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Eritreans exert absolute dominance in African road cycling in Kwale
Over 300 cyclists battled for glory in the five-day event that saw Eritreans stamp authority over their compatriots from 30 nations across Africa.
By Frankline Kipruto and Elizabeth Mburugu 2 months ago
Eritreans exert absolute dominance in African road cycling in Kwale
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Why overusing antibiotics is putting Kenyan lives at risk
Our surveys show that up to 50 per cent of patients admitted to hospitals are started on an antibiotic.
By Loice Achieng Ombajo and Eve Koile 2 months ago
Why overusing antibiotics is putting Kenyan lives at risk
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Police recruitment draws massive turnout after three years
Only 10,000 men and women were fortunate to be enlisted in the National Police Service (NPS).
By Hudson Gumbihi and Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Police recruitment draws massive turnout after three years
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Ruto's Ukambani tour blurs political lines as Kalonzo allies join
Ruto's development tour of Ukambani, which began on Wednesday in Makueni County, has stirred political debate.
By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Ruto's Ukambani tour blurs political lines as Kalonzo allies join
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Why KDF is taking over stalled projects
With the advent of devolution in 2013, counties across Kenya embarked on ambitious development projects, from modern stadiums and fresh-produce markets and value-addition facilities.
By Julius Chepkwony and Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago
Why KDF is taking over stalled projects
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EACC raids Nyamira governor's homes over Sh382m graft probe
Anti-Corruption agents on Wednesday raided the homes and offices of Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo and four senior county officialsin connection with a Sh382 million tender probe.
By Nancy Gitonga and Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago
EACC raids Nyamira governor's homes over Sh382m graft probe
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New investor to pump Sh2.6b into Rivatex, hire more workers
The firm will manage and operate the company for 21 years under a lease agreement. The new private operator has pledged to restore struggling textile firm to full capacity.
By Macharia Kamau and Esther Dianah 3 months ago
New investor to pump Sh2.6b into Rivatex, hire more workers
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Kampala court throws out case on missing Kenyan activists
The High Court of Uganda held that there was no convincing evidence that the activists, who were abducted on October 1, were in the custody of any State agency.
By Nancy Gitonga and Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago
Kampala court throws out case on missing Kenyan activists
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Railanomics: The people's economist who never ruled
From Baba Care to tax reform, Raila Odinga championed a people-first economy. Decades later, Kenya still grapples with the same crises he long warned about and wanted to tackle.
By Macharia Kamau and Esther Dianah 3 months ago
Railanomics: The people's economist who never ruled
Public Viewing of Raila Odinga's body moved to Kasarani
The public viewing of Raila Odinga's body has been moved from Parliament Buildings to Kasarani Stadium after swelling crowds overwhelmed security and disrupted the initial plan.
By David Njaaga, David Njaaga and Edwin Nyarangi, David Njaaga, David Njaaga and Edwin Nyarangi 3 months ago
Public Viewing of Raila Odinga's body moved to Kasarani
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Jubilee's party comeback bid rattles Gachagua, opposition
The party has been accused of being used by President Ruto to divide the Mt Kenya region.
By Irene Githinji and Edwin Nyarangi 4 months ago
Jubilee's party comeback bid rattles Gachagua, opposition
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Blind city? Shame of Nairobi without working CCTV cameras
The killing of lawyer Mbobu has exposed the capital's collapsed surveillance project and widening insecurity gaps.
By Hudson Gumbihi and Emmanuel Kipchumba 4 months ago
Blind city? Shame of Nairobi without working CCTV cameras
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Suspects in lawyer's killing identified
Persons of interest in the murder of city lawyer Kyalo Mbobu have already been identified with interrogations ongoing, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed.
By Anne Atieno and Emmanuel Kipchumba 4 months ago
Suspects in lawyer's killing identified
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Faith, Irungu express their position on Ruto protest victims panel
LSK President Faith Odhiambo and Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton have said that they have not participated in any meetings or engagements with the panel.
