Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

"Enough is Enough": Ruto declares war on anarchy, pledges to protect Kenyans' lives and property "by all means possible" Jul 09, 2025

Ruto pledged to restore peace and order “by all means possible”, maintaining that the country could not afford to slide into anarchy.

Court to rule Wednesday on detention of four Eastleigh robbery suspects Jul 09, 2025

The four face several charges, among them robbery with violence, unlawful possession of firearms, and being in Kenya illegally, in the case of the thr...

Seven police officers injured in Mandera IED attack Jul 09, 2025

Out of the seven officers on board, six sustained various injuries to the hand, leg, chest, forehead and eye, while one officer escaped unharmed. All...

Police station burnt in Nyamira after teen shot during protest Jul 09, 2025

Officers’ houses within the compound were also vandalised and looted in the wave of destruction that followed.

TSC introduces automatic promotions for teachers every three years, scrapping interviews Jul 09, 2025

Teachers joining the service at Grade B5 will move to Grade C1 after serving for three years.

Opposition calls for boycott of state-linked businesses in fresh push for justice Jul 09, 2025

The leaders said rogue security personnel and government-backed gangs have been deployed to intimidate citizens and destroy property in areas seen as...

"My focus now is unity and development", Governor Guyo says after surviving impeachment Jul 09, 2025

Shortly after the Senate voted to terminate the proceedings against him, Guyo said the outcome was a strong reminder that truth and justice would alwa...

KEBS rolls out mandatory document validation for used car imports Jul 09, 2025

All importers will now be required to have key vehicle documents validated before their vehicles are inspected, regardless of whether the car has alre...

SGR revenue hits Sh936 million as passenger numbers fall to 529,591 Jul 08, 2025

Between January and March this year, 529,591 passengers travelled on the SGR, down from 531,673 during the same period last year, and 597,506 in the f...

NCIC blames youth exclusion, poor leadership for deadly Gen Z protests, urges national dialogue Jul 08, 2025

The Commission mourned the lives lost and injuries suffered by both protesters and police officers.

Guyo's lawyers urge Senate to dismiss case citing High Court nullification, doctored documents Jul 08, 2025

The former LSK boss told senators that the Hansard refers to an Assembly sitting on June 26, 2025, at 2:30 pm, yet the official notice issued by the S...

Only 26 institutions are licensed to teach law in Kenya, says CLE Jul 08, 2025

The council emphasised that only institutions listed are authorised to offer legal education and that each programme has been evaluated individually.

Ruto assents to Revenue Bill allocating Sh415 billion to counties for FY 2025/26 Jul 08, 2025

The Equalisation Fund has also been allocated Sh9.6 billion, bringing additional support to 34 marginalised counties.

Protests rock Embu as residents demand release of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji Jul 08, 2025

The demonstrators, some of whom could be seen chanting and waving placards, accused the government of targeting their MP unfairly.

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo pleads not guilty to all three impeachment charges in Senate trial Jul 08, 2025

The governor is accussed of employing a bloated workforce and ignored the guidelines for creating offices within the County Public Service.

Matatu industry reels from Sh800 million loss as Saba Saba protests halt public transport Jul 08, 2025

Thousands of commuters who rely on matatus to get to work, appointments, or hospitals were left stranded.

Watch: Senate begins impeachment trial against Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Jul 08, 2025

Sixteen out of 18 MCAs voted to impeach Governor Guyo, accusing him of abuse of office, gross misconduct, and violations of the Constitution and other...

WHO lists Kenya among countries below tobacco tax target Jul 08, 2025

A report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that as of 2024, Kenya’s tobacco tax share stands between 70 and 74 per cent of the ret...

Seven arraigned after mob burns Homabay's Mawego Police Station during Ojwang burial Jul 08, 2025

The blaze destroyed the buildings, and some individuals made away with the national and police flags, flag posts, and the station's signage before fle...

Banks pocket Sh13 billion more from MSMEs driven by higher interest rates – CBK Jul 08, 2025

The data shows that interest income from MSME loans increased from Sh79.1 billion in 2022 to Sh91.8 billion in 2024, marking a 16 per cent jump.

Ten Nyamira MCAs expelled for missing eight consecutive sittings Jul 08, 2025

The removal of the ten adds fuel to the already boiling crisis in Nyamira County Assembly, which has in recent months been split into rival camps each...

LSK, rights groups condemn deployment of masked police officers during Saba Saba protests Jul 08, 2025

They said the deployment of heavily armed officers with concealed identities breached the law and existing court orders.

Economic freeze: Nairobi loses Sh10.4 billion in single day due to Saba Saba lockdown Jul 08, 2025

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Nairobi's Gross County Product (GCP) stands at Sh3.8 trillion annually, translating to about Sh1...

Terror in theatre: Goons storm Kitengela Hospital, disrupt ongoing C-section Jul 08, 2025

KOGS also criticised the police response to the wider Saba Saba demonstrations, which they said created dangerous conditions for pregnant women and si...

Pension plan uptake soars amid growing awareness among informal workers Jul 05, 2025

The CPF Individual Pension Scheme, designed for the self-employed and informal sector, posted notable performance.

