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Murkomen links rising insecurity to weak infrastructure and porous borders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

He ordered intensified security operations targeting the financiers and operators of these criminal networks.

High Court halts Wiper Party asset auction over Sh698,000 debt
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 18, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita quashed the warrants of attachment and sale issued to the political party by auctioneers instructed by Adan seeking recovery of a...

Government suspends hardship area classification after public backlash
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said the Ministry of Public Service and the Ministry of Education have agreed to halt the rollout of th...

Firearm smugglers from Uganda to Kenya mapped, arrests imminent, says Interior CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Murkomen said intelligence reports indicate that the suspects have exploited porous border routes between Kenya and Uganda to smuggle guns and ammunit...

State delivers relief aid to fire victims of Kasilili Village in Kamukunji's Airbase Ward
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 17, 2025

Each household affected by the fire received a relief package containing 5 kilogrammes of rice, 5 kilogrammes of beans, one mattress, two blankets, on...

Justin Muturi reveals how he became AG after initially declining the role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Justin Muturi said he had not sought the AG position when Ruto formed his government in 2022 and was caught off guard when President William Ruto insi...

Grief and anger as form three student killed during Saba Saba protests laid to rest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

James Wambugu, the last-born child of a Directorate of Criminal Investigations officer, was shot on July 7 in Likii Estate, Nanyuki, after skipping sc...

Government to roll out app monitoring civil servants’ attendance, working hours
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Ruku said the app will help monitor whether public officers are at their work stations, on leave, attending workshops or absent during working hours.

Court declares State takeover of Gatoto School in Mukuru kwa Reuben unconstitutional
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 17, 2025

In a judgment delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the court ruled that Gatoto school should remain a private, non-profit institution operating under...

East African Press Council elects new leaders to drive regional media freedom agenda
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 16, 2025

Omwoyo becomes the second Chairperson of the EAPC, succeeding Kajubi Mukajanga, the founding chair and former executive director of the Media Council...

Civil servants to sign daily attendance registers, CS Geoffrey Ruku declares
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

According to Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, the reforms are necessary to revive the public service work culture and restore disciplin...

President Donald Trump issues Russia 50-day ultimatum, announces weapons deal with NATO to help Ukraine
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

Trump emphasised that the proposed tariffs would be designed to pressure countries still conducting business with Russia, further isolating Russia fro...

Police refute brutality allegations in Julia Njoki's death
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 14, 2025

The death of Julia Njoki has generated public concern, especially on social media platforms, where some users have alleged that her death was a result...

Protests over Julia Njoki’s alleged torture, death in custody grind Nanyuki town to a halt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Julia Njoki’s family claims she was tortured after being detained at Nanyuki Police Station for failing to raise a Sh50,000 bond.

Kenya Airways to restore Dreamliner service from July 22, 2025, easing international travel strain
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Kilavuka confirmed that the remaining two grounded Dreamliners will be brought back into service in phases, with the second aircraft expected to retur...

‘We’ve lost everything’: Traders plead for help after fire ravages handicraft market in Kamukunji
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 14, 2025

Many affected traders had yet to begin rebuilding, citing financial hardship and total loss of capital after the fire destroyed all their goods.

Back like he never left: Police DIG Eliud Lagat set to resume office despite legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Lagat’s return comes after more than two weeks of intense public scrutiny and legal uncertainty following the death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested...

Chief Justice Martha Koome, CSs unveil appointees across state agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

In the Judiciary, Chief Justice Koome appointed Dominica Nyambu and Green Odera to serve as Admiralty Marshals, with effect from July 14.

KeNHA Director General Eng Kungu Ndungu resigns, Eng Luka Kimeli appointed acting DG
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The Authority has not provided reasons for Ndungu’s resignation.

Nelson Havi issues warning to police officers following Klinzy Barasa's arraignment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

In a statement, Nelson Havi emphasised the personal consequences law enforcement officers face when the state distances itself after unlawful actions...

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji vows to 'keep fighting for Kenyans' following release
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The MP was released on a cash bail of Sh300,000 or an alternative surety bond of Ksh1 million after spending three days in custody.

Police intensify search for missing pistol following NSSF chairman's car crash
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The official car, which was transporting NSSF chairman David Kariuki, his driver, and the bodyguard, crashed at Kapingazi Bridge after it hit another...

Boniface Kariuki’s viewing draws outpouring of grief ahead of his burial in Kangema
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Emotions ran high as mourners assembled to pay their final respects to the young man whose life was cut short during the demonstrations.

Manyatta MP Mukunji, journalist, boda boda rider granted bail in Saba Saba terror probe case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

Defence lawyer Ndegwa Njiru criticised the case, accusing the state of misusing the judicial process for political purposes.

Schools in Mathare, Kibra, Mukuru slums set for recognition under proposed education law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The Bill, introduced by Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch, also aims to give legal effect to the existing policy framework for Alternative Provision of Basic...

DPP recommends murder charge against police officer Klinzy Barasa who shot mask vendor Boniface Kariuki
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

The court has, however, released his co-accused, Duncan Kiprono, from police custody due to a lack of evidence.

Boniface Kariuki’s final call: A mother’s warning, a son’s promise, a nation’s shame
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Kariuki’s family appealed for support from the public to help them give him a dignified send-off.

Makadara court frees minors arrested during Starehe protests, grants DCI two days to charge adults
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 09, 2025

The minors were among over 100 individuals arraigned in court, where the DCI sought orders to detain them while investigations into the robberies cont...

Public university staff unions accuse VCs of secretly restructuring jobs without consultation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

KUSU has called out vice-chancellors for allegedly misusing a human resource review started by the Public Service Commission, turning it into a way to...

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji says arrest was politically motivated as Embu erupts in protest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Mukunji alleged that the government was using his arrest as a tactic to intimidate him because of his political alignment and outspoken views on natio...

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