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'Prioritise education', government told
Education sector experts are calling on the government to prioritise education when budgeting to guarantee learners free primary and secondary education.
By 1 day ago
'Prioritise education', government told
Charlene Ruto forgives author Ochora in book row, to withdraw charges
Charlene Ruto forgives Webster Ochora Elijah, a man accused of writing her unauthorised biography, to formally drop charges on August 19.
By 2 days ago
Charlene Ruto forgives author Ochora in book row, to withdraw charges
'Shun Violence', DP Kindiki tells Mount Kenya as politics boils up
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condemned the recent spate of violence that left many business owners from the Mount Kenya region reeling from massive losses.
By 5 days ago
'Shun Violence', DP Kindiki tells Mount Kenya as politics boils up
Mwabili's family says police warned them before his disappearance
A Kenyan activist, Mwabili Mwagodi, popularly known on X as TL elder, has been reported missing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
By 5 days ago
Mwabili's family says police warned them before his disappearance
Taskforce recommends prosecution of Mishra for alleged organ trafficking
Organ trafficking taskforce recommends investigation and prosecution of Swarup Mishra and three doctors over suspected criminal involvement in organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital.
By 6 days ago
Taskforce recommends prosecution of Mishra for alleged organ trafficking
Experts: Misuse of terrorism charges hurting justice system, suspects
The unchecked application of the Prevention of Terrorism Act is eroding public trust and risks weakening Kenya’s criminal justice system, legal and security experts have warned.
By 7 days ago
Experts: Misuse of terrorism charges hurting justice system, suspects
What's your plan? Ruto hits out at opponents over 'washwash-style' deception
President William Ruto has castigated opponents plotting to unseat him in the next election for propagating ‘empty’ slogans such as ‘Ruto Must Go’ and ‘Wantam”.
By 7 days ago
What's your plan? Ruto hits out at opponents over 'washwash-style' deception
Somalia donors losing faith as Al-Shabaab surges
Despite billions of dollars in international support, Somalia's army has melted in the face of a months-long offensive by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab insurgency.
By 7 days ago
Somalia donors losing faith as Al-Shabaab surges
ODPP defends terrorism charges targeting protesters, activists
ODPP denies misuse of Prevention of Terrorism Act to press charges against June 25 and Saba Saba protesters after public criticism; says cases based on available evidence, promises fair trial.
By 9 days ago
ODPP defends terrorism charges targeting protesters, activists
LSK faults Koome over alleged misuse of terrorism charges
LSK faults CJ Koome for branding Kikuyu Law Courts arson attack as terrorism act; says ‘sensational remark’ partly to blame for misuse of Prevention of Terrorism Act by law enforcers.
By 8 days ago
LSK faults Koome over alleged misuse of terrorism charges
Murkomen outlines police use of force and firearms
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen issues policy directive on police use of force and firearms, urges IG Kanja to ensure compliance.
By 12 days ago
Murkomen outlines police use of force and firearms
KRA beats customs revenue target with Sh3b daily collection
KRA’s Customs unit beats revenue target to collect Sh879 billion in FY2024/2025, driven by growth in oil and non-oil taxes, Commissioner Nyawanda says.
By 13 days ago
KRA beats customs revenue target with Sh3b daily collection
UDA Senator Maina warns against 'shoot-the-leg' order
Nominated Senator Veronica Maina has warned police officers against executing unlawful orders during protests, saying the law holds them individually accountable.
By 14 days ago
UDA Senator Maina warns against 'shoot-the-leg' order
Wetangula: Ruto has hired more teachers in less time than predecessors
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has lauded the Kenya Kwanza administration for employing 76,000 new teachers during President William Ruto’s two-year tenure.
By 15 days ago
Wetangula: Ruto has hired more teachers in less time than predecessors
More than 2,600 Kenyans apply to be judges and magistrates
At least 2,670 Kenyans apply for 150 Judiciary jobs, with most eyeing magistrate positions, followed by applications for High Court judge roles.
By 15 days ago
More than 2,600 Kenyans apply to be judges and magistrates
Judiciary's digital services near a halt as downtime persists
Judiciary links disruption of digitised services to external interference, restoration underway; Chief Registrar, Winfridah Mokaya, says eFiling system and Cause List portal affected.
By 16 days ago
Judiciary's digital services near a halt as downtime persists
Fuel prices increase by over Sh8 in latest EPRA review
Fuel prices increase in latest EPRA review, petrol, diesel and kerosene prices up by Sh8.99, Sh8.67 and Sh9.65 respectively.
By 15 days ago
Fuel prices increase by over Sh8 in latest EPRA review
'Your vote will count': Ethekon promises credible polls as IEBC takes charge
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon has pledged free and fair elections as he took office on Friday, ending a two-year leadership gap.
By 19 days ago
'Your vote will count': Ethekon promises credible polls as IEBC takes charge
State shuts sugar millers in Western amid cane shortage
Sugar millers operating in the upper and lower western region will halt operations starting Friday, July 11, following a government directive ordering a three-months closure.
By 20 days ago
State shuts sugar millers in Western amid cane shortage
'We are losing a third of the economy on protest days,' KNCCI warns
KNCCI has warned that protests are costing Kenya nearly a third of its daily economic output, pushing businesses to the brink as traders face mounting losses and insecurity.
By 21 days ago
'We are losing a third of the economy on protest days,' KNCCI warns
Isiolo Governor Guyo pleads not guilty as three-day impeachment trial begins
Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo pleads not guilty to impeachment charges; County Assembly accuses him of alleged gross violation of Constitution, abuse of office, and gross misconduct.