Tanzania proposes mandatory travel insurance fee for tourists Jul 05, 2025

Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba, in a notice dated July 4, 2025, said visitors will be required to pay 44 US dollars (approximately 115,000 Tanzanian...

Senate Bill proposes tough fines, jail for illegal electronic waste disposal Jul 05, 2025

The Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill, 2025, aims to create a structured and legal system for collecting, sorting and recycling...

Schools on edge as Saba Saba protests loom Jul 05, 2025

The protests, led by Gen Z activists and supported by civil society groups, are expected to peak on Monday, July 7, marking the anniversary of the 199...

Road Maintenance Levy Fund: Counties score big as Treasury disburses Sh3.6 billion Jul 05, 2025

The funds, released on June 30, represent 35 per cent of the total Sh10.52 billion allocation owed to counties.

Health caucus speaks out, decries police violence against medics during protests Jul 05, 2025

Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Davji Atella revealed that over 200 violent incidents have been repor...

Rwanda marks Liberation Day, praises Kenya for decades of support Jul 05, 2025

Speaking in Nairobi during Rwanda’s 31st Liberation Day on Friday, High Commissioner Ernest Rwamucyo described Kenya as a true ally in the country’s r...

Motorists Association issues five demands ahead of Saba Saba protests Jul 05, 2025

In a statement released on Saturday, July 5, the association reminded authorities that demonstrations are guaranteed under Article 37 of the Constitut...

KUCCPS sets up 30 support centres for KMTC intake ahead of July 7 deadline Jul 05, 2025

KUCCPS, through a statement on Friday, July 4, published a list of 30 KMTC campuses across the country that students can visit for application support...

Cabinet Secretaries restructure public boards with fresh appointments Jul 05, 2025

These changes reflect a continued push by the government to realign leadership in public agencies across various sectors.

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru threatens court action over Ruto’s plan to build church at State House Jul 05, 2025

He stressed that the Constitution was designed to protect the country from religious bias by ensuring all beliefs are treated equally under the law.

Ethiopian militias occupy fertile Sudan land as war shifts army focus Jul 05, 2025

The latest claims follow a separate incident on Wednesday when traders in the town of Al-Qalabat reported that an armed Ethiopian group entered Sudan,...

Mercy Mwangangi to face Senate over Sh9 billion SHA debt to counties Jul 05, 2025

The committee wants a clear breakdown of the outstanding balances, a payment schedule, and the current status of remittances to all 47 counties.

Opposition leaders: We’ll prosecute Ruto over graft, extrajudicial killings if elected Jul 05, 2025

The leaders further blasted Ruto over what they described as unfair public appointments, saying that the presidency had skewed top state jobs to favou...

President Ruto fires Mediheal Hospital founder Swarup Mishra as Kenya Biovax chair, appoints Charles Githinji as successor Jul 05, 2025

The move follows an earlier suspension of Dr Mishra in April this year by the President, amid ongoing investigations into Mediheal Hospital, which he...

Brace for the chill: Met department warns of freezing nights Jul 05, 2025

As the highland regions brace for the cold, counties in the North Eastern region; Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo are set to experience...

Self-confessed serial killer Evans Wanjala jailed for life over killing of 10-year-old girl in Uasin Gishu Jul 05, 2025

The court also heard that Wanjala had been linked to other similar killings involving minors. He had earlier confessed to detectives, explaining how h...

KNEC unveils digital system that allows real-time certificate verification in bid to curb use of fake papers Jul 04, 2025

The digital shift follows a government audit conducted in June 2025, which uncovered serious flaws in document verification across the public service.

Fresh push for 'Railway City' as Kenya, UK renew strategic deal Jul 04, 2025

A high-level meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday renewed the Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership, anchoring the major urban regeneration plan that is e...

Why I have no apologies to make for building church at State House -Ruto Jul 04, 2025

The President dismissed growing criticism over the Sh1.2 billion project, insisting he is using his own money, not public funds.

KNH invests Sh7.6 million in solar energy to lower electricity bills Jul 04, 2025

The project is being supported by EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank and Germany’s development agency GIZ.

Pope Leo XIV picks Malindi Bishop Willybard Lagho for key Vatican role Jul 04, 2025

The Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, known as DID, manages and strengthens relationships between the Church and followers of other relig...

Suspects sought in teen’s killing at a water point in Marsabit Jul 04, 2025

The victim, Dargicho Bagijo, was shot three times in the head and chest on July 2 in an attack that has raised concern among residents and local autho...

College heads under fire over glaring audit gaps Jul 04, 2025

Among the flagged issues were expenditures outside the designated periods, stalled construction of an engineering tuition block, and failure to comply...

City Hall targets unapproved developments in drive to collect Sh5 billion Jul 04, 2025

The law is expected to pave the way for a comprehensive mapping and documentation of all properties within the city to ensure developers and landowner...

Sh3 billion SACCO fraud exposes deep governance, regulatory gaps Jul 04, 2025

These losses, driven by unremitted deductions, liquidity issues, and failure to meet required financial standards, are threatening the stability of th...

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