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Rival Isiolo speakers face Senate over audit failures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2025

Two rival Isiolo County speakers clashed before a Senate committee over unanswered 2023–2024 audit queries, amid court battles, vandalised assembly of...

KEBS urges institutions to integrate systems, modernise auditing
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2025

Ngari, speaking to representatives from government agencies, private companies, and quality assurance professionals, said the conference offers a crit...

Rwanda Automobile Club joins global motorcycle governing body FIM
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 09, 2025

Rwanda Automobile Club has been admitted to the global motorcycle body FIM, giving Rwanda access to sanctioned events, competitions and technical supp...

HRW urges Tanzania to release detained opposition ahead of independence day
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 08, 2025

Human Rights Watch urges Tanzania to free detained opposition supporters and activists ahead of independence day, end online censorship, and widen the...

Special forces across Africa meet in high-level Nairobi forum to counter terrorism and emerging threats
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 08, 2025

Kenya is hosting Silent Warriors 2025 in Nairobi, uniting Special Operations leaders from over 40 African states and US SOCAF to address terrorism, cy...

Kenya urges stronger regional cooperation as transport corridors fuel disease risks across East Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

The Health Ministry is urging stronger regional cooperation to tackle rising disease and safety risks along East Africa’s busiest transport corridors,...

Tatu City hosts Muslim business community to explore new investment opportunities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 07, 2025

Tatu City hosted Nairobi’s Muslim business community to outline property acquisition, tax incentives and expansion options in its special eEconomic zo...

Senate begins two-day plenary impeachment trial for Nyamira governor Nyaribo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Governor Nyaribo was impeached on two grounds: gross violation of the Constitution and other laws, and abuse of office.

The hidden connection between snoring, interrupted sleep and rising global Parkinson’s epidemic
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 03, 2025

A JAMA Neurology study of over 11 million US veterans finds untreated obstructive sleep apnea is linked to higher Parkinson’s disease risk, with early...

WHO confirms end of DR Congo’s 16th Ebola outbreak after final patient recovers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 02, 2025

The DRC has declared its 16th Ebola outbreak over in Kasai Province after 42 days without new cases, as WHO confirms 64 infections, 45 deaths and cont...

High Court grants more time for talks in Nairobi matatu-petrol station ban case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 01, 2025

During earlier court-facilitated discussions, the parties agreed to maintain a temporary arrangement allowing the PSV companies to continue operating...

2025 Classic Safari Rally brings motorsport and economic boost to Kwale County
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 30, 2025

Beyond the competitive aspect, the event draws attention to the hosting region’s infrastructure and potential for investment in tourism-related ventur...

Public service pension contributors exceed 500,000 as fund grows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

The Public Service Superannuation Fund reports a rise in contributors to over 500,000, with assets increasing to Sh242 billion due to strategic invest...

EACC traces Sh22.9 billion, recovers Sh3.4 billion in fight against corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2025

EACC said oversight remains ongoing in both national and county spaces, with a focus on reforms, deterrence and recovery of wealth obtained unlawfully...

Kabogo threatens to deny adverts to media critical of government
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 28, 2025

He further revealed plans to split public and commercial broadcasting, so that public broadcasting is financed by the Treasury as 'the rest finances i...

Inside the rise of news influencers transforming media in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

How this creator space evolves will depend on how platforms promote useful content, whether sustainable business models emerge, and whether audiences...

Kenya signs Sh24 billion China loan to launch modern intelligent transport system
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

According to a statement from the National Treasury, the ITS project is a key component of Kenya’s integrated transport management framework.

Sudanese army says it repelled paramilitary forces' attack after unilateral truce declaration
XINHUA  |  Nov 26, 2025

In a statement, the SAF said it had killed a number of RSF field commanders and hundreds of fighters, seized several combat vehicles, and destroyed ot...

Kenyans and Tanzanians unite across borders in new era of civic and democratic activism
DW News  |  Nov 20, 2025

East African activists are breaking borders to challenge repression, amplify suppressed voices, and redefine democracy across the region.

Kenya moves to end power shortages and lower electricity costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The announcement comes after President William Ruto acknowledged that Kenya’s current power generation is not enough to meet rising demand. He explain...

Governors sound alarm as 934 newborns die amid funding row in health sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The Council of Governors said the Social Health Authority (SHA) has neglected smaller hospitals and dispensaries, which are often the first and only p...

Counties decry handling of hospitals under SHA, accuse Health Ministry of overreach
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Governors warn that upgrading hospitals from Level 5 to Level 6, while beneficial for service delivery, comes with financial and operational consequen...

Relief for matatu operators after High Court halts eviction from CBD loading zones
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita directed EPRA and the Nairobi City County Government to hold off on enforcing a recent ban that prohibits matatus from using fuel...

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki named new CoG Vice Chair replacing Mutahi Kahiga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Kahiga resigned after facing widespread criticism for remarks he made following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Gachagua, governors, and MPs under probe by NCIC for inflammatory statements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

In a report to the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration, NCIC CEO Daniel Mutegi identified the governor...

Meta unveils new tool to protect Reels creators from content theft
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 18, 2025

The new system builds on Meta’s existing media-matching technology, but it places control directly into the hands of individual creators, especially t...

Born too soon: The hidden burden of preterm birth, fight for survival
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 18, 2025

There are several factors that can increase the likelihood of delivering prematurely. These include lifestyle choices, substance or drug abuse, climat...

Outgoing NCIC faces scrutiny over last-minute recruitment of 22 staff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Giti, who assumed office on April 1, explained that he faced intense pressure from the commissioners to carry out the recruitment. Departments that ra...

Matatus take EPRA and City Hall to court over ban on passenger pickups at fuel stations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 17, 2025

In an urgent application, the matatu operators argue that the directive was introduced abruptly, without consultation, and took immediate effect despi...

Rescue mission launched to save Masai giraffes trapped by fences in Naivasha
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 16, 2025

Four Masai giraffes have already been captured and relocated to secure habitats, including Nairobi National Park and another protected area near Naiva...

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