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LSK wants presidential vote split from other seats during General Election

LSK proposes the separation of the presidential vote from other positions during the General Election and says the move will allow poll losers to run for other seats.

LSK wants presidential vote split from other seats during General Election

Renson Ingonga sworn in as third DPP

Renson Ingonga sworn in as third DPP

UDA Party distances itself from Senator Cherargei's term limit extension proposal

UDA Party distances itself from Senator Cherargei's term limit extension proposal

Committee seeks to introduce political parties Fund, increase IEBC commissioners

Committee seeks to introduce political parties Fund, increase IEBC commissioners

France to pull ambassador, troops from Niger, President Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday, France is imminently to withdraw its ambassador from Niger, followed by the French military contingent in the next months.

France to pull ambassador, troops from Niger, President Macron says

Eliud Kipchoge wins fifth title, Ethiopia's Assefa sets new women record in Berlin Marathon

World record holder Eliud Kipchoge wins for the fifth time as Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa breaks the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon.

Eliud Kipchoge wins fifth title, Ethiopia's Assefa sets new women record in Berlin Marathon

PHOTOS: How the 51st Edition of Concours d'Elegance went down

On Sunday, September 24, the 51st edition of Concours d'Elegance went down at the Ngong Race Course in Nairobi.

PHOTOS: How the 51st Edition of Concours d'Elegance went down

How KRA, KPA will work together to increase revenue collection at the port

Kenya Revenue Authority and Ports Authority Boards agree to hold joint meetings quarterly; agencies say the move is to maximise revenue collection.

How KRA, KPA will work together to increase revenue collection at the port

KRA sued over illegal taxes for imported cargo

A company has sued the Kenya Revenue Authority for imposing illegal taxes on cargo importers who refuse to use the Eldoret International Airport.

KRA sued over illegal taxes for imported cargo

Labour CS Florence Bore to set up committee for welfare of 1998 US Embassy bombing

Labour CS Florence Bore tells Senate Committee of plans to set up a social protection committee to look into the welfare of 1998 bomb last victims in the next two weeks

Labour CS Florence Bore to set up committee for welfare of 1998 US Embassy bombing

DCI: Help us arrest woman caught on camera escaping from Nairobi Hospital's Finance Director murder scene

DCI asked Kenyans to help them arrest a woman caught on camera fleeing from the murder scene of acting Nairobi Hospital Finance Director Dr Erick Maigo.

DCI: Help us arrest woman caught on camera escaping from Nairobi Hospital's Finance Director murder scene

Private security officers recognized as Kenya marks 10th anniversary of Westgate Attack

Kenya has marked ten years since the attack on Westgate shopping mall in Westlands happened.

Private security officers recognized as Kenya marks 10th anniversary of Westgate Attack

Senate Clerk threatens to sue Gloria Orwoba if she fails to issue apology by Friday 5pm

Clerk of the Senate Jeremiah Nyegenye has threatened to sue nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba for defamation if she does not retract her statements and issue an apology by Friday, 5 pm

Senate Clerk threatens to sue Gloria Orwoba if she fails to issue apology by Friday 5pm

Ruto faults UN for failing to deliver on global needs, asks for facilitation in security deployment to Haiti

President William Ruto tells General Assembly that UN failed to deliver on climate action, SDGs, peace and security; asks for facilitation in deployment of multinational security to Haiti.

Ruto faults UN for failing to deliver on global needs, asks for facilitation in security deployment to Haiti

Why Chiloba was suspended from Communication Authority

The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has disclosed five reasons why Ezra Chiloba was suspended from his Director-General position.

Why Chiloba was suspended from Communication Authority

Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda under fire for launching a sub-standard office

Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has elicited mixed reactions online after images of him launching a sub-standard office in Achego, Kisumu County, emerged on the internet.

Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda under fire for launching a sub-standard office

'I know my abductors' Maina Njenga says after court appearance

Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga says he knows the people behind his recent abduction.

'I know my abductors' Maina Njenga says after court appearance

Kisumu Girls closed indefinitely after students' unrest

Kisumu Girls High School closed indefinitely following students' unrest; Ministry of Education officials in a closed-door meeting with the administration.

Kisumu Girls closed indefinitely after students' unrest

What Africa leaders are doing about the Libya disaster-Africa CDC

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has pledged to deploy a team of medical experts and allocated USD5 million for the acquisition, and distribution of medical supplies.

What Africa leaders are doing about the Libya disaster-Africa CDC

Fuel prices increase, goes past Sh200 per litre in latest EPRA review

EPRA reviews fuel prices upwards, Petrol by sh16.96, Diesel by Sh21.32 and Kerosene by Sh33.13

Fuel prices increase, goes past Sh200 per litre in latest EPRA review

Nyamira medics threaten to down their tools on September 25

Nyamira doctors to go on strike on September 25 over delayed promotions and more hirings, KMPDU Sec-Gen Davji Atellah says.

Nyamira medics threaten to down their tools on September 25

Aviation authority responds to a near-disaster incident at JKIA

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has responded to allegations of a near-disaster incident that emerged online last week.

Aviation authority responds to a near-disaster incident at JKIA

President William Ruto leaves for US, to meet tech giants

President William Ruto leaves for the US; State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed says he will meet tech giants in Silicon Valley and address a UN forum.