By 22 days ago
Isiolo Governor Guyo pleads not guilty as three-day impeachment trial begins
Nairobi to host another global body
Nairobi is poised for yet another international assignment as a host for the new headquarters of the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), an international organisation championing climate action.
By 22 days ago
Nairobi to host another global body
Raila calls for formation of 'national conclave' to address Kenyans grievances
ODM leader Raila Odinga proposes formulation of Intergenerational National Conclave to resolve current impasse including police reforms and youth unemployment; resolutions to go through a referendum.
By 23 days ago
Raila calls for formation of 'national conclave' to address Kenyans grievances
'Roads blocks were necessary', Murkomen says as he commends police
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen commends police response to Saba Saba protests, cites reduced cases of violence, looting and vandalism compared to June 25.
By 23 days ago
'Roads blocks were necessary', Murkomen says as he commends police
Medics union threatens to withdraw services after attack in Kitengela hospital
KNUMLO condemns “barbaric and senseless” attack on its members working at the Kitengela Sub-County Hospital, which was invaded by goons during Saba Saba protests
By 22 days ago
Medics union threatens to withdraw services after attack in Kitengela hospital
'You can't kill us and lead us': Mourners demand police reforms as Albert Ojwang laid to rest
The funeral for slain teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang’ on Friday reignited calls for police reforms and justice for suspects who die in custody.
By 26 days ago
'You can't kill us and lead us': Mourners demand police reforms as Albert Ojwang laid to rest
'Justice for Albert Ojwang' cry fills slain teacher's requiem mass
Albert Ojwang's family receives Sh2 million from President Ruto, Sh1 million from Raila Odinga and Sh2 million from Kenyans, as funeral contribution, lawyer Julius Juma says.
By 28 days ago
'Justice for Albert Ojwang' cry fills slain teacher's requiem mass
DP Kindiki tears 'tribalists' as empowerment lands in Tana River
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has torn into “tribalists” while defending his economic empowerment tours in Tana River, saying the visits aim to uplift communities.
By 28 days ago
DP Kindiki tears 'tribalists' as empowerment lands in Tana River
KNEC loses land title, appeals to public for help
KNEC loses grant title for its land referenced 209/6900; appeals to public to return document to its office in South C, via post office or police station.
By 29 days ago
KNEC loses land title, appeals to public for help
Family identifies unconscious man dumped in Ruaka
A suspected abduction victim whose photos went viral today morning has been identified as Jackson Njuguna Wambui by his family.
By 29 days ago
Family identifies unconscious man dumped in Ruaka
'Activist Ndiangui Kinyagia not in police custody', DCI boss Amin says
Police deny holding X influencer Ndiangui Kinyagia; DCI boss Mohamed Amin says he is a person of interest in an active investigation, urges him to surrender to police.
By 1 month ago
'Activist Ndiangui Kinyagia not in police custody', DCI boss Amin says
KRA extends deadline to file tax returns amid portal downtime
KRA extends period to file tax returns by 24 hours, to end at midnight July 1; Kenyans had up to today to complete the exercise.
By 1 month ago
KRA extends deadline to file tax returns amid portal downtime
Government waives Boniface Kariuki's hospital bill
Government waives Boniface Kariuki’s Sh815,805 hospital bill, Health CS Aden Duale directs Kenyatta National Hospital to waive bills for June 17 and 25 protest victims.
By 29 days ago
Government waives Boniface Kariuki's hospital bill
DCI denies summoning Gachagua as protest probe heats up
Police pursuing financiers and mobilisers of the June 25 anniversary protests; DCI boss Mohamed Amin says goons were ferried to cause violence in various towns.
By 1 month ago
DCI denies summoning Gachagua as protest probe heats up
Senators to debate counties revenue bills in special Friday sitting
Senate to hold special sitting at 2.30pm to consider Bills including Equalisation Funds Appropriations Bill 2025 and County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2025, Speaker Kingi says.
By 1 month ago
Senators to debate counties revenue bills in special Friday sitting
Ruto, Raila attend funeral in Kilifi as protests gain shape
President William Ruto and Raila Odinga arrive in Kilifi for burial of Mzee Gideon Mung’aro, father to the Governor, amid nationwide protests.
By 1 month ago
Ruto, Raila attend funeral in Kilifi as protests gain shape
'We have no other country,' says Ruto as protests grip Kenya
President Ruto warns against violence and vandalism during ongoing June 25 protests, says Kenyans have ‘only one country to build.’
By 1 month ago
'We have no other country,' says Ruto as protests grip Kenya
Tight security, road closures as Kenya marks June 25 protests anniversary
Security has been heightened in Nairobi ahead of planned protests marking the first anniversary of last year’s anti-tax demonstrations, during which at least 60 people were killed.
By 1 month ago
Tight security, road closures as Kenya marks June 25 protests anniversary
Government threatens media blackout over protests coverage
Communications Authority directs all TV and radio stations to halt live coverage of June 25 protests; DG Mugonyi warns of unspecified action, says broadcasts violate regulations.
By 1 month ago
Government threatens media blackout over protests coverage
23.9 million Kenyans register for Taifa Care
At least  23.9 million Kenyans have registered for Taifa Care surpassing the 9 million covered under the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
By 1 month ago
23.9 million Kenyans register for Taifa Care
Where to watch African Nations Championship
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