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Kingi suspends international travel for senators

Gachagua is slated to appear before the Senate on Wednesday and Thursday.

Kingi suspends international travel for senators

Security tightened outside Parliament ahead of Gachagua impeachment debate

Security tightened outside Parliament ahead of Gachagua impeachment debate

Morara Kebaso arrested again

Morara Kebaso arrested again

I ignored the red flags - Kebaso recalls ordeal at Bomas

I ignored the red flags - Kebaso recalls ordeal at Bomas

DP Gachagua to address the nation at 7 pm

Gachagua is on Tuesday expected to respond to an impeachment motion tabled against him.

DP Gachagua to address the nation at 7 pm

Morara Kebaso attacked during public participation at Bomas

Chaos at Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi as public disrupts participation exercise on DP’s impeachment, chanting pro and anti Gachagua slogans; Nyeri residents protest ongoing debate.

Morara Kebaso attacked during public participation at Bomas

Ruto's silence on Gachagua's impeachment raises questions

Observers are divided on whether the President supports the impeachment or merely withholds comment.

Ruto's silence on Gachagua's impeachment raises questions

Morara Kebaso freed on Sh50,000 bail

Court frees activist Morara Kebaso on a Sh50,000 cash bail; Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina to rule on October 4 whether he will be charged or not.

Morara Kebaso freed on Sh50,000 bail

Senator Maanzo files censure motion against Ruto

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo files censure motion against President William Ruto, says he has failed to protect Kenyans, among other breaches.

Senator Maanzo files censure motion against Ruto

What government has proposed to fight transnational crime on Lake Victoria

PS Omollo said the center will be a crucial hub for coordinating information sharing and rescue operations.

What government has proposed to fight transnational crime on Lake Victoria

ODPP approves charges against Gachagua's allies

ODPP has recommended a separate inquiry be opened regarding money laundering and financial crimes related to some of the suspects.

ODPP approves charges against Gachagua's allies

Kenya protests were infiltrated by criminal gangs, Ruto in CNN interview

Ruto told CNN he doesn't regret deploying security forces against demonstrators protesting high taxes.

Kenya protests were infiltrated by criminal gangs, Ruto in CNN interview

Gachagua allies face prosecution over alleged link to protests

The legislatures however refused to submit their mobile phones for forensic examination.

Gachagua allies face prosecution over alleged link to protests

It's an outdated political strategy, Gachagua says after allies linked to protests

"I am embarrassed that we are back to where we were," Gachagua stated.

It's an outdated political strategy, Gachagua says after allies linked to protests

Government officers urged to raise public awareness on UHC

Government officers urged to raise public awareness on UHC

Government officers urged to raise public awareness on UHC

Cherargei dismisses Gachagua impeachment motion as 'hot air'

Cherargei dismissed the censure motion filed by Mungatana terming it inconsequential.

Cherargei dismisses Gachagua impeachment motion as 'hot air'

Ruto meets Ford Foundation president, months after 'protests sponsoring' claims

Ruto lauded the Ford Foundation for supporting democracy in Kenya.

Ruto meets Ford Foundation president, months after 'protests sponsoring' claims

Three missing Kitengela men found alive, freed

The three are undergoing medical check-ups before reuniting with their families.

Three missing Kitengela men found alive, freed

Masengeli's hearing: Attorney General, LSK lawyers clash in court

Deputy Police IG, Administration, Gilbert Masengeli arrives at Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi; he faces a six-month jail term for contempt of court in the disappearance of three Kitengela men.

Masengeli's hearing: Attorney General, LSK lawyers clash in court

Walk to freedom: Court lifts Masengeli's six-month sentence

Deputy IG-AP Masengeli manages to purge his six-month sentence after Justice Lawrence Mugambi allowed him to redeem himself; he was facing a jail term for contempt of court.

Walk to freedom: Court lifts Masengeli's six-month sentence

Trailers and weighbridges: The untold story

By lifting one axle, the drivers manage to carry more load than allowed by the law.

Trailers and weighbridges: The untold story

Ruto appoints Kanja as Inspector General of Police

MPS approved Kanja's nomination while expressing confidence in his leadership abilities.

