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Kenyan employers to be bound by International law on workplace biological hazards
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 20, 2025

Adopted during the recently concluded 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, the Convention represents a major step in ad...

Police detain NIS officer accused of shooting friend dead at Kasarani liquor store
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 20, 2025

According to court documents, 25-year-old Macharia was shot once in the head at close range inside the suspect’s vehicle and died instantly. The two a...

State unveils stringent new traffic law proposals as Alcoblow set for return on Kenyan roads
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

If adopted, the rules will reintroduce alcohol testing using approved breathalysers, blood and urine samples, an approach meant to enforce clear alcoh...

Public universities directed to train teachers ahead of Grade 10 rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

Approximately 1.2 million learners are expected to transition from junior to senior school at the start of 2026.

Health unions oppose new healthcare bill, accuse ministry of sidelining professionals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The caucus is demanding that the Ministry of Health withdraw the bill and instead amend the Health Act 2017. It also wants Kenya to honour the Abuja D...

FDA approves groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

Unlike daily PrEP pills or injections given every two months, the shot could be more appealing to people who struggle with adherence or wish to avoid...

Uganda activates emergency evacuation plan for citizens in Iran, Israel amid escalating conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

The ministry confirmed that 48 Ugandan students are currently being safely evacuated from Tehran and emphasised that efforts are ongoing to ensure the...

Kenya unveils 2024–2030 disaster risk strategy to protect lives and boost resilience
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 18, 2025

The DRM strategy seeks to minimise the loss of lives and livelihoods while promoting sustainable development by providing clear guidelines for mitigat...

Kenya issues emergency advisory for citizens in Israel and Iran as tensions escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

The ministry stressed the importance of vigilance, urging Kenyan nationals to avoid non-essential travel, stay updated through local media alerts, and...

Kenya, Finland reaffirm support for Somalia peace efforts amid ATMIS drawdown
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 18, 2025

Mudavadi emphasised the importance of keeping the global community engaged in Somalia's peace process, especially as ATMIS draws down its forces and t...

MPs demand British military to face probe over rights abuses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

The Ministry of Defence had earlier opposed the physical appearance of BATUK officers, citing existing protocols. But MPs dismissed that position, say...

Spain urges EU arms embargo on Israel, calls for Iran nuclear talks
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

Albares underscored the European Union's significant economic leverage and responsibility in the conflict.

Tana River in a spot over Sh629 million paid to undocumented law firms without legal oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2025

Reports by the Auditor-General and the Controller of Budget reveal that the payments were made without proper documentation or oversight, raising seri...

2.6 million children at risk as school feeding budget slashed by Sh2 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

But with reduced funding, schools in 26 counties may struggle to sustain the initiative, leaving thousands of learners vulnerable to dropping out.

KEMSA announces temporary closure of distribution centres from July 1
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

During this period, the agency confirmed that both the receipt and dispatch of medical supplies will be suspended. However, it clarified that emergenc...

Somali Government terminates MGS Soft's tax collection deal
Amina Wako  |  Jun 16, 2025

Finance Minister Bihi Iman, in a letter to the company, said that the termination came as a result of documented violations and ethical misconduct.

Uganda, Tanzania among 36 nations facing possible new US travel restrictions
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 16, 2025

Reports indicate that the draft list includes 26 African countries as well as nations from the Caribbean, Central Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen orders installation of CCTV cameras in all 1,209 police stations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Footage from the surveillance systems will be managed by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) and backed up externally to safeguard evidence and preve...

Wave of elder killings in Coast counties sparks alarm on abuse awareness day
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2025

The Haki Yetu Organisation has revealed that at least 89 older people were murdered in Kilifi and Kwale counties between 2023 and 2025, with many of t...

Khartoum before the war: The public spaces that held Sudan's capital city together
The Conversation  |  Jun 15, 2025

In Sudan, conflict, displacement, and economic instability have further disrupted governance and reshaped the spatial fabric of urban life.

Shippers protest Kephis’ new container inspections, warn of delays and higher costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

Kephis has rolled out a comprehensive inspection regime mandating all cargo containers, both loaded and empty, to undergo checks aimed at ensuring san...

Kenya’s brutal police have been exposed again – Why the system fails people
The Conversation  |  Jun 15, 2025

If Kenya doesn’t grapple with police impunity, then the anniversary of the June 2024 protests will be just another date in history when the state brut...

Dreams on hold: Grim global jobs outlook paints bleak future for millions of job seekers
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 15, 2025

In Africa, the International Labour Organisation has downgraded the employment growth prospect from the earlier 1.8 per cent to 1.6 per cent.

Kenya marks World Blood Donor Day as state, Red Cross urge donations to save lives
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The annual event seeks to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products.

Health Ministry rolls out third batch of graphic tobacco warnings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The warnings, featuring newly approved pictures and pictograms, must appear on all tobacco packaging to alert users to the deadly effects of smoking a...

Undocumented status, ID barriers hamper vaccine access for vulnerable mothers, children in Kenya
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 13, 2025

Unvaccinated children are left exposed to preventable but potentially deadly diseases like polio, measles, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B.

Sports budget slashed by Sh3 billion despite sector’s rising demands
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 12, 2025

Kenya’s sports sector is set to feel the pinch after the government reduced the Sports Fund allocation by Ksh 3 billion in the 2025/26 Financial Year...

UN Report: 54 million children still trapped in forced labour in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

It reveals that although the number of children in child labour has fallen by over 20 million since 2020, the global goal of eliminating it by 2025 wi...

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