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Raila Odinga: I regularly engage Ruto and opposition leaders to heal Kenya’s political wounds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Odinga said that Kenya’s democracy must mature to a point where political rivals contest as friends and, once elections are over, can shake hands and...

Nexus United crowned champions of Eastleigh Peace Cup
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 20, 2025

Nexus United defeated Villa Roma 3-1 in the final of the Eastleigh Peace Cup on Sunday, capping off a thrilling tournament.

Creativity in crisis: Kitui village artisans fight to save Nairobi’s craft heritage after market fire
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 21, 2025

In humble workshops made of corrugated iron and timber, they transform dreams into wooden carvings, beaded jewellery, woven baskets, and furniture tha...

Somali-American Senator Omar Fateh wins DFL endorsement for Minneapolis mayor
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 20, 2025

The endorsement now positions Omar as the official DFL candidate, giving him a crucial boost in the upcoming mayoral race scheduled for November 4, 20...

AI revolution in Kenya: IT guru James Rege urges youth to tap digital jobs, global opportunities
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 20, 2025

IT expert and former Principal Secretary for ICT, James Rege, said Kenya, like many African democracies, is on the brink of a major digital revolution...

Mastitis pain drives Kenyan mothers to quit breastfeeding too soon, experts warn
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 21, 2025

Mastitis is a painful breast inflammation, usually caused by a blocked milk duct, which can progress to a bacterial infection if left untreated.

UN appoints China’s Guang Cong as new Horn of Africa special envoy amid regional crises
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 20, 2025

Before this appointment, Guang served as Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs in South Sudan and Deputy Head of the United Nations Miss...

AfDB: Kenyan women left behind in green energy transition amid Sh96 billion financing gap
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 20, 2025

According to the AfDB, women in Kenya face a significant financing gap that hinders their ability to fully participate in and benefit from the renewab...

Turkana water firm targets landlords to curb 55 per cent revenue loss from unpaid bills, leakages
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

An internal analysis reveals that non-revenue water—water produced but not billed—has exceeded 50 per cent, straining the company’s finances, discoura...

Court orders Assets Recovery Agency to return Sh3.8 million to Nairobi trader after 5-year legal battle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Mohammed Hassan Sharif was arrested on July 13, 2020, at a roadblock along the Nairobi-Garissa Highway in Migwani, Kitui County, after police found hi...

KAA calls for public input on airport plans months after collapse of controversial Adani deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

In a notice issued on Sunday, KAA announced that it is in the process of developing integrated master plans for both JKIA and Wilson airports to guide...

Rehabilitation of Ikanga Airstrip begins, paving way for economic growth in Taita Taveta
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

Preparatory works, including bush clearing and light grading, are currently underway, spearheaded by the County Department of Transport and Infrastruc...

Public information requests in counties routinely ignored, new report by Katiba Institute shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

The report by Katiba Institute shows that various counties, including Nairobi, Nakuru and Samburu, continue to violate the constitutional right of acc...

PSC paid retired civil servants Sh25.7 million in irregular contracts, audit reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has exposed that the commission hired the retirees without competitive recruitment and paid them through manual systems...

Mombasa County moves to elevate Coast General to Level 6 status amid major upgrades
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

The move follows the groundbreaking ceremony for a modern funeral home within the hospital grounds, a key development expected to expand mortuary capa...

DPP slammed by legal experts for 'weaponising' terrorism charges against peaceful protesters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Former Chief Justice David Maraga accused the government of using the justice system as a political weapon.

Over 3,000 public schools face merger over low enrolment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Data from the exercise revealed that more than half of the country’s 9,750 secondary schools were not selected by incoming Grade 10 learners.

Family blames hospital security failures after kin murdered at Kenyatta National Hospital ward
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Margaret said she was optimistic that Ndegwa would be attended to and discharged after recovering.

Political leaders warned against incitement as 2027 General Election approaches
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 20, 2025

He described recent statements by certain leaders as reckless and inflammatory, warning that such remarks could destabilise the nation. Mudavadi empha...

Residents urged to collect 33,000 unclaimed title deeds as Malindi land offices open
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 19, 2025

She revealed that 7,730 title deeds are ready for immediate collection at the new offices. These include 5,881 titles for Weru Group Ranch, 1,363 for...

Gachagua accuses Kindiki of orchestrating violence during protests, outlines 2027 vision
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 19, 2025

He further accused Kindiki of using State funds under the guise of empowerment to mount early campaigns for the 2027 elections.

Emerging businesses in Kenya faced toughest years in 2024 and 2025, experts say
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 20, 2025

Eric Kimani, a business commentator and Executive Director of Palmhouse Dairies Limited, noted that the environment for young businesses is currently...

Chimamanda’s Lagos homecoming wasn’t just a book launch, it was a cultural moment
The Conversation  |  Jul 19, 2025

Chimamanda’s book event was a reminder that literary celebrity, when it happens in Africa, can exist on its own terms. It’s rooted in a popular imagin...

High Court blocks government from collecting mobile IMEI data
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

In a ruling delivered by Justice Chacha Mwita, the court found the public notices issued by CA and KRA unconstitutional, stating they lacked support f...

Report exposes funding gaps, staff shortages and infrastructure failures in schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The findings show that despite policy efforts and rising enrolment in some areas, many learners and teachers continue to operate in under-resourced en...

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula calls for urgent protest law reform to end chaos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

Moses Wetang’ula called on Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and fellow lawmakers to lead a fresh legislative review, 15 years after the 2010 Constitu...

Jobs abroad: Senate Labour Committee flags surge in recruitment scams, complaints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The session exposed serious gaps in regulation and enforcement in Kenya’s overseas job recruitment sector, highlighting the urgent need for stronger o...

SHOFCO founder Kennedy Odede awarded 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The award was presented during a ceremony held at the UN General Assembly Hall in New York on Friday, July 18, as part of the Nelson Mandela Internati...

Easy Scotch eggs recipe to try over the weekend
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

Whether you are in Eastlands or relaxing in Mombasa’s coastal breeze, scorched eggs are easy to make, require minimal ingredients, and deliver maximum...

Battle of the dough: What’s the difference between kaimati and mitai?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

According to Mama Asha, kaimati, the fluffier contender, is made from a simple yeast dough, deep-fried into round balls, and soaked in syrup afterward...

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