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Government releases Sh3.5b to clear doctors' salary arrears
The first instalment was paid in December 2024.
By Mate Tongola 9 days ago
Government releases Sh3.5b to clear doctors' salary arrears
Debate erupts over teachers' meeting with Ruto at State House
Advocate Willis Otieno took a contrasting view, criticizing the event as political theatre.
By Mate Tongola 10 days ago
Debate erupts over teachers' meeting with Ruto at State House
Murkomen backs police requesting fuel from distressed wananchi
Murkomen stated that fuel allocation is often depleted before the end of the month.
By Mate Tongola 10 days ago
Murkomen backs police requesting fuel from distressed wananchi
Wetang'ula: Africa ready for take-off if Africans take the pilot seat
The forum marked the 11th UNESCO African Week and the 9th Africa Engineering Conference.
By Mate Tongola 10 days ago
Wetang'ula: Africa ready for take-off if Africans take the pilot seat
Government reports major gains in agriculture, jobs, housing, and health
Government says that construction of 161,911 housing units is underway, up from 8,872 in 2022.
By Mate Tongola 12 days ago
Government reports major gains in agriculture, jobs, housing, and health
KDF announces October recruitment drive
The deadline for the application is October 12, 2025.
By Mate Tongola 12 days ago
KDF announces October recruitment drive
Ruto vows to construct bigger chapel at State House
Ruto says he is committed to improving worship facilities for staff at State House.
By Mate Tongola 13 days ago
Ruto vows to construct bigger chapel at State House
Bhang valued at Sh7m seized in Sotik
The driver of the vehicle abandoned the car and fled on foot.
By Mate Tongola 15 days ago
Bhang valued at Sh7m seized in Sotik
Makau Mutua defends protest victims' compensation panel
Mutua dismissed claims that the team is duplicating the work of existing bodies, such as IPOA.
By Mate Tongola 16 days ago
Makau Mutua defends protest victims' compensation panel
City lawyer Kyalo Mbobu shot dead in Karen, Nairobi
Former Political Parties Disputes Tribunal chairperson Kyalo Mbobu shot dead by unknown assailants near Galleria, Karen; motive unclear.
By Mate Tongola 17 days ago
City lawyer Kyalo Mbobu shot dead in Karen, Nairobi
DCI denies harassment claims by Human Rights Watch official
Namwaya had claimed that DCI detectives had threatened him.
By Mate Tongola 17 days ago
DCI denies harassment claims by Human Rights Watch official
Gov't fast-tracks Ithookwe Stadium for Mashujaa Day celebrations
The construction of the 10,000 capacity stadium has cost the government Sh700m.
By Mate Tongola 17 days ago
Gov't fast-tracks Ithookwe Stadium for Mashujaa Day celebrations
Motorists raise alarm over boda boda menace
The Association faulted police for turning a blind eye to blatant violations such as riding against traffic.
By Mate Tongola 19 days ago
Motorists raise alarm over boda boda menace
Ruto lauds Parliament for making services accessible to Kenyans
Pupils who visited the PSC stand engaged in debates, question sessions, and mock sittings.
By Mate Tongola 20 days ago
Ruto lauds Parliament for making services accessible to Kenyans
Suspect in Sh5.1m gold scam arrested in Nairobi
The arrest followed a complaint lodged at Karen Police Station
By Mate Tongola 20 days ago
Suspect in Sh5.1m gold scam arrested in Nairobi
Ruto buys Sh1m Italian bull at Mombasa ASK auction
The three-year-old white bull, weighing 885 kilograms.
By Mate Tongola 23 days ago
Ruto buys Sh1m Italian bull at Mombasa ASK auction
Maraga calls out Ruto on Jubaland forces presence in Mandera
Maraga says the move could embolden external actors and erode public trust.
By Mate Tongola 24 days ago
Maraga calls out Ruto on Jubaland forces presence in Mandera
Govt disburses Sh294m to 109,000 households in arid counties
Mandera received the highest allocation of Sh59.6 million.
By Mate Tongola 24 days ago
Govt disburses Sh294m to 109,000 households in arid counties
Governors demand resources before absorbing UHC staff
Governors are also insisting on a joint verification exercise before the transition can begin.
By Mate Tongola 26 days ago
Governors demand resources before absorbing UHC staff
Kenyan police officer dies in Haiti road accident
The tragedy occurred during a recovery operation involving two vehicles.
By Mate Tongola 26 days ago
Kenyan police officer dies in Haiti road accident
Spark plugs: The unsung heroes of combustion
Each engine has a recommended type of plug to fit, and getting the wrong plugs could send you back to the garage sooner than you expect.
