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More Kenyans offering bribes than receiving them- EACC
EACC report: Average bribe paid by a Kenyan in 2024 dropped to Sh4,878 from Sh11,625 in 2023, while highest bribe recorded was Sh243,651, for county jobs.
By 3 days ago
More Kenyans offering bribes than receiving them- EACC
Revealed: Police top list as Kenya's most corrupt profession
Police officers are perceived as the most corrupt public servants in Kenya, according to the 2024 National Ethics and Corruption Survey by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
By 3 days ago
Revealed: Police top list as Kenya's most corrupt profession
Duale threatens citizenship revocation, deportation of Mishra over organ trafficking
Health CS Duale threatens to revoke citizenship, deport, and shut down hospitals linked to Swarup Mishra over organ trafficking allegations; urges MPs to invite taskforce to provide more details.
By 7 days ago
Duale threatens citizenship revocation, deportation of Mishra over organ trafficking
EAC warns member states as Tanzania bans small foreign traders
EAC has cautioned member states against taking unilateral actions that violate the bloc’s Common Market Protocol, which guarantees the free trade across the region.
By 7 days ago
EAC warns member states as Tanzania bans small foreign traders
In pictures: Uhuru, Ruto meet ahead of DRC crisis talks
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta attends EAC-SADC meeting on DRC crisis, co-chaired by Presidents Ruto and Mnangagwa at State House; he is part of panel of facilitators.
By 7 days ago
In pictures: Uhuru, Ruto meet ahead of DRC crisis talks
Court frees ex-governor Waititu on Sh53m bond
Waititu granted Sh53m bond pending appeal in Sh588m graft case.
By 8 days ago
Court frees ex-governor Waititu on Sh53m bond
Why Kenya is on global rights watchdog list of offenders
Kenya has been placed on the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, a global consortium for civic freedoms, amid growing concerns over human rights violations.
By 8 days ago
Why Kenya is on global rights watchdog list of offenders
Why Kenya will pay 'odious' debt after all
Kenyan taxpayers have little choice but to repay the country’s Sh11.5 trillion debt, as long as it was legally contracted by the National Treasury and ratified by Parliament.
By 9 days ago
Why Kenya will pay 'odious' debt after all
Why you cannot recall your MP just yet
IEBC says recall of MPs not currently possible due to lack of legislation and clear framework, cites court ruling that declared sections of Elections Act 2011 unconstitutional.
By 9 days ago
Why you cannot recall your MP just yet
NTSA rolls out vehicle, motorcycle duty status update
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed all motor vehicle and motorcycle owners to update their duty status and vehicle records in its system.
By 10 days ago
NTSA rolls out vehicle, motorcycle duty status update
Stakeholders urge government to prioritise education
Education sector experts are calling on the government to prioritise education when budgeting to guarantee learners free primary and secondary education.
By 11 days ago
Stakeholders urge government to prioritise education
'Prioritise education', government told
Education sector experts are calling on the government to prioritise education when budgeting to guarantee learners free primary and secondary education.
By 11 days ago
'Prioritise education', government told
Charlene Ruto forgives author Ochora in book row, to withdraw charges
Charlene Ruto forgives Webster Ochora Elijah, a man accused of writing her unauthorised biography, to formally drop charges on August 19.
By 11 days ago
Charlene Ruto forgives author Ochora in book row, to withdraw charges
'Shun Violence', DP Kindiki tells Mount Kenya as politics boils up
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condemned the recent spate of violence that left many business owners from the Mount Kenya region reeling from massive losses.
By 14 days ago
'Shun Violence', DP Kindiki tells Mount Kenya as politics boils up
Mwabili's family says police warned them before his disappearance
A Kenyan activist, Mwabili Mwagodi, popularly known on X as TL elder, has been reported missing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
By 14 days ago
Mwabili's family says police warned them before his disappearance
Taskforce recommends prosecution of Mishra for alleged organ trafficking
Organ trafficking taskforce recommends investigation and prosecution of Swarup Mishra and three doctors over suspected criminal involvement in organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital.
By 15 days ago
Taskforce recommends prosecution of Mishra for alleged organ trafficking
Experts: Misuse of terrorism charges hurting justice system, suspects
The unchecked application of the Prevention of Terrorism Act is eroding public trust and risks weakening Kenya’s criminal justice system, legal and security experts have warned.
By 16 days ago
Experts: Misuse of terrorism charges hurting justice system, suspects
What's your plan? Ruto hits out at opponents over 'washwash-style' deception
President William Ruto has castigated opponents plotting to unseat him in the next election for propagating ‘empty’ slogans such as ‘Ruto Must Go’ and ‘Wantam”.
By 16 days ago
What's your plan? Ruto hits out at opponents over 'washwash-style' deception
Somalia donors losing faith as Al-Shabaab surges
Despite billions of dollars in international support, Somalia's army has melted in the face of a months-long offensive by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab insurgency.
By 16 days ago
Somalia donors losing faith as Al-Shabaab surges
ODPP defends terrorism charges targeting protesters, activists
ODPP denies misuse of Prevention of Terrorism Act to press charges against June 25 and Saba Saba protesters after public criticism; says cases based on available evidence, promises fair trial.
By 18 days ago
ODPP defends terrorism charges targeting protesters, activists
LSK faults Koome over alleged misuse of terrorism charges
LSK faults CJ Koome for branding Kikuyu Law Courts arson attack as terrorism act; says ‘sensational remark’ partly to blame for misuse of Prevention of Terrorism Act by law enforcers.
By 18 days ago
LSK faults Koome over alleged misuse of terrorism charges
Murkomen outlines police use of force and firearms
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen issues policy directive on police use of force and firearms, urges IG Kanja to ensure compliance.
