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Kenya moves to curb recruitment of its citizens in Russia-Ukraine war
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 07, 2025

Ruto said that they "expressed concern over young Kenyans who have been illegally recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine, and agreed to raise awaren...

Kamukunji security meeting targets drug abuse, boda boda crime and juvenile delinquency
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 06, 2025

Kamukinji Deputy County Commissioner Ali Omar vows multi-agency crackdown on drugs, gambling, and bodaboda crime, calling on residents to report suspi...

EACC moves to recover Sh250 million public land in Kahawa Sukari
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2025

The land, Ruiru/Kiu Block 3/1372, measuring approximately 3.977 hectares (nine acres), was originally set aside for the construction of a secondary sc...

Petition filed in Ugandan court to nullify Gen Moses Ali’s nomination over age, health concerns
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 05, 2025

The petitioners contend that Ali's nomination is unconstitutional, given his advanced age and apparent physical frailty, which they maintain make him...

Kenya-UK trade hits Sh340 billion for the first time
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

UK is one of the largest foreign investors in Kenya, and British companies are among the country’s biggest taxpayers. The British High Commission in N...

Officials warn of child safety risks near Ngong River in Mukuru
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The festive season, coupled with relaxed routines, has heightened concerns over child safety in the densely populated settlement.

East African shipping routes on edge after pirates attempt to hijack tanker in Somalia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Crew aboard the Stolt Sagaland repelled four armed attackers off the Somali coast, the first suspected piracy incident in the region since 2024.

‘Plant trees, not trouble’: Eastleigh official urges unity in climate and crime fight
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 03, 2025

Assistant County Commissioner Mohamed Adow Hadi calls on residents to plant trees, follow building rules, and help curb rising youth crime across East...

KMPDC reminds practitioners and health facilities to renew 2026 licences
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 01, 2025

Practitioners and health facilities renewing their licences through the KMPDC online portal are advised to ensure they have a valid professional indem...

Senate targets Technical University of Kenya bosses, banks in Sh4.3 billion pension scandal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2025

Thousands of current and former TUK employees risk losing their life savings amid allegations of negligence and fund misuse.

Kenya and UK celebrate gains against violent extremism at Ethiopia and Somalia borders
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The Sh2.5 billion Deris Wanaag programme combines community dialogue, early warning systems, and targeted interventions to curb Al-Shabaab and boost b...

Hundreds of civil servants under probe over falsified records, illegal benefits
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The move follows an audit that exposed a cartel within public offices facilitating the backdating of birth dates, fake promotions and double payments...

Sudan expels two senior World Food Programme officials amid escalating tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 29, 2025

Laurent Bukera, head of the WFP office in Sudan, and Samantha Chattaraj, the agency's operations director, were summoned by the ministry and formally...

M23 accuses Kinshasa of violating ceasefire, launching fresh offensive in eastern DR Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The rebel coalition accuses Kinshasa of launching coordinated attacks despite a recent Doha peace deal and vows to defend civilians.

Nairobi pushes for safe return of Kenyans recruited into Russia-Ukraine war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

A Kenyan citizen, Edward Kamau Gituku, was arrested for allegedly coordinating the scheme, while Russian national Mike Lyapin was detained on suspicio...

Two Cameroon opposition figures arrested as country waits for election results
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

Cameroon’s electoral body is expected to announce the official results on Monday. In the meantime, opposition supporters have staged protests across s...

Outrage in Turkana South as two police reservists are shot dead allegedly by KDF officers
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 24, 2025

The governor, accompanied by County Assembly Speaker Charles Lokiyoto and Woman Representative Cecilia Asinyen Ishuu, visited the bereaved families an...

BATUK: How 1964 pact shaped Kenya’s military partnership with UK
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 24, 2025

It is at this facility that the UK army trains its infantry units for overseas deployments, using Kenya's terrain to simulate operations in harsh and...

Sudan among countries facing widespread mine and explosive contamination – UN report
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The severe humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance contamination has rendered some land unsuitable for cultivation and increased the risk of civilia...

Pathologist tells court Kilifi IEBC official died from severe head injuries
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

According to the pathologist’s report, Aisha’s death resulted from a violent assault, with no further medical procedures performed on her body after h...

KEBS responds to UK travel advisory, says methanol in Kenya ‘too bitter to be consumed’
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 22, 2025

KEBS reassured the public that no methanol in Kenya can be mistaken for alcohol, countering UK warning on poisoning risks.

UK warns citizens visiting Kenya, Uganda of methanol poisoning from fake alcoholic drinks
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 22, 2025

Methanol is an industrial alcohol that can be found in antifreeze and paint thinners. In some countries overseas, it is illegally mixed with spirit-ba...

Over 40 lecturers of Technical University of Kenya interdicted for participating in nationwide strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The Technical University of Kenya began its own protest after issuing interdiction letters to more than 40 academic staff participating in the strike....

Kenya commences extradition proceedings of British soldier accused of Agnes Wanjiru's murder
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

The ODPP informed the court that the extradition request has been transmitted to the Office of the Attorney General.

Kamukunji marks Mashujaa Day with tributes to Raila amid calls for unity
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 20, 2025

The event was presided over by Deputy County Commissioner Frederick Muli and attended by local chiefs, assistant chiefs, ward administrators, and othe...

Moses Kuria proposes Technical University of Kenya to be named after Raila; here are steps followed in renaming an institution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

In a statement on X, Kuria said that Raila Odinga, once a lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Engineering, had been a lifelong advoc...

Bandari's Farouk Shikalo seals move to Ethiopian giants Saint George
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 17, 2025

Shikalo’s move is part of a wave of international transfers sparked by Kenya’s impressive CHAN campaign, which also saw Ryan Ogam join Austrian Bundes...

Defence Secretary Healey meets Agnes Wanjiru’s niece, reaffirms UK commitment to justice in murder case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The meeting comes weeks after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved charges against a former British soldier linked to the killing in 201...

New task force to eliminate pay disparities across Kenya’s public service
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The task force will review existing pay structures and propose measures to standardise remuneration across ministries, departments and state agencies.

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