Author: Rachael Mutabasi

Kenya takes centre stage as Africa Fashion Week London celebrates 15th anniversary Aug 10, 2025

Representing Kenya are three exceptional brands: Sevaria by Jamie Bryan Kimani, Epica Jewellery by Sharon Wendo, and Kisero Nairobi led by Kevin Abwov...

Kenya calls for swift action on global plastic pollution treaty Aug 10, 2025

Namwamba stressed that the treaty under negotiation is an environmental instrument with the potential to drive ecosystem restoration, conserve biodive...

Murkomen tells Gachagua to record statement over Al-Shabaab claims upon return to Kenya Aug 09, 2025

Gachagua recently alleged that President William Ruto met with three Al-Shabaab militia leaders at night in Mandera to discuss “business,” raising ser...

Nairobi Hospital Board, CEO in bitter clash over hiked treatment costs, governance Aug 09, 2025

This follows the announcement by eight leading insurance companies of a temporary suspension of their services at Nairobi Hospital, citing a sharp inc...

21 people dead after school bus ferrying mourners rolls in Kisumu Aug 09, 2025

A school bus which was ferrying mourners was trying to negotiate a corner at the Coptic area when it rolled. (Handout)

Ruto revokes Mary Wambui's appointment as CA board chair, names Karondo as replacement Aug 08, 2025

Karondo has been appointed as the non-executive Chairperson of the Communications Authority Board of Directors for a three-year term, effective August...

M23 rejects UN report linking group to civilian massacres in eastern DRC Aug 08, 2025

M23 argued that the claim of massacres targeting farmers in these areas defies logic, pointing to a lack of proper verification in the UN’s findings.

Governor Kihika forms task force to probe child sex trade in Mai Mahiu Aug 08, 2025

The team, chaired by County Executive Committee Member for Health, Roselyne Mungai, has until September 5 to submit its findings. It will examine the...

Kenya pushes for strict pesticide ban across COMESA bloc Aug 08, 2025

Kagwe stressed that effective food safety in the region cannot be achieved without a unified regulatory framework.

Nine killed as train and bus collide in Naivasha Aug 08, 2025

Among those who lost their lives were four KPC staff members and five workers from a contracted cleaning service provider.

Nairobi lawyer arrested over Sh79.9 million gold scam targeting Canadian investor Aug 08, 2025

The victim was later asked to send an additional payment of $300,000 (Sh39.9 million) to Tether cryptocurrency, widely used for digital transactions a...

Kenyan half-marathoner Judy Jelagat Kemboi suspended over doping Aug 08, 2025

Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic commonly used to treat conditions such as oedema, is banned as it can be used as a masking agent to hide the presence...

Kenyans invited to submit views on proposed population and development council Aug 08, 2025

To effectively carry out its mandate, the council may establish offices across Kenya. It will be managed by a Board responsible for its leadership and...

Ex-CJ Maraga slams government over e-Citizen scandal, says public funds were looted with impunity Aug 07, 2025

Maraga demanded that the government publicly reveal all local and foreign bank accounts used to siphon money through eCitizen and ensure that the acco...

CBK targets rogue lenders with new draft regulations, seeks public feedback Aug 07, 2025

The proposed rules address key areas such as transparency in loan agreements, responsible use of customer data, effective complaint resolution, and fa...

State disburses Sh4.6 billion for delayed Inua Jamii stipends Aug 07, 2025

The Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme is part of the government’s broader social protection agenda, targeting vulnerable groups with the aim of reduc...

IEBC proposes shared broadcast signal to restore trust in 2027 polls Aug 07, 2025

IEBC CEO Marjan proposed the idea as a solution to the confusion that arose during the 2022 elections, when multiple media houses independently tallie...

IEBC opens accreditation for media, observers ahead of upcoming by-elections Aug 06, 2025

There are currently 23 pending by-elections, comprising six National Assembly seats, one Senate seat, and 16 Member of County Assembly (MCA) positions...

KAA confirms Moi International Airport's "emergency" was a planned safety drill Aug 06, 2025

The drill, which happened on Tuesday, caused panic among some airport users who thought a real emergency was taking place.

No gratuity for contract UHC workers transitioning to permanent terms, PS Oluga declares Aug 06, 2025

The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga said the transition constitutes continued service rather than termination, which is the le...

HELB offers 80 per cent penalty waiver to loan defaulters in new recovery push Aug 06, 2025

The waiver applies only to those who pay their full arrears at once through the HELB portal, mobile app, or USSD code *642#.

Why delayed county funding threatens devolution: CoG raises alarm over National Treasury failures Aug 05, 2025

Mwiti criticised the National Treasury for consistently failing to meet its constitutional obligation to release funds on time, noting that the delays...

Malala summoned by DCI over unauthorised helicopter landing at Mumias Sports Complex Aug 05, 2025

Western Region Police Commander Issa Muhamud stated that the helicopter landed without prior clearance or coordination, calling it a direct violation...

Goods moved within EAC are transfers, not imports or exports - KAM Aug 03, 2025

KAM CEO cautioned that the imposition of additional duties on goods by any EAC member state violates Article 10 and Article 15 of the Customs Union Pr...

