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Lenacapavir HIV injection to cost just Sh5,000, promises global breakthrough
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 24, 2025

The cheaper version is expected to reach 120 low- and middle-income countries from 2027, pending regulatory approval.

Lecturers want CS’s Ogamba, Mbadi and Mutua jailed as university strike halts learning
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Despite the suspension of the strike by the courts, UASU has vowed to continue industrial action until all its demands are met.

Families of 21 boys killed in Hillside dorm fire sue state and school for negligence, cite violation of right to life
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Parents accuse them of negligence, dereliction of duty and failing to enforce safety standards in schools, arguing that the September 5, 2024, tragedy...

Ex-Nairobi senatorial aspirant jailed over forged certificates, ordered to refund Sh3.9 million
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 23, 2025

Gabriel Bukachi Chapia, who vied for the Nairobi Senate seat on an ODM ticket in 2017, admitted to forging a Master's degree in Information Technology...

TSC unveils new policy for teacher transfers, aims to increase fairness and transparency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

The new policy will now be based on factors such as available vacancies, equitable staffing, and verified medical grounds.

Siaya County Government sacks 382 health workers over forged documents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

The county said the revelation came after more than 500 people complained of not receiving salaries despite serving in various health facilities.

Michael Olunga among Africa’s top scorers in World Cup qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 12, 2025

The towering striker began with a brace in Kenya’s opening game against Seychelles, striking twice away from home.

Public universities face lecturer shortage despite rising enrolments, says CUE
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

Despite efforts to hire more qualified staff, public institutions still face a shortage of PhD holders, an ageing pool of professors, and high depende...

NACADA, clergy join forces to confront drug crisis at the Coast
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 11, 2025

Sheikh Abu Qatada, the Chairperson of the Pwani People’s Religious Leaders Forum, pledged the clergy’s support, saying that mosques, churches, and tem...

Moi University lecturers call off three-week strike after breakthrough talks with management
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

The parties also agreed to promote 56 lecturers who had been interviewed in December last year and to review the statute governing the appointment of...

Kenya scraps taxes on packaging materials to boost tea exports
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 06, 2025

The CS added that the policy will not only improve the market appeal of Kenyan tea but also channel greater profits back to producers and the business...

One year on, parents of Hillside Endarasha fire victims still demand justice
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 05, 2025

As the first anniversary of the tragedy passes, families continue to demand transparency, accountability, and answers from both the government and the...

New Bill seeks to expand rehab, harm reduction services nationwide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2025

The Harm Reduction Bill, 2025, aims to create a legal structure that ensures these services are accessible in public health facilities, to reduce over...

Guinea reverses opposition parties' coverage ban ahead of key referendum
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

At the same time, the regulator suspended Guinee360.com, one of Guinea's most widely read private news outlets, for three months, over "professional i...

Kenya pledges commitment to regional cooperation in maritime security
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 02, 2025

The assurance was delivered during the inaugural workshop of the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCOC) working group on operational coordination and coopera...

TSC under fire for 'discriminatory' hiring of teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

Teachers argue that the policy is discriminatory and undermines the principle of equal opportunity in hiring.

Kakamega, Bungoma get highest share of TSC internship vacancies, as Isiolo, Lamu receive least slots
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 31, 2025

National Secretary of the Kenya Teachers in Hardship and Arid Areas Welfare Association, Ndung’u Wangenye, protested the allocations, calling for affi...

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...

TSC unveils teacher promotion guidelines prioritising seniority, experience
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

According to the guidelines, teachers aged 57 years and above stand to gain the most, with the scoring system heavily rewarding length of service and...

Ex-REREC manager fined Sh3 million, faces four years in jail for using fake degree
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2025

Court records show Oluoch obtained more than Sh1.4 million in salary and allowances between April and August 2022 after submitting a forged Master of...

Substance abuse in Coast region exceed national average - CS Murkomen
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 14, 2025

Sensitisation forums on the impact of alcohol and drug abuse (ADA) will be initiated at workplaces and in the informal sector, targeting boda boda rid...

Waking up to addiction: Life’s daily struggle in informal settlements
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 09, 2025

In Musyoka’s neighbourhood, drugs aren’t hidden behind closed doors—they are openly distributed. Dealers are embedded in the community, often extendin...

Frequent cannabis busts reveal depth of Kenya’s ongoing war on drugs
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 06, 2025

Several times each week, regular police officers—working independently or alongside officials from NACADA or the Anti-Narcotics Unit—make arrests invo...

One dead as massive fire guts Mogadishu’s second-largest market Suuq Bacaad
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 05, 2025

The fire, which began at approximately 6:00 pm in the Yaaqshid District, continued for several hours and was only fully contained by nightfall.

Evangelical churches back new state policy to fight alcohol and substance abuse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 03, 2025

The churches say the move reflects a genuine effort to tackle the country’s deepening addiction crisis through a multi-sectoral response.

Liver cancer deaths set to double by 2050 as alcohol drives Kenya’s crisis
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 02, 2025

Currently, Africa reports just under 74,000 liver cancer cases annually, with projections indicating this number will exceed 181,000 by 2050. In Kenya...

MOFA FC appoints Atulo Nicholas as new team manager ahead of promotion push
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

MOFA praised Atulo for his "professionalism, meticulous nature, and strong grasp of team dynamics," highlighting these attributes as crucial to the cl...

NACADA says no alcohol bans effected, clarifies new policy only offers recommendations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

The proposals, which have stirred public debate, include raising the minimum legal age for handling, purchasing, consuming and selling alcohol from 18...

We’ll seize property linked to alcohol and drug crimes, declares CS Murkomen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

CS Murkomen said the new strategy is aimed at making the illegal alcohol and drug trade more difficult to sustain, while also creating a pool of funds...

Ten places where alcohol sale is prohobited in NACADA's new proposals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The ban is expected to impact both urban and rural residents, particularly those who rely on supermarkets, restaurants, or delivery services to access...

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