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More Kenyans disappeared during anti-riot operations than during anti-terror operations in 2024, report shows
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2025

A total of 55 incidents of enforced disappearances occurred between January and December 2024.

Petition exposes Sh975 billion debt linked to Treasury’s budget law breach
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

The borrowing was made possible by the Treasury's failure to submit revenue estimates to the National Assembly alongside expenditure estimates for the...

Auditor-General flags Sh38bn in stalled projects in 24 state departments
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Gathungu says the government has already paid Sh7.8 billion for these projects, some of which are now accruing penalties due to delayed payment of cer...

Newly established National Government Administration Police Unit begins operations under command of Charles Mutuma
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Mutuma holds a Master of Arts in Security Management and Police Studies, as well as a Master of Arts in Leadership and Security Management. He is curr...

Kasipul MP Charles Were died from five gunshot wounds, post-mortem reveals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 05, 2025

Four suspects, William Imoli Shigali, Juma Ali Haikai, Douglas Muchiri Wambugu and David Mihigo Kagame, have since been arrested and arraigned in conn...

Oburu tells off Orengo over ODM-govt ties, urges him to quit party if discontented
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 04, 2025

Orengo has previously strongly criticised ODM's collaboration with the Kenya Kwanza government, labelling it an "abomination" and a "disaster".

SokoLamu: County launches first online marketplace to boost local trade
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 04, 2025

Vendors were introduced to key features such as system login, dashboard navigation and vendor workflow management.

Slain Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were to be buried on May 9 in Homa Bay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

The plans for the late ODM MP’s final journey are already in motion, with the funeral arrangements being coordinated by different teams from Parliamen...

Autopsy for slain Kasipul MP Charles Were set for Monday as DCI probes targeted killing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2025

The DCI on Friday said the autopsy will be led by Dr Johansen Oduor, the Chief Government Pathologist, and will play a key role in supporting the ongo...

Taxpayers' money sunk into incomplete projects, Auditor General report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

The audit has painted a troubling picture of poor planning, lax oversight, and disregard for public funds, with stalled and delayed projects affecting...

Rent default crisis spiral in Nairobi as Sakaja faces backlash over eviction threats
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2025

The plan, which tenants claim was rolled out without their involvement, has triggered resistance from residents who are also facing threats of evictio...

Woman Reps decry Sh500 million NGAAF budget cut, call for action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

While Mbadi confirmed that Sh1.1 billion owed to the fund had been released recently, the move still left many lawmakers dissatisfied with the decisio...

IPOA issues status update on probe into June 25 protester killings after BBC exposé
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The Authority's probe delved into several incidents in June 2024 across the country during mass protests against the Finance Bill, 2024, which saw cla...

Kenya stops screening of BBC documentary exposing protesters' killings
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 29, 2025

BBC’s investigation also involved the review of over 5,000 images, which showed that many of those killed were unarmed and posed no threat when they w...

BBC investigation links KDF officers to brutality during deadly anti-government protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

One of the findings was that one shooter had a unique dress code, unlike the plainclothes police officers at the scene, raising doubts about whether h...

Government delivery will inform 2027 campaigns - Owalo
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 27, 2025

Owalo said the government’s success in delivering on its promises will significantly influence the narrative of future political campaigns.

Pathologist: Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve died of blood clot in the lungs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

Oduor said the examination revealed that Muneve had insufficient oxygen in his body at the time of death.

IGAD boss Dr Workneh calls for urgent support to stabilise Somalia at the Entebbe Summit
Amina Wako  |  Apr 25, 2025

The summit brought together key leaders from AUSSOM troop-contributing countries, ministers of foreign affairs and defence, as well as representatives...

MPs approve Bill unlocking Sh50.5 billion for counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 25, 2025

The Bill also outlines various development partner-funded projects that will benefit counties in areas such as agriculture, health, water, sanitation,...

MPs bullish over NG-CDF, vow to make it legal despite fresh pressure over fund’s legality
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 22, 2025

Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga also wants MPs to keep off the NG-CDF, expressing his displeasure with their numerous demands to...

Economist Fred Ogolla slams Ruto's economics, calls broad-based govt political gimmick
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 19, 2025

Broad-based government is a political solution to an economic problem. We cannot allow someone to give you a political solution to an economic problem...

Tanzanian opposition party says whereabouts of its leaders unknown
Reuters  |  Apr 18, 2025

Lissu, runner-up in the country's 2020 presidential election, was charged with treason last week over what prosecutors said was a speech calling on th...

Rwanda grants SADC troops safe passage from DR Congo conflict zone
Amina Wako  |  Apr 18, 2025

The mission encountered significant setbacks, including the loss of 20 soldiers and being pinned down by M23 fighters. A deal struck in March between...

Somalia, US forces destroy two vessels carrying Al-Shabaab weapons
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 17, 2025

According to a statement issued by Somalia’s Ministry of Information, both vessels and the weapons on board were destroyed, along with an unknown numb...

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.

IGAD launches regional training to strengthen public health emergency response
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 15, 2025

The program is designed to provide participants with practical tools and strategies to improve preparedness, response, and recovery during outbreaks.

South Africa’s coalition government is crumbling: Why collapse would carry heavy cost
The Conversation  |  Apr 12, 2025

South Africans have long been accustomed to viewing the world of politics, governance and bureaucracy through the lens of a top-down “strong” state –...

Senators urge improved terms, protection for village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei led the calls, saying that village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders should be given the same recognition and opportunitie...

CS Murkomen says vehicle shortage for police, administration officers fueling insecurity in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 11, 2025

As part of a broader initiative to reduce fuel costs and improve mobility, NGAO officers in Kilifi and other towns will be provided with 1,000 electri...

A silent farewell: Grieving mother reflects on final talk with murdered daughter
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor on Tuesday announced the post-mortem results, revealing that Kemunto died from strangulation, confirming i...

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