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Opposition leaders snub junior police officers, demand meeting with IG
Following their refusal to be addressed by junior officers, the talks were rescheduled for Friday.
By 3 days ago
Opposition leaders snub junior police officers, demand meeting with IG
Police recruit dies after collapsing during GSU training in Magadi
The recruit was pronounced dead on arrival at Kenyatta Hospital.
By 18 days ago
Police recruit dies after collapsing during GSU training in Magadi
EACC refutes claims of regional bias in corruption investigations
EACC termed it unfair to label any one region as more corrupt than others without credible statistics.
By 20 days ago
EACC refutes claims of regional bias in corruption investigations
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Motoring: Why Suzuki is winning Kenya's taxi market
Suzuki vehicles have steadily taken over Kenya’s taxi and ride-hailing sector, emerging as the brand of choice for thousands of drivers.
By 21 days ago
Motoring: Why Suzuki is winning Kenya's taxi market
Court dismisses petition challenging TSC CEO recruitment
The decision lifts earlier legal hurdles that had temporarily stalled the process.
By 20 days ago
Court dismisses petition challenging TSC CEO recruitment
Winnie Odinga claims intimidation of dissenters within ODM
Winnie called for the convening of an NDC to guide such coalition decisions.
By 22 days ago
Winnie Odinga claims intimidation of dissenters within ODM
Mathira MP Wamumbi responds to allegations in Othaya church attack
Wamumbi urged fellow politicians not to link him to unrest in areas outside his jurisdiction.
By 22 days ago
Mathira MP Wamumbi responds to allegations in Othaya church attack
NCCK demands apology over church teargassing
NCCK says the attack violated the constitutional right to freedom of worship.
By 24 days ago
NCCK demands apology over church teargassing
Ruto banks on coalition with ODM to secure second term
Ruto said prosperity could only be sustained in an environment of political stability and unity.
By 24 days ago
Ruto banks on coalition with ODM to secure second term
Man dies after a stray dog bite in Ruai, Nairobi
Rabies is almost 100 per cent fatal once symptoms appear.
By 25 days ago
Man dies after a stray dog bite in Ruai, Nairobi
Church service attended by Gachagua disrupted by tear gas in Othaya
Gachagua later took to social media to condemn the incident.
By 25 days ago
Church service attended by Gachagua disrupted by tear gas in Othaya
Gachagua allegedly abducted after church service disrupted in Nyeri
Malala claimed unidentified men forcibly seized Gachagua during the commotion and took him to an undisclosed location.
By 25 days ago
Gachagua allegedly abducted after church service disrupted in Nyeri
Junet: Entrenched interests denied Raila presidency
According to Junet, calls to open electoral servers after disputed polls reflected long-standing concerns that the system was never aligned in Raila’s favour.
By 28 days ago
Junet: Entrenched interests denied Raila presidency
Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominees for Court of Appeal Judges
JSC will now forward the list of successful candidates to President William Ruto for formal appointment.
By 27 days ago
Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominees for Court of Appeal Judges
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Ndii rubbishes court ruling declaring presidential advisors illegal
The court found that the appointments were conducted in secrecy and lacked transparency.
By 27 days ago
Ndii rubbishes court ruling declaring presidential advisors illegal
Wetang'ula urges Germany to champion humane migration
Wetangula condemned what he termed as inhumane treatment of immigrants in the US and atrocities in Palestine,
By 28 days ago
Wetang'ula urges Germany to champion humane migration
Ababu Namwamba appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda
Former Kisii County Deputy Governor Joash Maangi has been posted to Brussels as Ambassador to Belgium and the EU.
By 28 days ago
Ababu Namwamba appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda
Nedbank seeks controlling stake in NCBA Group
Nedbank has operations across the region and offices in London, Dubai, the Isle of Man, and Jersey.
By 28 days ago
Nedbank seeks controlling stake in NCBA Group
Two suspected robbers killed after mob justice in Ngara, Nairobi
Officers from Parklands Police Station intervened and rescued the four, who were in critical condition.
By 1 month ago
Two suspected robbers killed after mob justice in Ngara, Nairobi
PS Omollo: Drug abuse crisis affecting one in six Kenyans
The PS noted that the crisis is no longer distant, but personal to many Kenyans.
