Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

Special police unit set up to investigate rising cases of femicide, gender-based crimes Mar 11, 2025

The progressive rollout of ‘Policare’—a one-stop centre that offers free legal, psychosocial, police, and health services — further reinforces this in...

Senators demand probe into alleged bias in 2023 KDF recruitment Mar 11, 2025

The Senate has tasked its National Security, Defence, and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo, with investigating disc...

Counties risk penalties over Sh91.2 billion unpaid pension deductions Mar 11, 2025

Despite the Treasury forming a task force last year to address the growing pension arrears, the debt continues to rise.

Raila: I did not go to Ruto, he came to me in bid to stabilise Kenya Mar 11, 2025

"Some people are making noise, claiming that I have abandoned them and joined Ruto. But since I was born, I have fought for Kenyans’ rights, and my st...

Payroll fraud deepens as counties manipulate salary payments - audit Mar 11, 2025

In Homa Bay, 52 county officers were found to be sharing bank accounts, a practice that points to serious payroll irregularities.

920,000 children in high-risk counties vaccinated against polio, says WHO Mar 11, 2025

The vaccination campaign took place between February 21 and 25, 2025, as part of the second phase of mass polio immunisation in regions deemed at high...

Sh2 billion national data hub stalled for over a decade, report reveals Mar 11, 2025

The contract was initially awarded for Sh782 million, with a completion timeline of 96 weeks.

Millions paid for Gikomba fire station, but no work done Mar 11, 2025

In her latest financial report for 2023-2024, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that the county paid Sh30,024,578 to the contractor, yet there i...

Body of Kenyan police officer killed in Haiti mission arrives in Nairobi Mar 11, 2025

Kaetuai was killed during an operation in Haiti, where he had been deployed as part of the Multinational Security Support Mission.

Kamukunji among Nairobi areas to experience moderate rainfall - weatherman Mar 11, 2025

The forecast indicates that estates in Kamukunji, including Eastleigh, Pumwani, parts of Gikomba, and Muthurwa, will receive over 35mm of rainfall.

CUE flags 15 Universities operating Illegally, warns students on fake degrees Mar 11, 2025

The commission, in a notice released on Tuesday, published an updated list of 94 universities, revealing that only 79 are accredited to operate.

Kenya to expand malaria prevention in Turkana with digital monitoring Mar 09, 2025

PS Muthoni said the government is now preparing for the second phase of SMC in June 2025, which will integrate digital monitoring tools to enhance eff...

UNHCR warns of growing dangers for displaced women amid funding crisis Mar 08, 2025

Legal aid programmes that used to provide justice to victims have been dismantled, allowing perpetrators to act without consequences.

Government appoints team of experts to aid war against narcotics Mar 08, 2025

Murkomen said the initiative aligns with the government's commitment to addressing the growing drug abuse crisis, particularly among the youth.

Auditor General raises concern over proposed Sh4.3 trillion budget, unrealistic revenue projections Mar 08, 2025

The projected Sh4.3 trillion budget marks an increase from the Sh3.978 trillion allocated for the current 2024-2025 financial year.

Chebukati was given six months to live, but fought on for nearly two years -Family Mar 08, 2025

But against all odds, he fought on for nearly two years, a resilience his wife, Mary Chebukati, attributes to the unwavering love and support from his...

My father knew his life was in danger before announcing 2022 poll results, Chebukati's daughter says Mar 08, 2025

Nekesa disclosed that her father had received intelligence warning him that someone had ordered his assassination to stop him from announcing the resu...

President Ruto to rename school after Chebukati, build 15 classrooms Mar 08, 2025

Chebukati, who served as IEBC chairman for six years until January 17, 2023, died on February 21, 2025, in Nairobi while undergoing treatment. He was...

Chaos, gun threat- Chebukati’s wife recounts final hours before Ruto was declared president Mar 08, 2025

“When he came home, he told me he saw a man point a gun at him, but the security pushed him down and took him away,” she said.

UN Security Council renews weapons and financing sanctions against Al-Shabaab Mar 08, 2025

The sanctions will remain in place until at least December 13, 2025, with member states authorised to seize vessels delivering weapons to Al-Shabaab.

KFS warns Kenyans of fraudsters scamming job seekers for money Mar 08, 2025

KFS stressed that all recruitment processes and staff promotions are conducted transparently through official channels and do not require any payment.

Wafula Chebukati’s last words: Son paints a picture of fearless yet loving father Mar 08, 2025

He said the image of his father in a Spanish bullfighting hat embodied the strong-willed and fearless Chebukati the public knew.

Ruto awards Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, Princess Zahra Aga Khan Kenya’s highest honour Mar 08, 2025

The Aga Khan family has long been involved in Kenya’s development, and these recognitions also reflect the lasting legacy of Aga Khan IV, who passed a...

Schools shut in DR Congo’s North Kivu as conflict disrupts learning for 375,000 children Mar 08, 2025

A report from the DRC Education Cluster, which includes Save the Children on Friday, reveals that school attendance has plummeted due to intensified f...

Majengo clashes: Autopsy confirms Dennis Muthui died from gunshot, not stabbing Mar 08, 2025

Muthui’s family is now demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer responsible for his death.

Turkana attack: 38 people still missing after deadly raid by suspected Ethiopian militia Mar 08, 2025

The government is increasing its security presence in the region to curb conflicts between the Turkana and Oromo communities.

Weatherman warns of week of heavy rainfall in several areas across Kenya Mar 08, 2025

The department also noted the likelihood of isolated storms in some of these areas, particularly over the weekend.

IGAD envoys urge end to armed violence in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State Mar 08, 2025

The violence in Upper Nile State comes at a time when South Sudan is undergoing an extended transitional period, meant to implement key provisions of...

Nairobi residents along riparian land urged to move to safer places ahead of long rains Mar 08, 2025

Past rainy seasons have caused severe flooding in the city, leading to water entering homes, blocking roads, and damaging property.

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