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65 people killed during Gen Z protests, says Amnesty

At least 65 people were killed, 89 forcibly disappeared, and thousands arrested during 2024 anti-govt’ protests, with no perpetrators held liable, Amnesty International report shows.

65 people killed during Gen Z protests, says Amnesty

Blood Parliament: IPOA ordered to launch fresh probe on police brutality

Blood Parliament: IPOA ordered to launch fresh probe on police brutality

President Ruto pardons 57 convicts

President Ruto pardons 57 convicts

IPOA gives update on investigations after BBC expose

IPOA gives update on investigations after BBC expose

Drug barons in Cabinet curtailing war on drugs, claims Gachagua

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now claims the government has no intentions of fighting alcohol and substance abuse in central Kenya

Drug barons in Cabinet curtailing war on drugs, claims Gachagua

Dar es Salaam-bound flight diverts to JKIA due to medical emergency

Kenya Airways plane from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam was returned to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday shortly after departure.

Dar es Salaam-bound flight diverts to JKIA due to medical emergency

'Ruto is a man of means': Cherargei defends large church donations

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has defended President William Ruto’s sizable church donations, which have drawn public criticism.

'Ruto is a man of means': Cherargei defends large church donations

'Mirror yourself first', Cherargei tells governors on devolution row

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has hit out at governors for openly criticising President William Ruto amid the ongoing devolution row.

'Mirror yourself first', Cherargei tells governors on devolution row

Another Shakahola? Two dead, 57 people rescued in mysterious church incident

Police rescue 57 people from a church in Rongo, Migori, suspected of involvement in radicalised religious activity, two bodies found within the compound, investigations underway.

Another Shakahola? Two dead, 57 people rescued in mysterious church incident

Parliament invites public views on Constitution amendment Bill

National Assembly invites public views on Constitution (Amendment) Bill from May 5–7; bill sponsored by Rarieda MP Amollo seeks to amend NG-CDF, Senate Oversight Fund, and NG-AAF.

Parliament invites public views on Constitution amendment Bill

Nyong'o tells Ruto to keep off road fund, defends devolution

Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has accused President William Ruto of undermining devolution by seeking control of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF).

Nyong'o tells Ruto to keep off road fund, defends devolution

Ruto eyes infrastructure talks during China visit

President Ruto departs for a five-day State visit to China; set to meet Xi Jinping in efforts to deepen strategic ties between Nairobi and Beijing.

Ruto eyes infrastructure talks during China visit

Easter colors and their symbolism

On Pentecost Sunday, churches are decorated with red, which is also worn by clergy

Easter colors and their symbolism

Kenya Airways forced to divert flights over fog

Kenya Airways diverts flights scheduled for JKIA, Nairobi, to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro due to poor visibility caused by bad weather.

Kenya Airways forced to divert flights over fog

Who is Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's defiant opposition figure?

Often in the headlines, less is known about Tundu Lissu, the fearless and defiant Tanzanian opposition leader.

Who is Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's defiant opposition figure?

Ruto refers Conflict of Interest Bill back to Parliament

President Ruto refers Conflict of Interest Bill, 2025 back to Parliament for reconsideration, urging MPs to capture stronger anti-corruption and integrity measures.

Ruto refers Conflict of Interest Bill back to Parliament

MPs pass Bill to tighten grip on money laundering

National Assembly passes Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2025; it seeks to amend 10 laws linked to money laundering, terrorism financing, betting, and more.

MPs pass Bill to tighten grip on money laundering

KRA launches smart boat to boost maritime border security

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a patrol boat for their Marine Unit fleet to enhance the fight against illicit trade and maritime border security.

KRA launches smart boat to boost maritime border security

Chaos in parliament over delayed CDF funds

National Assembly parliamentary normal proceeding was disrupted on Tuesday afternoon after Members of Parliament became restless over the late disbursement of NGCDF.

Chaos in parliament over delayed CDF funds

Ministry to audit transplant facilities after organ trafficking expose

Ministry to audit Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret and seven other transplant facilities countrywide following exposé on organ trafficking; develops guidelines to curb unethical practices, CS Duale says.

Ministry to audit transplant facilities after organ trafficking expose

Relief at the pump as fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review

Fuel prices decrease in the latest EPRA review, super petrol price down by Sh1.95 to retail at Sh174.63, diesel Sh164.86 and and Kerosene Sh148.99 per litre in Nairobi.

Relief at the pump as fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review

'They're looking for money,' Gender CS nominee Cheptumo on female student murders

Gender CS nominee Hannah Cheptumo links university student murders to ‘girls looking for money’, proposes economic empowerment and education to curb rising femicide cases.

'They're looking for money,' Gender CS nominee Cheptumo on female student murders

Gender CS nominee Hannah Cheptumo's net worth is Sh420m

Gender CS nominee Hannah Cheptumo's declares net worth of Sh420 million, comprising of residential houses and other assets.

Gender CS nominee Hannah Cheptumo's net worth is Sh420m

Super Metro suspends operations for three days

Super Metro Limited has announced a suspension of its services for the next three days.

Super Metro suspends operations for three days

Ministry launches crackdown on Shisha outlets in Nairobi

The Ministry of Health has begun a crackdown on illegal shisha outlets in Nairobi.

Ministry launches crackdown on Shisha outlets in Nairobi

Gen Ogolla was taken out, claims Kalonzo

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka hints at foul play in the report explaining the circumstances that led to the death of late Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla

Gen Ogolla was taken out, claims Kalonzo

Amnesty demands probe into Butere Girls mistreatment

Amnesty demands an immediate end to harassment, intimidation, and censorship of Butere Girls students, teachers, and journalists; urges IPOA to probe police conduct.

Amnesty demands probe into Butere Girls mistreatment

Stage fight: Malala accuses Ruto of silencing Echoes of War

Cleophas Malala claims President Ruto is behind the Echoes of War controversy, urges him to allow students to advise on governance and accountability through the play.

Stage fight: Malala accuses Ruto of silencing Echoes of War

Kenya Power begins sixth phase of last mile connectivity

Kenya Power begins sixth phase of electricity connection under the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) funded by the African Development Bank

Kenya Power begins sixth phase of last mile connectivity

South Sudan responds to US visa revocation orders

In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, South Sudan clarified the identity of two citizens who were repatriated to their country, calling it a case of misrepresentation.

South Sudan responds to US visa revocation orders

'Farouk Kibet runs government,' claims Gachagua

Rigathi Gachagua claims government is run by Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi; denies claims of being involved in disputes with small men, says Kibet is a co-president running the country.

'Farouk Kibet runs government,' claims Gachagua

ODM urges calm as grassroot elections continues

Police probe chaos at ODM grassroot elections in Ndhiwa, Library and Kaptembwa wards; only delegates elected on Monday to participate in branch elections on Wednesday.

ODM urges calm as grassroot elections continues

Gachagua: Ruto should come clean on the Sh10 billion claim

Former DP Gachagua dismisses claims of blackmailing Pres. Ruto, demanding Sh10b to mobilise Mt Kenya, says president out to advance a political narrative.

Gachagua: Ruto should come clean on the Sh10 billion claim

South Sudan accepts back deportee it disowned

South Sudan government grants a deportee, Makula Kintu, entry after US visa revocation orders; he was denied entry at Juba International Airport on April 5.

South Sudan accepts back deportee it disowned

Gachagua drops diplomatic bombshell on Ruto

Ex-DP Gachagua alleges President Ruto and Kosovo's Vjosa Osmani signed a business deal in Mombasa for commercial interests, urges international community to monitor Kenya.

Gachagua drops diplomatic bombshell on Ruto

Russian donated fertiliser required blending, State tells Gachagua

Government clarifies allegations by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua of fertiliser donations from Russia that were sold to farmers.

Russian donated fertiliser required blending, State tells Gachagua

Man to serve six years in jail for vandalising Kenya Power equipment

Court has sentenced a man to six years and 10 months in prison or to pay a fine of Sh10.2 million for vandalising and stealing Kenya Power equipment.

Man to serve six years in jail for vandalising Kenya Power equipment

Senate suspends Maziwa ya Barchok, bursary, and scholarship in Bomet County

Senate discontinues Bomet feeding programme and establishment of ECDE classrooms on donated spaces; orders County to accommodate beneficiaries in mother schools.

Senate suspends Maziwa ya Barchok, bursary, and scholarship in Bomet County

Government banks on film schools to drive monetisation

Government is counting on the Kenya Film School and funding incentives to anchor the creative arts economy in the country.

Government banks on film schools to drive monetisation

DCI begins probe after goons disrupt Gachagua's church event

DCI probes disruption of church service by armed goons in Mwiki, Kasarani, former DP Gachagua was in attendance; says church failed to notify police of planned function.

DCI begins probe after goons disrupt Gachagua's church event

Mudavadi dismisses alleged links to new political outfit

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed reports linking him to a new political party, stating that he has no such intentions.

Mudavadi dismisses alleged links to new political outfit

US revokes South Sudan visas over failure to repatriate citizens

US revokes visas held by South Sudanese for failure to repatriate citizens, stops issuance to prevent further entry, says Secretary Marco Rubio.

US revokes South Sudan visas over failure to repatriate citizens

Ruto announces establishment of Nyandarua University

President William Ruto announces the gazettement of Nyandarua University, student enrollment set to begin in September 2025.

Ruto announces establishment of Nyandarua University

Moi University announces layoffs amid financial struggles

Moi University issues a redundancy notice, citing financial constraints due to declining student numbers, Acting VC Kiplagat Kotut announces.

Moi University announces layoffs amid financial struggles

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