One person arrested, weapons, tactical gear recovered in Kisumu gang crackdown

Crude weapons, tactical gear and cannabis sativa (bhang) have been recovered during a multi-agency operation targeting suspected members of criminal gangs and their associates in Kisumu.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 3 days ago

2,000 affordable housing units remain unoccupied as State considers new financing model

About 2,000 affordable housing units remain unoccupied under the Affordable Housing Programme.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 3 days ago

Mudavadi: What Kenya's foreign trader crackdown really means

Kenya denies blanket ban on foreign small-scale traders; Prime CS Mudavadi says immigration and licensing compliance applies to all East African Community citizens.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 4 days ago

12 arrested after youths block Rachel Ruto's motorcade in Siaya

Siaya police arrest 12 suspects for allegedly blocking access to a designated landing and take-off site, disrupting First Lady Rachel Ruto’s motorcade and other government dignitaries.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 5 days ago

Why devolution still owes Kenyans a decade on

Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko says more than a decade of devolution has not fully freed counties as funds are still held back and legal "clawbacks" limiting their reach.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 5 days ago

Of stolen visions and Nairobi's woes: Wanjiru speaks out on Nairobi leadership crisis

"The current regime campaigned on my vision but failed to implement it," says Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Margaret Wanjiru

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

Foreigners' crackdown: KNCHR warns Government over rights violations

KNCHR cautions government against unlawful enforcement of immigration and business regulations targeting foreign nationals, calls for fair and non-discriminatory measures.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

Political analyst Zuena poses tough question ahead of 2027

Political analyst Abbie Zuena has challenged Kenyans to take the lead in pushing for political change ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

New police rules set limits on political rallies ahead of 2027 polls

Anyone intending to hold public meetings or processions must notify regulating officers 3 days in advance; police say move to enable effective and informed security coverage ahead of elections.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 9 days ago

Numbers don't lie: Why Kenya is still losing mothers

Kenya's maternal mortality ratio remains among the highest in the region, according to health and legal experts, who warn gaps in care continue to cost women's and girls' lives.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 10 days ago

Gachagua: Kanja cannot credibly probe Alex Kiprotich abduction

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accuses police of shielding senior officers from investigation into Tuesday's abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

The Mt Kenya question: Why MP Kariuki says Ruto is not out yet

Ndia MP George Kariuki says President William Ruto still stands a chance of winning back Mt Kenya ahead of 2027 General Election, pointing to development projects as his strongest card.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

The new weapon Kenya is deploying against cybercrime

Kenya has launched a guide to standardise cybercrime investigations and prosecutions as authorities seek to improve the handling of digital evidence and cross-border cases.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

Political leaders demand answers as Alex Kiprotich's abduction sparks outrage

Safina Party Leader Jimi Wanjigi, Babu Owino, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, other leaders condemn abduction of Standard Editor Alex Kiprotich, term it an attack on press freedom, demand accountability.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 12 days ago

Operators body calls Nicco Movers suspension unjust

Operators criticise suspension of Nicco Movers' operations, calling the move unjust and unlawful after a passenger fell from a moving bus.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 13 days ago

El Nino rains: Seven things government is doing to protect you from floods

The government announces measures to prepare for above-normal rains expected during the October to December (OND) season, with early onset forecast in Western, Nyanza, North Eastern regions.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 13 days ago

Red Cross warns 46 counties face flood risk as El Nino rains loom

46 counties are at risk of receiving above-average rainfall; Kenya Red Cross warns flooding could occur if adequate measures are not put in place.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 13 days ago

Kondele swoop nets suspect with 32 stolen phones, hacking tools

Police in Kisumu have arrested a man linked to a suspected phone theft and hacking syndicate after recovering 32 mobile phones, laptops and suspected hacking tools.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

Ruto pays tribute to Norway's King Harald V

President Ruto mourns King Harald V of Kingdom of Norway as an exceptional monarch whose life was defined by duty, dignity, humility and unwavering devotion.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

Mudavadi heads to Angola to push for stronger African conflict resolution

Mudavadi left the country for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President William Ruto at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) scheduled for August 30, 2026.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Garissa and Wajir record 1,678 dengue fever cases

