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Family cries foul over delays in postmortem of their slain kin
Ayomo was allegedly shot dead by police during the Edwin Sifuna-led ODM rally in Kitengela after police disrupted the rally, lobbing teargas and using live bullets
By 3 days ago
Family cries foul over delays in postmortem of their slain kin
Fears of state capture grip Nairobi Hospital
The Nairobi Hospital board members and doctors are warning that political interference, disregard of court orders and financial mismanagement are threatening patient care.
By 4 days ago
Fears of state capture grip Nairobi Hospital
2,201 children with disabilities benefit from Ustawi Scholarship Programme
Thousands of children with disabilities across Kenya on Monday received new opportunities to pursue education through the Ustawi Scholarship Program
By 4 days ago
2,201 children with disabilities benefit from Ustawi Scholarship Programme
Wandayi calls for ODM unity, warns dissenters amid UDA talks
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has called for discipline and unity within the ODM party, amid rising internal disagreements over the party’s political direction.
By 6 days ago
Wandayi calls for ODM unity, warns dissenters amid UDA talks
African countries urged to strengthen gene banks to safeguard future food security
African countries are being urged to strengthen gene banks to safeguard future food security amid climate change, land degradation, biodiversity loss and sustainable agriculture challenges.
By 7 days ago
African countries urged to strengthen gene banks to safeguard future food security
Africa's shrinking crop diversity threatens food security, FAO report warns
Africa’s shrinking crop diversity threatens food security as droughts, erratic rainfall, climate change and agricultural resilience challenges intensify.
By 7 days ago
Africa's shrinking crop diversity threatens food security, FAO report warns
Kenya becomes Italy's gateway as African hub opens in Nairobi
Kenya and Italy have taken a major step to deepen bilateral cooperation with the launch of the Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa’s first overseas office in Nairobi
By 9 days ago
Kenya becomes Italy's gateway as African hub opens in Nairobi
Savula courts Luhya diaspora votes to bolster Ruto's 2027 re-election bid
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has stepped up President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign by rallying Luhya voters living outside Western Kenya.
By 9 days ago
Savula courts Luhya diaspora votes to bolster Ruto's 2027 re-election bid
Savula backs Sifuna ouster, alleges Uhuru is funding ODM 'rebels'
Savula claimed there was credible evidence linking Kenyatta to efforts to split ODM at a critical juncture in the country’s political cycle.
By 9 days ago
Savula backs Sifuna ouster, alleges Uhuru is funding ODM 'rebels'
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East African states close ranks against illegal fishing in Indian ocean
East African governments are hardening their position against illegal fishing in the South West Indian Ocean
By 11 days ago
East African states close ranks against illegal fishing in Indian ocean
Barasa slams deputy governor's 2027 bid as Bungoma succession battle begins
Didmus Barasa faulted Deputy Governor Jenipher Mbatiany for allegedly failing to push for key projects, despite holding a strategic position in county leadership.
By 11 days ago
Barasa slams deputy governor's 2027 bid as Bungoma succession battle begins
Italy opens Africa hub in Nairobi, seals expanded partnership with Kenya
Kenya and Italy have taken a significant step toward deepening bilateral cooperation following the launch of the Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa’s first overseas office in Nairobi.
By 11 days ago
Italy opens Africa hub in Nairobi, seals expanded partnership with Kenya
Delayed screening, family planning myths to blame for Bungoma's rising cancer cases
Cancer cases in Bungoma County continue to rise, with breast and cervical cancers accounting for the majority of new diagnoses at the Bungoma County Referral Hospital.
By 12 days ago
Delayed screening, family planning myths to blame for Bungoma's rising cancer cases
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How fight over Gatoto primary threatens education for vulnerable children
For more than three decades, Gatoto Community Primary School has been a beacon of hope for children from Nairobi’s informal settlement of Mukuru kwa Reuben. 
By 13 days ago
How fight over Gatoto primary threatens education for vulnerable children
MP Wamboka dismisses Wetang'ula's 2032 talk, pushes Luhya presidential bid for 2027
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has poured cold water on National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s reported interest in the 2032 presidential race.
By 13 days ago
MP Wamboka dismisses Wetang'ula's 2032 talk, pushes Luhya presidential bid for 2027
Human rights advocates raise alarm over sexual violence in Uganda
Women’s rights advocates from across East Africa, have raised alarm over what they termed systematic, state-sanctioned sexual violence against women in Uganda.
By 13 days ago
Human rights advocates raise alarm over sexual violence in Uganda
Dutch-based firm eyes Kenyan market with Sh3b animal feed factory
The factory will strengthen local feed supply, improve quality and consistency, create jobs, and support national efforts toward food security and industrial growth
By 15 days ago
Dutch-based firm eyes Kenyan market with Sh3b animal feed factory
SUPKEM urges government to declare drought national emergency
The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims has called on President William Ruto to declare drought a national drought emergency.
By 16 days ago
SUPKEM urges government to declare drought national emergency
Omtatah urges compliance with court orders over Langata Affordable Housing project
Busia Senator Okia Omutata has called on government agencies and developers to comply with court orders halting the Langata Affordable Housing Project.
By 16 days ago
Omtatah urges compliance with court orders over Langata Affordable Housing project
Bungoma senator calls for EACC probe over alleged misuse of county funds
Senator David Wakoli has urged the EACC to urgently investigate and arrest all individuals implicated in what he described as the apparent misuse of public resources.
By 17 days ago
Bungoma senator calls for EACC probe over alleged misuse of county funds
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City commuters stranded amid matatu dispute
Thousands of commuters across Nairobi were stranded on Monday morning after a section of matatu operators stayed off the roads, disrupting public transport.
