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Lusaka: Ford-K will renegotiate its stake in Kenya Kwanza
Lusaka made the remarks as he affirmed that the party remains in Kenya Kwanza and will also support President William Ruto's re-election next year.
By Irene Githinji 1 month ago
Lusaka: Ford-K will renegotiate its stake in Kenya Kwanza
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Rogue officers: The systematic impunity behind police brutality
Innocent Kenyans are shot in the middle of their ordinary lives.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba and David Odongo 1 month ago
Rogue officers: The systematic impunity behind police brutality
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Ruto forms formidable campaign network as opposition seeks new alliances
The President is putting together a powerful campaign network across the country.
By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago
Ruto forms formidable campaign network as opposition seeks new alliances
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 Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Junet: Entrenched interests denied Raila presidency
ODM in Kakamega...
ODM in Kakamega...
By Gammz 1 month ago
ODM in Kakamega...
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Cement giant set for Sh80b revamp as it eyes infrastructure boom
The manufacturer will install a new energy-efficient clinkerisation plant as part of the Sh26 billion allotted for EAPC.
By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago
Cement giant set for Sh80b revamp as it eyes infrastructure boom
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Real estate sector eyes 2026 rebound on policy, tech shifts
After a turbulent 2024 marred by high interest rates, costly construction inputs, and sluggish sales, industry executives reported a market stabilisation in 2025.
By Brian Ngugi 1 month ago
Real estate sector eyes 2026 rebound on policy, tech shifts
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Labour mobility is structured process, Mudavadi assures
He made the remarks during a joint press conference in Nairobi with visiting German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul.
By Irene Githinji 1 month ago
Labour mobility is structured process, Mudavadi assures
USIU-A target podium finish at ACCC
The students are in Group A alongside Egyptian giants Sharkia and Port Fouad
By Elizabeth Mburugu 1 month ago
USIU-A target podium finish at ACCC
DT finest Njoroge turns focus to prestigious Sunshine Tour
Njoroge clinched the Order of Merit title yesterday after a grueling 10-month battle.
By Ochieng Oyugi 1 month ago
DT finest Njoroge turns focus to prestigious Sunshine Tour
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Senate team grills eight governors
Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee questions governors.
By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago
Senate team grills eight governors
Nedbank offers Sh109.5 billion for 66 per cent stake in NCBA
South African lender Nedbank Group has offered to acquire a controlling 66 per cent stake in the Kenyatta family-linked NCBA Group for approximately ZAR 13.9 billion
By Brian Ngugi 1 month ago
Nedbank offers Sh109.5 billion for 66 per cent stake in NCBA
Uganda poll new ugly chapter in Africa's democratic experiment
History just repeated itself in the presidential elections of January 15, 2026, in Uganda.
By Mulang'o Baraza 1 month ago
Uganda poll new ugly chapter in Africa's democratic experiment
Njoroge is Kenya's finest, turns focus on prestigious Sunshine Tour
After grueling 10 months of battle, the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing (SDT- EAS) finally came to an end at the lush par 70 Karen Golf and Country Clubs.
By Ochieng Oyugi 1 month ago
Njoroge is Kenya's finest, turns focus on prestigious Sunshine Tour
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 Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Nedbank seeks controlling stake in NCBA Group
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 Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Ababu Namwamba appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda
Somalia becomes fifth nation to ratify revised IGAD Treaty
Somalia's Parliament has ratified the revised IGAD Treaty, making it the fifth nation to endorse the framework and meeting the two-thirds threshold needed to operationalise the agreement.
By Benard Orwongo 1 month ago
Somalia becomes fifth nation to ratify revised IGAD Treaty
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 Mate Tongola 1 month ago
Wetang'ula urges Germany to champion humane migration
End of long wait as doctors secure pay deal
KMPDU has said the implementation of agreed basic salary adjustments will proceed, ending months of delays caused by repeated calls for new multi-agency negotiations.
By Benard Orwongo 1 month ago
End of long wait as doctors secure pay deal
Kenya targets 5.5m international tourists in the next two years
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the country has high potential in the tourism sector, which could be achieved through collaboration with the counties.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
Kenya targets 5.5m international tourists in the next two years
MP Anthony Kibagendi freed on bond in assault case
Narok High Court frees Kitutu Chache South MP Antony Kibagendi on Sh100,000 cash bail, he has denied assault charges.
By George Sayagie 1 month ago
MP Anthony Kibagendi freed on bond in assault case
Nyamira, Kajiado counties risk losing donor funding over questionable expenditure
Nyamira County Government is staring at being locked out of donor funding after the National Treasury suspended two World Bank-financed projects following unexplained irregularities.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Nyamira, Kajiado counties risk losing donor funding over questionable expenditure
Governor Bii launches rehabilitation of 700km roads
The project being undertaken by the National Youth Service will involve grading and graveling of the roads at the ward level.
