Author: Rachael Mutabasi

Muturi warns Kenya sliding into authoritarianism over rising abductions by security agencies Jul 02, 2025

Muturi raised concerns that security agencies, especially the DCI, have abandoned legal procedures and are instead relying on fear and brute force.

New Kenya–Qatar deal to introduce Mombasa–Doha route, third daily flight to Nairobi Jul 02, 2025

Beyond route expansion, the two airlines said they are exploring further cooperation in cargo operations, airport and ground services, loyalty program...

Safaricom Ethiopia hits 10 million active users, driving digital growth after Sh281 billion investment Jul 01, 2025

According to the company, its 4G network now covers more than half of the population, with 3,141 live sites in more than 150 towns and cities.

Ministry of Health waives medical bills for Nairobi protest victims Jul 01, 2025

According to the Ministry of Health, the decision was made in response to the physical injuries and emotional trauma experienced by protest victims.

Isiolo MCAs dismiss gazette notice naming new speaker Jun 28, 2025

They claimed that no formal sitting of the Assembly took place to elect a new Speaker and insisted that Mohamed Roba remains the duly elected Speaker...

Rights group demands release of three activists linked to June 25 protests chaos Jun 28, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had announced that it had apprehended John Mulingwa Nzau, also known as Garang; Mark Amiani, known as...

KUPPET proposes three-tier school system to fix CBC confusion Jun 28, 2025

The union is proposing to have the JSS level fully equipped and independent of primary and higher secondary levels in a bid to resolve CBC challenges.

Over 1,000 national ID cards destroyed in fire during protests in Ol Kalou Jun 28, 2025

According to the Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, Belio Kipsang, the attack led to the loss of not only uncollected ID cards...

KeNHA closes sections of Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road for roadworks Jun 28, 2025

The affected area lies at the intersection of Waiyaki Way (A8), the Southern Bypass, and the Western Bypass. The closure is intended to enable reconst...

LSK condemns CS Kipchumba Murkomen's 'shoot-to-kill order', warns police against illegal directives Jun 27, 2025

LSK warned that any police officer who acts on the shoot-to-kill order allegedly alluded to by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen would be held personally...

Ministry of health to deploy 6,484 healthcare interns nationwide Jun 27, 2025

They will undergo a 12-month structured internship programme aimed at providing supervised clinical training and practical exposure within real-world...

DRC conflict sparks surge in sexual violence against refugee children in Burundi Jun 27, 2025

According to Save the Children, over 65 per cent of these cases involved rape, while others included psychological and physical abuse.

Former CJ David Maraga says security withdrawn over 'June 25 memorial protests support' Jun 27, 2025

David Maraga claimed that the withdrawal came abruptly, despite his legal entitlement to police protection as a retired Chief Justice under the Retire...

Ex-TSC CEO Nancy Macharia turns down Murang’a County job for World Bank role Jun 27, 2025

According to a communication from the Murang’a County government, Dr Macharia declined the offer after receiving a new consulting opportunity with the...

NEMA cracks down on improper waste transport under new regulations Jun 26, 2025

The regulations require waste to be separated into hazardous and non-hazardous categories, with non-hazardous waste further divided into organic and n...

LSK condemns police brutality, sexual violence, media blackout during June 25 memorial protests Jun 26, 2025

According to LSK, thousands of Kenyans took to the streets in 23 counties to demand justice and government accountability, exercising their rights to...

Political Parties Liaison Committee urges leaders to halt early 2027 campaigns Jun 25, 2025

PPLC chairman, Evans Misati sharply criticized both government and opposition leaders for engaging in rallies, roadside declarations, and aligning the...

Transporters sound alarm over cargo bottleneck at Mombasa port as empty containers pile up Jun 24, 2025

KTA noted that the situation has turned trucks into makeshift storage units, leading to reduced fleet productivity, missed delivery deadlines, and ris...

June 25 Gen Z protests: NCIC, Amnesty urge peace, restraint and accountability Jun 24, 2025

NCIC urged all participants to exercise their right to assemble and demonstrate responsibly, warning against any form of violence or incitement.

Rights groups urge state to protect Wednesday’s peaceful protest amid sabotage claims Jun 24, 2025

The groups are calling on authorities to act urgently to prevent violence and safeguard the constitutional right to peaceful protest.

KCB boss Paul Russo elected chairperson of Kenya Bankers Association Jun 21, 2025

Russo succeeds NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora, who had served in the position since June 2021.

Teenage mothers to receive free health services as government launches special health cards Jun 21, 2025

According to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the move is part of a wider government effort to make healthcare more inclusive, particularly for yo...

Father of injured protester Boniface Kariuki scammed Sh200,000 while facing Sh1 million hospital bill Jun 21, 2025

Jonah Kariuki, speaking to the media outside the hospital, revealed that he lost Sh200,500 to fraudsters posing as officials from the Social Health Au...

Kiambu MCAs approve Thika's elevation to city status, report heads to Senate Jun 21, 2025

Thika’s bid received a significant boost after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) unanimously endorsed the report recommending its elevation to an...

