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Ruto orders enhanced Ebola response
Contact tracing has also been extended to passengers who travelled on the same flight as the deceased after entering the country.
By Isaiah Gwengi 7 hrs ago
Ruto orders enhanced Ebola response
Maraga vows to crack down on corruption if elected president
“I will not steal from you, my family to steal from you or those I work with to steal from you,” Maraga said.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 day ago
Maraga vows to crack down on corruption if elected president
Protests in Buru Buru over alleged bullying of Riara University student
The demonstrators called for action against those involved in the incident, which has sparked widespread outrage on social media.
By Isaiah Gwengi 2 days ago
Protests in Buru Buru over alleged bullying of Riara University student
Ruto to Sifuna: "Follow parliamentary procedure to access Dangote refinery deal"
“I want to tell you, if you want the agreement, you know how it’s asked for at Parliament so that it’s brought,” Ruto said.
By Isaiah Gwengi 5 days ago
Ruto to Sifuna: "Follow parliamentary procedure to access Dangote refinery deal"
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This man Wicknell Chivayo: Zimbabwe tycoon who dined with presidents
Chivayo described the roughly three-kilometre drive to the helipad as one of the most memorable experiences of his life.
By Isaiah Gwengi 5 days ago
This man Wicknell Chivayo: Zimbabwe tycoon who dined with presidents
Ethiopia closes Eritrean embassy, expels 10 diplomats
The diplomats have been ordered to leave Ethiopia within 48 hours.
By Isaiah Gwengi 5 days ago
Ethiopia closes Eritrean embassy, expels 10 diplomats
Kenyan Wawira Njiru named in TIME100 Next list for 2026
Wawira's inclusion in the TIME100 Next list highlights her work in social entrepreneurship and efforts to tackle food insecurity through sustainable school feeding programmes.
By Isaiah Gwengi 6 days ago
Kenyan Wawira Njiru named in TIME100 Next list for 2026
Ruto's associate Wicknell Chivayo killed in Zimbabwe chopper crash
Police said the crash occurred in the Marondera Rural area, about 72 kilometres east of Harare at 1500 GMT.
By Isaiah Gwengi 6 days ago
Ruto's associate Wicknell Chivayo killed in Zimbabwe chopper crash
Outrage as KDF officers detain human rights team along Malindi-Lamu highway
The officers had covered their faces and refused to identify themselves when challenged by the human rights team.
By Isaiah Gwengi 7 days ago
Outrage as KDF officers detain human rights team along Malindi-Lamu highway
Health care providers have until September 30 to renew SHA contracts
The authority said existing contracts would expire at 11.59 pm on September 30, 2026.
By Isaiah Gwengi 8 days ago
Health care providers have until September 30 to renew SHA contracts
Linda Mwananchi endorses Sifuna as 2027 presidential candidate
“In early October, Sifuna will lead the unveiling of the party on whose ticket he will run,” the statement said.
By Isaiah Gwengi 9 days ago
Linda Mwananchi endorses Sifuna as 2027 presidential candidate
Two more suspects arrested over lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder
Nicholas Lemiso Naula was arrested in Nairobi’s Central Business District.
By Isaiah Gwengi 12 days ago
Two more suspects arrested over lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder
Four killed in separate incidents as police seize 48 AK-47 rounds in Kitui
Police are investigating the intended destination and possible use of the ammunition.
By Isaiah Gwengi 12 days ago
Four killed in separate incidents as police seize 48 AK-47 rounds in Kitui
KRA seizes 53,000 under-declared smartphones at Eldoret Airport
The high-end devices included the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.
By Isaiah Gwengi 13 days ago
KRA seizes 53,000 under-declared smartphones at Eldoret Airport
AUC calls for restraint as tensions rise in northern Ethiopia
AUC warned that the latest developments risk undermining gains made since the Pretoria Agreement and reversing efforts to silence the guns in Ethiopia.
By Isaiah Gwengi 13 days ago
AUC calls for restraint as tensions rise in northern Ethiopia
What Ruto will address at UNGA
According to the UN schedule, Ruto will speak in the general debate on Wednesday afternoon, New York time (Wednesday night EAT). 
By Isaiah Gwengi 13 days ago
What Ruto will address at UNGA
UDA hits back at Uhuru over 2022 election remarks
“Let Uhuru prepare for more humiliation come 2027,” Omar said.
By Isaiah Gwengi 14 days ago
UDA hits back at Uhuru over 2022 election remarks
NCIC summons MPs Didmus Barasa, John Naimot over public utterances
The commission said the remarks were being investigated under various provisions of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
By Isaiah Gwengi 14 days ago
NCIC summons MPs Didmus Barasa, John Naimot over public utterances
Ruto unveils diaspora investment platform in New York
Ruto projected that national savings would reach Sh1 trillion by June 2027.
By Isaiah Gwengi 15 days ago
Ruto unveils diaspora investment platform in New York
Bhang hidden in bread lands woman in police custody
A search of the loaf led to the discovery of five rolls of bhang and a matchbox concealed inside the bread.