Ruto appoints Kanja as Inspector General of Police

IPOA investigates police brutality at Multimedia University

IPOA also established that police lobbed a teargas canister in a girls' hostel which exploded and caused a fire.

IPOA investigates police brutality at Multimedia University

Controller of Budget claims her life is in danger

The Controller of Budget told the committee that her office is also underfunded hence hindering her duties.

Controller of Budget claims her life is in danger

Masengeli: Why I withdrew Justice Mugambi's security

Masengeli stated that the issues before the court were not personal to the IG.

Masengeli: Why I withdrew Justice Mugambi's security

Nairobi Hospital doctors to strike Monday as hospital insists on operations

The Nairobi Hospital reassured of its smooth operations despite the strike.

Nairobi Hospital doctors to strike Monday as hospital insists on operations

Government withdraws security detail for Justice Lawrence Mugambi

CJ Koome labeled the move as a violation of constitutional principles.

Government withdraws security detail for Justice Lawrence Mugambi

Two years on: Security lapses that riddled Ruto's administration

For the first time in Kenya's history, security was breached in Parliament, resulting in parts of the building being set ablaze.

Two years on: Security lapses that riddled Ruto's administration

Masengeli handed six months in prison for contempt

Acting Police IG Gilbert Masengeli sentenced to six months imprisonment for disobeying court orders; Judge Mugambi rules sentence can be foregone if Masengeli presents himself.

Masengeli handed six months in prison for contempt

Ruto departs for Germany tonight

President William Ruto will leave Kenya tonight for a two-day visit to Germany.

Ruto departs for Germany tonight

Flight delays, cancellations at JKIA as workers strike

The strike, which began on Tuesday night, has crippled operations at the busy international airport.

Flight delays, cancellations at JKIA as workers strike

KAA says workers strike is illegal

KAA has apologised to its clients for the inconvenience stating that as of 7:00 am, minimal operations had resumed.

KAA says workers strike is illegal

Disaster management in Kenya only on paper, says expert

Njoki called for the implementation of post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation measures to prevent future tragedies

Disaster management in Kenya only on paper, says expert

ICJ hits out at Acting IG Masengeli for ignoring court summons

ICJ further cited reports of intimidation against Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who issued the summons.

ICJ hits out at Acting IG Masengeli for ignoring court summons

Acting police IG Masengeli snubs court for the sixth time

Masengeli/s legal team stated that he is currently away on a security operation in Wajir.

Acting police IG Masengeli snubs court for the sixth time

17 pupils dead, 14 injured in Nyeri school fire

At least 17 pupils have been confirmed dead at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni, Nyeri County.

17 pupils dead, 14 injured in Nyeri school fire

Ruto orders probe into Endarasha Academy fire

President William Ruto has ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of fire at Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, that has claimed the lives of 17 pupils.

Ruto orders probe into Endarasha Academy fire

Uhuru mourns 17 lives lost in Endarasha Academy fire

Uhuru also wished a speedy recovery to the 14 students hospitalised in various hospitals.

Uhuru mourns 17 lives lost in Endarasha Academy fire

Why Kenya Airways is experiencing delays

KQ promised to provide updates on the situation while stressing its commitment to the safety of its passengers.

Why Kenya Airways is experiencing delays

Motoring: Why your car won't accelerate and what to look out for

A failing fuel pump can result in insufficient fuel reaching the engine, causing sluggish acceleration.

Motoring: Why your car won't accelerate and what to look out for

Murder suspect Kangethe denied bail by US court

Kangethe had returned to Kenya last year after allegedly killing Mbitu.

Murder suspect Kangethe denied bail by US court

Kenya confirms third Mpox case

The Ministry of Health says some seven more samples are still being analysed.

Kenya confirms third Mpox case

Ruto names panels to hire new SRC, IPOA heads

The tenures of the current members are coming to an end.

Ruto names panels to hire new SRC, IPOA heads

Government partners with Huawei to train on cloud computing security

More than 200 officers have benefited from the security training so far.

Government partners with Huawei to train on cloud computing security

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