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Spotlight turns to ODM 'experts' in Ruto's regime as crises pile up
Although the law prohibits State officers from engaging in politics, the CSs have been on overdrive as they rally ODM bases to consider Ruto's reelection.
By Team 10 days ago
Spotlight turns to ODM 'experts' in Ruto's regime as crises pile up
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Battle for Baba's party heats up as rival ODM faction lands in Kisumu
The scramble to inherit the late ODM leader Raila Odinga's political empire is expected to take another twist as the Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM lands in Kisumu.
By Team 10 days ago
Battle for Baba's party heats up as rival ODM faction lands in Kisumu
Kip Keino Classic lives up to its billing
The seventh edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic lived up to its billing at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.
By Team 10 days ago
Kip Keino Classic lives up to its billing
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From handouts to chaos: The return of cash politics in 2027 election campaign trail
Politicians distribute millions in cash, raising concerns over election integrity as experts warn cash politics undermines accountability and promotes electoral corruption.
By Team 11 days ago
From handouts to chaos: The return of cash politics in 2027 election campaign trail
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Teacher sellouts? Cozy ties with State leaves union chiefs battling revolt
Teachers' unions Knut and Kuppet face criticism over alleged closeness to the government and failure to resolve long-standing grievances, despite renewed threats of industrial action.
By Team 16 days ago
Teacher sellouts? Cozy ties with State leaves union chiefs battling revolt
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Unfulfilled Ruto projects cast shadow over development in Rift Valley
The Rift Valley region is facing amounting crisis of stalled and delayed public projects, with far-reaching consequences for the economy and public trust.
By Team 17 days ago
Unfulfilled Ruto projects cast shadow over development in Rift Valley
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Kenyans hit as fuel prices push up transport costs
Economic shock hit Kenyans across the country on Wednesday as the latest fuel price hike triggered a sharp rise in the cost of basic goods and services
By Team 20 days ago
Kenyans hit as fuel prices push up transport costs
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Unmet promises haunt Rift Valley governors ahead of 2027 elections
Stalled projects and unmet promises shape 2027 election debate. Mounting scrutiny forces governors to defend track records amid growing dissatisfaction.
By Team 24 days ago
Unmet promises haunt Rift Valley governors ahead of 2027 elections
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Unfulfilled pledges haunt Rift Valley governors as term nears end
Rift Valley governors face growing voter scrutiny ahead of 2027 as unfulfilled campaign promises expose a mixed record of delivery across key sectors.
By Team 25 days ago
Unfulfilled pledges haunt Rift Valley governors as term nears end
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Paralysis as fuel shortage begins to bite
A looming fuel crisis is beginning to choke the country with dealers and motorists warning that petrol shortages could paralyse the city within days if urgent action is not taken.
By Team 27 days ago
Paralysis as fuel shortage begins to bite
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Master of comebacks? Ruto falls back on decorum calls as 'wounded' Gachagua tears allies
Common decency was cast aside. Insults flew and protocol was ignored. This was not a political rally or a marketplace quarrel but the requiem Mass of Ol Kalou MP Njuguna Kiaraho.
By Team 27 days ago
Master of comebacks? Ruto falls back on decorum calls as 'wounded' Gachagua tears allies
Easter concerts and a fight
As Kenyans celebrate the Easter weekend, Holy Saturday was a hive of activity in Nairobi, with three crow-puller shows taking place.
By Team 1 month ago
Easter concerts and a fight
Clergy asks Kenyans to be selfless in Good Friday celebrations
Religious leaders decried the prevailing economic hardships facing many Kenyans.
By Team 1 month ago
Clergy asks Kenyans to be selfless  in Good Friday celebrations
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Uncertain Easter holidays: Festive plans dampened by tough economy
Kenyans face an uncertain Easter holiday as economic pressures and rising prices temper the usual festive rush.
By Team 1 month ago
Uncertain Easter holidays: Festive plans dampened by tough economy
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Tuju reprieve after court bail ruling
Raphael Tuju has been granted a reprieve after the High Court in Nairobi approved Sh200,000 bail ahead of formal charges.
By Team 1 month ago
Tuju reprieve after court bail ruling
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Has Winnie Odinga capitulated and fallen at the first hurdle?
Observers believe Oburu and Ruto have managed to successfully tame Winnie through strategic moves that have pushed her into a tight corner.
By Team 1 month ago
Has Winnie Odinga capitulated and fallen at the first hurdle?
Ruto and Museveni launch SGR to Malaba
According to government data, the SGR has already transported more than 15 million passengers and over 45 million tonnes of freight in the past eight years
By Team 1 month ago
Ruto and Museveni launch SGR to Malaba
Calls for political decorum and unity dominate Eid celebrations
Muslim and political leaders warn against divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 Election, urged to prioritise development and the well-being of citizens
By Team 1 month ago
Calls for political decorum and unity dominate Eid celebrations
Photos: Eid Ul-Fitr prayers across Kenya
Muslim faithful gather at mosques across the country, including Nairobi and Mombasa, for Eid ul-Fitr prayers, marking the end of Ramadan.
By Team 1 month ago
Photos: Eid Ul-Fitr prayers across Kenya
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Unapologetic Ruto sustains attacks on opposition
No apology from the President after his scathing personal attacks on opposition figures. Pundits say this is a way of swaying Kenyans away from critical challenges facing the nation.