By Peter Ochieng 1 month ago
Governor Bii launches rehabilitation of 700km roads
Ruto nominates Francis Meja as PSC Chairperson
President William Ruto has nominated Francis Meja as chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), sending the nomination to Parliament for approval.
By David Njaaga 1 month ago
Ruto nominates Francis Meja as PSC Chairperson
Oguda, Zani UDA-ODM led committee to meet Ruto
The Agnes Zani-led team, which includes Fatuma Ibrahim, Kevin Kiarie, Gabriel Oguda and Javas Bigambo, will update Ruto on progress in executing the MoU between UDA and ODM.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Oguda, Zani UDA-ODM led committee to meet Ruto
Top girl in Njoro risks missing senior school over fees
In the sleepy Sosiot village in Njoro, Nakuru County, 15-year-old Joan Kirui washes utensils outside their mud-walled house on a day she should have been reporting to senior secondary school.
By Kipsang Joseph 1 month ago
Top girl in Njoro risks missing senior school over fees
Malkia Strikers land Olympics scholarship again
NOC-K SG John Ogola challenged the African Queens not to sit on their laurels but focus on securing a direct ticket to LA Games.
By Jonah Onyango 1 month ago
Malkia Strikers land Olympics scholarship again
Traders storm KPLC offices in Naivasha over extortion
Led by area MCAs, the traders and workers camped in the offices for over three hours, demanding action against the cartel that includes a group of workers.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
Traders storm KPLC offices in Naivasha over extortion
'Bring slain Gen Z back to life,' Malala sets tough terms for UDA return
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has ruled out rejoining the ruling Party United Democratic Alliance (UDA), unless slain Gen Z protesters are brought back to life.
By David Njaaga 1 month ago
'Bring slain Gen Z back to life,' Malala sets tough terms for UDA return
Kenya joins global elite shaping artificial intelligence rules
Kenya has positioned itself in shaping how the world governs artificial intelligence, moving beyond technology adoption to influencing the institutions and frameworks that will regulate AI globally.
By Benard Orwongo 1 month ago
Kenya joins global elite shaping artificial intelligence rules
Court orders KNH to release mental report of suspect in GSU officer's murder
The High Court in Kibera has given KNH two weeks to release a mental assessment report of the prime suspect in the murder of a GSU officer at State House in October 2025.
By Nancy Gitonga 1 month ago
Court orders KNH to release mental report of suspect in GSU officer's murder
Crime roundup: Two killed in Migori shooting, mob justice incident
Police said Benard Mwita was heading home from a night vigil when he was attacked by a gang of three men, who shot him three times in what officers described as an execution-style killing.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Crime roundup: Two killed in Migori shooting, mob justice incident
Kajiado leaders decry low Grade 10 transition rate, urge gov't intervention
Leaders in Kajiado County have raised alarm over a low Grade 10 transition rate as the reporting deadline set by the Ministry of Education lapses today.
By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago
Kajiado leaders decry low Grade 10 transition rate, urge gov't intervention
Coffee buyers support farmers through attaching agronomists
Coffee buyers have positioned agronomists along the coffee belt, focusing on guiding farmers on adherence to procedures and the production of high-quality coffee.
By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago
Coffee buyers support farmers through attaching agronomists
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Ahmednasir sorry as judges to rule on Supreme Court ban
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has expressed remorse and committed to refraining from future attacks on judges.
By Nancy Gitonga 1 month ago
Ahmednasir sorry as judges to rule on Supreme Court ban
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Profit, people and policy: The CEO's triple mandate
People are the most strategic asset in any business. Hire and appreciate people based on skills. Skills influence how problems get solved in real time.
By Victor Chesang 1 month ago
Profit, people and policy: The CEO's triple mandate
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Why Kenya's catalytic funds are not effective in poverty alleviation
Behind the much-publicised Sh30 billion Nyota project and its allure of "free" money lies a harsh reality: the government is using the programme mainly as a relief measure.
By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago
Why Kenya's catalytic funds are not effective in poverty alleviation
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KRA seeks private funder for new multibillion revenue collection system
KRA is seeking a deep-pocketed private firm to bankroll and build a billion-shilling arsenal of drones, AI systems and a new digital platform to hunt tax evaders.
By Brian Ngugi 1 month ago
KRA seeks private funder for new multibillion revenue collection system
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KPC set to shake up NSE top 10 as it seeks Sh106 billion in IPO
The State aims to offload its 65 per cent stake when the company heads to the bourse in March 9.
By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago
KPC set to shake up NSE top 10 as it seeks Sh106 billion in IPO
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Mandago trial: State closes case after two years, 138 witnesses
The Senator and two others face charges of conspiracy to steal, theft, forgery and abuse of office.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Mandago trial: State closes case after two years, 138 witnesses