Man shot as police disperse opposition supporters at Gilgil rally Aug 02, 2025

The rally ended abruptly when police officers fired tear gas canisters and confronted the crowd. In the chaos, the man was shot and left seated on the...

Wetang’ula rejects claims of bias, says Constitution allows political affiliation Aug 02, 2025

The Speaker’s office took issue with a People Daily article titled “Wetang’ula: Fine line between the Speaker, politician,” saying it was misleading a...

Catherine Kenga gazetted as Kilifi County Assembly speaker Aug 02, 2025

Kenga’s elevation to Speaker follows the removal of her predecessor, Teddy Mwambire, who was ousted through a vote of no confidence on June 30, 2025,...

Biometrics to replace passport stamps at EU border from October Aug 02, 2025

Officials explained that the biometric data will be collected at the point of departure, including airports, ports, and train stations, through dedica...

Mombasa police accused of blocking Mwabili Mwagodi from filing torture complaint after abduction in Tanzania Aug 02, 2025

Officers allegedly directed Mwagodi to file the complaint at Diani Police Station, arguing it was his first point of contact upon re-entering Kenya.

Health Ministry unveils H. pylori treatment guidelines, formal adoption underway Aug 02, 2025

The new framework is intended to standardise the detection and management of H. pylori infections across the country. It is currently under final revi...

PSC initiates review to enhance public service delivery, fight corruption Aug 01, 2025

The review was launched at the PSC headquarters in Nairobi and is expected to help refine operational procedures, enhance service delivery, and reinfo...

Government revokes licences of tea exporter accused of irregular trade with Iran Aug 01, 2025

The Ministry cited the company’s involvement in trade irregularities that have negatively affected Kenya’s tea exports to the Iranian market.

Third member of 'FBI movement' arrested in Meru Aug 01, 2025

Kimathi is said to have emerged voluntarily, after which he was handcuffed and escorted into a police vehicle before being driven away to an undisclos...

Maraga blasts government’s empowerment drives as political gimmick Aug 01, 2025

Maraga questioned the purpose and sustainability of giving citizens small cash handouts, asking Kenyans to reflect on the true source of the money bei...

Duale orders crackdown on thousands of ghost workers in UHC programme Aug 01, 2025

The CS confirmed that the process should conclude by next week, after which qualified personnel will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms.

Kenya retains lowest US export tariff under new Trump order Aug 01, 2025

The continuation of the low tariff rate is seen as a positive sign for Kenyan exporters, offering some certainty amid shifting global trade dynamics.

EACC recovers land illegally taken from Kenya Railways in Mombasa Aug 01, 2025

The land was illegally allocated to Kizingo Apartments Limited and later transferred to Kizingo Condominium Limited in 2011. Following investigations...

KURA dispels rumours over ‘strange structures’ on Kenyatta Avenue Aug 01, 2025

Speaking on-site, KURA Engineer Benjamin Asin explained that the structures are protective enclosures put up to shield both the work area and motorist...

EAC, SADC agree on unified framework to speed up peace process in eastern DRC Aug 01, 2025

The leaders resolved to merge the existing EAC-SADC and African Union (AU) mediation frameworks into a unified structure, comprising the AU Mediator a...

Counties face stricter budget rules under new Bill Aug 01, 2025

Sponsored through the Senate, the Bill seeks to amend various county public finance laws to align them with the national framework established under t...

Rising mpox cases, cholera outbreaks and HIV misinformation straining Kenya's public health sector- report Aug 01, 2025

Public health teams are also engaging communities to encourage behaviour change and promote long-term vector control. Despite these efforts, misinform...

Arab League condemns RSF-linked move to form parallel government Jul 31, 2025

Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating conflict since April 15, 2023, when a long-standing power struggle between the country’s two main military fo...

KenGen unveils battery energy storage system in fresh renewable energy push Jul 31, 2025

The newly installed 1.16 megawatt-hour (MWh) BESS will supply uninterrupted power to KenGen’s 52-kilowatt Modular Data Centre (MDC), a facility design...

Kenya Power reports record electricity demand amid cold season and rising connections Jul 30, 2025

Kenya Power says peak electricity demand broke records twice in July, hitting a new high of 2,362.28 megawatts on July 23 after surpassing the previou...

Kenya, Uganda to sign cross-border deal to end Turkana-Karamojong clashes Jul 30, 2025

The proposed deal comes in response to years of violent confrontations, including cattle raids and clashes that have destabilised the border region.

Kenya urged to shift cancer strategy towards prevention, early detection Jul 30, 2025

He emphasises the need to move away from a healthcare model focused largely on late-stage treatment towards prevention and early detection, where care...

UN warns of escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan amid famine, cholera and displacement Jul 29, 2025

A recent IPC alert cautioned that food security will likely deteriorate further between July and October, during the lean season, particularly in conf...

KHRC: Mwabili Mwagodi was under surveillance prior to abduction in Tanzania Jul 26, 2025

The commission claims he was targeted for leading a protest on June 23, 2024, during a church service in Nyahururu, Laikipia, where he criticised the...

Government to build seven police stations in Tiaty, Baringo in bid to curb banditry Jul 26, 2025

Tiaty Sub-County has been classified as a banditry hotspot, often affected by insecurity and poor access to government services.

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