Fight if you must, then rally behind one candidate, Njeri tells opposition

Maina urged the leaders to stop turning on each other, saying their focus should be on mounting a united challenge against Ruto in 2027.

By Esther Nyambura 4 days ago

Kenya Power warns customers over hacked X account

Kenya Power has warned customers against engaging with its customer care account on X after it was hacked.

By Esther Nyambura 4 days ago

Pregnant woman found dead by roadside in Kirinyaga with head, hip injuries

Police investigating incident after body of pregnant woman found by the roadside on Piai-Itangi Murram road in Mwea East, Kirinyaga, with visible injuries to the head and hip.

By Esther Nyambura 5 days ago

Why SHA is shifting hospitals from portal to HMIS, Duale explains

Shift from SHA provider portal to Health Management Information System will reduce wait times and data entry duplication, Health Ministry clarifies amid public outcry.

By Esther Nyambura 5 days ago

Orengo breaks silence after Linda Mwananchi settles on Sifuna

The statement comes days after Orengo missed a key Linda Mwananchi meeting where the movement’s principals resolved to rally behind Sifuna as their presidential candidate.

By Esther Nyambura 6 days ago

President Mnangagwa pays tribute to Chivayo as remains recovered from crash site

Remains of Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and four others recovered from crash site after an 18-hour operation; authorities say postmortems to be conducted before they are released to families

By Esther Nyambura 6 days ago

Ruto vows to push through with Sh2tr Dangote refinery, amid court fight

President Ruto accuses opponents of sponsoring court case against Dangote refinery, claims they oppose the project because they were left out; vows to proceed with plans.

By Esther Nyambura 8 days ago

Oil rig arrives in Mombasa ahead of Kenya's first commercial drilling

Kenya moves closer to commercial oil production after a 1,500-horsepower drilling rig arrived at the Port of Mombasa.

By Esther Nyambura 12 days ago

You have seven days to act: UASU threatens strike over lecturers' pay

UASU issues seven-day strike notice over proposed university funding framework, warns it could tie staff salaries to students’ fee payments.

By Esther Nyambura 13 days ago

Kenya signs AI deal with Claude

Kenya has signed a Joint Declaration with US artificial intelligence company Anthropic to deepen cooperation on AI skills development, research, safety and public-sector applications.

By Esther Nyambura 14 days ago

'There is something he knows': Gambo backs Uhuru's claim on 2022 election

Gambo said the former Head of State could have had access to information that many others did not.

By Esther Nyambura 14 days ago

Takeover: Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang'i

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta to hand over Jubilee Party leadership to Fred Matiang’i at upcoming NDC, says he will remain a senior party adviser.

By Esther Nyambura 15 days ago

Critical minerals, nuclear energy: Inside Ruto, Rubio talks

Kenya and US exploring cooperation in critical minerals and nuclear energy, with plans for AI cooperation underway, President Ruto says after talks with US State Secretary Marco Rubio.

By Esther Nyambura 15 days ago

'We know what happened': Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 polls

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has said he remains convinced that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election, four years after President William Ruto was declared the winner.

By Esther Nyambura 15 days ago

Ruto leaves for New York ahead of UN General Assembly

President Ruto leaves for New York for 81st UN General Assembly; to push Africa-financing-Africa agenda, investment and AI in his address, State House Spokesperson Mohammed says

By Esther Nyambura 18 days ago

State working to expand tertiary education financing, CS Ogamba says

Education CS Ogamba has said the government is working to expand access to tertiary education by changing how students are financed.

By Esther Nyambura 19 days ago

Girls call for inclusion in decision-making ahead of 2027 polls

Adolescent girls and young women call for greater inclusion in decisions affecting their lives and communities as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.

By Esther Nyambura 19 days ago

Report reveals what led to Samburu helicopter crash that killed seven

Samburu helicopter crash that killed seven people struck a rock formation near Mount Ololokwe summit during low-level flight before descending the mountainside, report shows.

By Esther Nyambura 19 days ago

How Kenya, Ethiopia are turning textile waste into jobs

Kenya and Ethiopia are integrating green and circular-economy skills into vocational training to equip young people with skills to turn textile waste into marketable products and businesses.