By Jacinta Mutura and Emmanuel Kipchumba 4 months ago
Faith, Irungu express their position on Ruto protest victims panel
Cash crisis bites as audit of ghost schools delays capitation funds
Institutions struggle without finances, entering third week of dire shortage.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Cash crisis bites as audit of ghost schools delays capitation funds
Concern as juvenile criminals terrorise city residents in estates
The gangs use different names like Chinje, Mbogi, Bad Bunny, Genge and Silent among others only known to the members.
By Pkemoi Ng'enoh and Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Concern as juvenile criminals terrorise city residents in estates
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From housing to finance laws, President Ruto's hand in parliamentary misdeeds
Coercion and political whipping often happen behind closed doors, party caucuses, Parliamentary Group meetings and WhatsApp groups where MPs are pressured to advance the Executive agenda.
By Jacinta Mutura and Edwin Nyarangi 5 months ago
From housing to finance laws, President Ruto's hand in parliamentary misdeeds
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How rituals and superstitions are fueling cervical cancer, deaths in Turkana
Cultural beliefs and myths prevent women from getting screened early. Low vaccine uptake worsens preventable cervical cancer deaths among women.
By Mercy Kahenda and Edna Rono 5 months ago
How rituals and superstitions are fueling cervical cancer, deaths in Turkana
Joy, tears as Stevo reunites with family after death row reprieve
It was the tears streaming freely down Stephen 'Stevo' Munyakho's cheeks that said it all.
By Jacinta Mutura and Emmanuel Kipchumba 6 months ago
Joy, tears as Stevo reunites with family after death row reprieve
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To ordinary Kenyans, IPOA is no better than a toothless bulldog
The promise of police accountability enshrined in the Constitution and cemented by the IPOA Act, 2011, is rapidly eroding under the weight of escalating police brutality.
By Job Omondi and Esther Wasike 7 months ago
To ordinary Kenyans, IPOA is no better than a toothless bulldog
'No justice, no budget': Protests erupt in Nairobi amid teargas and chants
Police lob teargas at protesters within Nairobi CBD demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, call for DIG Eliud Lagat's resignation.
By Denis Omondi and Esther Dianah 7 months ago
'No justice, no budget': Protests erupt in Nairobi amid teargas and chants
Kalonzo fights for Ukambani as Ruto makes serious incursion
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been rallying crowds across the region, alongside opposition allies like Rigathi Gachagua and Eugene Wamalwa among others.
By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 7 months ago
Kalonzo fights for Ukambani as Ruto makes serious incursion
Staff wrangles stall SHA recruitment process
The court orders SHA to re-advertise jobs, blocking exclusive hiring, as the employee criticises abandoning of the initial hiring plan, causing unnecessary disputes.
By Mercy Kahenda and Edwin Nyarangi 8 months ago
Staff wrangles stall SHA recruitment process
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Why IMF, World Bank hand in Kenya budget faces pushback
Among the many placards on display in the streets of Nairobi last June when Kenyans protested against the Finance Bill, 2024 were a few unpalatable ones targeted at the IMF.
By Macharia Kamau and Esther Dianah 8 months ago
Why IMF, World Bank hand in Kenya budget faces pushback
Kalonzo kicks off 2027 presidential bid
Kalonzo accused Ruto's administration of orchestrating abductions and disappearances of Kenyans.
By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago
Kalonzo kicks off 2027 presidential bid
Opposition leaders vow to deny Ruto a second term
The Wiper Leader is expected to declare his intention to run against President Ruto in 2027. Tseikuru meeting was part of the process of cobbling together a coalition for the election.
By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago
Opposition leaders vow to deny Ruto a second term
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Mwangi details three days of torture, abuse in Tanzania
Rights activist Boniface Mwangi, has broken his silence following his release from detention in Tanzania, recounting a harrowing ordeal of torture and intimidation.
By Joackim Bwana and Emmanuel Kipchumba 8 months ago
Mwangi details three days of torture, abuse in Tanzania
Kenyan businesses urged to tap into lucrative Chinese market
There is vast untapped potential, especially in fresh produce, valueadded agricultural and processed foods, textiles, and leather products.
