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E-mobility drive: Kenya Power to install 45 EV charging stations across six counties
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 06, 2025

Additional chargers will be set up in Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa and Taita Taveta Counties, with six strategically placed within the Jomo...

Kilifi residents, leaders reject Uyombo Nuclear Power Plant project over safety fears
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 04, 2025

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro said the community had received extensive advice on the risks associated with nuclear energy and was now more opposed...

Political turncoats: Why Kenyan politicians only reveal the "truth" when out of power
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 28, 2025

Political analyst Kazungu Katana says that politicians must not be believed even if what they are revealing is true, because they are doing it for the...

Malala loses court battle to reclaim UDA Secretary-General position
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Monday overturned the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) decision that had temporarily reinstated Malala.

How to make your own homemade cleaning spray
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 26, 2025

Homemade cleaners not only save money but also cut down on harsh chemicals, offering safer options for families, especially those with young children...

Pope Francis: Why his papacy mattered for Africa and for the world's poor and margnalised
The Conversation  |  Apr 23, 2025

The reforms of Pope Francis could be termed a movement – from a church of a few where priests and bishops, and the pope call the shots, to a church of...

Teen mother’s journey highlights gaps in prenatal care for rural Kenyan women
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 19, 2025

In Kenya, many pregnant women, especially in rural and low-income areas, miss out on essential prenatal care like ultrasounds due to cost and accessib...

Itumbi faults halting of Butere Girls' play, calls action unnecessary but defends state's role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

The play’s controversial theme, which focuses on a young generation rising up against an oppressive government, has triggered intense public debate, w...

Ruto warns politicians: Keep learners out of politics, focus on nurturing talent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

His remarks come days after a dramatic protest by Butere Girls High School students during the national drama festivals in Nakuru.

Clean energy project seeks to enhance peacebuilding in Turkana's border regions
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 16, 2025

The four-year project has been designed to leverage clean energy to enhance peace and resilience with a special focus on empowering women.

Ruto speaks out after uproar over Butere Girls ‘Echoes of War’ play controversy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

Ruto stressed the government’s commitment to nurturing talent in all its forms while warning against individuals attempting to use children for politi...

Improved water and farming support from Red Cross brings joy to Kilifi residents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 13, 2025

At the heart of the project is a high-capacity borehole that yields up to 33,000 litres of water per hour, supplying two separate water points—one for...

Second-hand car taxes set for overhaul as KRA reviews outdated pricing model
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The Authority said a joint technical team comprising its officials and players in the motor vehicle industry is currently reviewing the Current Retail...

Ogamba explains Butere Girls drama festival dispute, warns principals against involving non-teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

According to Ogamba, Malala was barred from training Butere Girls for the play since the rules of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival (KNDFF) d...

Koome condemns violations of court orders in Butere Girls drama festival farce
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 10, 2025

Chief Justice expressed concern over the use of violence against students, emphasising that children are entitled to special protection under the Cons...

NPS condemns harassment of journalists at drama festivals Nakuru, vows disciplinary action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

During the coverage, anti-riot police reportedly targeted the journalists by lobbing tear gas canisters directly at them.

Keep politics out of schools, Murkomen tells off Malala over Echoes of War play
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

Speaking during a visit to Lamu County on Thursday, Murkomen said that while students are free to question society and government, political figures s...

Echoes of War to be performed by top actors at public event- Malala
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

Malala praised the students of Butere Girls High School for boycotting the scheduled performance of Echoes of War, a move he described as heroic.

Update: 15 Butere Girls students reported missing following standoff at Nakuru drama festival found
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Malala, who wrote the play, said he was arrested around midnight on Wednesday and taken to Eldama Ravine Police Station.

Gideon Moi: State’s attempt to ban Butere Girls play is suppressing freedom of expression
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The play titled Echoes of War, written by former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, has caused considerable controversy, with government authorities at...

Kerosene use drops significantly as government promotes clean energy alternatives
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

With the zero-rating of cooking gas in the Finance Act of 2023, LPG consumption surged by 15.05 per cent in 2024, further reducing reliance on kerosen...

Nuclear war threat: Why Africa’s pushing for a complete ban
The Conversation  |  Apr 01, 2025

As conflict and uncertainty push many Western leaders to support the madness of nuclear weapons proliferation, African leaders are in a unique positio...

Kenya embraces e-mobility as global electric vehicle sales surge
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 02, 2025

Kenya is following the global trend with a sharp increase in electric vehicle and motorcycle adoption.

Muslim Advisory Council demands disbandment of Waqf commission selection panel
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Sheikh Juma argued that the panel might prioritise personal interests rather than focusing on the broader Islamic agenda, thus threatening the future...

Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal
Reuters  |  Mar 31, 2025

Speaking to reporters later on Sunday on Air Force One, Trump said he is going to make a decision on the secondary tariffs based on whether Tehran mak...

Football and music legends immortalised at California Desert Turf Grounds
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 25, 2025

The California Desert Turf Grounds feature nine seating stands, each named in honour of a legend or founding member who has played a pivotal role in t...

World Water Day: Families' daily struggle for clean water as waterborne diseases surge
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 22, 2025

The deterioration of water treatment programs has left countless people with no choice but to consume untreated water, exposing them to a higher risk...

End of an era: Court ruling paves way for more institutions to offer training for advocates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 09, 2025

The decision allows universities and other institutions to offer the course, which is a prerequisite for admission to the Bar.

Changes in parliamentary committees loom as ODM-UDA sign cooperation deal
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 07, 2025

For the 20 departmental committees, nomination papers must be submitted to the Director's Office at Bunge Tower by Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5 pm.

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