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UN warns organised crime in Africa’s illicit gold trade threatens global security
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 07, 2025

The groups are drawn to the sector due to perceived weak enforcement, inconsistent documentation, and regulatory loopholes along trade routes—all of w...

Five feared dead, 10 trapped after gold mine collapses in West Pokot
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2025

West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin Kitalei said the incident occurred around 2 am, sending shockwaves through the local community.

Ruto allies donate millions at Kapseret Empowerment Drive hosted by MP Sudi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

Sudi also disclosed that he and three friends from Tanzania had raised Sh45 million to buy equipment for local businesses.

Kenya’s refugee integration plan criticised over poor public involvement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

Other committee members expressed concern over environmental degradation linked to refugee settlements and the uneven distribution o

MPs raise alarm over missing Sh4.2 billion earned from housing levy investments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

The revelation has sparked concern over the transparency and use of funds collected through the controversial housing levy.

CBK Governor Kamau Thugge sent away by MPs for submitting incomplete diversity reports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

Dr Thugge acknowledged the shortcomings of his report and accepted responsibility for the oversight. He assured the committee that he would address th...

Free education in jeopardy as CS Ogamba reveals only half of school funds released
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

MPs have raised the alarm over delays in the disbursement of capitation funds to schools, warning that the financial strain could undermine the provis...

KUCCPS, KICD on the spot as MPs probe financial management, student placement in education sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

MPs questioned KUCCPS about the rationale for allocating taxpayer money to private universities without a clear policy framework.

Mombasa authorities arrest developers, engineers defying stop orders after building collapse
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 04, 2025

The arrests form part of heightened efforts to tackle rogue construction practices after the partial collapse of an 11-storey building in Kilifi Corne...

Special needs teachers lose bid to stop union deductions by TSC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 03, 2025

The petition, presented by Edwin Juma, the national chairperson of special needs education teachers, sought to compel the TSC to immediately halt the...

Senators order urgent resettlement of Laikipia IDPs living in camps for 18 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

The Senate Committee on Lands decried that residents have been displaced since the 2007/2008 post-election violence and continue to live in makeshift...

KUCCPS reopens final course revision window for 2024 KCSE candidates until June 7
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

The opportunity is also open to students who either missed the initial application or were unsuccessful in their first attempt, allowing them to submi...

PSG crush Inter to win first-ever Champions League title in style
Rama Mohammed  |  Jun 01, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain were at their brilliant best in the Champions League final, demolishing Inter Milan 5–0 to win the European title for the first ti...

Tanzanian parliament honours President Samia with special award for exemplary leadership
XINHUA  |  Jun 01, 2025

Samia commended the MPs for their continued commitment to representing the interests of their constituents both within and beyond the parliamentary ch...

Sh9.5bn spent on travel as Kenya struggles with budget deficit - CoB Nyakang’o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

The CoB warned that the government’s appetite for non-essential expenditure like travel and inflated allowances is worsening the country’s budget defi...

Commentary: Worse than evil; how stupidity fueled Ethiopia into raging inferno
Addis Standard  |  May 30, 2025

In the Tigray war, dubbed the deadliest and bloodiest conflict of the twenty-first century, the average estimate of civilian casualties stands at 518,...

Recipe: How to make salt and vinegar crisps at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 30, 2025

As the homemade snack trend continues to sizzle, it seems salt and vinegar crisps are claiming their rightful spot in our kitchens and hearts one crun...

Catholic Bishops call for justice after "foul" killings of two priests
Mary Wambui  |  May 29, 2025

The bishops termed the killings as veiled with malicious intent and mystery.

MPs reject digital police recruitment over inequality concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

MPs said it was premature to adopt a fully digital system in a country still struggling with patchy internet, low smartphone penetration, and electric...

Trial begins in 2023 crash that killed five Somali American women
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 27, 2025

Thompson, 29, is facing 15 felony charges. These include five counts of third-degree murder and ten counts of criminal vehicular homicide.

Over 4,500 police officers exit in 3 years, IG Kanja warns of strain as budget cuts hit operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

Kanja said 1,206 officers have died, 326 resigned, and 289 were dismissed from service.

NTSA orders urgent PSV inspections over graffiti and safety violations, threatens penalties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

NTSA said some vehicles lack the official operational stickers and other identification marks issued by the authority, making it difficult to enforce...

Tanzanian MPs defend President Samia amid Kenyan backlash over activists' detention, deportation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

MPs said the government’s actions as necessary and said Tanzania was acting within its rights to protect its national interests.

IOM encourages Eastleigh community to embrace digital finance for smarter money management
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 26, 2025

Many residents in Eastleigh receive financial support from relatives abroad, and the event aimed to offer them practical information on safer and more...

One missing after boat capsizes in Lamu as rough seas trigger multiple marine accidents
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The back-to-back marine accidents come amid a weather alert from the Kenya Meteorological Department warning of dangerous sea conditions along the Coa...

New Bill proposes metered internet billing and mandatory age verification for online access
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The Bill amends the Kenya Information and Communications Act by expanding the definition of a “telecommunication operator” to explicitly include inter...

NPSC opposes MPs’ bid to redirect Sh833m from police insurance to settle idle hospital debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The MPs argue that the hospital, intended to provide specialised healthcare for officers and their families, should not be left to waste while the gov...

Government extends NHIF staff contracts by six months for smooth SHA transition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2025

PSC chairperson Anthony Muchiri said the decision is meant to ensure smooth operations as SHA prepares to fully take over health insurance services.

Kenya refugee camps face hunger crisis as WFP warns food aid could drop to 28pc
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 22, 2025

This alarming development comes amid a surge in refugee numbers, driven by escalating conflict and drought in neighbouring Somalia and South Sudan, le...

Setback for police commission recruitment as selection panel re-advertises top jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

In a fresh advert placed in the dailies, selection panel chairperson Arthur Osiya called for new applications for the commission’s top jobs.

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