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Tanzania's Ambassador to Cuba Humphrey Polepole resigns, citing loss of faith in President Samia Suluhu's leadership
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 13, 2025

Polepole, who previously served as an MP and ambassador to Malawi, had been posted to Cuba, where he represented Tanzania in the wider Caribbean regio...

Ride for humanity: UK Muslim bikers bring life-changing aid to Kenya’s most underserved regions
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

The initiative will culminate in a public celebration on Sunday, July 13, at Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa, where local communities, government off...

Kuppet warns TSC against non-monetary CBA deal, demands up to 70 per cent pay rise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

Kuppet is demanding salary increases of up to 70 per cent, enhanced allowances, and the elimination of unpaid acting roles.

No law against church donations, EACC says as it rejects public calls for oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

While acknowledging that such donations often raise concerns, the commission emphasised that its primary focus is on tracing and recovering assets acq...

UN Security Council faces key vote on Haiti mission as Guterres recommends one-year extension
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 12, 2025

Panana and the US, the co-penholders on Haiti, have, however, proposed that to extend BINUH's mandate by six and a half months, rather than one year.

Equality Commission condemns Geoffrey Mosiria for 'exploiting vulnerable street child', calls for action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The video, which has since circulated widely online, shows Mosiria walking through the streets of Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) with a boy...

Inside the appointment process of Kenya’s Chief Kadhi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The Chief Kadhi is the overall leader of the Kadhi’s Courts, which handle matters related to Islamic personal law such as marriage, divorce, and inher...

IG of Police Douglas Kanja bans firearms, orders immediate surrender in Marsabit's troubled zones
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The order, published in a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, takes effect immediately and applies to 13 localities under the ongoing security operati...

President William Ruto reinstates Charles Nyachae to Kenya School of Government post
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

Charles Nyachae has been re-appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya School of Government Council, a role he previously held.

Armed gang kills watchman at girls' school in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 11, 2025

The police incident report further indicated that the assailants also broke into the principal's office and stole Sh102,500.

Saba Saba death toll rises to 38, KNCHR confirms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

It further indicated that 130 people are still nursing injuries at home and in various health facilities across the country.

MP Caleb Amisi to Kenyan youth: Your power is at the ballot, not in the streets
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

MP Amisi emphasised the importance of youth involvement in shaping the country’s future through the ballot box rather than demonstrations.

Isiolo County Commissioner warns against politicising security amidst tensions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The commissioner said criminals were taking advantage of the ongoing political standoff to commit offences, and warned that politicians were also expl...

Fahima Abdallah elected new IEBC Vice Chairperson
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

Their swearing-in comes a day after a three-judge bench of the High Court gave the green light for the appointments, which had earlier been subject to...

Kenya's democracy, future in IEBC's hands - CJ Koome
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The Chief Justice said the IEBC must now begin urgent preparations for the 2027 General Election, especially since the country had been without a full...

"Every voice will count", says IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon as he assures credible 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Erastus Ethekon emphasised that his first loyalty is to the people of Kenya, citing Article 1 of the Constitution, which places sovereign power in the...

New IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, commissioners sworn in
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The commissioners, led by the new chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, took their oath of office before Chief Justice Martha Koome at the Supreme Court...

Whistleblowers to get stronger protection, rewards under new bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The proposed law sets stiff penalties for anyone found interfering with the reporting process. Individuals who block investigations or mislead the com...

MPs demand audit of IEBC’s Sh3.9 billion pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

JLAC wants the the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to provide detailed supporting documents to establish the authenticity of th...

NDMA: 23 arid counties face water shortage, risk of drought-induced conflicts grows
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 10, 2025

The NDMA CEO stated that the organisation is doing its best to focus on building community resilience against climate shocks, based on the available...

Education PS orders arrest, interdiction of Alliance Girls teacher over sexual misconduct claims
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Bitok said the Ministry had engaged the TSC to initiate the teacher’s interdiction, as part of broader efforts to root out similar misconduct in schoo...

High Court to rule today on legality of Ruto's IEBC nominees
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

Last month, the High Court rejected an oral application that sought to cite President William Ruto and other state officials for contempt of court ove...

Kenyans can directly appoint IEBC when systems fail - Karua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Karua said Kenyans are the ultimate custodians of power and have the ability to directly constitute the electoral commission if the state fails to del...

Explosion rocks Jalle Siyaad military academy in Mogadishu
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 09, 2025

According to local media, the local terrorist group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack, whose casualties are yet to be declared.

TSC introduces automatic promotions for teachers every three years, scrapping interviews
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Teachers joining the service at Grade B5 will move to Grade C1 after serving for three years.

Kilifi leaders urge fast resolution of IEBC deadlock, slam delays in Magarini by-election
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 08, 2025

The leaders sharply criticised court cases that have stalled the formal appointment of new commissioners, arguing that the delays have denied citizens...

Kenya faces crisis as unrest escalates and unimplemented reforms haunt calls for dialogue
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 08, 2025

This week, the wave of violence took a tribal turn when some leaders claimed that the violence is domiciled in Central Kenya, where alleged hired thug...

UN raises alarm over Kenya’s use of lethal force during Saba Saba demos, urges accountability
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned the violence, calling the use of lethal force and acts of police brutality “deeply troubli...

Chief Justice Koome calls for balance between protest rights, law enforcement
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Koome noted that the country’s democracy is under pressure and called on all stakeholders to act responsibly during this critical period.

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