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Beyond chlorine: Why your eyes turn red after swimming
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

Despite posted warnings, hygiene violations remain widespread. Many swimmers skip the pre-swim shower, seeing it as unnecessary, while others spit or...

15 must-have car essentials
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

Emergency Preparedness: Having a fire extinguisher, a puncture repair kit, jumper wires, or an emergency hammer on hand can save your life.

KHRC condemns deportation of legal advisor, accuses Ruto government of silencing critics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The commission accused President William Ruto’s government of orchestrating a campaign to intimidate and suppress voices critical of his administratio...

Why every Kenyan kitchen needs a fire extinguisher: Mary Wangari’s story after a devastating blaze
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

A working smoke detector is also advisable; there are wired or battery smoke detectors. It also serves as an early warning system, alerting you to the...

Grammarly acquires superhuman in major leap towards AI productivity tools
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 05, 2025

For users globally, including in Kenya, this signals the arrival of faster, smarter, and more intuitive writing and email experiences.

613 killed near Gaza aid outlets as hospital is overwhelmed by injured patients- UN
DW News  |  Jul 04, 2025

More than 600 Palestinians have died near Gaza aid sites since late May, says the UN. Meanwhile, doctors say Gaza’s main hospital is now "one massive...

Court battle looms as activist sues police service commission over DIG Lagat’s replacement
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 03, 2025

Lagat stepped aside as the Police DIG on June 16 and notified the police service that his functions would be performed by his principal assistant, Pat...

Muturi warns Kenya sliding into authoritarianism over rising abductions by security agencies
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 02, 2025

Muturi raised concerns that security agencies, especially the DCI, have abandoned legal procedures and are instead relying on fear and brute force.

KEBS warns Kenyans of fraudsters impersonating its officers, extorting businesses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The impostors have been operating across several counties, raiding shops and entertainment spots and demanding bribes.

Why Opposition’s parallel tribunal aimed at tackling State injustice is within legal bounds -expert
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 01, 2025

A section of Kenya’s opposition leaders recently launched the People’s Restorative Justice Commission (PRJC) in response to what they describe as a gr...

CoB report: Vihiga, Homa Bay MCAs earn over Sh70,000 in allowances as Busia, Mandera take home the least
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

Vihiga and Homa Bay MCAs received the highest average sitting allowances at Sh92,352 and Sh84,978 respectively, even as no county surpassed the Sh100,...

Silk, satin and cotton wool; which pillowcase is best for your skin and hair?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 01, 2025

Silk and satin pillowcases are especially popular for their soft, luxurious feel and ability to reduce skin creasing and hair damage.

Six arrested in Embu for looting during Gen Z protests as police recover stolen AK-47 rifle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations revealed that the suspects were found in possession of various stolen items suspected to have been taken du...

Bullet fragments still lodged in Boniface Kariuki’s brain as family battles Sh2.7 million KNH bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

According to his family, the medical team at Kenyatta National Hospital has now conducted three major procedures, but warned that removing the remaini...

Kenya urges UN Security Council to fast-track support office for Haiti Security Mission
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 28, 2025

The UN Support Office is part of the recommendations made by Secretary General Antonio Guterres earlier this year, aimed at keeping the mission runnin...

UN slams Kenyan Government over police killings during June 25 memorial protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The United Nations Human Rights Commission singled out President William Ruto’s administration for allegedly violating constitutional rights by attemp...

Senate convenes special sitting to debate key county revenue bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The sitting will also provide room to consider any other urgent business or messages from the National Assembly or county assemblies that may arise.

Who's behind the deadly chaos? June 25 memorial protests spark stormy debate as MPs trade blame
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The session turned confrontational, as MPs were split over whether Gachagua played a role in the unrest.

Traders count millions in losses after protest looting and arson across Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 26, 2025

At the Koja area, traders said shops were broken into, looted, and later set on fire—an arson attack that caused the greatest loss to one trader who h...

Garissa University launches community policing initiative to boost security and prevent extremism
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 26, 2025

The university, which endured one of Kenya’s deadliest terrorist attacks in April 2015 that claimed the lives of 147 students, launched the initiative...

Nairobi to host Africa Sitting Volleyball qualifiers as Kenya eyes World Cup slot
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 26, 2025

Nairobi will host the Africa Zone Sitting Volleyball Championship from July 1 to 10, with Kenya’s men’s and women’s teams eyeing a coveted spot at the...

Storm brewing in DCP over Rigathi Gachagua’s power-sharing proposal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

Rigathi Gachagua insists the move is essential to keeping the party together, especially after primaries, which have historically triggered infighting...

African leaders urge US to ramp up investment, rethink tariffs
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 25, 2025

Senior State Department Bureau Official Troy Fitrell said there are business leaders in the US who need to understand the opportunities that lie in do...

Muturi pledges truth and healing as he takes oath as people's justice commission chair
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Muturi took the oath of office on Tuesday at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, joining Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, PLP Secretary-General Asha Bashir, and a...

MMU student in girlfriend’s murder case declared unfit to stand trial, court orders re-evaluation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 23, 2025

In a report filed in court, Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital concluded that Mutinda is mentally unstable following a psychiatric evalua...

Opposition leaders attend memorial for protest victims ahead of June 25 demos
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 22, 2025

The leaders declared June 25 a symbolic public holiday dedicated to fallen Gen Z protesters.

WhatsApp developing AI-powered feature to assist users with writing, replying messages
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 21, 2025

One of the most practical benefits of the new Writing Help feature is its potential to reduce “minimal exits” — those quick but frequent moments when...

Bunge La Wananchi warns politicians against using goons during June 25 protests
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 21, 2025

Bunge La Wananchi Chairman Robert Kiberenge told The Eastleigh Voice that they are aware that politicians had used youths to infiltrate this week's Tu...

Boda Boda riders distance themselves from June 25 protests, call for calm
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

They cautioned against being used as pawns in political games, warning that any chaos would only worsen their economic struggles.

Police detain NIS officer accused of shooting friend dead at Kasarani liquor store
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 20, 2025

According to court documents, 25-year-old Macharia was shot once in the head at close range inside the suspect’s vehicle and died instantly. The two a...

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