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UASU slams University of Nairobi for re-advertising vice chancellor post
UASU leaders said that the re-advertisement is unnecessary, as the Public Service Commission had already completed interviews and shortlisted three qualified candidates six months ago.
By 3 days ago
UASU slams University of Nairobi for re-advertising vice chancellor post
Networking into a shared digital business, minting cash through linkages
A Kenyan digital startup is turning alumni connections into a structured business model.
By 5 days ago
Networking into a shared digital business, minting cash through linkages
State agency validates CBE resource centres ahead of nationwide rollout
Teachers and education stakeholders had called for spaces where practical learning resources could be accessed, viewed, and used in schools.
By 6 days ago
State agency validates CBE resource centres ahead of nationwide rollout
Kindiki convenes meeting over drought situation
The government is adopting a whole-of-society approach aimed at mitigating the effects of the prevailing drought situation across the country.
By 5 days ago
Kindiki convenes meeting over drought situation
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Beyond the bleed: Haemophilia patients fight invisible battles
Without early diagnosis and preventive treatment, repeated internal bleeding leads to chronic pain, joint damage, disability, and long-term psychological trauma.
By 7 days ago
Beyond the bleed: Haemophilia patients fight invisible battles
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Family seeks help to trace rape victim who vanished from hospital
Investigators say the two women were tortured, drugged, and sexually assaulted before being left for dead.
By 10 days ago
Family seeks help to trace rape victim who vanished from hospital
Tanzania opposition says 2,000 killed in election violence
Opposition party Chadema's deputy chairperson John Heche told reporters that Tanzania witnessed "mass killings of more than 2,000 people and over 5,000 injured in the space of just one week".
By 10 days ago
Tanzania opposition says 2,000 killed in election violence
NGEC sounds alarm on gender violence, demands action
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has raised fresh concern over the scale of gender-based violence in Kenya .
By 11 days ago
NGEC sounds alarm on gender violence, demands action
KNCHR warns of rising cases of rights violations
KNCHR Chairperson Claris Ogangah says that the resurgence of abductions, torture, and extra-judicial killings undermines public trust in security institutions and the rule of law
By 12 days ago
KNCHR warns of rising cases of rights violations
KWAL banks on solar power to expand green footprint at Tatu City
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited has commissioned a 700-kilovolt (kV) solar power plant at its Tatu City facility.
By 11 days ago
KWAL banks on solar power to expand green footprint at Tatu City
EACC recovers Sh3.4b, boasts of major anti-graft gains in report
The Commission investigated 800 files, completing 229 cases on corruption and economic crimes, and 56 cases involving violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
By 13 days ago
EACC recovers Sh3.4b, boasts of major anti-graft gains in report
KNCHR calls for urgent legal reforms to safeguard intersex persons
The Commission urged Parliament to fast-track the Intersex Persons Bill, 2024
By 13 days ago
KNCHR calls for urgent legal reforms to safeguard intersex persons
Budget boost fails to fix health gaps, KNCHR says
KNCHR says that a significant number of Kenyans, particularly those in vulnerable and marginalised communities, continue to face barriers to essential health services.
By 13 days ago
Budget boost fails to fix health gaps, KNCHR says
Makongeni residents demand demolition of 'nuisance' garage
Residents of Makongeni Estate in Nairobi are calling for the swift eviction and demolition of Gadano Garage, accusing its owners of defying government directives to vacate the land.
By 13 days ago
Makongeni residents demand demolition of 'nuisance' garage
Kibera youth trained in environmental conservation through global partnership
Teenagers in Nairobi’s Kibera slums are learning how to become champions of environmental conservation through a new initiative led by local community organisation Penda Mama Earth.
By 13 days ago
Kibera youth trained in environmental conservation through global partnership
Experts call for digitisation of public procurement
Kenyan governance experts, civil society actors and county leaders have intensified calls for full digitisation of public procurement.
By 18 days ago
Experts call for digitisation of public procurement
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Gachagua claims DCP's influence is rising after three victories in polls
The by-election results, Gachagua claims, demolished assertions that DCP is a regional or ethnically based outfit. 
By 18 days ago
Gachagua claims DCP's influence is rising after three victories in polls
From lending to loan repayment history, bank CEO's call for SME governance reforms
Borrowers with strong repayment records will soon enjoy cheaper loans and better access to credit under Kenya’s new loan pricing formula, bank CEO’s have said.
By 18 days ago
From lending to loan repayment history, bank CEO's call for SME governance reforms
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Don't rely on wife's HIV test results, official warns men
New data shows infections remain higher among women largely because men are not turning up for testing. 
By 19 days ago
Don't rely on wife's HIV test results, official warns men
Ministry targets 2 million Tvet trainees by 2027
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said plans were underway to place the two million trainees in technical institutions by 2027. 
By 19 days ago
Ministry targets 2 million Tvet trainees by 2027
Mobile courts return in bid to curb road crashes during festive season
Kenyan road safety authorities are reintroducing mobile courts in a multi-agency crackdown aimed at curbing the expected spike in festive-season accidents.
