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Avoid camera hacking: Key tips to strengthen your home’s security
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 24, 2025

Recent consumer-protection reviews reveal that most camera compromises occur not from sophisticated cyberattacks, but from basic user-side vulnerabili...

MPs warn Sh2.4 billion tax dispute between KRA and NG-CDF could paralyse constituencies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

Unpaid taxes dating back to 2020 have triggered a standoff, with MPs warning that unless Treasury intervenes, essential projects in hundreds of consti...

Unions slam TSC over limited promotion slots as 131,000 teachers apply for 21,000 positions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

The TSC confirmed receiving 131,734 applications for the 21,313 promotion vacancies, reflecting an oversubscription of 618 per cent.

Technology of freedom, risk of violence: Digital divide facing women in post-war Tigray
Addis Standard  |  Nov 22, 2025

Survivors of genocidal sexual and gender-based violence face renewed victimisation online, where AI-generated propaganda fuels stigma and hate.

Kenya’s economy can only absorb 250,000 graduates annually, Labour PS tells Senate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Labour PS Shadrack Mwadime told the Committee that Kenya’s economy is unable to absorb most of the country’s new graduates.

Controller of Budget urges faster adoption of e-GPS for public projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The Deputy Controller of Budget addressed borrowing patterns, cautioning that domestic borrowing can crowd out local businesses.

IPOA decries low turnout in police recruitment, recommends two-day exercise
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Authority noted that while recruitment panels' welfare was adequately provided for, applicants lacked similar support, including access to drinkin...

Court halts public participation on draft private security regulations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 21, 2025

Lady Justice Roselyn Aburili certified the case filed by Security Academy, an ex parte applicant, as urgent and allowed the guard to commence judicial...

Power producers warn of costly PPAs as Parliament lifts seven-year moratorium
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Energy Act allows for private sector participation in power development. Currently, it accounts for over $2.2 billion (Sh285 billion) in FDI and 3...

Senators order agencies to reconcile records on injured police officers’ claims amid conflicting figures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Details showed that while SHA reported paying over 1,500 claims worth Sh1.27 billion, the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services had n...

Garissa resident sues National Assembly over police service commission appointments
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 20, 2025

Rukia Mohamed claims appointments favour certain regions, ignoring President Ruto’s directive for fair national representation.

Private universities demand Sh58.8 billion in unpaid tuition fees from government
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The institutions say the prolonged delays have strained their budgets, affecting their ability to run smoothly and maintain the standards expected in...

Police tighten security ahead of President Ruto’s State of the Nation address
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Police have announced that several roads near Parliament will be closed to vehicles before the address begins. Motorists were urged to plan and use ot...

IG Douglas Kanja urges court not to issue orders over political activity claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The petitioners claim that IG Kanja undermined police independence by appearing at a presidential rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on April 2, 2025, wher...

Nubian Rights Forum launches sensitisation drive to end marginalisation of minority groups
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 18, 2025

According to Project Manager Yasah Musa, marginalised communities such as the Nubians have borne the brunt of discrimination when seeking national ide...

How a common virus may trigger lupus: New insights into the role of Epstein–Barr virus
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 18, 2025

Groundbreaking study uncovers how the common Epstein–Barr virus hijacks immune cells, potentially triggering lupus and other autoimmune diseases in su...

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...

Eight things that make you a nightmare cab passenger in Nairobi
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 16, 2025

Loud calls, drama, and poor timing make the ride even worse. Being calm, tidy, and ready when you order the cab keeps the trip smooth for everyone.

Government urged to fast-track transition of basic education institutions to comprehensive schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

More than 23,000 public primary school heads and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) argue that the transition will ease administration and al...

31 new Peace Corps volunteers begin two-year service in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 14, 2025

A statement from the US Embassy says the new cohort will serve in Busia, Bungoma, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, and Homa Bay counties, working alongside co...

Court rules Dutch national Elwin Ter Horst unfit to stand trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Doctors concluded that Ter Horst has bipolar disorder and an additional illness that prevents him from understanding or responding to court charges, m...

Audit reveals 200,000 police officer shortfall amid rising security demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) confirms the trend, showing the number of police officers dropping from 92,350 in 2023 to 88,...

NCIC warns of criminal gangs using social media to recruit, mobilise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Many gangs involve minors, some as young as 11, while most members are between 15 and 35 years old, often armed with knives, pangas, and occasionally...

Bomet, Homa Bay, Kirinyaga among counties with highest hiring imbalances - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

The report shows that 12 counties have failed to meet the statutory requirement that at least 30 per cent of entry-level positions be reserved for app...

‘Kenya can’t do it alone’: US urges more nations to join Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The US says global action is needed to expand the Kenya-led force to 5,500 troops and stabilise gang-ravaged Haiti.

EACC flags systemic gaps fueling corruption in Police Service, calls for urgent reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

EACC noted that the IAU continues to face a shortage of officers deployed at its regional offices, which makes it difficult to address complaints made...

Catholic Bishops appeal for national unity, moral leadership ahead of 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Bishops, through their chairman Maurice Muhatia, reflected on national issues, commended progress in key sectors, and urged moral leadership and a...

Developers react to Google’s AI privacy push: ‘It was inevitable’
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 13, 2025

With countries tightening data-protection laws, privacy-centric AI infrastructure could help local startups handle sensitive data responsibly while ac...

Governor Abdulswamad calls for tighter oversight on health apps
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 13, 2025

He noted that while mobile apps have made healthcare more accessible, unchecked use could lead to self-diagnosis and mismanagement of illnesses.

10 common foods you should never refrigerate: Experts explain why
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 13, 2025

Learn which everyday foods should be stored at room temperature and how refrigeration can ruin their flavour, texture, and freshness.

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