1,678 cumulative dengue cases recorded across the country; Health Ministry reports five suspected deaths in Garissa County as of August 26.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Ministry preparing to tackle water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino

Health Ministry activates multi-sector preparedness plan to prevent, detect and respond to flood-related health emergencies, including water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino rains.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Where is she? KUCO demands answers over clinical officer's arrest, transfer

Christin Wanjiru was reportedly arrested at her home in Kitengela on Wednesday night and taken to Kitengela Police Station before being transferred on Thursday.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 18 days ago

Katiba 16: Why Maraga says Parliament has failed Kenyans

Former CJ David Maraga warns Constitution is under siege, calls on Kenyans to defend supreme law ahead of 2027 polls.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 18 days ago

DCI bust alleged illegal sugar repackaging syndicate

Suspect linked to illegal repackaging and rebranding sugar syndicate arrested in Bungoma, detectives recover tens of bags of sugar, Chinese and Uganda-branded sacks.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 19 days ago

Funyula MP Ojiambo sounds alarm over ethnic politics

Ojiambo describes the formation of political conclaves along ethnic and regional lines as destructive, saying it is often perpetuated by people seeking to advance specific political agendas.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 19 days ago

KRA now targets Eastleigh, Kamukunji traders in tax compliance push

KRA adjusts Customs Minimum Benchmark for general containerised cargo from Sh2.5m to Sh3.2m, effective August 20; move to curb tax evasion, promote fair competition in trade.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 20 days ago

Nurses' strike enters 28th day as unions report gains in county talks

Nurses' strike enters its 28th day on Tuesday with union leaders saying consultations with county governments have produced progress on some demands even as the industrial action continues.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 20 days ago

Police arrest two suspected gang members, recover firearm in Kisumu

Police in Kisumu have arrested two suspected gang members believed to be behind a series of criminal activities in the area.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

KNH urges non-emergency patients to seek care elsewhere as strike strains hospital

KNH urges patients seeking non-emergency care to consider other hospitals amid congestion following strikes in other counties.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

Inadequate funding to blame for healthcare crisis, unions say

Kenya’s healthcare challenges are largely due to inadequate and delayed financing, health union officials have said.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

Kenya must not slide back to 2007-2008 chaos, warns diaspora group

The Linda Mwananchi Diaspora USA Chapter says violence witnessed during the movement's tour of Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, was a targeted attempt to frustrate its lawful political activities.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 25 days ago

Gachagua warns of Homa Bay-style chaos in Emurua Dikirr

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua writes to Police IG Kanja demanding security assurance ahead of planned political rally in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County on August 21.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 25 days ago

UDA, Safina officials clash over Ruto allies defecting ahead of 2027

Political analysts describe growing wave of defections from President William Ruto's administration as acts of self-preservation, ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 25 days ago

Mother, daughter arrested over alleged Sh40 million Karatina land fraud

Mother and daughter linked to Sh40 million land fraud in Karatina arrested by detectives from the Land Fraud Investigation Unit.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 26 days ago

30 stolen phones recovered as police bust alleged theft syndicate

Three suspects arrested as police recover 30 handsets, safe box, in targeted operation to dismantle phone syndicate in Nairobi's Kangemi market.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 26 days ago

14 arrested over fake bus ticket websites targeting Nakuru travellers

Police arrest 14 suspects linked to a string of cybercrime activities in Nakuru; 25 mobile phones, 16 SIM card plates, and 10 SIM cards seized.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 26 days ago

Attacks on journalists a deliberate bid to blackout Kenyans, stakeholders warn

Attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment are creating an information blackout that could prevent Kenyans from knowing what happens during political events, media stakeholders warn.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 26 days ago

'That was not healthcare, it was theft'- Ruto on old health system

President Ruto says Universal Health Coverage is one of the most consequential social transformation programmes after the affordable housing; cites SHA, CHPs, facilities improvement and digitisation.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 27 days ago

DCI recovers rifles linked to murders, Mavoko robbery

DCI recover M16 rifle loaded with five bullets, suspected to have been used to commit four murders across Isiolo and Meru counties.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 30 days ago