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When birth brings heartbreak: Mothers share their stories of children with deformities
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 05, 2025

Many mothers in Kenya face isolation, stigma, and emotional trauma after giving birth to children with deformities, highlighting gaps in maternal ment...

Government targets illegal seed dealers in bold move to safeguard farmers from counterfeits
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe warns fake seed dealers face arrests and possible treason charges as new KEPHIS lab boosts farmer protection.

Hormonal contraceptives linked to higher breast cancer risk, study finds
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 05, 2025

Recent studies show a small but measurable increase in breast cancer risk for women using hormonal contraceptives, highlighting the importance of info...

Five easy halal sandwich recipes for quick, flavourful meals
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 05, 2025

Wholesome, flavorful, and easy to make—these Halal sandwiches are perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or family meals.

NCIC dismisses disbandment reports, affirms full operations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

NCIC Chair Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia said the reports were “incorrect, misleading and a misrepresentation of the facts.”

Kenya launches Sh120 million cochlear implant programme to help deaf children hear
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The Sh120 million programme at KNH will fund life-changing ear implants for children with severe hearing loss, making advanced treatment accessible un...

KeNHA to map out alternative routes for motorists as Rironi-Mau Summit toll highway plans advance
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Under the proposed tolling framework, passenger cars will pay Sh8 per kilometre, with the rate increasing by 1 per cent annually.

Murkomen urges Turkana to fast-track land allocation for Todonyang immigration post
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 05, 2025

Murkomen said that on September 7, 2018, the Border Control and Operations Co-ordination Committee (BCOCC) sanctioned a survey that identified the nee...

Ruto admits Kenya is rationing electricity, says at least Sh1.2 trillion needed to boost capacity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Ruto said his government has launched a Sh1.2 trillion investment plan to expand capacity, part of broader efforts to position Kenya as an industrial...

Interior CS Murkomen flags rising boda boda violence amid broader stability
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 05, 2025

Murkomen said the rapid expansion of the boda boda sector, a vital pillar of Kenya’s transport economy, has created employment for thousands of youths...

MPs call for withdrawal of Treasury, civil service circulars on e-GPS system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The call follows the committee’s backing of a Delegated Legislation Committee report that recommended annulling a Public Procurement Regulatory Author...

Government clears Sh93 billion in road bills after borrowing Sh104 billion from banks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Proceeds from the bond will be serviced using part of the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund, which collects Sh7 per litre of petrol or diesel sold. The levy...

DStv slashes prices to win back viewers after 80 per cent subscriber exodus
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The DStv Dish Kit has been reduced to Sh1,650 from Sh2,000, and the GOtv antenna now costs Sh700, down from Sh1,000.

Auditor General warns Kenya Railways’ Sh569 billion loan default could burden taxpayers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

According to Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, the corporation is struggling to service the loan due to insufficient revenue generation and retention of...

Finance Committee slams CS Mbadi for dodging key oversight sessions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Kitui Rural MP David Mwalika questioned whether skipping committee meetings reflects the “kind of expertise that led to his poaching from ODM”.

Police to deploy senior investigators as Rex Masai inquest uncovers new witnesses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The police urged the magistrate not to allow the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to close the inquest until all critical evidence is presented.

Refugees join Turkana’s livestock watchdog network after intensive animal health training
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 05, 2025

Twenty new community animal disease reporters, including three refugees, complete intensive training to strengthen early detection and reporting of li...

Nairobi Water employee fined Sh8.5 million for using forged KCSE certificate to secure job
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 04, 2025

This is after a probe by the EACC) established that Balamu had forged the academic document, purporting it to be a genuine certificate issued by KNEC.

Interior CS Murkomen announces panel to recruit NCIC chair, warns of rising hate speech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

Murkomen’s move follows Senate outrage over NCIC’s sluggish response to online incitement and ethnic profiling.

Manufacturers face heavy penalties for noncompliance with KEBS 0.2 per cent standards levy
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 04, 2025

All manufacturers must pay 0.2 per cent of monthly turnover capped at Sh4 million or face heavy penalties, with exemptions for businesses under Sh5 mi...

South Sudan President Kiir dismisses finance minister, top security officials in major shake-up
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

President Kiir has replaced ministers, security chiefs, and presidential advisors in a major government shake-up ahead of postponed elections.

Parliament strikes deal to release Sh70.6 billion additional funds to counties after prolonged standoff
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

The funds are expected to ease cash flow challenges in county governments and revive projects affected by the prolonged budget impasse.

National Assembly vows to boost funding for protection of Kenya’s gazetted forests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 04, 2025

Wetang’ula said the move is aimed at curbing forest destruction and encroachment that threaten the government’s plan to plant 15 billion trees.

Government orders all sugar re-packagers to register by November 17 to curb substandard products
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

The Kenya Sugar Board said the registration will help enhance traceability, tighten quality control and curb the sale of adulterated sugar in the mark...

Kenya wins bid to host 2027 World Cancer Leaders’ Summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The summit, organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and hosted by NCI-K, will be only the second edition held in Africa, follow...

Somalia's senior Olympic Committee officials suspended over alleged misconduct
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 04, 2025

Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports stated that the decision was made to safeguard integrity and accountability within the country’s sports institu...

OpenAI denies ban on legal and medical topics in ChatGPT
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 04, 2025

OpenAI officials have clarified that no change has been made to ChatGPT’s core capabilities or policies.

Court halts Gitaru link road after owners complain of restricted access
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Residents say their properties are situated at the V-junction where the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway splits toward the Western bypass, entering the Gitaru a...

Officials warn of child safety risks near Ngong River in Mukuru
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The festive season, coupled with relaxed routines, has heightened concerns over child safety in the densely populated settlement.

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