By 21 days ago
Murkomen outlines police use of force and firearms
KRA beats customs revenue target with Sh3b daily collection
KRA’s Customs unit beats revenue target to collect Sh879 billion in FY2024/2025, driven by growth in oil and non-oil taxes, Commissioner Nyawanda says.
By 22 days ago
KRA beats customs revenue target with Sh3b daily collection
UDA Senator Maina warns against 'shoot-the-leg' order
Nominated Senator Veronica Maina has warned police officers against executing unlawful orders during protests, saying the law holds them individually accountable.
By 23 days ago
UDA Senator Maina warns against 'shoot-the-leg' order
Wetangula: Ruto has hired more teachers in less time than predecessors
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has lauded the Kenya Kwanza administration for employing 76,000 new teachers during President William Ruto’s two-year tenure.
By 24 days ago
Wetangula: Ruto has hired more teachers in less time than predecessors
More than 2,600 Kenyans apply to be judges and magistrates
At least 2,670 Kenyans apply for 150 Judiciary jobs, with most eyeing magistrate positions, followed by applications for High Court judge roles.
By 24 days ago
More than 2,600 Kenyans apply to be judges and magistrates
Judiciary's digital services near a halt as downtime persists
Judiciary links disruption of digitised services to external interference, restoration underway; Chief Registrar, Winfridah Mokaya, says eFiling system and Cause List portal affected.
By 25 days ago
Judiciary's digital services near a halt as downtime persists
Fuel prices increase by over Sh8 in latest EPRA review
Fuel prices increase in latest EPRA review, petrol, diesel and kerosene prices up by Sh8.99, Sh8.67 and Sh9.65 respectively.
By 25 days ago
Fuel prices increase by over Sh8 in latest EPRA review
'Your vote will count': Ethekon promises credible polls as IEBC takes charge
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon has pledged free and fair elections as he took office on Friday, ending a two-year leadership gap.
By 28 days ago
'Your vote will count': Ethekon promises credible polls as IEBC takes charge
State shuts sugar millers in Western amid cane shortage
Sugar millers operating in the upper and lower western region will halt operations starting Friday, July 11, following a government directive ordering a three-months closure.
By 29 days ago
State shuts sugar millers in Western amid cane shortage
'We are losing a third of the economy on protest days,' KNCCI warns
KNCCI has warned that protests are costing Kenya nearly a third of its daily economic output, pushing businesses to the brink as traders face mounting losses and insecurity.
By 30 days ago
'We are losing a third of the economy on protest days,' KNCCI warns
Isiolo Governor Guyo pleads not guilty as three-day impeachment trial begins
Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo pleads not guilty to impeachment charges; County Assembly accuses him of alleged gross violation of Constitution, abuse of office, and gross misconduct.
By 1 month ago
Isiolo Governor Guyo pleads not guilty as three-day impeachment trial begins
Nairobi to host another global body
Nairobi is poised for yet another international assignment as a host for the new headquarters of the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), an international organisation championing climate action.
By 1 month ago
Nairobi to host another global body
Raila calls for formation of 'national conclave' to address Kenyans grievances
ODM leader Raila Odinga proposes formulation of Intergenerational National Conclave to resolve current impasse including police reforms and youth unemployment; resolutions to go through a referendum.
By 1 month ago
Raila calls for formation of 'national conclave' to address Kenyans grievances
'Roads blocks were necessary', Murkomen says as he commends police
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen commends police response to Saba Saba protests, cites reduced cases of violence, looting and vandalism compared to June 25.
By 1 month ago
'Roads blocks were necessary', Murkomen says as he commends police
Medics union threatens to withdraw services after attack in Kitengela hospital
KNUMLO condemns “barbaric and senseless” attack on its members working at the Kitengela Sub-County Hospital, which was invaded by goons during Saba Saba protests
By 1 month ago
Medics union threatens to withdraw services after attack in Kitengela hospital
'You can't kill us and lead us': Mourners demand police reforms as Albert Ojwang laid to rest
The funeral for slain teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang’ on Friday reignited calls for police reforms and justice for suspects who die in custody.
By 1 month ago
'You can't kill us and lead us': Mourners demand police reforms as Albert Ojwang laid to rest
'Justice for Albert Ojwang' cry fills slain teacher's requiem mass
Albert Ojwang's family receives Sh2 million from President Ruto, Sh1 million from Raila Odinga and Sh2 million from Kenyans, as funeral contribution, lawyer Julius Juma says.
By 1 month ago
'Justice for Albert Ojwang' cry fills slain teacher's requiem mass
DP Kindiki tears 'tribalists' as empowerment lands in Tana River
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has torn into “tribalists” while defending his economic empowerment tours in Tana River, saying the visits aim to uplift communities.
By 1 month ago
DP Kindiki tears 'tribalists' as empowerment lands in Tana River
KNEC loses land title, appeals to public for help
KNEC loses grant title for its land referenced 209/6900; appeals to public to return document to its office in South C, via post office or police station.
By 1 month ago
KNEC loses land title, appeals to public for help
Shift to compost revives small farmers' fortunes
Smart Harvest
By Brian Kisanji
24 mins ago
The hidden cost of being dark-skinned in Kenya
Living
By Maryann Muganda
1 hr ago
How Harambee Stars kept CHAN quarterfinals dream alive
Football
By Washington Onyango
1 hr ago
Mwea rice farmers grapple with apple snail invasion
Smart Harvest
By Jane W Mugambi
2 hrs ago
The art of intimate expression between partners
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
2 hrs ago
Vaccination best defence against fowl pox disease
Opinion
By Dr Watson Messo
3 hrs ago
Exhausted McCarthy feels very fortunate
Sports
By Robert Abong'o
3 hrs ago