Author: Rachael Mutabasi

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.

Besigye, aide sue Kenya for alleged cross-border abduction by Ugandan agents Jul 26, 2025

They allege they were then driven back to Uganda under the cover of darkness, without being presented before a court or undergoing formal legal extrad...

KeNHA closes section of Mwingi-Ukasi Road for almost four months Jul 26, 2025

In addition, the authority is urging road users to exercise caution around the work areas, follow the proposed traffic management plan, and cooperate...

Murkomen appoints new principal secretaries, regional commissioners Jul 26, 2025

In a notice issued on Saturday, July 26, Murkomen appointed Jacob Namulen and Bevery Opwora as Principal Administrative Secretaries in the ministry. H...

Amnesty calls on Kenya, Tanzania to act following activist Mwabili Mwagodi's disappearance Jul 26, 2025

In a statement, Amnesty International demanded that authorities in both countries immediately disclose Mwagodi’s whereabouts, guarantee his safety, an...

ODPP validates child-friendly interview guide to protect underage witnesses Jul 26, 2025

According to the guide, pre-interview preparation involves assessing a child’s emotional condition, communication abilities, cultural context, and any...

Kipchumba replaces Mbadi in National Assembly as IEBC reallocates special seats Jul 25, 2025

The reassignments follow the resignation and deaths of previously nominated members, as well as adjustments to correct inconsistencies in party list n...

DPP alone decides on charges, CJ Koome says in wake of terrorism cases Jul 25, 2025

Koome stressed that the Constitution grants the DPP full discretion in prosecutorial decisions, which must remain free from the influence of any autho...

Governors slam treasury over free education funding cuts Jul 25, 2025

The backlash follows Mbadi’s appearance before the National Assembly’s Education Committee, where he revealed that capitation for secondary school stu...

City Hall to arrest hawkers, customers for selling and buying goods in undesignated areas Jul 25, 2025

Mosiria added that although the county supports livelihoods, there must also be respect for public spaces and the law.

Kenya wins Sh258.5 billion railway dispute in London court Jul 25, 2025

The two companies alleged Uganda and Kenya had breached agreements relating to the construction and management of the Rift Valley Railways line, inten...

Parliament to vet Pius Angasa for CBK board appointment after Ruto's nomination Jul 24, 2025

Wetang’ula directed that the nomination, along with Angasa’s CV and supporting documents, be submitted to the National Assembly Departmental Committee...

FIDA demands inquiry into Susan Njoki’s murder, say Chiromo Hospital must answer Jul 24, 2025

According to reports, Susan Njoki Kamengere, CEO and founder of Toto Touch Kenya, was allegedly removed from her home without consent and admitted to...

Kenya rolls out first intercity electric matatus in major green transport push Jul 24, 2025

The vehicles will be offered through BasiGo’s Pay-As-You-Drive lease model, designed to ease the cost burden on matatu operators transitioning to elec...

Nyoro warns Sh44.8 billion Talanta loan could cost Kenyans over Sh100 billion Jul 24, 2025

President William Ruto, who presided over the bell-ringing ceremony at the NSE on Wednesday, hailed the listing as a step towards reducing pressure on...

Murkomen puts inciting politicians on notice, vows crackdown in Rift Valley Jul 23, 2025

Murkomen pointed out that most of those behind the incitement are not from Uasin Gishu or even the wider Rift Valley region.

Karua dismisses 2027 opposition line-up speculation as premature Jul 23, 2025

Karua raised concern over what she described as premature and misleading information being circulated, warning those within their ranks against leakin...

President Ruto responds to Maraga over ‘failed state’ remarks, defends government record Jul 23, 2025

Ruto dismissed Maraga’s remarks, insisting that Kenya remains a resilient and progressing nation, despite facing challenges.

Maraga pledges citizen-led movement, says his 2027 manifesto will be open to public input Jul 23, 2025

The digital infrastructure, once fully operational, will allow citizens to propose ideas, raise concerns, and help shape the policies Maraga intends t...

Kenya leads in mobile money borrowing as Sub-Saharan Africa leans on informal loans - World Bank Report Jul 23, 2025

In 2024, 32 per cent of Kenyan adults borrowed from mobile money providers, the highest share in the region.

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma Jul 20, 2025

At just 15, while studying as a military cadet in London, he suffered a devastating road accident in 2005 that caused severe brain injuries and intern...

Family blames hospital security failures after kin murdered at Kenyatta National Hospital ward Jul 20, 2025

Margaret said she was optimistic that Ndegwa would be attended to and discharged after recovering.

Political leaders warned against incitement as 2027 General Election approaches Jul 20, 2025

He described recent statements by certain leaders as reckless and inflammatory, warning that such remarks could destabilise the nation. Mudavadi empha...

Residents urged to collect 33,000 unclaimed title deeds as Malindi land offices open Jul 19, 2025

She revealed that 7,730 title deeds are ready for immediate collection at the new offices. These include 5,881 titles for Weru Group Ranch, 1,363 for...

