Community leaders demand revocation of private firm's gold mining licence

The residents of Ramula community in Gem sub-county, Siaya County, have called for the immediate suspension of the acquisition process of the gold-mining land in the area by a private firm.

By Okumu Modachi 21 days ago

AI tool seeks to transform the education sector

According to the Ministry of Education, taxpayers have been losing about Sh5 billion annually due to inaccurate school's enrolment data.

By Okumu Modachi 21 days ago

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From red carpet to hefty allowances: How State House bankrolled ODM's mega jamboree

An estimated Sh100 million was spent on the ODM SDC held on Friday at Jamhuri grounds in Nairobi.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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How police guarded Oburu's SDC, but disrupted Sifuna's meeting

At the Jamhuri Showground, a heavily guarded Special Delegates Convention proceeded under the watch of a strong police presence.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Police lob teargas to disperse youths attempting to force entry to ODM's meeting

Security officers putting a human shield at Gong Road-Jamhuri Junction have lobbed teargas to disperse youths trying to force their way to the ODM Special Delegates Convention.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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How encroachment threatens Wilson Airport operations

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority warns that urban encroachment around Wilson Airport is threatening flight safety and operational efficiency.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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While IEBC falters, Gen Z ignites nationwide voter registration drive

The Tuko Kadi campaign is now being used as the fulcrum onto which the young Kenyans are mobilising themselves into action.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Wrangles hurting us: Nairobi Hospital board admits

Nairobi Hospital board members admit that leadership disputes and legal battles have disrupted operations but reassure stakeholders of continued services.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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No pay or pardon for Kenyans in Russia war

It is a big blow to Kenyans who were enlisted to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine and their families, as the government announces that they will not be compensated.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Winnie Odinga to go for ODM deputy party post

East Africa Legislative Assembly lawmaker Winnie Odinga has declared interest in the position of ODM deputy party leader.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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UDA sets 2027 strategy, moves to formalise coalition talks with ODM

According to Mbarire, the resolutions emerged from a National Steering Committee meeting held on January 20, chaired by President William Ruto.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

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Cover up claims as kin demand justice for slain student leader

Student leader was hit by a speeding motorist along busy road.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Chaos as police clash with residents during Mukuru kwa Njenga demolitions

Tension was high in Mukuru kwa Njenga, Embakasi, on Tuesday morning as residents protested against demolitions, triggering running battles with police.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

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Why HIV patients want Omtatah to withdraw US health funding case

Busia Senator has questioned safety of Kenyans' personal data under the new health deal.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

PS Omollo roots for data-driven war on sophisticated crime

The PS stated that progress had been made in various security fronts to adopt evidence-based crime research, resulting in the application of actionable recommendations.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Police stop looters at Wamatangi's flattened premises

A day after Governor Wamatangi's property near Nyayo Stadium was demolished, police officers were stretched thin, maintaining constant watch over youths attempting to loot valuables.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Cotu backs court order on State hiring of private law companies

Cotu has backed a High Court order stopping government agencies from hiring private lawyers and private law firms to represent them.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

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It's political thuggery, Wamatangi claims after property demolished

The demolitions took place despite a court order issued on Tuesday stopping them - a decision that now puts Kenya Railways, the Attorney General and IG Kanja at risk of contempt of court.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Oburu: We have no intention of kicking anyone out of the party

ODM has launched countrywide consultative meetings, insisting that Oburu Oginga is the party's bona fide leader and the only one mandated to negotiate on its behalf.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Oburu: We will not remove anyone from ODM party

Addressing a rally at Kamukunji grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, on Wednesday, ODM leader Oburu Oginga said the focus is to solidify the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Wamatangi fires back after his properties are demolished

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has condemned the demolition of his business premises near Nyayo Stadium, terming it an "act of cowardice."

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Wamatangi loses millions as businesses flattened near Nyayo Stadium

Property worth millions of shillings belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was destroyed Tuesday night during a demolition near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Survivors recall horror after building collapse in Karen, Nairobi

Survivors of a building collapse in Karen, Nairobi, on Saturday evening

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Two killed after a building collapses in Karen

UPDATE: Two people killed following the collapse of a building under construction in Karen, Nairobi, Assistant Inspector-General Duncan Ochieng' confirms.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

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Aladwa tells off ODM leaders opposed to broad-based government

Makadara MP George Aladwa accused some leaders of plotting to "sell the party to former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Pangani Girls celebrates stellar KCSE performance

A wave of jubilation swept through Pangani Girls' School in Nairobi on Saturday when the principal stepped onto the assembly ground with the long-awaited KCSE results.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Ruto's UDA party set for Saturday grassroots elections

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party will kick off its grassroots elections on Saturday in 20 counties across the country.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

A section of ODM founder members woo Ruto to rejoin the party

A section of the founding members of the ODM party has wooed President William Ruto to rejoin the political outfit.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Great Wall tenants accuse management of alleged negligence

Tenants of the Great Wall Phase 4 estate in Athi River are up in arms against what they termed as alleged gross mismanagement of the property

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

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Witnesses recount collapse of South C building as residents demand action

The South C Residents Association now wants the area declared an investigation zone even as they called for a thorough probe into the disaster.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Search for survivors resumes after pause at collapsed South C building

Rescue efforts have resumed after about an hour of suspension at the collapsed building on Muhoho Avenue in South C, Nairobi.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

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What we know about the South C building collapse

Families of two people trapped and identified as guards who were manning the building expressed fear that their kin are dead.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Opposition to pick 2027 presidential flagbearer by March 2026, says Kalonzo

United Opposition to declare 2027 presidential candidate before April 2026, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka says.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

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Address issues hurting citizens, church urges state

Among the issues he wants done to realise the goal of reconciliation is streamlining the healthcare system, particularly the Social Health Authority (SHA), which is "struggling in certain spaces."

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

'I'm yet to check my grades, but I'll pursue basketball'

Nicole Mensa Atieno was so absorbed in the game that she barely noticed the unforgiving heat.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

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The pain, poverty and cries of children orphaned by banditry

Although the guns have "cautiously" gone silent for a moment, the scars of resource wars and livestock raids have left deep wounds, exacerbated by poverty and neglect.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

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Majority of young people likely to take bribes, new report shows

EACC Chief Executive Abdi Mohamud described the revelation as "heartbreaking."

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

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Gen Z: Why Jamhuri Day has lost meaning

Once marked by family feasts and national pride, the holiday now competes with the pressure to simply survive.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

Government plans to monitor national examinations using AI

This is an attempt to curb exam irregularities and track learner enrolment across the country.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

Man accuses MP Kibagendi of assaulting him over 'girlfriend'

Kisii MP Antony Kibagendi allegedly assaulted a man over a suspected affair, captured on viral CCTV; investigations continue as police compile the case for court proceedings.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago