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Spotify rolls out weekly ‘Listening Stats’ recap for music fans
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 07, 2025

The new feature presents a curated summary of your listening habits over the past seven days, showing your top songs, top artists, and even listening...

Education Ministry closes 10 ‘ghost’ schools as audit finds 6,000 under-enrolled institutions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The 10 secondary schools that have been closed include Kiria Secondary in Nyandarua, Dr Machage Moheto in Migori, Ragia Forest High in Kiambu, Mugwand...

MPs push for completion of police housing units within station compounds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, said housing officers within station premises would significantly improve emergency response and strengthe...

Kenya records 17 deaths in police, prison custody amid rising abuse concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The organisation said the deaths occurred across police stations, remand facilities and prisons in at least 10 counties, including Nairobi, Nakuru, Mu...

US ends Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Wednesday that South Sudanese living in the US will have a 60-day grace period to leave before...

Tusker FC coach Okere predicts fierce clash against Bidco in high-stakes FKF Premier League showdown
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 06, 2025

Coming off a 1-1 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium, the Brewers are looking to build on their recent momentum and climb higher from t...

Communications Authority of Kenya takes LSK to court over controversial cybercrime law
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.

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,...

Banned EU pesticides harming Kenyan farmers, report warns
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 06, 2025

According to the report, while many of these pesticides are considered dangerous for use in Europe, they are still legally produced and sold to other...

Survivors of 1998 Nairobi bombing renew plea for justice, US compensation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

Survivors say 27 years of silence and broken promises have deepened their pain, urging Presidents Ruto and Trump to finally deliver justice and dignit...

SUPKEM refutes claims linking Huruma mosque to affordable housing project
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

SUPKEM clarified that it has partnered with development stakeholders to construct modern income-generating infrastructure on a section of the property...

Nigeria dismisses US claims about prosecution of Christians
DW News  |  Nov 06, 2025

Nigeria said that its designation as a violator of religious freedom by the United States was "fundamentally misinformed." The African nation asserts...

Nubian Community faults Murkomen over statement on Nubians' citizenship
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 06, 2025

The lobby group has called on the government to stop issuing assurances that are not backed by action. It urged Murkomen to direct state registration...

Sudan accuses foreign powers of arming RSF in what it calls systematic extermination in Darfur
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Sudan’s envoy in Nairobi says rebels are using advanced foreign-supplied weapons as civilians in El-Fasher face a worsening humanitarian crisis.

MPs outraged as Education CS reveals Sh1.1 billion paid to ghost students in public schools
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The CS explained that no ministry officers had been interdicted because the verification exercise, which began on September 5, 2025, was still ongoing...

Thika bus park tussle: Kiambu County breathes easy as court halts eviction order
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The ruling spares livelihoods of hundreds who depend on Thika’s busiest transport hub for daily income.

Drama at Milimani Law Courts as businessman wheeled in by ambulance to face judge
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 05, 2025

Judge Njoki Mwangi fumes after ailing businessman is wheeled into court in an ambulance, questioning what she called “unnecessary courtroom drama.”

Five easy halal sandwich recipes for quick, flavourful meals
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 06, 2025

Wholesome, flavorful, and easy to make—these Halal sandwiches are perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or family meals.

AG Dorcas Oduor moves to lift court orders blocking cybercrimes law
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 05, 2025

According to the State, the appeal before the higher court involves the same issues raised in the new petition, making it improper for the High Court...

UN warns of missed climate targets ahead of COP30 Summit in Brazil
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 05, 2025

The world is "very likely" to surpass the 1.5°C threshold within the next decade, a point scientists say could trigger irreversible damage to the plan...

Somali Singer Hodan Africa and daughter die in Mayotte boat tragedy
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 05, 2025

Hodan had been living in Nairobi for several years, where she established herself as a Somali musician and performer. Her songs were popular among the...

Tunza Mtoto Coalition demands full disclosure of ghost student audit findings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Tunza Mtoto Coalition is demanding that within seven days, the Ministry publish the complete verification report on ghost students, disclose the names...

IEBC admits slow voter registration, pledges expanded access after by-elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the current figure of newly registered voters remains below expectations but expressed confidence that mass regi...

From colonial cells to court reforms: A walk through Kenya’s Judiciary Museum preserving legal, freedom struggles
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Few know that beneath the grandeur of Kenya’s Supreme Court lies a museum chronicling the nation’s quest for justice and self-rule.

Court dismisses petition challenging Muturi’s removal, says former AG resigned voluntarily
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 04, 2025

Justice Mugambi found that the resignation letter, dated July 11, 2024, and the subsequent gazette notice constituted sufficient evidence that Muturi...

WHO urges countries to protect health budgets amid aid reductions
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

According to the WHO, health aid is expected to fall by 30 to 40 per cent in 2025 compared with 2023, threatening essential health services in many lo...

TVET students can now access July 2025 exam results, says KNEC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The council stressed that collection will only be allowed for institutions that have cleared all pending examination fees.

IEBC clears 56 candidates for November 27 by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

In the National Assembly contests, six constituencies are set for heated races with a total of 50 candidates entering the fray. Magarini leads with te...

Police raid Mombasa church, save 20 children and 7 adults from suspected cult
Amina Wako  |  Nov 03, 2025

Children and adults found living in deplorable conditions inside Zion Fire Anointing Ministries, authorities investigate suspected cult activities.

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