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Nairobi Hospital saga deepens after Court of Appeal decision
A section of the Nairobi Hospital stakeholders has expressed disappointment over a Court of Appeal decision that granted relief in favour of the facility’s management.
By 5 days ago
Nairobi Hospital saga deepens after Court of Appeal decision
PS Omollo calls for regional unity to secure the borders
PS Omollo expressed concern over modern border threats, which he said are increasingly complex and require concerted efforts to address.
By 5 days ago
PS Omollo calls for regional unity to secure the borders
Seven suspects detained, 150 phones recovered in DCI operation
The operation targeted receivers of stolen mobile phones, technicians involved in illegal refurbishment and flashing of devices.
By 5 days ago
Seven suspects detained, 150 phones recovered in DCI operation
Tears, sorrow as US-based family bids farewell to three siblings killed in road crash
Tears flowed freely as emotions overwhelmed the kin of the three siblings Njeri DeLeon, Emmanuel DeLeon and Kairo Winkelpeck,  who died after a road accident in Naivasha.
By 6 days ago
Tears, sorrow as US-based family bids farewell to three siblings killed in road crash
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UDA sets 2027 strategy, moves to formalise coalition talks with ODM
According to Mbarire, the resolutions emerged from a National Steering Committee meeting held on January 20, chaired by President William Ruto. 
By 7 days ago
UDA sets 2027 strategy, moves to formalise coalition talks with ODM
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Cover up claims as kin demand justice for slain student leader
Student leader was hit by a speeding motorist along busy road.
By 9 days ago
Cover up claims as kin demand justice for slain student leader
Chaos as police clash with residents during Mukuru kwa Njenga demolitions
Tension was high in Mukuru kwa Njenga, Embakasi, on Tuesday morning as residents protested against demolitions, triggering running battles with police.
By 9 days ago
Chaos as police clash with residents during Mukuru kwa Njenga demolitions
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Why HIV patients want Omtatah to withdraw US health funding case
Busia Senator has questioned safety of Kenyans’ personal data under the new health deal.
By 13 days ago
Why HIV patients want Omtatah to withdraw US health funding case
Police stop looters at Wamatangi's flattened premises
A day after Governor Wamatangi’s property near Nyayo Stadium was demolished, police officers were stretched thin, maintaining constant watch over youths attempting to loot valuables.
By 14 days ago
Police stop looters at Wamatangi's flattened premises
PS Omollo roots for data-driven war on sophisticated crime
The PS stated that progress had been made in various security fronts to adopt evidence-based crime research, resulting in the application of actionable recommendations.
By 13 days ago
PS Omollo roots for data-driven war on sophisticated crime
Cotu backs court order on State hiring of private law companies
Cotu has backed a High Court order stopping government agencies from hiring private lawyers and private law firms to represent them. 
By 14 days ago
Cotu backs court order on State hiring of private law companies
Wamatangi loses millions as businesses flattened near Nyayo Stadium
Property worth millions of shillings belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was destroyed Tuesday night during a demolition near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
By 15 days ago
Wamatangi loses millions as businesses flattened near Nyayo Stadium
Wamatangi fires back after his properties are demolished
 Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has condemned the demolition of his business premises near Nyayo Stadium, terming it an “act of cowardice.”
By 15 days ago
Wamatangi fires back after his properties are demolished
Oburu: We will not remove anyone from ODM party
Addressing a rally at Kamukunji grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, on Wednesday, ODM leader Oburu Oginga said the focus is to solidify the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
By 15 days ago
Oburu: We will not remove anyone from ODM party
Survivors recall horror after building collapse in Karen, Nairobi
Survivors of a building collapse in Karen, Nairobi, on Saturday evening
By 17 days ago
Survivors recall horror after building collapse in Karen, Nairobi
Two killed after a building collapses in Karen
UPDATE: Two people killed following the collapse of a building under construction in Karen, Nairobi, Assistant Inspector-General Duncan Ochieng’ confirms.
By 19 days ago
Two killed after a building collapses in Karen
Pangani Girls celebrates stellar KCSE performance
A wave of jubilation swept through Pangani Girls’ School in Nairobi on Saturday when the principal stepped onto the assembly ground with the long-awaited KCSE results.
By 19 days ago
Pangani Girls celebrates stellar KCSE performance
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Aladwa tells off ODM leaders opposed to broad-based government
Makadara MP George Aladwa accused some leaders of plotting to “sell the party to former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By 19 days ago
Aladwa tells off ODM leaders opposed to broad-based government
A section of ODM founder members woo Ruto to rejoin the party
A section of the founding members of the ODM party has wooed President William Ruto to rejoin the political outfit. 
By 20 days ago
A section of ODM founder members woo Ruto to rejoin the party
Great Wall tenants accuse management of alleged negligence
Tenants of the Great Wall Phase 4 estate in Athi River are up in arms against what they termed as alleged gross mismanagement of the property
By 20 days ago
Great Wall tenants accuse management of alleged negligence
Ruto's UDA party set for Saturday grassroots elections
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party will kick off its grassroots elections on Saturday in 20 counties across the country. 
