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Senate summons CS Chirchir over 13-year road functions deadlock
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Senators stressed that the devolution of road functions is meant to improve service delivery, not create conflicts between public agencies.

Africa faces a growing stroke epidemic, urgently needs its own locally adapted care guidelines
The Conversation  |  Nov 11, 2025

As stroke cases soar across Africa and hospitals struggle with limited resources, the continent urgently needs locally tailored care guidelines to ens...

Ethiopia mourns legendary historian professor, Lapiso Delebo, who shaped generations of scholars
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

Ethiopia is mourning the loss of Professor Lapiso G. Delebo, a historian whose research and teachings shaped generations and celebrated the nation’s r...

Government moves to protect farmers with 10-day payout rule for climate insurance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The framework aims to ensure that payouts are timely, transparent and scientifically grounded, protecting smallholder farmers and pastoralists from re...

Egyptian scholar Zaghloul El-Naggar, pioneer of Qur’an scientific interpretation, dies at 92
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 09, 2025

His funeral is set for Monday at Abu Aisha Mosque in Amman, followed by burial at Umm Al-Qutain Cemetery.

Teachers’ Unions demand clarity as TSC plans to move 400,000 educators to state health scheme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

The looming transition has sparked anxiety within the teaching fraternity, with unions demanding a full breakdown of how the new scheme will operate.

Death toll in Elgeyo Marakwet landslide hits 37, 11 people still missing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, in a statement on Saturday, said the response involves multiple agencies and community partners working together...

The hidden danger in crushed pills: Why altering children’s medicine can be risky
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 07, 2025

Health experts warn that crushing tablets or opening capsules to make medicine easier for children to swallow can alter dosage, reduce effectiveness,...

Elgeyo Marakwet landslide death toll rises to 35 as 16 people remain missing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Mwaura emphasised that the Government is fully committed to mobilising personnel, equipment, and specialised units to sustain recovery efforts during...

MPs push back against Sh10 million road fund cut per constituency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, appearing before the National Assembly’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, defended the pl...

Powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake kills at least 20 in northern Afghanistan
DW News  |  Nov 03, 2025

At least 20 people have been killed and more than 300 injured after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, damaging homes and...

Race against the rains: Nairobi and Kiambu counties rush to unclog drainages and stop flooding
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 03, 2025

After last year’s devastating floods left families stranded on rooftops, Nairobi and Kiambu are now rushing to clear blocked drainages and expand stor...

New discovery reveals chimpanzees in Uganda use flying insects to tend their wounds
The Conversation  |  Nov 02, 2025

The finding from Kibale National Park broadens our view of how chimpanzees respond to wounds. Rather than leaving wounds unattended, they sometimes ac...

Kakamega Homeboyz lead tight title race ahead of weekend fixtures
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 01, 2025

As the race for early-season dominance intensifies, league leaders Kakamega Homeboyz remain at the summit with 13 points, one ahead of Gor Mahia and t...

Midfielder Lucas Maina credits tactical shift for Murang’a Seal’s second-half resurgence
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 31, 2025

The comeback saw Seal overturn a 2-0 halftime deficit after goals from Caleb Olilo and Faustine Ojiambo had given Posta Rangers the lead.

Pamzo rues draw with Murang’a Seal, eyes bounce-back against Police
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 31, 2025

Pamzo, who guided Posta to a strong start this season, said the team must urgently fix its defensive frailties if they are to sustain its early-season...

Gor Mahia extend impressive run with 2-0 win over Mathare as Posta Rangers blow two-goal lead
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 30, 2025

The draw saw Posta move to third place with 11 points, two behind leaders Homeboyz, while Murang’a Seal, despite the spirited fightback, remain in the...

Senate orders insurers to compensate injured police officers within 14 days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The legislators criticised the insurers for frustrating officers who risk their lives to protect the country, saying the prolonged delays in compensat...

Discover 7 fermented foods packed with probiotics for better gut health
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 30, 2025

Unlock the power of probiotics with these seven fermented foods—from kefir to kimchi—that supercharge gut health, boost digestion, strengthen immunity...

Kenya partners with China to drive agricultural transformation and innovation
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 28, 2025

Kenya has partnered with Chinese investors to promote technology adoption, innovation, and mechanisation in agriculture — a move officials say will bo...

EACC recovers Sh2.8 billion Karura Forest land from late ex-minister Kamotho’s company
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 28, 2025

In a landmark ruling, the court declared that the prime Gigiri property—part of Karura Forest—was unlawfully acquired by the late Minister Joseph Kamo...

Insurance audit firms face eight-year term limit under draft Treasury rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The proposed regulations aim to introduce strict rotation rules, capping the tenure of audit partners, managers and staff at four consecutive years, w...

Five family members killed in Murang'a road crash as matatu plunges into River Kiama
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 26, 2025

Reports indicate that the crash occurred in the morning as the family was returning to Ndia village in Gatanga constituency from a dowry negotiation c...

Robots, smart tables and Somali flavours: Eastleigh’s AK’s Restaurant is the future of dining
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 27, 2025

Blending Somali warmth with cutting-edge technology, AK’s Restaurant in Eastleigh is redefining Nairobi’s dining scene with style, flavour, and innova...

SHA accused of ignoring law in hiring as NHIF workers left out
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

According to KUCFAW general secretary Andrew Kinyua, the recruitment process currently being conducted by SHA violates the Social Health Insurance Act...

IPOA investigates alleged assault of minor in Narok's Narosura police custody
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

In a statement, IPOA emphasised that the investigation will be conducted impartially and in accordance with Article 244 of the Constitution, which est...

Motor vehicle sales soar as lending rates fall amid economic recovery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

The rebound follows a period of slow sales in 2024, when reduced government spending and tighter financial conditions dampened demand.

From NHIF to SHA: Kenya's cancer patients pay the price for a broken health system
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 23, 2025

Promises of better healthcare have turned into a nightmare for thousands of cancer patients, as system failures and unclear policies leave many fighti...

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