President William Ruto leaves for US, to meet tech giants

Tribunal suspends expulsion of MP Elisha Odhiambo from ODM

Political Parties Dispute Tribunal suspends expulsion of Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo from ODM until an application challenging his ouster from the party is determined.

Tribunal suspends expulsion of MP Elisha Odhiambo from ODM

Senator Chesang threatens to sue blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, local publication for defamation

Senator Allan Chesang threatens to sue blogger Cyprian Nyakundi and Citizen Weekly for allegedly linking him to Sh1 billion fake gold scam.

Senator Chesang threatens to sue blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, local publication for defamation

Former KNCCI boss Kiprono Kittony shortlisted for global role

The former Chairman of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Kiprono Kittony has been shortlisted to chair the World Chambers Federation (WCF).

Former KNCCI boss Kiprono Kittony shortlisted for global role

NACADA: Bhang use in Kenya doubled between 2017 and 2022

prevalence of cannabis use doubled in the last five years as Alcohol remains the most widely abused substance in Kenya, NACADA report.

NACADA: Bhang use in Kenya doubled between 2017 and 2022

President William Ruto to build a state lodge in Meru County

President William Ruto to build a state accommodation facility in Meru County says the decision aims at bringing government presence closer to the region

President William Ruto to build a state lodge in Meru County

Stakeholders call for gender equality when sharing climate change resources

Stakeholders are calling for equity when sharing resources aimed at solving climate change impacts, as Africa Climate Week ends in Nairobi.

Stakeholders call for gender equality when sharing climate change resources

How KRA and Kisumu County plan to increase annual tax collection by Sh3.8 billion

The Kenya Revenue Authority has partnered with the leadership of Kisumu County, in efforts aimed at increasing the country’s revenue collection by Sh3.8 billion.

How KRA and Kisumu County plan to increase annual tax collection by Sh3.8 billion

Kisumu County indefinitely suspends four MCAs ousted by ODM

Kisumu County Assembly suspends four nominated MCAs ousted by ODM party for gross misconduct until further notice, Speaker Elisha Jack says

Kisumu County indefinitely suspends four MCAs ousted by ODM

Ousted ODM MPs react after party expulsion over gross misconduct

ODM expels MPs Tom Ojienda, Felix Odiwour, Caroli Omondi, Gideon Ochanda, and Elisha Odhiambo over gross misconduct; Esther Passaris to pay Sh250,000 fine.

Ousted ODM MPs react after party expulsion over gross misconduct

Meru leaders mourn former North Imenti MP Silas Muriuki

Former North Imenti MP Silas Muriuki is dead.

Meru leaders mourn former North Imenti MP Silas Muriuki

PSC appoints expert to oversee exports at Ministry of Trade

PSC appoints advocate Caroline Saroni as National Trade Negotiations Council Secretariat Head; she will be responsible for boosting trade negotiations and exports.

PSC appoints expert to oversee exports at Ministry of Trade

COP28 President-designate pledges over Sh600B to fund clean energy in Africa

COP28 President-Designate Sultan Al Jaber pledges USD4.5 billion for Africa's clean energy at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

COP28 President-designate pledges over Sh600B to fund clean energy in Africa

Knut first national Vice-Chairperson Stanley Mutai is dead

Kenya National Union of Teachers' (KNUT) first national Vice-Chairperson Stanley Mutai is dead.

Knut first national Vice-Chairperson Stanley Mutai is dead

President Ruto officially opens the Africa Climate Summit

President William Ruto officially opens the Africa Climate Summit at KICC, Nairobi; urging African nations to unite in war on the effects of climate change

President Ruto officially opens the Africa Climate Summit

Section of non-state actors criticise planning, agenda of Africa Climate Summit

Some non-state actors criticise planning, agenda of Africa Climate Summit; cite civil society exclusion, and Western interest dominance as key issues.

Section of non-state actors criticise planning, agenda of Africa Climate Summit

PS promises to quicken processing of passports amid crackdown against cartels at Nyayo House

PS Bitok promises that the processing of the remaining 45,000 passports will be completed within two weeks.

PS promises to quicken processing of passports amid crackdown against cartels at Nyayo House

AU Commission Chair condemns attempted coup, wants President Bongo, family respected

African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki condemns attempted coup by Gabon millitary, says it is not the best way to solve ongoing post election crisis

AU Commission Chair condemns attempted coup, wants President Bongo, family respected

Police invite public opinion on proposed changes in uniform

National Police Service to conduct public participation on proposed changes in police uniforms from Tuesday to Thursday in South C, Ruring’u, and Kiganjo daily.

Police invite public opinion on proposed changes in uniform

Senate greenlights Dialogue committee

Senate approves the establishment of 10-member National Dialogue Committee and 8-member technical team to support it, Speaker Amason Kingi announces.

Senate greenlights Dialogue committee

KWS officials snub Maa leaders meeting at Amboseli National Park

Kajido Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, ACK head Jackson Ole Sapit, and other Maa leaders held a special prayer meeting at the Amboseli National Park on Monday.

KWS officials snub Maa leaders meeting at Amboseli National Park

Business man Yogesh Pattni taken in for questioning by DCI officers

Yogesh Pattni, the Managing Director at Victoria Commercial Bank, has been taken in for questioning by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Business man Yogesh Pattni taken in for questioning by DCI officers

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