By Isaiah Gwengi 15 days ago
Bhang hidden in bread lands woman in police custody
Nairobi's Central Park reopens after major facelift
Outstanding works had delayed the park's reopening, questions surrounding project completion, and payments,
By Isaiah Gwengi 21 days ago
Nairobi's Central Park reopens after major facelift
Not our staff, Airports Authority denies man caught in viral video
KAA said it had engaged the airline involved in the incident.
By Isaiah Gwengi 21 days ago
Not our staff, Airports Authority denies man caught in viral video
Ghanaian flooring firm enters Kenya
Kenya is now emerging as the company’s gateway into East Africa.
By Isaiah Gwengi 21 days ago
Ghanaian flooring firm enters Kenya
IEBC resumes voter registration in Ol-Kalou
The registration services will be available daily from Monday to Sunday throughout the exercise.
By Isaiah Gwengi 21 days ago
IEBC resumes voter registration in Ol-Kalou
Three-acre bhang plantation worth Sh60 million unearthed in Mwingi
Assorted personal documents suspected to belong to the cultivators were also found at the scene.
By Isaiah Gwengi 22 days ago
Three-acre bhang plantation worth Sh60 million unearthed in Mwingi
Police close in on gangs terrorising Butere residents
“We have made good progress, and you will soon see them arraigned in court,” Butere OCPD said.
By Isaiah Gwengi 22 days ago
Police close in on gangs terrorising Butere residents
Ruto warns critics against stopping flagship projects
Ruto said that about 1.1 million Kenyans had secured jobs through the housing programme in the country.
By Isaiah Gwengi 22 days ago
Ruto warns critics against stopping flagship projects
Dr David Silverstein, former President Moi's physician, dies at 82
Silverstein died on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment, his family said.
By Isaiah Gwengi 23 days ago
Dr David Silverstein, former President Moi's physician, dies at 82
Moi family mourns long-serving physician Dr David Silverstein
“To him, Mzee Moi was not merely a client. He was a human being whose health, dignity, and well-being mattered deeply to him,” Gideon said.
By Isaiah Gwengi 23 days ago
Moi family mourns long-serving physician Dr David Silverstein
I will advance Raila's legacy - Ruto
Ruto described himself as a student of Raila Odinga.
By Isaiah Gwengi 23 days ago
I will advance Raila's legacy - Ruto
Police raid Manyatta MP Mukunji's home after Nembure violence
Mukunji has distanced himself from the violence and denied allegations linking him to the chaos.
By Isaiah Gwengi 23 days ago
Police raid Manyatta MP Mukunji's home after Nembure violence
Tribunal upholds Sifuna's removal as ODM Secretary-General
Political Parties Disputes Tribunal upholds Edwin Sifuna’s removal as ODM Secretary General, dismisses his third challenge after finding he was accorded a fair hearing.
By Isaiah Gwengi 26 days ago
Tribunal upholds Sifuna's removal as ODM Secretary-General
East African MPs push for climate finance scorecard, stronger oversight
Members of the East Africa Regional Caucus have called for stronger parliamentary oversight of climate financing and environmental programmes across the region.
By Isaiah Gwengi 26 days ago
East African MPs push for climate finance scorecard, stronger oversight
Three held over alleged TikTok gang-rape and robbery spree
During the operation, detectives recovered six mobile phones and two hooded jackets allegedly used by the suspects to conceal their identities.
By Isaiah Gwengi 27 days ago
Three held over alleged TikTok gang-rape and robbery spree
Concern raised over crackdown on foreign small-scale traders
The group warned that measures targeting foreign traders could prompt retaliatory policies against Kenyan small businesses abroad.
By Isaiah Gwengi 27 days ago
Concern raised over crackdown on foreign small-scale traders
Sifuna hits back at Ruto over opposition agenda
Sifuna said the opposition’s immediate plan was to restore meritocracy in government and remove Ruto from power.
By Isaiah Gwengi 28 days ago
Sifuna hits back at Ruto over opposition agenda
Get a valid work permit or risk visa revocation, Kenya warns foreigners
Foreigners found engaging in employment, trade or business in Kenya without valid work permits risk having their visas revoked.
By Isaiah Gwengi 29 days ago
Get a valid work permit or risk visa revocation, Kenya warns foreigners
James Mworia appointed founding CEO of National Infrastructure Fund
The Fund targets mobilising and investing up to Sh5 trillion to accelerate infrastructure development across the country.
By Isaiah Gwengi 29 days ago
James Mworia appointed founding CEO of National Infrastructure Fund
Robert Kibor appointed JSC's Registrar, ending two year vacany
Kibor is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 14 years of post-admission experience.
By Isaiah Gwengi 29 days ago
Robert Kibor appointed JSC's Registrar, ending two year vacany
Tension mounts as Ruto's crackdown on foreign traders takes effect
Kenya is not the first EAC member state to impose restrictions on businesses operated by non-citizens.
By Isaiah Gwengi 29 days ago
Tension mounts as Ruto's crackdown on foreign traders takes effect
Next 72 hours critical in fight against Ebola virus
National
By Eunice Omollo
4 hrs ago
Ebola: Where did Kenya drop the ball?
National
By Mercy Kahenda
4 hrs ago
We are not serious about Ebola contact tracing, Doctors says
Health & Science
By Fred Kagonye
5 hrs ago
Unilever invests Sh70m in solar to cut energy costs
Enterprise
By James Wanzala
6 hrs ago