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NTSA launches road safety campaign to keep children safe as schools close
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 07, 2025

NTSA warned that wet weather conditions have made roads slippery and reduced visibility in several parts of the country, heightening risks for childre...

27 more firearms surrendered in Tot in Kerio Valley disarmament operation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 25, 2025

According to the NPS, the milestone reflects the goodwill and commitment of residents and peace stakeholders determined to end the cycle of violence t...

Kenya, Ethiopia sign second defence agreement, allowing intelligence sharing of security threats
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2025

It was signed by the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, and the Chief of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces, Field Marsha...

Sports for Peace: How sporting activities are uniting North Rift communities
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 23, 2025

The annual event that kicked off last year brings together previously warring communities from six counties, including Baringo, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakw...

US approves Sh44 billion weapons sale to boost Nigeria’s fight against insurgency
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 14, 2025

The US State Department granted the approval after the Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of...

Cameroonian arrested over Sh80 million gold scam targeting Canadian investor
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 31, 2025

The suspect, Francis Talla Oufa, also known as Allain, is accused of luring the victim into the fake gold deal in November 2024, promising massive ret...

Over 30 leaders, clerics under probe for fuelling banditry in North Rift - CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Murkomen added that the persons of interest are allegedly providing financial and logistical support to bandits.

Gulf states call for Gaza truce, support Syria at ministerial session
XINHUA  |  Jun 03, 2025

The ministers condemned "attempts to displace the population of the Gaza Strip".

78 foreigners arrested, 58 guns seized in past three months in Isiolo security crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

Interior CS Murkomen warned politicians and security officers against aiding drug trafficking networks, saying those found culpable would face legal c...

Operation Ondoa Jangili nets over 300 suspects, 200 firearms
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

The multi-agency team involved in the operation, he said, is grappling with illegal mining, drug and human trafficking as well as cross-border incursi...

25 rogue police reservists arrested, sacked in banditry crackdown in Kerio Valley
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2025

The affected reservists were found to have engaged in activities that abetted banditry and cattle rustling, thereby undermining the progress made by t...

Civil Society raises alarm over credibility of 2027 polls following shortlisting of Ruto allies
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 24, 2025

Professor Ogolla questioned how the Dr Makanda-led panel arrived at what he described as “a shortlist resembling a selection of regime loyalists.”

Court petition seeks to block budget over Sh600 billion owed to suppliers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

Operation Linda Jamii wants the High Court to compel the government to prioritise payment of bills accumulated from June 2005 to June 2022, citing har...

Lobby moves to court to stop 2025/26 budget over Sh698 million pending bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2025

The group argues that the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) dated February 12, 2025, lacks transparency and fails to demonstrate good faith regarding how...

Murkomen: Government to streamline command structure of police reservists, improve pay
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 08, 2025

At the moment, over 600 National Police Reservists have been deployed within Baringo North, Baringo South, Tiaty East, and Tiaty West to ensure a sust...

New security operations base unveiled in Laikipia as state steps up fight against banditry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Murkomen said the additional command centre would also help combat the spill-over of criminal activities that have crossed into neighbouring counties,...

Tension as Al-Shabaab insurgents storm Mangai village in Boni Forest, preach to locals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 16, 2025

The incident happened on Saturday evening around 6 pm when residents, most of whom are Muslims, were preparing for the evening prayers and breaking th...

Nigeria bets on deradicalisation programme in North West
DW News  |  Mar 09, 2025

The Nigerian government wants to rehabilitate and reintegrate bandits who have terrorized the North West zone. But will expanding Operation Safe Corri...

How reopened livestock markets in Baringo are promoting North Rift’s socio-economic growth
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 02, 2025

The return of market days, a key indicator of the resumption of socio-economic activities, is supported by the resumption of normalcy in the North Rif...

How KDF’s grassroots initiatives are transforming once volatile North Rift region
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 26, 2025

On Monday last week, KDF conducted its latest civil-military cooperation activity in Lomelo village within Turkana County.

Relative peace returns to North Rift two years after launch of Operation Maliza Uhalifu
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 24, 2025

Despite the gains made, the authorities note that a number of firearms remain in the wrong hands in the region.

Police confirm arrest of Sadam Buke in ongoing Ondoa Jangili operation in Isiolo
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 07, 2025

His friends had claimed on social media that he was abducted on Thursday while swimming at Royal Acacia Park.

Oromo Liberation Army denies presence in Kenya as security operation intensifies
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 05, 2025

In a statement posted on their X platform, OLA denied having any presence on Kenyan territory, stating that they uphold and fully respect Kenya’s sove...

Police launch major operation against Oromo Liberation Army in Isiolo, Marsabit
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 04, 2025

In a statement, NPS said "Operation Ondoa Jangili" will flush out those of the OLA criminal elements hiding within the two counties in Sololo, Moyale,...

Isiolo wildfire continues to rage with about 190,000 acres of grazing land destroyed - Red Cross
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 22, 2025

Attempts by a multi-agency response team and the community to establish firebreaks and contain the fire have been unsuccessful

Kenya ratifies treaty aimed at preventing multinationals from exploiting tax loopholes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

One common strategy used by multinationals to sidestep taxes is the manipulation of profit-sharing arrangements.

Cattle rustlers, bandits in Marsabit put on notice as 400 police reservists graduate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The graduates, who underwent a month-long training, focused on weapon handling, conflict resolution and general policing duties, will now bolster the...

Kenya Ports Authority unveils multi-billion-shilling infrastructure upgrade to boost capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Earlier in 2024, KPA procured new gantry cranes worth $31.5 million (Sh4.1 billion) as part of its efforts to strengthen its operations.

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