By Mate Tongola 29 days ago
Spark plugs: The unsung heroes of combustion
Governor Mutai questions legitimacy of impeachment vote
Governor Mutai argued that the impeachment was riddled with irregularities.
By Mate Tongola 29 days ago
Governor Mutai questions legitimacy of impeachment vote
Private hospitals warn of collapse over unpaid SHA debts
KHF warned that providers have been forced into closures, staff layoffs, and auctions
By Mate Tongola 29 days ago
Private hospitals warn of collapse over unpaid SHA debts
flynas commences direct Riyadh-Nairobi flights
Nairobi becomes the fourth African destination in flynas' network, joining Addis Ababa, Entebbe, and Djibouti.
By Mate Tongola 29 days ago
flynas commences direct Riyadh-Nairobi flights
Duale hits back at MPs over SHA fraud allegations
Duale has challenged MPs to produce a CR12 document showing his ownership or directorship in any facility.
By Mate Tongola 30 days ago
Duale hits back at MPs over SHA fraud allegations
Raila pushes for referendum to reshape Kenya's governance structure
Raila accused the National Police Service of undermining the Constitution by perpetuating human rights abuses.
By Mate Tongola 30 days ago
Raila pushes for referendum to reshape Kenya's governance structure
14 juveniles arrested during a crackdown on gangs in Eastlands, Nairobi
DCI says that recruitment spikes during school holidays, luring more youths into crime.
By Mate Tongola 30 days ago
14 juveniles arrested during a crackdown on gangs in Eastlands, Nairobi
Gachagua accuses Ruto of entrenching corruption in Parliament
Gachagua dismissed the recent creation of a multi-agency team to fight graft, describing it as a diversionary tactic.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Gachagua accuses Ruto of entrenching corruption in Parliament
Gachagua fights off 'tribal leader' tag, defends US tour
Gachagua defended meeting Kenyans in the US along tribal lines.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Gachagua fights off 'tribal leader' tag, defends US tour
Kenya Airways swings to pretax loss in first half-year results
KQ CEO Kilavuka cites capacity and maintenance challenges.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Kenya Airways swings to pretax loss in first half-year results
Police link Nanak House daylight robbery to ownership dispute
The clash escalated after hired goons stormed the building in an attempt to evict the tenants.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Police link Nanak House daylight robbery to ownership dispute
IEBC calls for continuous voter education amid budget constraints
Commissioner Mukhwana says there is an assumption that once elections are over, nothing goes on at IEBC.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
IEBC calls for continuous voter education amid budget constraints
Ex-Laikipia North MP Mathew Lempurkel dies after road accident
Lempurkel served as Laikipia North MP between 2013 and 2017.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Ex-Laikipia North MP Mathew Lempurkel dies after road accident
EACC dismisses claims of raid on Wetangula's residence
EACC has denied the claims terming them as false and misleading.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
EACC dismisses claims of raid on Wetangula's residence
CAF approves 80 per cent Kasarani Stadium capacity for Harambee Stars quarterfinal
With the new approval, up to 38,400 supporters will now be allowed into Kasarani to cheer on Harambee Stars.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
CAF approves 80 per cent Kasarani Stadium capacity for Harambee Stars quarterfinal
Murkomen denies knowledge of heavy police deployment at JKIA
Murkomen denied having prior knowledge of the police deployment.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Murkomen denies knowledge of heavy police deployment at JKIA
Government tightens rules at Maasai Mara after tourist incident
CS Miano stated that Kenya's tourism future depends on protecting both visitors and wildlife.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Government tightens rules at Maasai Mara after tourist incident
Govt steps up war on cartels exploiting artists
Kindiki noted that while some intermediaries pocket millions, artists continue to earn "peanuts."
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Govt steps up war on cartels exploiting artists
Ruto, US hold talks on security and bilateral cooperation
Ruto and US Secretary of State agreed to back a UN Security Council resolution to support the MSS mission in Haiti
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Ruto, US hold talks on security and bilateral cooperation
Gachagua's return: Murkomen downplays security fears
Gachagua alleged that President Ruto met secretly with Al-Shabaab operatives.
By Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Gachagua's return: Murkomen downplays security fears
Why nearly half of Kenyan women are obese
Health & Science
By Phares Mutembei
1 hr ago
Inside the Sh9m Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d Omanga gifted son
Motoring
By Mate Tongola
2 hrs ago
How Nairobi MCAs blew Sh630 million on foreign trips
Nairobi
By Pkemoi Ng'enoh
3 hrs ago