By 19 days ago
City commuters stranded amid matatu dispute
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Savula ditches DAP-K for UDA, pledges to deliver 2.6m Western votes
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has formally defected from DAP-K to UDA, setting off major political realignment in western Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By 18 days ago
Savula ditches DAP-K for UDA, pledges to deliver 2.6m Western votes
Cotu warns FKE against false NSSF contributions
Atwoli argued that recent remarks by the employers’ lobby on NSSF deductions neither represent workers nor reflect a genuine understanding of their lived realities.
By 18 days ago
Cotu warns FKE against false NSSF contributions
13 teachers hospitalised after Nairobi accident kills two during Kuppet polls
Thirteen teachers remain hospitalised following a road accident in Nairobi in which a matatu ploughed into educators participating in KUPPET branch elections, killing two.
By 20 days ago
13 teachers hospitalised after Nairobi accident kills two during Kuppet polls
Transport sector crisis deepens as operators split over planned nationwide strike
The crisis stems from a surge in incidents where vehicles, particularly matatus, are torched by mobs following road accidents.
By 21 days ago
Transport sector crisis deepens as operators split over planned nationwide strike
NACADA announces 2026 national drug prevention essay writing competition
NACADA said the competition aims to empower learners to actively engage in substance use prevention through critical thinking, reflection, and positive advocacy.
By 22 days ago
NACADA announces 2026 national drug prevention essay writing competition
Kenya army dependents get technical skills boost under militaryprivate sector partnership
One hundred and twenty dependents of Kenya Army servicemen and women have been commissioned to join the Defence Forces Technical College
By 23 days ago
Kenya army dependents get technical skills boost under militaryprivate sector partnership
Wakoli faults Bungoma county over poor state of ECDE facilities
Wakoli described the situation as unacceptable and deeply disturbing. 
By 22 days ago
Wakoli faults Bungoma county over poor state of ECDE facilities
Transport operators threaten nationwide strike over rising vehicle arson
The looming shutdown threatens to disrupt public transport, cargo movement and economic activity.
By 22 days ago
Transport operators threaten nationwide strike over rising vehicle arson
Boda boda riders distance themselves from arson on matatus
The Digital Boda Drivers has condemned recent incidents of arson targeting matatus, firmly distancing boda boda riders from the violence .
By 22 days ago
Boda boda riders distance themselves from arson on matatus
Alarm as millions of pupils lack basic reading and numeracy skills
Education stakeholders have raised concerns over deepening gaps in foundational learning in Kenyan schools.
By 24 days ago
Alarm as millions of pupils lack basic reading and numeracy skills
Council for Legal Education moves to review exam quality
Council's CEO Jack Mwimali said the review focuses on identifying both strengths and weaknesses in the examination and training process, with corrective action to be taken where gaps are found.
By 23 days ago
Council for Legal Education moves to review exam quality
Kaimosi University seeks partnership to allow students drive climate action
Youth for Green Action Kenya, students and university administrators explored practical, campus-based solutions to environmental challenges, setting the stage for a partnership.
By 23 days ago
Kaimosi University seeks partnership to allow students drive climate action
Kenya bets on indigenous knowledge innovation bank to turn tradition into economic power
For generations, Kenyan communities have carried wealth in their memories, in the herbs that healed, the foods that fed families, the songs that preserved history
By 23 days ago
Kenya bets on indigenous knowledge innovation bank to turn tradition into economic power
Majority of Kenyans dissatisfied with new CBC curriculum, Infotrak survey
It has now emerged that a majority of parents are skeptical about the CBC, with many saying it has not improved learning compared to the old 8-4-4 system.
By 23 days ago
Majority of Kenyans dissatisfied with new CBC curriculum, Infotrak survey
Kenyan businesses urged to tap universities for research-driven growth
While the country is brimming with entrepreneurial energy, many companies struggle to survive beyond their first two years, often hindered by a lack of finance, market access, and research capacity.
By 23 days ago
Kenyan businesses urged to tap universities for research-driven growth
Boost to Kibera children as Australian education partners launch community library
Children in Kibera have received a significant boost to their learning prospects with the launch of a new community library at Ayany Primary School
By 23 days ago
Boost to Kibera children as Australian education partners launch community library
UHC workers demand written assurance on permanent contracts
Universal Health Coverage healthcare workers on Monday staged a peaceful procession to Afya House
By 24 days ago
UHC workers demand written assurance on permanent contracts
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How prison officer is rewriting the future of inmates' children
Chrispinus Wafula, stationed at Kakamega GK Prison, has turned compassion into action, quietly transforming the lives of children whose parents are serving jail terms.
By 26 days ago
How prison officer is rewriting the future of inmates' children
Wamboka accuses former MP of diverting Sh20 million education funds from Bumula
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka has accused former legislator Mwambu Mabonga of misappropriating millions of shillings meant for education in Bumula Constituency
By 27 days ago
Wamboka accuses former MP of diverting Sh20 million education funds from Bumula
Why dignity should be at the heart of Kenya's digital lending
Business
By Kennedy Osore
4 hrs ago
Kenya faces mounting pressure to wrap up China trade pact
Business
By Brian Ngugi
4 hrs ago
Experts warn as C-Section rate surpasses WHO guidelines
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
4 hrs ago
How taxpayers' billions are sinking in shadowy Bomas project
National
By David Odongo
4 hrs ago
Sifuna-Babu take Kakamega by storm tell off Ruto, police
Politics
By Standard Team
4 hrs ago
Ruto faces DP clash that could split coalition
Politics
By Josphat Thiong’o
4 hrs ago