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Civil society sues CS Murkomen, IG Kanja over Natembeya, Khalwale security recall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

CS Murkomen said the withdrawal was intended to ensure state-issued firearms were not used to interfere with voting.

Karua accuses government of exploiting poverty in elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

Karua claims the government exploits poverty to sway voters, criticising the use of handouts over policy-driven leadership during recent by-elections...

IEBC urges media to report factually amid election scrutiny
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon calls for responsible media reporting, urging accountability based on evidence amidst allegations of electoral miscon...

Guinea's presidential election campaign kicks off
XINHUA  |  Nov 29, 2025

The campaign will run for four weeks, beginning at 00:00 local time (0000 GMT) on Friday and ending at 23:59 on December 25, 2025.

KNBS data shows uneven food price shifts as inflation dips slightly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2025

Food, transport and household utilities continued to carry the biggest influence on the inflation basket, making up more than half of the weighting us...

Murkomen warns perpetrators of by-election violence will face action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The by-elections, conducted in 22 constituencies, were disrupted in certain areas by clashes, property damage, and heightened tensions.

KNEC CEO David Njengere summoned over failure to release withheld KCSE result
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The High Court has ordered that the exam result be issued within 14 days from November 25, 2025, ahead of the CEO’s hearing.

Guinea-Bissau: Who is toppling whom, how and why?
DW News  |  Nov 28, 2025

On Wednesday, a group of soldiers seized power by force in Guinea-Bissau. The parliamentary and presidential elections held on Sunday were suspended b...

KNEC under fire as High Court rebukes CEO over withheld student exam results
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 27, 2025

Justice Sifuna condemned the examination body for what he described as "wilful disobedience" of binding judicial orders.

CS Kagwe urges bold reforms in agriculture sector as Intergovernmental Agriculture Forum opens in Naivasha
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

CS Kagwe reminded participants that IGAF is more than a conference; it is a constitutional responsibility designed to reinforce cooperation and positi...

Guinea-Bissau military seizes power, suspends elections after disputed vote
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The move comes amid reports of heavy gunfire in the capital and the arrest of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and top government officials.

Government orders crackdown on counterfeit and poor-quality medicines in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

To address staffing gaps, Duale announced plans to hire 45 additional officers under the World Bank-supported Health Emergency Preparedness, Response...

Murkomen warns politicians against deploying supporters to by-election tallying centres
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

CS Murkomen's remarks followed rising claims by various politicians that they would deploy their followers to monitor the vote count, a move he said o...

Murkomen defends recall of Natembeya's security detail ahead of Thursday's by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

CS Murkomen warned that anyone found hovering around polling stations without a valid reason would be treated as a suspect.

Kenya wants China to remove tariffs on coffee, tea, avocados as trade imbalance persists
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

During the discussions, he highlighted that China currently imposes steep tariffs on Kenyan produce, including 8 per cent on non-roasted coffee, 20 pe...

Microplastics and heart disease: Emerging evidence of a hidden cardiovascular threat
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 25, 2025

In Kenya, cardiovascular disease accounts for roughly 13.8 per cent of all deaths, with stroke causing 6.1 per cent and ischemic heart disease, or hea...

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Fernando Dias declares victory in presidential race
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Guinea-Bissau has experienced repeated instability since gaining independence from Portugal more than 50 years ago, including multiple coups and attem...

Ian Wambui breaks 5,000m world record, leads Kenyan podium sweep at 2025 Deaflympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Earlier on Monday, Kenya's Viola Jelimo added a bronze to the country’s medal tally in the women's 5,000m, finishing in 17:26.83.

Somali President Hassan fires back after ex-leader Farmaajo’s warning on economic crisis
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 24, 2025

Farmajo warns of severe economic hardship in Somalia, claiming government inaction, while President Hassan Sheikh defends his administration's efforts...

KCSE marking starts under tight supervision to ensure fairness
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

This year, candidates’ names and index numbers have been removed from all scripts, with identification slips packed separately to guarantee impartiali...

How tiny plastic particles disrupt the gut-brain axis and aggravate Parkinson’s disease
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 24, 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.

Over 3,000 road crash deaths spur festive season safety crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

More than 3,000 people have died in road accidents since January, prompting senators to push the Ministry of Roads and Transport and the NTSA to imple...

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.

Education Ministry pledges early capitation release for smooth start to new term
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

With these updated figures now in place, the government says schools can expect capitation funds to be released without the delays that affected previ...

Government mulls leasing pyrethrum processor to private operator amid Sh3.5 billion debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

CS Kagwe said the company is generating only Sh35 million annually, with occasional spikes to Sh60 million, a trend he warned is far from enough to su...

Christian professionals seek to join case challenging construction of Church at State House
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

The group that it intends to file unique submissions that will assist the Court in addressing the constitutional issues raised.

Ministry warns Kenyans on escalating antibiotic resistance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

In a statement released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the ministry stressed that antimicrobials remain a cornerstone in fighting infections in people...

Ian Kahinga claims 10,000m gold as Kenya dominates Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Kahinga stormed to victory in 29:19.56, followed by Kipkogei in 29:27.63 at the Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium. China’s Xu Kuantin took third place i...

Over 44,000 schools cleared for capitation as audit uncovers 87,000 ghost learners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

So far, authorities have identified 87,000 ghost learners amid concerns of nearly Sh1 billion in capitation funds misappropriated. A total of 10 schoo...

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