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Man accused of trafficking Kenyans to Russia sues police officer for Sh10 million over rights abuse
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 14, 2025

Edward Kamau Gituku claims that Sergeant Bramwel Saima violated his constitutional rights during his arrest and detention over allegations that he tra...

Kwale unveils Sh30 million TVET fund to empower youth, curb crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 14, 2025

The Governor spoke after meeting a group of reformed youths in Diani who had renounced crime to pursue peaceful and productive ventures. The region ha...

Lamu becomes first county to introduce digital mental health training
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 13, 2025

Lamu faces a growing mental health burden worsened by drug abuse, insecurity and poverty.

Hot, dry weather forecast for Nairobi and neighbouring counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

From Saturday, October 11, to Monday, October 13, Nairobi is expected to have cloudy mornings that will gradually give way to sunny conditions, with a...

Landmark moment as Eldas TTC set to transform Wajir’s education landscape
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 09, 2025

Wajir County now boasts three teachers' training colleges — Wajir TTC, Tarbaj TTC, and Eldas TTC — all aimed at addressing the region’s longstanding t...

How Kenya’s startups are surviving in today’s fiercely competitive online retail space
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 10, 2025

Despite most Kenyan startups collapsing within their first year, a growing number of entrepreneurs are defying the odds through digital partnerships,...

KURA announces closure of Jamhuri Road for sewer, drainage construction at Talanta Sports City
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The agency explained that the works are crucial to address long-standing drainage problems that have frequently caused flooding around Jamuhuri and Ng...

Businessman accused of trafficking ex-KDF officers to Russia freed on Sh500,000 bail
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 08, 2025

Gituku faces charges of facilitating the recruitment and relocation of 22 former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers who allegedly joined Russian mili...

How blocked drainage systems, open sewers threaten lives, businesses in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 07, 2025

When it rains in Eastleigh, stormwater from the Pumwani area flows through these sewer lines. Once it reaches the blocked sections, the water overflow...

Government says Kenyans captured in Ukraine were victims of human trafficking
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The PS said the government is actively engaging Ukrainian authorities to ensure that the captured Kenyans receive consular support and are safely repa...

Kenya Met warns of reduced rainfall but showers to continue in parts of the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The department said rainfall amounts are expected to drop moderately this week, but showers are still likely in several regions.

Heavy rains disrupt Nairobi traffic as Kenya Met warns of more downpours
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 04, 2025

It warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall ranging from 20 to more than 50 millimetres in 24 hours is likely in some of these areas, including Nairob...

Nairobi residents express fury over unending drainage woes
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 04, 2025

Nairobi County Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria expressed frustration, noting that despite the county’s ongoing drainage efforts, some resid...

Seven Kenyan men prove paternity case against BATUK soldiers
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 04, 2025

The seven proved their paternity through private DNA databases that identified their fathers as six soldiers who had served in the Army Training Unit...

Poor sleep could age the brain faster, study suggests
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 04, 2025

Sleep is known to be critical for the brain’s waste clearance system, which helps flush out toxic proteins, as well as for cardiovascular health. Disr...

Heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine push Russia to seek foreign recruits
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Independent media reports also indicate that at least 100 citizens of Central Asian states have been killed since the beginning of the invasion of Ukr...

Intense rainfall expected across Kenya from Friday to Sunday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The public, transport operators, farmers, and local authorities are encouraged to follow official bulletins and advisories for safety and preparedness...

Kenyan man repatriated from Moscow after forced recruitment into Russian military
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 01, 2025

Kariuki’s return follows the recent rescue of three other Kenyans—Shaquille Wambo, Pius Mwika, and Derrick Njaga—by the Kenyan mission in Moscow.

Isolated heavy showers expected in Rift Valley, Lake Victoria basin - Kenya Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

In North-western Kenya, particularly Turkana and Samburu counties, morning rains are expected, followed by scattered afternoon and evening thunderstor...

Court blocks DCI from accessing medical records in Russian war probe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 30, 2025

The orders will remain in force until October 8, 2025, when the matter will be mentioned for further directions.

Russian behind recruitment of Kenyans to fight in Ukraine arrested
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Detectives say Mike Lyapin, an employee of the Russian embassy in Nairobi, who first came to Kenya on March 6, 2017, was arrested in Nairobi as he pla...

Kenya to reopen regional police training hubs in fight against terrorism and banditry
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 25, 2025

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decentralisation of police training would enhance the effectiveness...

DCI busts human trafficking syndicate recruiting Kenyans for Russia-Ukraine war front
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2025

An intelligence-led operation at Great Wall apartments in Athi River on Wednesday night found 21 Kenyans in a house waiting to be processed to travel...

Infotrak poll: Majority of Kenyans say country is on wrong track amid economic strain
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 25, 2025

While some Kenyans credit the government with maintaining peace and order, the majority continue to struggle with rising living costs, unemployment, a...

New study links oral hygiene to pancreatic cancer risk
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 25, 2025

The study highlights the urgent need for earlier diagnosis, better access to treatment, and public awareness of symptoms to improve survival rates in...

MPs raise red flag over governance gaps in newly formed technical training institutes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

During a recent visit to Njoro Technical and Training Institute and Gilgil Technical and Vocational Training College, MPs reviewed unresolved audit qu...

When fever leads to seizures: What every parent needs to know
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 25, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define febrile seizures as convulsions triggered by fever in children. They are typically brief a...

How Kiambu’s fire academy is transforming Kenya’s disaster response, creating jobs abroad
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 23, 2025

A quiet but significant shift in fire preparedness is underway in Kiambu County at the Fire and Rescue Training Centre, which operates in partnership...

Kenya probes claims of citizens being used as soldiers in Russia-Ukraine war
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

This follows reports that a 36-year-old athlete, Evans Kibet, was captured by Ukrainian forces after fleeing Russian military service he claims he was...

Nairobi to experience cloudy skies as Coast, Rift Valley brace for rains - Kenya Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

Coastal counties, including Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale, will experience intermittent showers in the morning and afternoon, with stable temperatu...

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