Author: Rachael Mutabasi

Kenya urged to tackle gender inequality as world marks International Women's Day Mar 07, 2025

In its statement, the NGEC highlighted Kenya's progress in gender equality, pointing to improvements in education, health, economic empowerment, and l...

IEBC calls for immediate appointment of new commissioners Mar 06, 2025

IEBC confirmed that Kenya's voter register is now 98% clean and accurate, following a thorough audit

M23 rebels refute UN claims of hospital attacks in Eastern DRC Mar 05, 2025

The group called on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to reject what they referred to as "erroneous and malicious interpretations" of the situ...

Lobby demands end to police brutality as teen’s killing sparks deadly protests in Majengo Mar 05, 2025

The teenager's killing sparked protests that led to more deaths and injuries as police opened fire on demonstrators.

Meteorological Department forecasts occasional rainfall, high temperatures this week Mar 04, 2025

These regions are likely to experience morning rains and afternoon showers, with brief periods of sunshine in between.

AU honours Wangari Maathai's environmental conservation legacy with green economy initiative Mar 03, 2025

The African Union is looking to Maathai's pioneering work in conservation as a roadmap for creating a sustainable future.

Havi challenges High Court’s jurisdiction in CJ Martha Koome case against JSC Mar 03, 2025

The former LSK president argues that under the Constitution of Kenya, such matters fall outside the court's jurisdiction.

64 Kenyans rescued from human trafficking stranded at Thai-Myanmar border Mar 03, 2025

The individuals were freed by two armed groups, the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) and the Border Guard Force (BGF), but are still unable to cr...

CS Duale vows to block illegal occupation of forest land Feb 27, 2025

Duale emphasised that while the process of title revocation takes time, the government has already taken action to stop illegal constructions on fores...

C+ remains minimum university entry grade for 2024 KCSE candidates Feb 27, 2025

Ogamba urged the public to disregard erroneous reports, affirming that all candidates who meet the C+ entry requirement are eligible for university pl...

World Medical Association urges Kenya to prioritise safety in maternal health surgical care Feb 21, 2025

The WMA is raising a red flag over the dangers of unqualified healthcare workers performing complex procedures like Cesarean sections, stressing that...

Health associations call for stronger regulations on surgical procedures Feb 20, 2025

Despite significant progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Kenya, KMA and KOGS emphasised that compromising surgical safety would und...

New Bill seeks to regulate gold mining, protect small-scale miners Feb 20, 2025

If passed, the Bill will regulate the collection, purification, smelting, and value addition of gold, aiming to boost revenue, formalise small-scale m...

CS Wahome: Housing levy contribution not guarantee to home ownership Feb 19, 2025

In March 2023, Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga had indicated that the housing levy is a form of saving, not a tax.

Kenya Power hits new electricity demand peak of 2,316 MW Feb 17, 2025

This surge in demand highlights a significant increase in electricity consumption across the country, driven by ongoing grid enhancements, major infra...

Architects association for reforms to enhance building safety after fatal slab collapse Feb 14, 2025

AAK is urging authorities to enforce stricter safety measures and impose harsher penalties for non-compliance to prevent future tragedies.

Political mischief? Senator Nyutu challenges ODM’s alliance with government Feb 13, 2025

He argued that the core issue should not be who the majority is, but rather who the minority is in the current political landscape.

Wamuchomba reveals plans to ditch UDA in 2027 elections, condemns abductions of govt critics Feb 13, 2025

The lawmaker expressed disappointment that UDA had misled Kenyans with promises of economic empowerment, financial relief and fair returns for farmers...

KMA proposes formation of a national health services commission to address healthcare crisis Feb 11, 2025

The proposed commission aims to address these challenges by improving governance, enhancing workforce management, and ensuring a more efficient alloca...

Gladys Boss: Raila Odinga has played crucial role in ensuring Kenya's peace, political stability Feb 11, 2025

Boss said that Odinga has always prioritised Kenya's interests over his own, making him a key unifying figure in the country.

Muslim women's group calls for action to curb sexual violence in hospitals Feb 06, 2025

They are calling for clear institutional policies, enhanced security measures such as surveillance systems and mandatory chaperoning during sensitive...

Media council urges stronger collaboration between Parliament journalists Feb 06, 2025

Omwoyo proposed that parliamentary sessions, especially those on national matters, should be broadcast live, except debates on national security.

Ministry of Health urges 4.3 million Kenyans to update profiles for SHA registration Feb 05, 2025

In a statement, Dr Patrick Amoth, Director General of the Ministry of Health, expressed concern that only 18.8 million Kenyans are enrolled on SHA.

58 Ethiopian nationals rescued from human trafficking ring in Kitengela Feb 05, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) shared that preliminary findings indicate the victims had been brought to the house three days earlie...

Five suspects arrested over Sh15.5 million gold scam targeting Romanian, Swiss businessmen Feb 04, 2025

were part of a complex scheme to trick the victims into thinking they were buying 550 kilogrammes of gold stored at JKIA that was going to be cleared...

Kalonzo says he is collecting evidence to take Ruto to ICC over crimes against humanity Feb 03, 2025

Musyoka accused Ruto's administration of sanctioning state-sponsored killings and abductions of young Kenyans who were exercising their constitutional...

LSK, rights groups demand answers over deaths of two men from Mlolongo Jan 31, 2025

The families of the victims and human rights groups hope that the investigations will lead to justice for the victims and a broader reform of the coun...

Truckers stage strike, bring operations at Mombasa Port to a standstill over illegal fees Jan 30, 2025

The strike has brought operations at the port to a standstill, with no trucks moving in or out and no cargo being cleared.

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