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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...

Uneasy calm across Nairobi's CBD amid fears of fresh protests
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 19, 2025

A heightened sense of caution was noticeable among traders and business owners, particularly in the wake of Tuesday's incidents involving looting and...

Kenya Railways to unveil Mombasa Commuter Rail to ease SGR transfers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

The new rail line will connect the Miritini SGR terminus directly to the Mombasa CBD, ending years of reliance on matatus, taxis, and boda bodas for t...

UK, Netherlands condemn police brutality in Nairobi, demand independent probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

The statements followed widespread outrage after a police officer was captured on video shooting a protester at close range during a demonstration cal...

Jordan’s King Abdullah warns Israel-Iran war threatens global stability, urges urgent global action
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 17, 2025

Calling for urgent international action, King Abdullah cautioned that the global community risks moral complicity by remaining silent.

UN-backed Israel-Palestine peace talks suspended amid escalating regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 17, 2025

The suspension, while temporary, marks a serious diplomatic setback for multilateral efforts aimed at resuscitating a two-state framework between Isra...

City lawyer urges CJ Koome to suspend court sittings on June 25 in honour of slain teacher Albert Ojwang
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 17, 2025

Wanjiku argues that suspending court operations would demonstrate the Judiciary’s recognition of the gravity of the matter and its solidarity with Ken...

Kenya Railways nears completion of Sh4.2 billion Mombasa SGR terminus, 26km city link line
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2025

Once operational, the upgraded line will enable Madaraka Express passengers and users of all seven SGR stations in Mombasa to reach the central busine...

Kenya added to EU's high-risk list for money laundering, terrorism financing deficiencies
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Kenya was added this week alongside Algeria, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Monaco, Namibia, Nepal and Venezuela.

Over 57,000 printed passports remain uncollected, Immigration PS reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

MPs raised concern about the large number of uncollected passports, warning that many of the applicants could be job seekers, especially those hoping...

Muturi reinstated as Democratic Party leader amidst Ruto fallout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2025

The party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) announced the decision on Tuesday, resolving unanimously to reinstate Muturi to the helm of the party w...

Court grants police 15 days to detain suspect who allegedly killed ex-wife at Uhuru market
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 10, 2025

The deceased, Felister Kalekye Katua, was stabbed four times with a kitchen knife at her workplace, where she sewed school uniforms.

Treasury orders Education ministry to cut Sh11 billion exam costs, end overseas printing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Mbadi’s comments follow public uproar over reports that the government planned to end the national exam fee waiver, which has been in place since 2015...

Israeli fire kills at least 12 near Gaza aid sites, local health officials say
DW News  |  Jun 09, 2025

Israel's military said it fired warning shots at approaching "suspects" who ignored warnings to turn away, in an area that is considered an active com...

New TSC boss under pressure as Knut demands 60 pc pay rise in 2025-2029 CBA talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

In the proposed 2025–2029 CBA, Knut is pushing for a 60 per cent increase in teachers’ basic salaries, citing the rising cost of living that has place...

Africa’s new credit rating agency poised to reshape the financial landscape — Here’s how
The Conversation  |  Jun 08, 2025

Opening the rating committee to public view signals a shift in financial power, aiming not just for fairer ratings but for a more just model of global...

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