By Team 1 month ago
Unapologetic Ruto sustains attacks on opposition
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Unholy trinity: Kenyans left alone as three arms of government close ranks
The Executive, Legislature and Judiciary have closed ranks in recent times. When one arm of government receives a good law or ruling the other also benefits
By Team 1 month ago
Unholy trinity: Kenyans left alone as three arms of government close ranks
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Poisoned by oil spill: Residents face sicknesses, death as KPC windfall delays
Residents of Thange in Makueni County face sickness, death, and environmental devastation from a decade-old oil spill in the River Thange, worsened by delays in KPC interventions.
By Team 1 month ago
Poisoned by oil spill: Residents face sicknesses, death as KPC windfall delays
PHOTOS: 1O dead as floods wreak havoc
Nairobi Police Commander George Seda said of the 10 victims, some were swept away by the raging floodwaters, two died while inside their vehicles.
By Team 1 month ago
PHOTOS: 1O dead as floods wreak havoc
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Raging floods leave trail of death and displacement
Several families across the country are counting huge losses as heavy rains leave a trail of death, displacement, and destruction.
By Team 1 month ago
Raging floods leave trail of death and displacement
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Why Freight costs at Mombasa Port have increased by 50pc
The cost of freight has shot up by 50 per cent after shipping lines imposed an Emergency Conflict Surcharge (ECS) on Mombasa and other regional ports due to the US-Israel war against Iran.
By Team 2 months ago
Why Freight costs at Mombasa Port have increased by 50pc
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How Ng'eno left mark on Rift Valley music
Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng'eno, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Chepkiep, Nandi County, shortly after hosting a fundraiser to support Chemos's music career on Saturday afternoon.
By Team 2 months ago
How Ng'eno left mark on Rift Valley music
Leaders mourn Ngeno as a selfless legislator, committed servant of the people
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika said the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno was a people-focused leader, a relentless justice fighter, truthful in conviction, and a fearless defender of constituents.
By Team 2 months ago
Leaders mourn Ngeno as a selfless legislator, committed servant of the people
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Of empty office and witchcraft whispers: Godhana's battle with faith, fear and politics
The Trade Building, which houses the office of Governor Dhadho Godhana and several key departments, stands largely abandoned, with most offices locked.
By Team 2 months ago
Of empty office and witchcraft whispers: Godhana's battle with faith, fear and politics
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Day of thunder: How Sifuna-Babu Owino's wave swept Kakamega
Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino took their political push to Kakamega, criticising President William Ruto and the police as new battle lines emerge within ODM.
By Team 2 months ago
Day of thunder: How Sifuna-Babu Owino's wave swept Kakamega
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While Christians lent, Muslims start Ramadan in a rare coincidence
In a rare coincidence that happens once in 33 years, Christians' Lent and Muslims' Ramadan, the fasting of the two biggest faiths in the world, started the same day, Wednesday.
By Team 2 months ago
While Christians lent, Muslims start Ramadan in a rare coincidence
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Severe drought leaves 700,000 at risk on Kenya's Coast
A severe drought in Tana River, Kilifi and Taita Taveta counties has left at least 700,000 people facing hunger, water shortages and school disruptions.
By Team 2 months ago
Severe drought leaves 700,000 at risk on Kenya's Coast
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Oburu misses Coast rallies as finger-pointing, chaos grip ODM
ODM leader Oburu Oginga failed to attend party rallies in Lamu and Tana River on Thursday, events seen as crucial following the controversial NEC decision to oust Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
By Team 2 months ago
Oburu misses Coast rallies as finger-pointing, chaos grip ODM
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Schools struggle as Ruto fee-free directive strains education sector
In Meru County, for example, several learners are yet to join Grade 10, in an alarming turn of events that has attracted the attention of administrators.
By Team 3 months ago
Schools struggle as Ruto fee-free directive strains education sector
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Marion Naipei: When sexual culture thrives but backfires online
The Marion Naipei saga exposes gender, power, and economic precarity in Kenya, showing how viral content can amplify personal struggles and provoke national conversations on accountability.
By Team 3 months ago
Marion Naipei: When sexual culture thrives but backfires online
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Grade 10 admission clouded by financial struggles
With only a day to the Grade 10 admissions deadline on Wednesday, thousands of learners from vulnerable households remain stranded at home, despite excelling in KJSEA.
By Team 3 months ago
Grade 10 admission clouded by financial struggles
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Red alert: Hunger crisis looms as drought tightens grip on counties
Hunger crisis is looming in the country following the near-total failure of the short rains last year, pushing residents in vulnerable counties to the edge.
By Team 3 months ago
Red alert: Hunger crisis looms as drought tightens grip on counties
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Economic strain hits as senior school intakes begin nationwide
The first cohort of Grade 10 learners reported to senior secondary schools on Monday, amid complaints from parents and teachers over tough economic times and delays in the disbursement of capitation.
By Team 3 months ago
Economic strain hits as senior school intakes begin nationwide
Coast public schools registered improved mean scores in KCSE
Celebrations rocked Kenyatta, Bura, St Mary's, and Murray schools after recording sterling performance in KCSE.
By Team 3 months ago
Coast public schools registered improved mean scores in KCSE
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A-students from slums, insecurity prone regions tell their stories
Some learners and schools that endured harsh learning environments and a lack of basic resources are among those that posted impressive results in 2025 KCSE exams.
By Team 3 months ago
A-students from slums, insecurity prone regions tell their stories
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KCPE stars shine brightly, maintain top scores in KCSE four years later
Some 2021 KCPE stars maintained their academic prowess in the recently released 2025 KCSE results.
By Team 3 months ago
KCPE stars shine brightly, maintain top scores in KCSE four years later
Parliament staff under probe for forging academic papers
Crime and Justice
By Catherine Imuraget
1 hr ago
Ruto appoints Justice Warsame to Supreme Court
National
By Mate Tongola
2 hrs ago