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Media council cracks down on unapproved opinion polls ahead of by-elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

The council emphasised that these polls are both illegal and misleading, as they do not adhere to scientific or professional standards.

Avoid camera hacking: Key tips to strengthen your home’s security
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 23, 2025

Recent consumer-protection reviews reveal that most camera compromises occur not from sophisticated cyberattacks, but from basic user-side vulnerabili...

How tiny plastic particles disrupt the gut-brain axis and aggravate Parkinson’s disease
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 23, 2025

WHO emphasises that while the risks are concerning, the exact effects and safe exposure levels are still unclear, highlighting the urgent need for fur...

Kenya shines at Deaflympics with Lucas Wandia’s historic 3rd gold and Rono’s 800m win
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

Kenya storms Tokyo Deaflympics with 10 medals so far, led by Lucas Wandia’s historic 3,000m steeplechase gold and Elikana Rono’s 800m title defence.

Africa set for major tech leap as UAE commits Sh129 billion to AI expansion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

UAE’s new “AI for development initiative” targets education, healthcare, agriculture and climate projects, promising advanced computing power and glob...

Eastleigh MCA blames county officials for destruction of newly built Captain Mungai Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 22, 2025

A borehole drilling company operating in one of the buildings along the street had released sludge and dirty water onto the road, making movement diff...

Top 10 counties account for 68 per cent of Kenya’s legal cases, says report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

In contrast, remote counties such as Samburu, Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, West Pokot, Marsabit, and Tana River each recorded fewer than 2,000 filings, refle...

Mandera marks major sanitation milestone as 64 villages achieve ODF status
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 22, 2025

Mandera County Director of Community Health Services, Hassan Ali, said the results reflect a strong shift in community behaviour and a shared desire t...

Kenya’s economy can only absorb 250,000 graduates annually, Labour PS tells Senate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Labour PS Shadrack Mwadime told the Committee that Kenya’s economy is unable to absorb most of the country’s new graduates.

G20: South Africa hosts summit in shadow of US boycott
DW News  |  Nov 22, 2025

The G20 is being held in Africa for the very first time, but the US is shunning the event. The EU is hoping to fill the void and expand its global com...

Museveni roots for unified East African military to address security threats
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

He added that a unified defence arrangement under an East African Federation would create a stronger military centre capable of deterring threats, man...

2025 KCSE concludes smoothly as government reports sharp decline in exam cheating cases
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 21, 2025

Ogamba applauded the commitment of centre managers, supervisors and invigilators who ensured seamless administration across the country.

Youth football comes alive in Eastleigh as Fazam Academy clinches Moi Cup title
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

With more tournaments expected across the December holidays, Fazam Academy’s early performances signal a lively football season for Eastleigh’s youth....

CS Kagwe orders integrated pest management to save macadamia nuts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

Speaking during a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders, including Macadamia Association of Kenya Chairperson Jane Maigua, Kagwe was told that...

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan to sponsor 120 underprivileged students in technical training
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 21, 2025

According to the MP, the institute is nationally recognised and offers high-impact, market-driven courses that are fully certified, equipping students...

Harambee Starlets enter camp ahead of Algeria friendlies as WAFCON preparations begin
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

Kenya will face Algeria on Wednesday, November 26 and again on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with both matches set for Blida.

Africa presses global financiers for bigger, better capital flows to power growth
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 21, 2025

At the heart of the summit’s outcomes was the continent’s persistent infrastructure and industrialisation gap, with delegates stressing that Africa st...

President Ruto enacts Capital Markets, County Funding and State Enterprises laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The measures reflect the administration’s effort to boost investment, improve public resource management, and support county governments with addition...

Kenya reports progress in HPV vaccination, still short of WHO target
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Gavi, the global alliance that supports vaccination in developing countries, says its HPV programme has reached an estimated 86 million girls, helping...

South Africa rejects US plan to send Chargé d’Affaires for G20 handover
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 21, 2025

This year's G20 summit is particularly sensitive. South Africa is handing over the presidency to the United States, which assumes the chair position f...

US bars Mandela Foundation Chair in latest diplomatic flashpoint with South Africa
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 21, 2025

Pandor said she received an email from the US Consulate earlier this week informing her that her multiple-entry visitor visa had been cancelled.

Hillside Academy fire inquest: Witnesses recount frantic efforts to rescue trapped pupils
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Matron Beatrice Nduta, who had worked at the school for four months, told the court there were 282 pupils at the academy that night, including 160 gir...

What’s at stake in the COP30 negotiations?
UN News  |  Nov 21, 2025

With the planet heating at record speed and climate disasters intensifying, cutting emissions and adapting to impacts dominate the agenda.

US reverses boycott, signals participation in G20 summit in South Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ramaphosa said the South African government had received communication from Washington at the “11th hour” and is now discussing how to accommodate the...

IEBC warns against double registration as voter turnout remains low
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

The commission said the offence will be flagged instantly and urged the public to refrain from sharing incorrect information.

G42 gets US approval to import advanced AI chips, launching UAE’s AI mega-hub
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 20, 2025

With this license, the UAE officially becomes the most secure and high-performance AI hub outside the United States, entering a new phase of the globa...

MCK sounds alarm over increase of fake news on digital platforms
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 20, 2025

MCK said it has observed numerous rogue online platforms and anonymous accounts that systematically disseminate unverified, fabricated and manipulativ...

Ruto defends health reforms, cites 27 million Kenyans registered under new coverage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto reported that 27 million Kenyans have already registered under the new health coverage programme, a level he said shows the commitment to ensure...

Ruto announces increase in cancer treatment cover to Sh800,000 under SHA from December 1, 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The President explained that the expanded cover is part of the government’s wider plan to secure stronger financial protection for people battling lon...

CJ Koome warns new advocates against misappropriating clients’ compensation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

The Chief Justice urged lawyers to be mindful of their words, protect their reputation, and uphold the honor of the profession they have joined.

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