Author: Charles Adinda

Besigye's legal team led by Karua presses for his release amid military defiance Feb 03, 2025

This follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on January 31, which decreed that civilians should no longer be tried in military courts.

Kenya Power records Sh9.97 billion half-year profit after tax Jan 31, 2025

The figure also guarantees a Sh0.20 per share dividend payment to shareholders for the first time in nearly a decade, after individual share earnings...

Government announces rise in port activity amid graft allegations Jan 30, 2025

The completion of the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone, combined with the modernisation of Kenya's ports, has positioned the country as a key regiona...

PLO Lumumba to CJ Koome: Let Ahmednasir tender his defence at Supreme Court Jan 30, 2025

The ban followed accusations that Ahmednasir had conducted a campaign to "scandalise, ridicule, and denigrate" the Supreme Court through various media...

Kenya Airways faces COMESA probe over flight delays at Nairobi and Entebbe airports Jan 29, 2025

Although the investigation does not yet imply any confirmed breach, COMESA emphasised the importance of transparency and stakeholder involvement.

KEBS suspends Chinese firm Rongtai’s operations over substandard steel bars Jan 28, 2025

Rongtai’s operations have also been suspended until the company demonstrates full compliance with the required standards.

Puntland cracks down on illegal foreigners amid security concerns Jan 27, 2025

In line with the directive, the police have launched sweeping operations to arrest all undocumented foreigners and enforce a ban on street begging whi...

Nairobi property prices surge as demand for standalone houses increases Jan 25, 2025

Despite these trends, the Nairobi property market remains vibrant, with demand for standalone houses driving much of the growth, while apartment price...

High-speed passenger rail service to transform travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai Jan 24, 2025

The network is expected to link 11 cities across the UAE, with projections that over 36 million passengers will use the service annually by 2030.

LSK condemns Supreme Court ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Jan 24, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo decried the move, terming it a blatant display of judicial overreach.

Grace Mulei released on Sh10,000 cash bail as she recounts ordeal before her dramatic arrest Jan 24, 2025

According to Mulei, she was driven around to three different locations before finally ending up at the police station.

TUK lecturers, staff strike over unpaid salaries Jan 24, 2025

The dons declared their frustration with the government and the university's administration over several issues including unpaid salaries dating back...

Court orders national, county governments to prioritise development in budget allocation Jan 23, 2025

According to a report from the Controller of Budget, the National Government allocated only 17 per cent of its revised gross budget to development exp...

Puntland accuses Somali government of sabotaging anti-ISIS operation Jan 23, 2025

In a strongly worded statement on Thursday, Ilyas accused Somalia of deliberately undermining Puntland's efforts to combat the terrorist group.

Kenyans warned against fake job agencies exploiting Malaysia 30-day visa-free policy Jan 23, 2025

Moru said the 30-day visa-free entry is based on a bilateral arrangement of reciprocity, calling on Kenyans to respect the agreement by observing the...

Isiolo wildfire continues to rage with about 190,000 acres of grazing land destroyed - Red Cross Jan 22, 2025

Attempts by a multi-agency response team and the community to establish firebreaks and contain the fire have been unsuccessful

Thousands protest in Ethiopia’s Mekelle over schools’ non-compliance with court’s hijab rulings Jan 21, 2025

The Axum City District Court had previously suspended the directive prohibiting Muslim students from wearing hijabs and summoned five schools to respo...

Mandera seeks to empower visually impaired residents through digital literacy training Jan 21, 2025

The training, which marks a significant stride in digital inclusivity, is expected to provide participants with the necessary tools to thrive in a dig...

Weatherman warns of scorching heat this week as temperatures soar Jan 21, 2025

In addition to the heat, strong southeasterly winds are expected to exceed 25 knots (12.9m/s) in parts of Turkana, Marsabit, and Garissa counties.

Mandera County launches feeding programme for ECDE learners in bid to boost education Jan 20, 2025

The programme has seen a 28 per cent increase in enrolment of young learners from 23,499 in 2021 to 35,238 in 2024. Adan attributed this to the nutrit...

Clinical officers call for Health CS, SHA leadership to resign as nationwide strike looms Jan 17, 2025

Regarding CS Barasa, the Union claimed that she has made it difficult for Kenyans to access treatment through SHA, noting favouritism towards medical...

Two-month power outage paralyses Tana River County operations Jan 17, 2025

Kenya Power cut off electricity in November 2024 because of an outstanding bill exceeding Sh1.5 million.

Human Rights Watch alleges government unit behind wave of abductions Jan 17, 2025

According to the HRW report, the abduction squad otherwise known as the Operation Support Unit (OSU) operates within the precincts of The Directorate...

Return to old funding model, KUPPET urges state amid student complaints Jan 16, 2025

KUPPET's remarks come barely a day after The Universities Fund and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) filed an appeal against Justice Chacha Mwit...

Why you'll no longer have to go to police stations to report incidents Jan 15, 2025

The Interior ministry explained that a digital system for processing traffic fines and the implementation of a digital occurrence book were central to...

William Kabogo: I have never dealt in drugs business Jan 14, 2025

The former Kiambu Governor seized the moment to clear his name and distance himself from the claims that he said have haunted him all his life.

Kagwe: Why Sputnik vaccine was banned hours after Ruto, other leaders received doses Jan 14, 2025

The Sputnik V vaccine from Russia came under fire in Kenya during the pandemic after it was declared substandard and banned barely hours after then De...

LSK President Faith Odhiambo calls on Judiciary to resolve IEBC standoff Jan 14, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the prolonged delay as a "ticking time bomb" that threatens the country's constitutional and democratic stabili...

Somali community in Lamu expresses concerns over exclusion from livestock trade Jan 13, 2025

The leaders further implored the government to involve them more in the livestock export trade that is regionally facilitated by the Lamu port, saying...

Olympic Star Letsile Tebogo reflects on Kenya’s role in his career Jan 13, 2025

Letsile Tebogo, the reigning Olympic 200m champion, has hailed Kenya as the place where his journey to global stardom began. The Botswanan sprinter sh...

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