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Three people died during November by-elections, says KNCHR
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s human rights commission reports three deaths, voter bribery, violence and partisan state officials during the November 27 by-elections, urging...

Haki Yetu, Buxton tenants demand EACC action on controversial housing project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2025

Executive Director of Haki Yetu, Peter Kiama, said the group had submitted detailed evidence to the EACC in March 2024, but 18 months later, no substa...

152 officers fail integrity tests as EACC flags widespread ethical breaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Speaking during the release of the report, Chairperson David Oginde said the past year had seen “significant steps” in strengthening Kenya’s anti-corr...

EACC seeks access to mobile money data, more powers to fast–track graft cases under new bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

If passed, the law will prohibit anyone convicted of corruption from participating in public tenders for ten years, criminalise influence peddling, an...

EACC intensifies war on corruption, recovers Sh3.4 billion in assets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the results reflect better collaboration with prosecutors and stronger evidence standards, signalling progress in c...

EACC report exposes billions lost to corruption in state agencies, counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The EACC has indicated that these investigations will lead to the prosecution of responsible officials, recovery of stolen assets, and reforms to prev...

Bloody clash leaves 30 dead, 20 injured as army, pro-government militia clash in eastern DR Congo
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 08, 2025

At least 30 people were killed and 20 injured in a bomb blast in Sange, South Kivu, after clashes between DR Congo’s army and a pro-government militia...

EACC targets money laundering to remove Kenya from global crime watchdog’s grey list
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s EACC will fast-track money laundering investigations and asset recovery, seeking delisting from the FATF grey list after filing record recover...

Bribery dominates EACC corruption cases, embezzlement close behind
Charity Pancras  |  Dec 08, 2025

The 2024/2025 EACC Corruption Report shows bribery at 36.8 per cent and embezzlement at 18.7 per cent of cases, together forming over half of all alle...

Father recalls unimaginable pain after identifying missing daughter in Shakahola case
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2025

At a Mombasa court, a Kiambu father described identifying his daughter’s body only by her teeth, as witnesses detailed family losses linked to Pastor...

MPs ditch SHA, the public health scheme they once praised, and opt for private cover
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 08, 2025

Kenyan MPs have invited bids for private medical insurance for themselves and their families, bypassing the SHIF scheme they publicly praised, raising...

High Court orders government to pay Sh24 billion for breach of Kwale sugar deal
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 09, 2025

The High Court in Mombasa has ordered the government to pay nearly Sh24 billion to Kwale International Sugar Company over a breached land deal that cr...

MPs warn teacher shortage to worsen as new schools open without staffing plans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

While international standards recommend a learner-to-teacher ratio of 1:25, Kenya’s figures vary widely: 1:38 in pre-primary, 1:46 in primary, 1:38 in...

Government defends use of intern teachers in junior schools amid calls for permanent jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

TSC said the internship programme equips teachers with practical teaching experience, improves pedagogical skills and provides jobs for unemployed you...

Gor Mahia coach Akonnor apologises to fans after 1-0 Mashemeji Derby loss to AFC Leopards
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 07, 2025

Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has apologised to fans after a 1-0 Mashemeji Derby defeat to AFC Leopards, blaming mindset and aggression issues and p...

Labour Ministry warns KUPPET over ‘illegal’ election plans using suspended amendments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 07, 2025

The warning follows multiple complaints from teachers, who argue that the proposed election framework favours incumbents and violates the court’s stay...

Wetang'ula warns EAC arrests over travel documents threaten regional integration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 07, 2025

Wetang’ula called on legislators across the region to enact laws that remove barriers to the free movement of people and trade, stressing that unity a...

UN hails DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal amid ongoing hostilities in the east
UN News  |  Dec 06, 2025

In a statement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commended US President Donald Trump for his efforts and congratulated Presidents Félix Tshiseked...

Loiyangalani comes alive as Marsabit hosts 14th Lake Turkana cultural festival
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 05, 2025

Visitors are treated to vibrant displays of cultural villages, traditional dances, hand-crafted beadwork, camel regalia, storytelling tents, and craft...

Washington Accord offers real chance for long-term peace, says President Kagame
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame says the new Washington Accord offers a real chance for long-term peace, crediting Donald Trump’s mediation and urging...

Rwanda, DRC sign Washington Peace Accord amid visible hostility
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 05, 2025

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame and DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi signed a US-brokered peace deal in Washington while barely acknowledging each other, underscoring unre...

DRC, Rwanda to hold first summit under new Regional Economic Integration Framework
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

The DRC and Rwanda are launching a US-backed Regional Economic Integration Framework to secure mineral supply chains, deepen cross-border trade, and s...

DR Congo, Rwanda vow to uphold Trump-backed peace deal
DW News  |  Dec 05, 2025

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his counterpart from Rwanda, Paul Kagame, signed a deal to end the conflict in eastern Congo.

Remembering Albert Luthuli, the slain South African icon who put his people above himself
The Conversation  |  Dec 04, 2025

A 2025 court ruling found South African liberation leader Albert Luthuli was murdered, overturning a 1967 inquest and reframing his legacy and his ove...

Explainer: Why DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal faces tough reality
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 04, 2025

The M23 rebels are negotiating separately under Qatar's mediation and will not participate in the Washington ceremony.

Court orders TSC to transfer teacher from North Eastern over trauma
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 04, 2025

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered TSC to immediately transfer teacher Geoffrey Lelon from North Eastern, citing security risks, in...

Senate’s handling of Nyaribo impeachment raises questions on oversight role, procedures
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 04, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo’s latest escape from impeachment has triggered a Senate debate on whether current rules favour legal technicalities over...

Kenya needs 58,590 more teachers for 2026 senior school transition - TSC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

Kenya’s TSC projects a shortage of 58,590 teachers for Grade 10 in 2026, with STEM and specialised subjects hardest hit, as over one million learners...

High Court bench dismisses bid to disqualify judges from DP Kindiki appointment case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 03, 2025

Justices Eric Ogolla, Antony Mrima and Fredah Mugambi ruled that activist Enock Aura had not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate any form of b...

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