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Gender Ministry demands urgent probe into Susan Njoki's murder
The Ministry of Gender strongly condemned the brutal murder of Dr Susan Njoki, the CEO and founder of Toto Touch Kenya.
By 5 days ago
Gender Ministry demands urgent probe into Susan Njoki's murder
Government announces new wheat prices
90kg bag of Grade 1 wheat to sell at minimum price of Sh4,750, Grade 2 at Sh4,650 in 2025/26 season, Agriculture Food Authority says.
By 5 days ago
Government announces new wheat prices
Harold Kipchumba nominated to replace Mbadi
IEBC reallocates one special seat in National Assembly and nine in various County Assemblies, nominates Harold Kipchumba to replace John Mbadi as Member of Parliament.
By 4 days ago
Harold Kipchumba nominated to replace Mbadi
Duale's warning shot to quacks
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to unlicensed pharmacists and individuals posing as doctors, cautioning them against dispensing medical services.
By 6 days ago
Duale's warning shot to quacks
Reckless! Ndindi Nyoro says on Talanta Stadium bond
Kiharu Member of Parliament, Ndindi Nyoro, has faulted the government for acquiring a Sh44.8 billion debt through the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
By 6 days ago
Reckless! Ndindi Nyoro says on Talanta Stadium bond
'I'm ready to sacrifice my ambitions to support Gen Zs,'- Wajackoyah
Roots Party Leader George Wajackoyah says he is willing to step aside from the 2027 race if a young, capable leader comes forward to vie for the top seat.
By 7 days ago
'I'm ready to sacrifice my ambitions to support Gen Zs,'- Wajackoyah
CS Wandayi defends fuel levies amid outcry over high prices
Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi has defended the multiple levies and taxes imposed on petroleum products, saying they are essential as they support critical services offered to Kenyans.
By 8 days ago
CS Wandayi defends fuel levies amid outcry over high prices
Activist Boniface Mwangi arrested
Activist Boniface Mwangi arrested from his home in Lukenya, Machakos, his wife, Njeri says he is being taken to DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road; reason for arrest unclear.
By 11 days ago
Activist Boniface Mwangi  arrested
Boniface Mwangi, Agatha Atuhaire sue Tanzanian government
Activists Boniface Mwangi, Agatha Atuhaire file case at EA Court of Justice challenging human rights violations by Tanzania gov't in May, each seek Sh129m compensation and other demands.
By 12 days ago
Boniface Mwangi, Agatha Atuhaire sue Tanzanian government
Expert: Why fuel prices have shot up
According to Chomba, such geopolitical unrest typically forces oil tankers to avoid the Middle East route, opting for longer, more expensive paths that drive up distribution costs globally.
By 14 days ago
Expert: Why fuel prices have shot up
'There are no killer police squads,' says Murkomen
Interior CS Murkomen denies existence of police squad linked to extrajudicial killings, says to issue a policy directive on use of force and firearms by police on Friday
By 15 days ago
'There are no killer police squads,' says Murkomen
Kindiki to critics: There are no shortcuts to power, wait for 2027 polls
DP Kindiki asks government’s critics to wait for the 2027 elections to challenge the Kenya Kwanza administration, now that IEBC is fully constituted.
By 19 days ago
Kindiki to critics: There are no shortcuts to power, wait for 2027 polls
Fahima Abdallah elected IEBC Vice Chairperson
New IEBC Commission elects Fahima Araphat Abdallah as Vice Chairperson, Chairman Erastus Ethekon confirms.
By 19 days ago
Fahima Abdallah elected IEBC Vice Chairperson
KNCHR: 38 killed, 130 injured during Saba Saba protests
38 people killed, 130 injured during Saba Saba protests, KNCHR says majority of victims youth under 25, including two children.
By 19 days ago
KNCHR: 38 killed, 130 injured during Saba Saba protests
KeRRA Director General Philemon Kandie resigns
Philemon Kandie resigns as Kenya Rural Roads Authority Director General after three years; Board appoints Jackson K. Magondu in acting capacity.
By 19 days ago
KeRRA Director General Philemon Kandie resigns
Ndindi Nyoro accuses State of negligence during Saba Saba protests
Nyoro, on Thursday, July 10, questioned the effectiveness of the country’s intelligence agencies and demanded accountability from top security officials.
By 20 days ago
Ndindi Nyoro accuses State of negligence during Saba Saba protests
Cybervergent listed among 2025 WEF technology pioneers
Among the honorees is Cybervergent, one of the few African firms to receive this global recognition.
By 20 days ago
Cybervergent listed among 2025 WEF technology pioneers
Motorists warned of traffic disruption along Nairobi - Maai Mahiu Road
KeNHA warns motorists of traffic disruption along the Nakuru–Mau Summit Road and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha Road from tomorrow to July 20, due to scheduled survey.
By 21 days ago
Motorists warned of traffic disruption along Nairobi - Maai Mahiu Road
'No one is blocked,' says Masengeli as Kenyans struggle to access Nairobi CBD
Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli maintains that access to Nairobi’s Central Business District remains open to all.
By 23 days ago
'No one is blocked,' says Masengeli as Kenyans struggle to access Nairobi CBD
One conversation at a time: How Karume is making space for men's mental health
George Karume has spent the last few years doing something that many men were never taught to do: listen, ask, open up, and be present, not just for performance, but for healing.
