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Broad-based government gains 7 per cent support but faces rising opposition - TIFA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

While some gains have been achieved, the survey suggests that many Kenyans are increasingly cautious about the coalition’s long-term impact.

Mombasa commuter rail to ease congestion, serve 4,000 passengers daily- Chirchir
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 06, 2025

Transport CS Davis Chirchir undertook an inspection tour of the upcoming facility, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving public transpo...

Nairobi women caucus fault Ruto, Raila for scuttling Sakaja's impeachment
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 05, 2025

Led by Martha Miyandazi, the caucus expressed disappointment with Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto for interf...

Legal experts warn top politicians against saving governors from impeachment
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 04, 2025

Ruto and Raila held separate meetings on Tuesday to shield Governor Sakaja from a looming impeachment push by angry MCAs who had accused the embattled...

SGR passenger ticket sales hit Sh2 billion in half-year despite fare hike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2025

The fare adjustments, implemented on January 1, 2024, saw first-class tickets jump from Sh3,000 to Sh4,500, while economy class tickets rose from Sh1,...

Inside Raila Odinga’s bid to save Governor Johnson Sakaja from impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege disclosed that Minority Leader of the National Assembly Junet Mohamed and former Westlands MP Fred Gumo were pre...

Raila summons ODM MCAs as Governor Johnson Sakaja faces impeachment threat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

The push to remove Sakaja has intensified, with 87 MCAs now reported to have signed in support of the impeachment motion, up from 70 last Friday.

Kenyan children bring Chinese-built railway's story to life through murals
XINHUA  |  Aug 31, 2025

The mural initiative is part of a broader corporate social responsibility programme launched in January by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) an...

Kenya Railways warns public against driving along train tracks
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 30, 2025

Kenya Railways said the behaviour poses a serious risk to the safety of motorists, passengers, and train operations and may also result in severe acci...

18 State-owned enterprises to operate as Public Limited Companies in new Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Re-registering the entities as PLCs would allow them to raise capital by offering shares to the public while protecting shareholders with limited liab...

Long-distance drivers decry being forced to take Mpox vaccine, demand voluntary participation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Association said drivers feel sidelined in decision-making and fear being used as test subjects for new health interventions.

Challenging the status quo: Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba tells it all
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 23, 2025

Gathoni Wamuchomba has positioned herself as a vocal critic of President Ruto’s administration, focusing on what she describes as unchecked excesses....

New Sh4.2 billion Mombasa Commuter Rail set to ease traffic, boost SGR link
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The new service connects the Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus in Miritini to the Mombasa Central Railway Station.

Government targets land sale to settle Kenya Railways pension arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2025

Mbadi noted that the scheme’s reliance on real estate investments had slowed down the release of benefits, but the government is now seeking to addres...

Tanzania, Burundi launch $2.15 billion cross-border SGR to boost trade, cut travel time
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 17, 2025

The 240-kilometre line is scheduled for completion by 2030 and is expected to significantly cut travel times while boosting regional trade and connect...

Ruto, Raila to jointly chair Parliamentary Group meeting on Monday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2025

The gathering is set to strengthen national unity, coordinate joint policies, and review progress on the 10-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) si...

Raila pushes for expanded devolution, says counties should run schools and local infrastructure
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 14, 2025

Speaking in Homa Bay County on Thursday during the second day of the 9th Devolution Conference, Odinga argued that governors should have full responsi...

Raila urges more devolution, says governors should answer to county assemblies, not Senate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 14, 2025

Odinga criticised the top-down governance approach that sidelines local input in key development decisions and urged counties to collaborate instead o...

Kenya Railways warns passengers against ticket scams targeting Madaraka Express
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

This warning follows a recent report from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), which showed a decline in passenger numbers using the Madara...

Motorists Association cites negligence, corruption for spike in road deaths
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 12, 2025

MAK said the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, together with the police, must be held accountable for the loss of lives, arguing that taxpaye...

ODM’s October meeting to decide Edwin Sifuna’s fate and party’s 2027 path
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 11, 2025

Tensions have been building in ODM over Sifuna’s combative stance, particularly his opposition to the political deal between Raila and President Willi...

President Ruto blasts opponents over 'wantam' demand
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 09, 2025

Ruto, who hosted thousands of youths at State House in an economic empowerment programme, appeared bullish, listing his achievements and announcing hi...

Legal experts divided over Ruto’s move to compensate protest victims since 2017
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 09, 2025

Lawyer and politician Paul Muite supported Ruto’s move, noting that it is a right step towards the thorny matter of compensation for police brutality...

Nine killed as train and bus collide in Naivasha
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 08, 2025

Among those who lost their lives were four KPC staff members and five workers from a contracted cleaning service provider.

Raila: I do not regret my pact with Ruto
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 08, 2025

The ODM leader warned that the country had been on the brink of unprecedented chaos, similar to other nations that have experienced political collapse

Ruto, Raila form five-member committee to oversee implementation of UDA-ODM MoU, NADCO report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

The committee, led by Agnes Zani as chairperson, will oversee the execution of the MoU and coordinate engagements with the public and key stakeholders...

It's not automatic that we will support Ruto in 2027 - Millie Odhiambo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

Millie Odhiambo reminded observers that all political directions remain open and negotiable, emphasising that future political alliances will depend o...

EACC recovers land illegally taken from Kenya Railways in Mombasa
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 01, 2025

The land was illegally allocated to Kizingo Apartments Limited and later transferred to Kizingo Condominium Limited in 2011. Following investigations...

Kenya Railways adjusts Suswa Leisure Train timetable effective August 1
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 31, 2025

According to the new schedule, the train, which operates every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, will depart from Nairobi at 8:50 am.

Kenya and Uganda sign 8 new MoUs to boost trade, infrastructure and regional integration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

Speaking during a joint press briefing at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deeper collaboration wit...

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