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Three pupils among four dead in Kisumu road crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

The Nissan matatu rammed into a stalled sugarcane tractor that belonged to a local sugar factory.

Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes banned for doping violations
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 01, 2025

Misoi provided a urine sample during an out-of-competition test on November 22, 2024, in Kaptagat, where Furosemide was initially detected.

Gut health: Understanding the role of probiotics in your diet
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 01, 2025

Recent studies have shown that long-term use of probiotics, particularly from fermented foods like yoghurt, can improve gut diversity and reduce infla...

Health CS Duale vows to ensure SHA settles hospital claims by the 14th of each month
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

According to the Ministry, SHA has already settled claims amounting to Sh24 billion, with an additional Sh2.1 billion paid under the primary health ca...

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...

National Assembly resumes sitting with focus on vetting of Ruto’s nominees, tax amendment bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Among the top priorities is the approval hearings for candidates nominated for various governmental positions, including Principal Secretaries, Cabine...

Will ex-CJ Maraga’s presidential dream excite Kenyans? Observers give their take
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 31, 2025

Maraga, who has been toying with the idea of moving to the House on the Hill following support from Gen Z, the country’s youngest voters and aggressiv...

Vibrant atmosphere as Eastleigh comes alive as Ramadan draws to a close
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 31, 2025

Restaurants, which are central to social interactions in the neighbourhood, remained closed during the day as residents observed the fast, contributin...

Slowdown hits construction sector as fewer buildings being approved in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Industry analysts suggest that the decline in new building projects is primarily driven by expectations of reduced demand in the coming months.

Inside President Ruto's five-day tour of Mt Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

Ruto will return to Central Kenya counties for the first time since the impeachment of his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua

Health CS Aden Duale forms 19-member committee to review pending NHIF claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

The NHIF Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee will be responsible for determining the legitimacy of outstanding medical claims accumulated be...

KUCCPS opens applications for 2024 KCSE candidates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

In a statement on Friday, KUCCPS announced that candidates who scored a mean grade of C+ and above are eligible to apply for placement in various univ...

Makueni Senator Maanzo slams Ruto’s Mount Kenya visit as politically motivated
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

Senator Maanzo also took aim at Ruto's nomination of Geoffrey Ruku, the Mbeere North Member of Parliament, as CS for the Ministry of Public Service, w...

Loyalty or competence? The bane of Ruto’s cabinet appointees
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 27, 2025

Muturi has been a sore thumb in Ruto’s government, criticizing his boss and displaying defiance without a blink.

Treasury CS John Mbadi addresses concern over budget cuts to counties
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 26, 2025

Mbadi said the claim that the National Treasury was diverting funds was completely out of tune with the normal budgetary process.

Cabinet reshuffle: Duale appointed Health CS as Barasa takes Environment role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

The changes are contained in the latest announcement signed by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

Ruto sacks Justin Muturi as CS, nominates MP Ruku to replace him
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

Mutur has served in the ministry since September 2024.

CS Muturi fires back at Ruto over Waqf Act operationalization
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

The former Attorney General noted that he had taken further steps, including running an advertisement inviting suitable candidates to apply for positi...

Kenyan architects oppose removal of mathematics as compulsory subject, cite negative impact on economy
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

The architects argue that eliminating Mathematics could have significant consequences for students' career readiness, especially in sectors crucial to...

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