By Sofia Ali and Emmanuel Kipchumba 9 months ago
Kenyan businesses urged to tap into lucrative Chinese market
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State left us to die, abducted chiefs say after return
Five chiefs abducted by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County have finally reunited with their families, but with deep reservations about how the govt approached the issue.
By Ibrahim Adan and Emmanuel Kipchumba 9 months ago
State left us to die, abducted chiefs say after return
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Echoes of oppression: Play that ruffled government a sneak peek into current realities
The echoes of a play whose performance for a national audience aborted has captivated the nation and exposed the fissures between the government its critics and the general citizenry.
By Brian Otieno and Esther Nyambura 9 months ago
Echoes of oppression: Play that ruffled government a sneak peek into current realities
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Kweyu: Why I can't wait to see my son after 14 years of heartbreak and hope
Veteran journalist endured years of frustration after her son Stevo was imprisoned in Saudi Arabia.
By Okumu Modachi and Emmanuel Kipchumba 10 months ago
Kweyu: Why I can't wait to see my son after 14 years of heartbreak and hope
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Pain, suffering and fury as hospitals deny teachers, police officers medical care
The health of more than one million teachers, police officers and their dependents is at risk as hospitals deny them services due to delayed capitation.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Emmanuel Kipchumba 10 months ago
Pain, suffering and fury as hospitals deny teachers, police officers medical care
Journalists urged to highlight digital divide among marginalized communities
Journalists across the country have been urged to play a front-runner role in highlighting the digital divide among marginalized communities.
By Patrick Vidija and Esther Nyambura 10 months ago
Journalists urged to highlight digital divide among marginalized communities
Raila gains power in Parliament as Gachagua's allies lose key positions
ODM legislators have taken control of seven crucial committees in the Senate.The party is expected to reap more seats in the National Assembly committee elections.
By Josphat Thiongo and Edwin Nyarangi 11 months ago
Raila gains power in Parliament as Gachagua's allies lose key positions
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Raila gains power in Parliament as Gachagua's allies lose key positions
ODM leader Raila Odinga has continued to gain a foothold in Parliament, thanks to his working relationship with President William Ruto.
By Josphat Thiongo and Edwin Nyarangi 11 months ago
Raila gains power in Parliament as Gachagua's allies lose key positions
Senators, governors fault Kenya Power over disconnections
Four senators plan to summon Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi and KPLC CEO Joseph Siror to explain the "indiscriminate" power disconnection in critical installations across the country.
By Okumu Modachi and Edwin Nyarangi 11 months ago
Senators, governors fault Kenya Power over disconnections
Heartfelt tributes as public mourn Cheptumo for his selfless leadership
Baringo Senator William Cheptumo was serving his fourth term in parliament. His passing marks the end of a career defined by unwavering dedication to devolution and security reforms.
By Julius Chepkwony and Edwin Nyarangi 11 months ago
Heartfelt tributes as public mourn Cheptumo for his selfless leadership
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How KNH's security lapses failed a helpless patient
In a disturbing tragedy that has sparked anger, Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni's throat was slit inside what should have been the safest place for recovery-a hospital.
By Benjamin Imende and Emmanuel Kipchumba 11 months ago
How KNH's security lapses failed a helpless patient
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Settle pending bills, employers tell State as thousands laid off
FKE wants the government to adopt a stable and predictable tax regime to foster business planning saying 5,567 Kenyans have been declared redundant over the past three years.
By Brian Ngugi and Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Settle pending bills, employers tell State as thousands laid off
Former rugby star Ombachi, Mtoto News partner to empower youth
Dennis Ombachi, The Roaming Chef, joins Mtoto News under TikTok's Change Makers Program to amplify youth voices, promote mental health, and foster digital literacy in Kenya.
By Lunar Networks (PTY) Ltd Eclipse Communications 1 year ago
Former rugby star Ombachi, Mtoto News partner to empower youth
Uhuru's Azimio changes face major roadblock
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By Okumu Modachi and Ndung’u Gachane
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