By 23 days ago
One conversation at a time: How Karume is making space for men's mental health
Family dismisses claims that Boniface Kariuki insulted police before shooting
Bonface Kariuki’s family dismisses claims by former NPS spokesperson Charles Owino that he insulted police, demands justice and appeals for support to clear hospital bill.
By 1 month ago
Family dismisses claims that Boniface Kariuki insulted police before shooting
Inflation rate holds steady at 3.8 per cent in June
Inflation rate holds steady at 3.8 pc in June, KNBS Director General Obudho attributes this to lower prices of commodities such as cooking oil, diesel, and kerosene.
By 1 month ago
Inflation rate holds steady at 3.8 per cent in June
Registrar of Political Parties gazettes new Jubilee leadership
Registrar of Political Parties upholds Uhuru Kenyatta as Jubilee Party leader, Jeremiah Kioni as Sec-Gen, dismissing Kanini Kega, Sabina Chege faction which had claimed leadership.
By 29 days ago
Registrar of Political Parties gazettes new Jubilee leadership
KNCHR: 19 killed, 4 rape cases reported during June 25 protests
19 people shot dead, 531 injured, 179 detained and four raped during June 25 demos, KNCHR says, condemns human rights violations.
By 1 month ago
KNCHR: 19 killed, 4 rape cases reported during June 25 protests
"Ruto must go? tell me how" - President responds to calls for his resignation
“If you want Ruto to go, develop a better plan than the one I have. The one that exists,” he said.
By 1 month ago
"Ruto must go? tell me how" - President responds to calls for his resignation
LSK dismisses Murkomen's coup claims
LSK dismisses claims that Kenya is on the verge of anarchy, terms Murkomen’s remarks as threats to lives and well-being of citizens.
By 1 month ago
LSK dismisses Murkomen's coup claims
'Wednesday protests were cover for a coup attempt,' claims Murkomen
Interior CS Murkomen alleges Wednesday’s protests were part of a coup attempt, likens chaos to ‘acts of terrorism,’ says DCI investigating suspected financiers.
By 1 month ago
'Wednesday protests were cover for a coup attempt,' claims Murkomen
Blackout! KTN off-air
KTN taken off-air following Communications Authority directive to halt live coverage of protests; but coverage continues on KTN News YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter platforms.
By 1 month ago
Blackout! KTN off-air
June 25: How we got here
Many are calling today’s demonstrations a commemoration, with hashtags like #Justice4OurMashujaa and #NeverForgetKE trending across social platforms. 
By 1 month ago
June 25: How we got here
Tide turns on Thika Road as protesters overpower police
Hundreds of protesters on Thika Road have breached police barricades, forcing officers to retreat at Roysambu area. This large crowd is now marching toward the Nairobi CBD.
By 1 month ago
Tide turns on Thika Road as protesters overpower police
'I support them fully,' Babu Owino says ahead of planned Gen Z protests
An advocate of the High Court, Babu Owino pledged legal and moral support for protesters who may face arrest or injury.
By 1 month ago
'I support them fully,' Babu Owino says ahead of planned Gen Z protests
DCI to file report on alleged misuse of OCS Talaam's phone
DCI to file report by July 1 on alleged misuse of OCS Talaam’s phone, following claims that extortion messages were sent from the device while in IPOA custody.
By 1 month ago
DCI to file report on alleged misuse of OCS Talaam's phone
Unmasked: The bloodthirsty officers behind CBD hawker shooting
Two officers, Masinde Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, caught on video assaulting and shooting a vendor during Tuesday's protests in Nairobi CBD, are set to be arraigned.
By 1 month ago
Unmasked: The bloodthirsty officers behind CBD hawker shooting
Ruto assents to Anti-money Laundering Bill
President William Ruto assents to the Anti-Money Laundering Bill of 2025 and Insurance Professionals Bill at State House, Nairobi.
By 1 month ago
Ruto assents to Anti-money Laundering Bill
Explained: What DIG Lagat's 'stepping aside' really means
According to lawyer Kanjama, the term carries no legal weight in Kenya’s Constitution, as a State officer can only cease to hold office by resigning, being suspended, or in the case of death.
By 1 month ago
Explained: What DIG Lagat's 'stepping aside' really means
Footage reveals what happened at Mbagathi Hospital the night Ojwang died
Newly released CCTV footage from Mbagathi Hospital reveals that Ojwang was left waiting for at least 24 minutes inside a police vehicle before being wheeled into the hospital’s emergency unit.
By 1 month ago
Footage reveals what happened at Mbagathi Hospital the night Ojwang died
Minnesota lawmaker shot dead, another wounded in targeted attack
Minnesota Rep Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband shot dead at their home, manhunt underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer, authorities say.
By 1 month ago
Minnesota lawmaker shot dead, another wounded in targeted attack
Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam arrested
Ojwang murder probe: Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam arrested in Eldoret, his lawyer Felix Kiprono says he’s been taken to IPOA headquarters
By 1 month ago
Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam arrested
Revealed: The evidence collected in Ojwang's death probe
Among the progress made is the collection and analysis of blood samples from the scene, comparing those found on the cell wall with those on the floor.
By 1 month ago
Revealed: The evidence collected in Ojwang's death probe
EU flags Kenya for money laundering, terrorism financing
Kenya among 10 countries added to European Union’s list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terror financing; Uganda, Senegal, UAE removed.
By 1 month ago
EU flags Kenya for money laundering, terrorism financing
Blow to Harambee Stars as Bajaber ruled out of Chan
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