By Esther Nyambura 19 days ago

Nyakera calls for parallel tallying systems to guard 2027 vote

DCP Nairobi patron Irungu Nyakera has called for the establishment of a parallel tallying system in the 2027 General Election to verify results transmitted through the official electoral system.

By Esther Nyambura 20 days ago

2027 polls will be free and fair, says Kindiki

2027 polls will be free, fair and credible, DP Kindiki says; assures public there will be no vote tampering or electoral violence following controversial remarks by UDA SG Omar.

By Esther Nyambura 21 days ago

Kalonzo hails High Court ruling nullifying Safaricom stake sale

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka hails High Court’s decision nullifying government’s sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom Plc.

By Esther Nyambura 21 days ago

UN appoints Kenya's Martin Kimani as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa

UN Sec-Gen Guterres appoints former Kenya UN envoy Martin Kimani as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Political and Peace Operations; he replaces Ghana’s Martha Akyaa Pobee.

By Esther Nyambura 22 days ago

Maraga demands scrapping of Bomas tallying centre ahead of 2027 polls

Ex-CJ Maraga demands there be no national tallying centre at Bomas, argues IEBC retallying of results declared at polling stations and constituencies unconstitutional.

By Esther Nyambura 22 days ago

Thomas Mboya appointed KUDHEIHA Acting Sec-Gen

Thomas Mboya appointed KUDHEIHA Acting Secretary-General following death of Albert Njeru, Registrar of Trade Unions confirms.

By Esther Nyambura 26 days ago

Why Kenyan traders are pushing back against foreign retailers

Kenyan traders have raised concerns over the growing presence of foreign-owned businesses in the country’s small-scale retail sector, arguing that some foreign operators are competing directly.

By Esther Nyambura 29 days ago

KNCHR declares nurses' strike a human rights crisis as maternal deaths rise

KNCHR calls for urgent government intervention over nurses’ strike, cites reports of 79 maternal, neonatal and perinatal deaths.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Ruto orders Tata Chemicals out, sets conditions for new investor

President Ruto orders the closure of Tata Chemicals, accusing the firm of making no progress during its years of operation; says new investor to take over Lake Magadi’s operations.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

IEBC to review security handbooks as preparations intensify

IEBC to begin reviewing its election security handbook next week to incorporate changes ahead of 2027 General Election, Commissioner Hassan Noor says.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Nurses strike to continue until 2017 CBA is implemented, union says

Nurses’ union says UHC workers to receive permanent and pensionable letters this week after deal with governors; strike to continue as 2017 CBA remains unresolved

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

COTU Treasurer Albert Njeru is dead

COTU Treasurer and KUDHEIHA Secretary General Albert Njeru Obed dies following a short illness, union confirms.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Sing'oei calls for lower borrowing costs for African countries

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Koryir Sing’oei has called for lower borrowing costs for African countries, saying high risk premiums are costing the continent billions of dollars annually.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Masengeli: Police to flag 'unfit' aspirants ahead of 2027 elections

The National Police Service will recommend to IEBC individuals it considers unfit to run for elective office based on their track records, Masengeli has said.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Kituyi challenges opposition to define agenda beyond 'one term'

Mukhisa Kituyi has warned that the opposition risks going into election without a clear policy agenda, says its leaders have focused more on defeating Ruto than defining what they would do with power.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Reprieve for 213 Lavington Club as court suspends Nema's closure order

NEMA orders immediate closure of 213 Lavington club over noise pollution

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Sossion vows to end TSC - Ministry of Education rift if approved as commissioner

TSC nominee Wilson Sossion has pledged to foster a seamless working relationship between the commission, the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders if approved for the position.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

TSC nominee proposes promotion reforms amid stagnation

According to Lentoijoni, the 2018 Career Progression Guidelines present a challenge for teachers seeking to move to higher grades.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

CBC school clusters fail to bridge education inequality gap - report

According to the report, performance is influenced by numerous school-level factors and is not entirely dependent on learner ability and effort.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

FPK begins rebrand ahead of 2027 General Election

The Federal Party of Kenya (FPK) has begun a rebranding and restructuring exercise ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Wanga blames Jaramogi, Mboya for underdevelopment in Nyanza

In a statement, Wanga pointed to the condition of the Mbita-Sindo-Kiabuya-Sori corridor, saying the dusty road is a reflection of a wider infrastructure deficit affecting the region for decades.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago