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Maraga calls for Ruto’s removal over "gross constitutional violations"
Rachael Mutabasi  |  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...

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

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

Police arrest suspect in Kitengela Sub-County Hospital attack
Rachael Mutabasi  |  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...

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

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

New IEBC commissioners face acid test ahead of 2027 elections
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 12, 2025

The fresh electoral team, chaired by Erastus Ethekon, has its work cut over pending responsibilities that they must constitutionally execute before th...

Musonye: Kenya ready for CHAN 2024 after years of setbacks
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 11, 2025

Kenya is gearing up to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time, with LOC chairman Nicholas Musonye declaring the country...

Saba Saba death toll rises to 38, KNCHR confirms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

It further indicated that 130 people are still nursing injuries at home and in various health facilities across the country.

Julia Njoki died in prison, not in police custody, police now says
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jul 11, 2025

NPS spokesperson Michael Muchiri confirmed Njoki’s death but clarified that she passed away while in remand at Nanyuki Women’s Prison, not in police c...

MP Caleb Amisi to Kenyan youth: Your power is at the ballot, not in the streets
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

MP Amisi emphasised the importance of youth involvement in shaping the country’s future through the ballot box rather than demonstrations.

Family recounts Harrison Wachira's final moments during Saba Saba Day protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Wachira was shot on Monday, July 7, amid violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement in Juja.

Return stolen goods or else! Kirinyaga traders issue 14-day ultimatum to looters following Saba Saba chaos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The ultimatum followed a meeting held on Thursday, at Wanguru International Stadium, where over 2,000 traders gathered under the leadership of their...

Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua warmly received in Seattle as he begins US tour
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Gachagua is expected to visit several cities, including Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, where he will hold town hall meetings and...

'Samsung Unpacked 2025' showcases Gemini Pro’s AI edge, 10-bit HDR brilliance, bigger flex screen
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 11, 2025

Samsung confirmed that Gemini Pro, Google’s most advanced multimodal AI model, will be available natively within core apps like Samsung notes, gallery...

Bajaber embraces the moment as Kenya gears up for CHAN
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 10, 2025

As Kenya prepares to host its first-ever CHAN tournament, winger Mohammed Bajaber remains calm under rising expectations. In an exclusive interview, t...

Harambee Stars officially begin CHAN preparations
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 10, 2025

Harambee Stars have officially entered camp ahead of CHAN 2024, with FKF President Hussein Mohammed defending the selection process and government lea...

Belgut MP Nelson Koech urges police to 'shoot to kill' violent protesters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Koech said the President’s directive did not go far enough and insisted the police should aim to kill those who pose a threat.

NYS denies allegations its buses transported goons during Naivasha protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 10, 2025

NYS described the allegations circulating on various media platforms as unfounded, misleading, and intended to tarnish the image of the institution.

High Court petition filed to halt Ruto's Finance Act, citing economic hardship
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

In a petition filed under urgency, Godfrey Musania wants a conservatory order stating that the finance law, which President William Ruto signed on Jun...

Kenya enforces mandatory certificate of origin for all imports under new 2025 tax law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

KRA said the new requirement is part of stricter enforcement measures under the Finance Act, 2025, warning that non-compliance will result in goods be...

Kenya confident ahead of CHAN 2024 kickoff
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 09, 2025

With CHAN 2024 just weeks away, Kenya has declared full readiness to co-host the landmark tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania, marking a signific...

Report: Kamukunji, Mathare among constituencies that backed entrenchment of NG-CDF into the law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to formally entrench the NG-CDF, NGAAF, and Senate Oversight Fund in the Constitution by amend...

Fewer Kenyan women getting married, divorce rates on the rise - KNBS report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

The Kenya Vital Statistics Report 2024, published by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, reveals a significant shift in marital tren...

High court bars police from barricading roads within Nairobi CBD during street protests
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 09, 2025

Lawyer Nyawa said police want to establish a militarised society where police barricade roads without notice or provide reasons to the public.

"Enough is Enough": Ruto declares war on anarchy, pledges to protect Kenyans' lives and property "by all means possible"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  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.

Opposition calls for boycott of state-linked businesses in fresh push for justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  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...

Step-by-step guide: How to verify your voter registration status on the IEBC portal
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 08, 2025

IEBC has reassured the public that no voter data has been lost and that the upgraded systems will “improve user experience, enhance security, and incr...

IEBC restores voter verification portal after outage sparks 2027 election fears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

The outage had affected both the IEBC web portal and the SMS verification platform, raising anxiety as the country edges closer to the 2027 General El...

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