By 20 days ago
Ruto's UDA party set for Saturday grassroots elections
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Witnesses recount collapse of South C building as residents demand action
The South C Residents Association now wants the area declared an investigation zone even as they called for a thorough probe into the disaster.
By 26 days ago
Witnesses recount collapse of South C building as residents demand action
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What we know about the South C building collapse
Families of two people trapped and identified as guards who were manning the building expressed fear that their kin are dead.
By 27 days ago
What we know about the South C building collapse
Search for survivors resumes after pause at collapsed South C building
Rescue efforts have resumed after about an hour of suspension at the collapsed building on Muhoho Avenue in South C, Nairobi. 
By 27 days ago
Search for survivors resumes after pause at collapsed South C building
Opposition to pick 2027 presidential flagbearer by March 2026, says Kalonzo
United Opposition to declare 2027 presidential candidate before April 2026, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka says.
By 30 days ago
Opposition to pick 2027 presidential flagbearer by March 2026, says Kalonzo
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Address issues hurting citizens, church urges state
Among the issues he wants done to realise the goal of reconciliation is streamlining the healthcare system, particularly the Social Health Authority (SHA), which is “struggling in certain spaces.”
By 1 month ago
Address issues hurting citizens, church urges state
'I'm yet to check my grades, but I'll pursue basketball'
Nicole Mensa Atieno was so absorbed in the game that she barely noticed the unforgiving heat.
By 1 month ago
'I'm yet to check my grades, but I'll pursue basketball'
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The pain, poverty and cries of children orphaned by banditry
Although the guns have “cautiously” gone silent for a moment, the scars of resource wars and livestock raids have left deep wounds, exacerbated by poverty and neglect.
By 1 month ago
The pain, poverty and cries of children orphaned by banditry
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Majority of young people likely to take bribes, new report shows
EACC Chief Executive Abdi Mohamud described the revelation as “heartbreaking."
By 1 month ago
Majority of young people likely to take bribes, new report shows
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Gen Z: Why Jamhuri Day has lost meaning
Once marked by family feasts and national pride, the holiday now competes with the pressure to simply survive.
By 1 month ago
Gen Z: Why Jamhuri Day has lost meaning
Government plans to monitor national examinations using AI
This is an attempt to curb exam irregularities and track learner enrolment across the country.
By 1 month ago
Government plans to monitor national examinations using AI
Man accuses MP Kibagendi of assaulting him over 'girlfriend'
Kisii MP Antony Kibagendi allegedly assaulted a man over a suspected affair, captured on viral CCTV; investigations continue as police compile the case for court proceedings.
By 1 month ago
Man accuses MP Kibagendi of assaulting him over 'girlfriend'
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IEBC was not in charge of by-elections, observers say
It emerged that 42 per cent of polling stations rejected citizens who showed up to cast their votes for various reasons.  
By 1 month ago
IEBC was not in charge of by-elections, observers say
Government moves to calm fears after Ruto ends logging ban
 The Ministry of Environment has moved to reassure the public amid growing concerns over President William Ruto’s recent decision to lift the logging ban.
By 1 month ago
Government moves to calm fears after Ruto ends logging ban
Two injured, scores trapped after wall collapses in Makongeni
At least two people were rescued while scores remain trapped after a wall collapsed as they were searching for scrap and valuables inside a demolished building in Makongeni, Nairobi.
By 1 month ago
Two injured, scores trapped after wall collapses in Makongeni
KANU's candidate Peter Kariuki casts vote in Kariobangi North by-election
The Kenya African National Union (KANU) candidate for Kariobangi North MCA, Peter Kariuki, has cast his vote at Kariobangi North Day Nursery School.
By 2 months ago
KANU's candidate Peter Kariuki casts vote in Kariobangi North by-election
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Low turnout recorded in Kariobangi North by-election
Kanu party candidate Peter Kariuki was the 118th voter to cast the ballot at station six of the polling centre
By 2 months ago
Low turnout recorded in Kariobangi North by-election
PS Omollo raises alarm as cyberattacks cost Kenya billions
PS Omollo cited the recent attack on the online platforms belonging to key government institutions.
By 2 months ago
PS Omollo raises alarm as cyberattacks cost Kenya billions
Daima Mkenya celebrates heritage, unity at African Next Super Model 2025
The African Next Super Model 2025 showcased emerging African fashion and modelling talent in Nairobi, highlighting government-backed creative economy reforms, brand initiatives and young stars.
By 2 months ago
Daima Mkenya celebrates heritage, unity at African Next Super Model 2025
IEBC CEO Marjan downplays claims of plot to rig November by-elections
This comes a few hours after Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claimed that the government is colluding with some IEBC officials to manipulate the polls.
By 2 months ago
IEBC CEO Marjan downplays claims of plot to rig November by-elections
NSSF payouts fall as collections jump on increased deductions
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