By 1 month ago
PS Omollo: Drug abuse crisis affecting one in six Kenyans
Uganda suspends KTN hours before General Election
MultiChoice said it had been instructed to suspend the channel pending further communication from the UCC.
By 1 month ago
Uganda suspends KTN hours before General Election
UDA tasks Ruto to open ODM coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls
The committee further ordered the organisation of ward-level party elections nationwide within 30 days after the repeat polls.
By 1 month ago
UDA tasks Ruto to open ODM coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls
Mother, two children die in suspected murder-suicide in Nyamira
Police recovered a colourless 300ml bottle branded “Club Passion,” suspected to have contained the poison.
By 1 month ago
Mother, two children die in suspected murder-suicide in Nyamira
'Hot air': Millie Odhiambo dismisses Owalo's presidential bid
Millie termed the move as politically unrealistic without the backing of a major party.
By 1 month ago
'Hot air': Millie Odhiambo dismisses Owalo's presidential bid
IShowSpeed: From YouTube to Nairobi streets
IShowSpeed has more than 48 million subscribers on YouTube
By 1 month ago
IShowSpeed: From YouTube to Nairobi streets
Raila's aide Maurice Ogeta appointed Mombasa security adviser
Abdulswamad said the appointment was informed by Ogeta’s many years of service and experience,
By 1 month ago
Raila's aide Maurice Ogeta appointed Mombasa security adviser
HELB releases Sh1.56bn in second-semester upkeep funds
TVET institutions have received Sh4.33 billion, supporting 150,212 students.
By 1 month ago
HELB releases Sh1.56bn in second-semester upkeep funds
US issues a do not travel advisory to Somalia, South Sudan and Mali
The current list of Level 4 nations, totaling 21, encompasses countries across Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and beyond. 
By 1 month ago
US issues a do not travel advisory to Somalia, South Sudan and Mali
Police order crackdown after 31 die in road crashes
NPS termed the recent trend a national crisis that demands urgent action.
By 1 month ago
Police order crackdown after 31 die in road crashes
DCI rules out foul play in Jirongo's death
DCI says no evidence so far suggesting foul play.
By 1 month ago
DCI rules out foul play in Jirongo's death
Migori man injured in forced circumcision attack
The victim was at his home in Bogesi village when three brothers attacked him.
By 1 month ago
Migori man injured in forced circumcision attack
Playing with fire: Danger of fireworks during celebrations
As the world ushered in 2026, Kenyans gathered in towns and neighbourhoods to celebrate the new year, lighting up the skies with dazzling fireworks at the stroke of midnight.
By 1 month ago
Playing with fire: Danger of fireworks during celebrations
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Owner of collapsed South C building identified
Yussuf is the sole director of Abyaan Consulting Limited, the firm that was both the developer and contractor of the project. 
By 1 month ago
Owner of collapsed South C building identified
At a glance: Leaders' New Year wishes as Kenya welcomes 2026
Various leaders have called for unity, peace, and renewed commitment to development.
By 1 month ago
At a glance: Leaders' New Year wishes as Kenya welcomes 2026
Prime suspect in Ang'ata Barrikoi killing arrested
Sakuyiai was arrested in Lolgorian on December 31, 2025, by detectives following forensic leads.
By 1 month ago
Prime suspect in Ang'ata Barrikoi killing arrested
Nyoro accuses government of plot to raise 2026 school fees
According to Nyoro, the move would overburden parents who are already struggling
By 1 month ago
Nyoro accuses government of plot to raise 2026 school fees
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Troubling skies: Inside the surge in aircraft crashes
More than 15 aircraft have crashed across the country since the start of 2025.
By 1 month ago
Troubling skies: Inside the surge in aircraft crashes
Former Shinyalu MP Daniel Khamasi dies at 79
Khamasi was first elected to Parliament in 1997 on a Ford–Kenya party ticket.
By 1 month ago
Former Shinyalu MP Daniel Khamasi dies at 79
Over 211,000 learners approved in Grade 10 placement review
Education Ministry revises senior school placement review period to January 6-9, 2026; 355,457 review applications received so far, with over 211,000 approved.
By 1 month ago
Over 211,000 learners approved in Grade 10 placement review
Sifuna reignites push for Luhya presidency in 2027
The Nairobi Senator also dismissed calls for his removal as ODM's Secretary-General over alleged sabotage of the broad-based government.
By 1 month ago
Sifuna reignites push for Luhya presidency in 2027