By 20 days ago
Mobile courts return in bid to curb road crashes during festive season
Bungoma's GBV burden grows with 253 cases before court
Bungoma County is battling a surge in sexual and gender-based violence, with officials saying that 253 cases have been reported this year.
By 19 days ago
Bungoma's GBV burden grows with 253 cases before court
Hotels urged to roll out sexual abuse policies
For years, they say, staff endured inappropriate advances, unwelcome comments, and other violations without formal guidance or protection.
By 21 days ago
Hotels urged to roll out sexual abuse policies
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Why Nubians are renewing push for legal ethnic recognition
Mohamed said this history continues to shape the community’s struggle for land rights, documentation and political inclusion.
By 21 days ago
Why Nubians are renewing push for legal ethnic recognition
Kenya presses for stronger global backing on refugee burden
Murkomen revealed that Kenya is now hosting over 860,000 refugees
By 24 days ago
Kenya presses for stronger global backing on refugee burden
EAC offers demographic advantage for long-term growth, investors told
Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi on Friday said the EAC region, specifically Kenya, now offers the scale, stability and demographic advantage for long-term growth.
By 23 days ago
EAC offers demographic advantage for long-term growth, investors told
Kenya flags dark web anonymity as major cyber threat
Interior PS Raymond Omollo, said anonymity is now fueling an underground digital economy where criminal enterprises thrive beyond the reach of law enforcement.
By 25 days ago
Kenya flags dark web anonymity as major cyber threat
Murang'a inks deal to scale up circular waste management
Murang’a County Government, Haco industries and Progreen Innovations have formalised a partnership to advance plastic recycling.
By 25 days ago
Murang'a inks deal to scale up circular waste management
Ogamba pushes universities to innovate for long-term survival
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called on public universities to rethink their sustainability models.
By 26 days ago
Ogamba pushes universities to innovate for long-term survival
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CBE in limbo as JSS intern teachers threaten boycott
The timing of the unrest is particularly worrying to schools and parents.
By 27 days ago
CBE in limbo as JSS intern teachers threaten boycott
Bungoma's Matulo airstrip ready for commercial flights
Inspection by a joint team from the Kenya Airports Authority and Skyward Express established that the refurbished facility now meets key safety and operational requirements.
By 28 days ago
Bungoma's Matulo airstrip ready for commercial flights
Africa urged to seize control of Global Health Agenda
Dr Catherine Kyobutungi said Africa continues to operate within systems built without its input, a reality that undermines the continent’s capacity to set its own priorities.
By 28 days ago
Africa urged to seize control of Global Health Agenda
Banks push for SME governance reforms as technology redefines credit assessment
National Bank of Kenya MD George Odhiambo said many SMEs struggle to move from founder-led operations to structured enterprises with proper boards and independent oversight.
By 27 days ago
Banks push for SME governance reforms as technology redefines credit assessment
TVS Motor eyes Kenya's market with premium models
The Apache line, which enjoys a cult following globally for its racing DNA, now joins Kenya’s increasingly competitive performance bike segment. ‎
By 1 month ago
TVS Motor eyes Kenya's market with premium models
Health workers protest 16 months without pay, urge government action
The demonstration, led by Peterson Wachira, National Chairman of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers, brought together clinical officers and laboratory staff from 31 counties.
By 1 month ago
Health workers protest 16 months without pay, urge government action
Bungoma medics raise alarm as 30 of newborn admissions are preterm
Health experts in Bungoma County have raised concern over a surge in premature births.
By 1 month ago
Bungoma medics raise alarm as 30 of newborn admissions are preterm
Intergovernmental committee honoured with PELL award
The IGRTC emerged winners, having been nominated top three in the same category with Ministries and Technical Directorates from Senegal, Rwanda, Angola and Cote d’ Ivoire
By 1 month ago
Intergovernmental committee honoured with PELL award
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Kenyans abroad face harsh justice
With over 1,000 Kenyans incarcerated overseas, many face severe conditions. Back home, foreigners accused of similar crimes often escape accountability, prompting calls for equal treatment.
By 1 month ago
Kenyans abroad face harsh justice
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Kenyans still seeking answers of kin missing after Dar polls chaos
Many of the missing persons are traders, cross-border drivers or Kenyans living and working in Tanzania.
By 1 month ago
Kenyans still seeking answers of kin missing after Dar polls chaos
KNH opens first Immediate Kangaroo Care Unit to reduce newborn deaths
Immediate skin-to-skin contact has been shown to reduce mortality, minimise the risk of hypothermia and infection.
By 1 month ago
KNH opens first Immediate Kangaroo Care Unit to reduce newborn deaths
Somalia enters unchartered waters as election disputes intensify
Opinion
By David Okwembah and Fowzia Mohamoud
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Clinical officers' strike to begin tomorrow- Union
National
By Maryann Muganda
1 hr ago
Why banks are pushing for lower PAYE
Business
By Macharia Kamau
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Motorcyclist dies in Nakuru crash as angry crowd torches bus
Rift Valley
By Yvonne Chepkwony
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