With this recognition, Diwali becomes the 16th Indian tradition to join UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Rwanda and DR Congo are accusing each other of violating a new US-brokered ceasefire, as Burundi alleges Rwandan destabilisation, raising doubts over...

Kanja said including the officers in the national parade would allow Kenyans to recognise the work they carried out in difficult circumstances.

President William Ruto has conferred the Senior Counsel rank on 54 Kenyan lawyers via a special Gazette Notice, recognising their exceptional service...

The police recalled an update shared shortly after midnight on December 9, in which they assured citizens that joint security and defence teams would...

The county board explained that these directives form the basis of the plan to run a complete review of academic and professional papers for every emp...

During peak periods, over 3,500 trucks traverse the Northern Corridor daily, carrying goods while workers confront fatigue and other health risks, acc...

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) reported that Kenya imported 183,139 tonnes of edible oils during the period, a modest rise from 182,209 tonn...

The Bill’s introduction has reignited national debate over how best to protect victims, prosecute offenders, and ensure that justice is delivered with...

Many more teachers become eligible each year, and the lack of adequate resources is threatening to slow career progression and affect the quality of i...

The Ward currently lacks chiefs and assistant chiefs, leaving residents without formal leadership or local governance.

KNH has repeatedly faced difficulties with its Linear Accelerator (Linac) machines, which are essential for administering precise radiotherapy.

Two rival Isiolo County speakers clashed before a Senate committee over unanswered 2023–2024 audit queries, amid court battles, vandalised assembly of...

Empowering courts to intervene in unfair contracts strengthens protections for small businesses, consumers, and other parties who have historically be...

The report urges the government to strengthen governance frameworks, ensure transparency, and tie public funding to measurable outcomes.

The sanctuary now forms the world’s biggest black rhino haven, with 200 rhinos consolidated into a single founder population.

The WHO recommends that healthcare providers give focused guidance on quitting to anyone planning or attempting pregnancy.

The high passenger death toll has raised concerns over speeding, vehicle overloading, and public service vehicles failing to follow safety regulations...

The National Police Service Commission has asked the Court of Appeal to overturn a ruling that let the Inspector-General control recruitment of over 1...

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang’s plan to rename Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Kapsabet after President William Ruto has sparked sharp criticism from Kenyans,...

Kenya’s Senate and National Assembly are deadlocked over the Elections Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2024, exposing sharp divisions on penalties for IEBC...

IEBC Chief Electoral Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan said the apathy, combined with logistical challenges, threatens the conduct of democratic, free, an...

KNCHR says many survivors and affected families are still struggling with incomplete investigations and slow progress on reported cases.

Reports from Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, and Dodoma indicate an unusually heavy presence of police and military units, with armoured vehicles stati...

The growth rate during this period was far higher than the 5.4 per cent rise seen between April and June, signalling that Kenyans are increasingly tur...

Speaking during the release of the report, Chairperson David Oginde said the past year had seen “significant steps” in strengthening Kenya’s anti-corr...

NTSA directed that all the affected drivers undergo re-testing before they can return to service.

The Bill would require digital platforms to implement verification systems capable of confirming seller certification and product registration before...

EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the results reflect better collaboration with prosecutors and stronger evidence standards, signalling progress in c...

If passed, the law will prohibit anyone convicted of corruption from participating in public tenders for ten years, criminalise influence peddling, an...

The sudden withdrawal of US funding earlier this year has intensified financial pressure on households, disrupting treatment for chronic conditions su...

The EACC has indicated that these investigations will lead to the prosecution of responsible officials, recovery of stolen assets, and reforms to prev...

If passed, the Bill could greatly speed up the handling of land disputes, giving citizens a clearer path to justice in one of Kenya’s most sensitive a...

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has called on accounting officers to hand in their financial statements within one month after the end of the financial...

ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, Beryl’s brother, addressed the questions surrounding the ceremony, explaining that the family’s decision re...

Kindiki noted that electricity access plays a big role in improving education, business and security in places that have long remained underserved.

Parliament’s Health Committee has approved a Bill to criminalise detaining patients or bodies over unpaid medical bills in Kenya, imposing fines and j...

As Uganda heads toward its 2026 elections, the prospect of restricting online platforms highlights growing fears over political stability, freedom of...

Parliament has approved the Public Service Internship Bill, 2022, promising stipends, leave and insurance for interns in public institutions, pending...

Tanzanian authorities have banned December 9 protests, calling them illegal amid post-election unrest, disputed death tolls and international pressure...

Ida Odinga stepped in to calm rowdy youth who disrupted the funeral of her sister-in-law, Beryl Odinga, in Kisumu, as family members urged respect dur...

The author and academic passed away following a long illness, according to his family.

The Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam has issued a safety advisory to Kenyans in Tanzania ahead of December 9 Independence Day, amid fears of ill...

Chief Justice Martha Koome has assigned Judge Richard Mwongo to hear a petition at the Embu High Court challenging Mbeere North MP Leo Wa Muthende Nje...

Congolese Soukous legend Kanda Bongo Man has received a Lifetime Achievement MTM Award in Bristol, England, recognising his role in promoting Soukous...

Nominated MP Denar Hamisi died on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at about 7:00 am, the National Assembly has confirmed. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has form...

Tanzania has pushed back against foreign criticism over the October 29, 2025 elections, highlighting a Commission of Inquiry as the Commonwealth place...

Kenyan senators have tabled a motion urging the Health Ministry to build and equip national teaching and referral hospitals in all regions, arguing th...

The Public Service Commission has extended for six months the temporary deployment of over 1,400 former NHIF staff to the Social Health Authority, ami...