KUPPET threatens nationwide strike if CBA talks fail to kick off in seven days Jun 21, 2025

The union has warned that the employer's failure to initiate talks within the stipulated period could trigger a nationwide teachers’ strike and other...

World Refugee Day: Urgent calls made for rights and health of displaced populations Jun 20, 2025

In a statement, IGAD described the region as the largest refugee-hosting area in the world, currently sheltering over six million refugees and asylum...

Children in DRC, Somalia, Nigeria bore brunt of war in 2024 - UN Jun 20, 2025

2024 saw a record 41,370 grave violations against children,the highest number verified in nearly 30 years of monitoring/

Rwanda arrests opposition leader Victoire Ingabire over alleged role in plot to incite unrest Jun 20, 2025

Ingabire is currently being held at the RIB Remera Station in Kigali, pending the transfer of her case file to the National Public Prosecution Authori...

Charles Owino defends police, slams politicians over protest chaos Jun 19, 2025

According to Owino, most protest-related deaths occurred during politically charged demonstrations, not ordinary police operations.

MoH flags surge in youth HIV infections, calls for stronger prevention strategies Jun 18, 2025

Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga says nearly 6,000 new infections had been recorded among individuals aged 15 to 24.

UNICEF sounds alarm as Ethiopia faces deadly disease outbreaks amid critical funding gap Jun 17, 2025

The UNICEF report says these overlapping health emergencies are placing immense pressure on Ethiopia’s healthcare system, particularly in the regions...

AU urges governments to prioritise children in national planning, budgeting Jun 17, 2025

Millions of children in Africa continue to face serious challenges, including violence, harmful cultural practices, exclusion from education and healt...

Eron Kiiza: Besigye's lawyer seeks passport return for overseas medical treatment Jun 14, 2025

Kiiza says he needs urgent medical treatment abroad, specifically in Costa Rica, where he is scheduled to travel for recovery in early July.

Ugandan lawyer Eron Kiiza petitions High Court for passport release Jun 14, 2025

In a formal application to the Criminal Division of the High Court, Eron Kiiza is requesting the release of his passport, number AA541257.

Somalia’s youngest at risk as nutrition clinics shut Jun 14, 2025

The ICRC said that in May alone, the stabilisation centre at Kismayo General Hospital admitted 277 critically ill children, the highest monthly total...

Teachers’ union eulogises slain educator Albert Ojwang, condemns police brutality Jun 13, 2025

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori remembered Ojwang not only as a classroom teacher but also as a bold voice against corruption and social injusti...

Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam arrested over Albert Ojwang's death Jun 13, 2025

His arrest brings the number of individuals detained in connection with the death of Ojwang, to three.

National Gender and Equality Commission urges government to step up protection for persons with albinism Jun 13, 2025

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) urged the government to fully implement the National Action Plan on Albinism (2023–2028).

Government triples police and prisons housing budget to Sh3.5 billion Jun 13, 2025

Speaking in Parliament, CS Mbadi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to safe, decent, and affordable homes while driving job cr...

Affordable housing drive boosted as housing receives Sh128.3 billion in 2025/26 budget Jun 12, 2025

Mbadi underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the country’s housing deficit and improving urban infrastructure.

Treasury CS John Mbadi assures Kenyans of "realistic and balanced" 2025/2026 Budget Jun 12, 2025

Mbadi revealed that for the first time, the National Treasury’s revenue projections are deliberately set lower than those estimated by the Parliamenta...

Senators question why police took Ojwang to Mbagathi instead of closer, better-equipped KNH Jun 11, 2025

Five officers have been named as the ones who arrested Ojwang, a teacher and a blogger, whose death in custody is now under investigation by the IPOA.

Ojwang’s solitary detention triggers Senate probe as IPOA reports tampered CCTV at station Jun 11, 2025

Kanja's statement came as senators demanded answers on whether Ojwang had been subjected to solitary confinement and under what conditions such a meas...

Senate erupts over Ojwang's death, questions cross-county transfer and unequal justice Jun 11, 2025

Senators questioned why Ojwang was transported over 370 kilometres from Homa Bay County to Nairobi, despite the presence of local police stations and...

Muslim women's group calls for urgent Muguka regulation after withdrawal of Bill Jun 10, 2025

They emphasised the need for expanded research into Muguka's social and health impacts, urging national and county leaders to reframe the issue as a s...

Sudan faces severe cholera outbreak amid conflict with over 1,000 new cases daily in Khartoum Jun 07, 2025

The outbreak has worsened as many Sudanese who fled the ongoing civil war have returned to their homes in Khartoum, only to find damaged houses and co...

Kenyan MPs demand sanctions, expulsion for EAC member states defaulting on payments Jun 07, 2025

MPs warned that the ongoing shortfalls are threatening the day-to-day operations of the regional bloc, including delays in staff remuneration and the...

KRA defends new vehicles valuation list, citing economic shifts Jun 07, 2025

KRA noted that this will be the first revision to the list since 2019, adding that significant economic changes and technological advancements in the...

African leaders commit to ending cholera epidemic by 2030 Jun 07, 2025

Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan are among the hardest-hit countries.

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