Boniface Mwangi detained at Pangani as lawyers say arrest warrant was defective Jul 19, 2025

Mwangi was arrested on Saturday by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), who conducted coordinated searches at his home in L...

CS Mutua flags 89 agencies in fake overseas job scams, issues stern warning Jul 19, 2025

The flagged entities have been ordered to present themselves before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as investigations intensify into...

Gachagua accuses Kindiki of orchestrating violence during protests, outlines 2027 vision Jul 19, 2025

He further accused Kindiki of using State funds under the guise of empowerment to mount early campaigns for the 2027 elections.

CSs Ruku, Ogamba, Mugaa make key appointments across public institutions Jul 19, 2025

In the Ministry of Public Service, Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku appointed Lewis Nyaribo Oburu as a member of the Institute of Human Resource Manage...

Law Society of Kenya cautions public against fraudulent fundraising drives for arrested protesters Jul 19, 2025

The society urged the public to verify the authenticity of any fundraising initiative before making contributions, warning of opportunists taking adva...

Labour Ministry receives 84 complaints in Sh17m fraud by fake overseas job agents Jul 18, 2025

Most complaints involved people who paid for jobs abroad but never travelled, were denied refunds, or had their passports unlawfully withheld.

Kenyatta National Hospital reveals details of mystery man held over patient’s death Jul 18, 2025

According to the hospital, the suspect was first admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in November 2022, later transferred to a general ward and eventua...

Kenya bans export, transit of raw macadamia nuts to protect local industry Jul 18, 2025

According to Authority, the law applies not only to Kenyan-grown macadamia but also to produce originating from other countries.

BAK slams Prof Makau Mutua’s call to ban boda bodas in major towns and cities Jul 18, 2025

AK said the call to remove boda bodas from urban areas contradicts the spirit of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which aims to em...

Ruto orders immediate police withdrawal from disputed Baba Dogo Grounds Jul 17, 2025

Ruto strongly criticised the unnamed private developer accused of attempting to illegally take over the land, warning that the government would not to...

Presidential advisor Makau Mutua calls for boda boda ban in Kenyan cities, major towns Jul 17, 2025

Mutua said the boda bodas contribute to urban chaos, lawlessness, and poor road discipline.

Nelson Havi urges President William Ruto to release detained protesters, warns against repression Jul 17, 2025

Nelson Havi made a direct appeal to President William Ruto, urging him to instruct the Ministry of Interior to drop what he termed as fabricated charg...

Judiciary defends bail procedures after death of Saba Saba protester Julia Njoki Jul 16, 2025

Ndemo said bail and bond decisions are not made arbitrarily, but are instead guided by judicial policy and the discretion of magistrates and judges, w...

World Bank assures Kenya’s debt sustainable if properly managed Jul 16, 2025

World Bank Country Director for Kenya, Qimiao Fan, emphasised that the sustainability of Kenya’s debt should not be judged only by the current numbers...

Envoys call for increased funding, voter access as IEBC commissioners assume office Jul 15, 2025

The diplomats urged the Kenyan government, through the National Assembly and National Treasury, to allocate sufficient and timely funding to enable th...

'Wearing uniform doesn’t justify misconduct or killings', Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen warns police Jul 15, 2025

CS Kipchumba Murkomen stressed that police officers in undercover or emergency operations are still expected to operate within legal boundaries and th...

Gaza on brink of disaster as fuel shortage threatens life-saving services — UN Jul 13, 2025

They said maternity, neonatal, and intensive care units were failing, ambulances could no longer move, and blocked roads were trapping those in need.

Ruto warns opposition against inciting violence, urges focus on development agenda Jul 12, 2025

Ruto said that his administration would not tolerate the use of young people as tools for political mobilisation and disruption.

Maraga calls for Ruto’s removal over "gross constitutional violations" Jul 12, 2025

Maraga stressed that the country must consider initiating proceedings to remove the President from office, citing growing public discontent and what h...

KUCCPS opens transfer window for students seeking new programmes Jul 12, 2025

The application period will run from July 14 to August 24, 2025.

Kilifi County urges striking nurses to resume duty, cites ongoing dialogue Jul 12, 2025

The county government spokesperson, Jonathan Mativo, said the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUN), Kilifi Branch, ignored a scheduled c...

Police arrest suspect in Kitengela Sub-County Hospital attack Jul 12, 2025

Police traced him to his rented residence in Noonkopir, where they recovered a black marvin cap and a grey jacket he was seen wearing during the attac...

Nairobi Expressway section to close Sunday for Syokimau overpass construction Jul 12, 2025

The closure, announced by MOJA Expressway Company, will begin at midnight and last a full 24 hours, with normal operations resuming at midnight on Mon...

Gachagua rejects Raila’s dialogue proposal, calls for "ballot-based change" in 2027 Jul 12, 2025

Gachagua claimed that Raila has a pattern of joining governments after electoral losses, only to distance himself when things go wrong.

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