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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 3 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 16 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 16 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 17 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 17 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 18 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 18 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 19 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 22 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 22 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 23 days ago
I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki says
Ruto launches Lamu Sh616 million electricity project
The President who is on a four-day coastal region tour said that the initiative is part of a wider plan to connect 53,000 households across the region to the national grid.
By Fred Kagonye 23 days ago
Ruto launches Lamu Sh616 million electricity project
Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped
“I wish to reassure all Kenyans that, as of 21st May 2026, Kenya has not reported any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease,” he said.
By Fred Kagonye 23 days ago
Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped
Prime suspect in Rachel Wandeto's murder detained for ten days
Court allows police to detain main suspect Josiah Njiru for 10 days pending investigations into murder of Rachel Wandeto; case to be mentioned on June 2.
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
Prime suspect in Rachel Wandeto's murder detained for ten days
Ruto: Wandeto's death will not go unanswered
President William Ruto has cautioned opposition leaders against dividing the country along tribal and ethnic lines.
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
Ruto: Wandeto's death will not go unanswered
Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
Anti-Narcotics Unit officers found two and a half sacks of suspected cannabis sativa wrapped in brown khaki paper, weighing 142 kilograms, which they said was ready for distribution.
By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago
Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner-General at Supreme Court, hours after petition filed challenging his appointment over age concerns.
By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda
WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 16.
By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya arrested and placed in custody for allegedly releasing 64 people arrested during yesterday’s fuel protests; awaiting arraignment, police say.
By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
The talks however did not yield any fruits with the owners insisting that the strike would go on since their demands were not met.
By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
Blame Ruto for high fuel prices, says Gachagua
The Democracy for Citizens Party leader said the rising fuel and electricity costs were unbearable for many Kenyans already grappling with economic hardship.
By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago
Blame Ruto for high fuel prices, says Gachagua
Lower fuel prices and resign, Kalonzo tells Wandayi
Kalonzo also accused EPRA of increasing fuel prices under instructions from the government.
By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago
Lower fuel prices and resign, Kalonzo tells Wandayi
Societies risk suspension if they fail to file annual returns within 60 days
All registered societies yet to file annual tax returns given 60 days to comply, failure to which they risk suspension or deregistration, Attorney General’s office warns.
By Fred Kagonye 30 days ago
Societies risk suspension if they fail to file annual returns within 60 days
Kang'ata joins opposition camp as 2027 race heats up
Politics
By Edwin Nyarangi
4 hrs ago
Diesel drops by Sh10 as petrol, kerosene remain unchanged
Business
By Graham Kajilwa
4 hrs ago