, says rescue efforts and treatment of the injured ongoing.
By Fred Kagonye 23 days ago
Ruto leads nation in mourning 16 Gilgil school fire victims
In pictures: Muslims gather for Eid-ul-Adha prayers and festivities
Muslim faithful gather across the country including at Masjid Ummu Kulthum, Mombasa and at a school in Kisumu for Eid-ul-Adha prayers, to mark the 'festival of sacrifice.'
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
In pictures: Muslims gather for Eid-ul-Adha prayers and festivities
Hard questions emerge over proposed US Ebola treatment centers in Kenya
Kenya setting up holding areas and screening centres at border points amid Ebola surge in DRC and Uganda, Health CS Duale says, as US plans to establish quarantine facility in the country.
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
Hard questions emerge over proposed US Ebola treatment centers in Kenya
Mystery of Kenya's missing children: Officials disagree on numbers
“The caseload includes cases of abandonment, lost and found, abductions and trafficking, including children who were found, rescued, reunited or placed under protection and care interventions.”
By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago
Mystery of Kenya's missing children: Officials disagree on numbers
DCI arrest terror suspect, recover IED
“At the scene, police discovered an IED, a military-style jungle attire, including jungle jacket and trousers, as well as two mobile phones.”
By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago
DCI arrest terror suspect, recover IED
LSK demands speedy probe into death of college student at Kiambu police station
The body of the Kiambu National Polytechnic was found hanging from the roof of the station’s cell.
By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago
LSK demands speedy probe into death of college student at Kiambu police station
I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki says
“They are asking where I was? Where fireman was? They don’t know leadership is not forced. It is about working with everyone. "
By Fred Kagonye 29 days ago
I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki says
How one daughter's love for her father created Father's Day
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By Jayne Rose Gacheri
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Tambach teachers college upgraded to University
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By Stephen Rutto
44 mins ago
How to regain control after emotional triggers at work
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Ruto allies defend foreign trips, term them as strategic
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By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi
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