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Binzaro village exhumations reveal scattered body parts in disturbing contrast to Shakahola
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 28, 2025

Government pathologist Dr Richard Njoroge confirmed that seven bodies were exhumed on Thursday, bringing the total number recovered since the exercise...

Government suspends social, extracurricular activities in schools ahead of national exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the directive will affect prayer sessions, social events and other non-academic gatherings, whic...

IEBC announces resumption of continuous voter registration from September 29
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

Eligible Kenyans will be able to register at any IEBC Constituency Office, except in areas with ongoing by-elections.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy thanks Kenyans for ‘untouchable’ support at CHAN
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 28, 2025

Speaking at a luncheon hosted by President William Ruto at State House after the team’s return, McCarthy said the fans made the players feel “untoucha...

Free entry to CHAN 2024 third-place playoff as Ugandan Government buys all tickets after only 20 fans purchased them
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 28, 2025

All tickets are branded NOT FOR SALE but retain the full security features of official CHAN tickets.

Hussein Khalid: Police brutality, rights violations persist 15 years after 2010 Constitution
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 28, 2025

According to Hussein, the implementation of the Constitution promulgated in August 2010 has been fraught with challenges, as the state has consistentl...

Ulinzi Stars Captain Boniface Muchiri promoted to Corporal for CHAN exploits
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2025

Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri hailed Corporal Muchiri for his professionalism and commitment both on and off the pitch.

Why Ruto declined to gazette Katiba Day as a public holiday
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Ruto said the spirit of the 2010 Constitution itself guided his decision.

Death toll rises to 25 as six more bodies exhumed in Binzaro Village cult probe
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2025

In addition to the graves, investigators have so far retrieved 21 body parts scattered across the site since the exercise kicked off last week.

Raila slams IEBC, NPS and DPP, says they have failed Kenyans despite 2010 Constitution gains
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Raila said while some institutions created by the Constitution had strengthened democracy and accountability, others had failed to live up to expectat...

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy uses social media to address fans' concerns over squad selection
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2025

However, the coach chose not to address queries surrounding Austine Odhiambo, who was joint top scorer during CHAN 2024 but missed out on the call-up.

Four judges removed, 210 staff sacked for misconduct since promulgation of 2010 Constitution - CJ Koome
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Koome revealed that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has handled 946 petitions against judges, with 95 complaints still pending.

KHRC, civil rights organisations highlight governance failures on Katiba Day
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Commission highlighted executive overreach, weakened devolution, and rampant corruption as key obstacles preventing the country from fulfilling th...

Kenya’s Malkia Strikers end World Championship campaign on a high with a straight-sets win over Vietnam
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2025

The 10-time African champions bounced back from earlier defeats to Poland (3-1) and Germany (3-0) in Group G to post a landmark 25-23, 25-22, 25-18 wi...

Tanzania's electoral body disqualifies opposition candidates, leaving President Samia Suluhu with little competition
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 27, 2025

Luhaga Mpina of ACT-Wazalendo was barred from contesting on grounds of failing to meet legal requirements, charges his party rejects as politically mo...

Coach Benni McCarthy unveils Harambee Stars squad as Kenya chases 2026 World Cup dream
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 27, 2025

McCarthy’s final squad features a mix of homegrown and foreign-based players, including debutant goalkeeper Job Ochieng and 13 members of the CHAN sem...

Activist Boniface Mwangi enters 2027 presidential race with justice and equity agenda
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Mwangi stressed the urgent need for leadership that puts the welfare of ordinary Kenyans first and transforms their aspirations into practical policie...

CJ Martha Koome hails 2010 Constitution as transformative, cites gains and challenges 15 years on
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 27, 2025

Speaking at a Katiba Day event marking the 15th anniversary of the Constitution, Koome praised the document as a driver of good governance, human righ...

Victor Wanyama and Mrisho Ngasa share rivalry banter ahead of CHAN 2024 final in Nairobi
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2025

Both Morocco and Madagascar reached the knockout stages as group runners-up, each recording just one defeat, ironically to the host nations, with Moro...

Journey to the final: Morocco vs Madagascar in historic CHAN showdown
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2025

The two teams both emerged second in their respective group stages and failed to beat their hosts in their group stage matches. Morocco lost 1-0 to Ke...

African governance slumps, Kenya stagnates in new global index
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 27, 2025

Kenya, once showing gradual improvement, has now plateaued, remaining stuck at position 94 in the 2025 rankings, the same spot it held in 2024.

Six more bodies exhumed in Binzaro village cult probe, total rises to 19
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 26, 2025

The pathologist said the team hopes to complete exhumations by the end of the week, after which post-mortems will be conducted to establish the causes...

DRC, M23 rebels resume peace talks in Qatar amid renewed fighting
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 26, 2025

The two delegations had arrived in Doha to revive a truce signed earlier this year that had not been fully implemented.

High Court stops Sh220 million payment for 2018 CHAN contract
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 26, 2025

The works were meant to upgrade facilities ahead of the 2018 CHAN tournament, which was to be hosted by Kenya but was later moved to Morocco due to de...

South African High Commissioner to Kenya Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu dies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Johannes Mahlangu served as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Somalia, and Permanent Represen...

Omanyala withdraws from 2025 Diamond League finals due to injury
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 25, 2025

Omanyala announced the decision on Monday in a statement on X, ending hopes of a much-anticipated showdown with some of the world's best sprinters, in...

Explainer: Why Sonko’s petition to overturn Kenya's CHAN loss against Madagascar is unlikely to succeed
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

In his petition, Sonko claims match officials acted unlawfully and exhibited bias, calling for the nullification of disallowed goals, annulment of the...

President Ruto declares August 27 Katiba Day to commemorate 2010 Constitution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

While Katiba Day will remain a working day, all government institutions across the three arms of government and two levels of governance, including sc...

Former Governor Mike Sonko challenges Harambee Stars’ CHAN loss to Madagascar in court
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 25, 2025

Sonko wants the CAF Disciplinary Board Chair to halt the progression of the tournament pending a hearing and determination of the suit.

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