Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers

Interior CS Murkomen orders the transfer of all officers at Keringet Police Station, Nakuru County, and the deployment of a special team.

By Esther Nyambura 5 days ago

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Wa Muthende named in alleged Ol Kalou by-election robbery

Wa Muthende issued a 7-day demand letter for alleged abetting of armed robbery during the Ol Kalou by-election; victim demands compesation.

By Esther Nyambura 6 days ago

Duale denies ethnic incitement claims, says remarks taken out of context

Health CS Aden Duale denies ethnic incitement allegations, says remarks were about inclusivity for all Kenyans, not targeting any community.

By Esther Nyambura 6 days ago

Kang'ata joins DCP months after ditching UDA

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced that he will seek re-election in 2027 on a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ticket.

By Esther Nyambura 6 days ago

48 women rescued from sexual exploitation in Kajiado County

48 women have been rescued in two separate operations targeting alleged sexual exploitation and the commercial production of obscene content in Kajiado County.

By Esther Nyambura 6 days ago

Plan ahead! NTSA system to go offline for hours

NTSA system to undergo scheduled maintenance today; users are advised to plan as services will be temporarily unavailable.

By Esther Nyambura 6 days ago

Duale under probe over alleged ethnic remarks

Health CS Aden Duale faces probe over alleged ethnic remarks; NCIC urges leaders to shun divisive politics and incitement.

By Esther Nyambura 6 days ago

Regional and county commissioners reshuffled in major nationwide changes

Interior CS Murkomen reshuffles regional and county commissioners, transfers Rhoda Onyancha from Coast to Nairobi region and Joseph Boen to Kilifi County.

By Esther Nyambura 2 months ago

AFD unveils new Africa investments in energy, AI and entrepreneurship

AFD Group and its partners unveiled a series of new initiatives in energy, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and sports development during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi.

By Esther Nyambura 2 months ago

Government opens up power sector to competition, reduces KPLC monopoly

The government has officially gazetted new electricity market regulations that are set to overhaul how power is generated, traded and distributed in the country.

By Esther Nyambura 2 months ago

Detectives link Nakuru cleric's murder to gang posing as security officers

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has linked the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari to a criminal gang previously profiled by detectives in 2022.

By Esther Nyambura 2 months ago

Search intensified after hyena sighting in Syokimau

KWS says surveillance operations are ongoing to trace a hyena spotted in Syokimau; residents are urged to remain vigilant.

By Esther Nyambura 2 months ago

'Behave like a statesman': Cheruiyot slams Uhuru over political involvement

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has taken a swipe at former President Uhuru Kenyatta, questioning his continued involvement in public political debates.

By Esther Nyambura 2 months ago

Lobby group protests plan to relax fuel standards

Mtetezi has raised fresh concerns about the government's plans to relax fuel quality standards, warning that the move could expose Kenyans to health risks and undermine regulatory systems.

By Esther Nyambura 2 months ago

Report exposes the silent crisis facing women journalists in Kenya

A new report by AMWIK reveals that sexual harassment remains a persistent issue, shaping not just how women work, but whether they stay in the profession at all.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

April inflation rate rises to 5.6pc as food, fuel and fares surge

Kenya's inflation rate rises to 5.6 per cent in April from 4.4pc in March, driven by higher fuel, transport and food costs, KNBS says.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

GSU deployed in Tseikuru, Kitui, following deadly bandit attack

Government deploys specialised security units, including GSU and RDU, along Mwingi-Garissa Road to boost security after bandit attack that left seven dead.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Police launch manhunt after deadly Kitui attack

Seven people were killed in a bandit attack in Kitui, with police launching a manhunt after recovering stolen livestock.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Ex-IPOA chair Anne Makori fails to declare wealth, says she forgot documents

Supreme Court judge candidate Anne Makori fails to declare net worth, claims she forgot documents at home; request to submit them later declined as CJ Koome cites rules.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Embattled FKF president declares suspension 'null and void'

Embattled FKF President Hussein Mohammed terms NEC meeting that suspended him illegal, declares decision null and void, amid alleged links to Sh42m CHAN insurance scandal.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

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Experts: 'Why Gaucho is fit for Mama Lucy board'

Political analyst and advocate Martin Oloo argued that hospital boards require diverse representation rather than purely medical expertise.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

KMPDU raises alarm over security and staffing at Ishiara hospital

KMPDU also rejected allegations of negligence against the hospital's Medical Superintendent, Dr Anthony Nduva, saying no formal disciplinary process had been undertaken.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Ruto assents to VAT Bill allowing fuel tax cut to 8 per cent

President Ruto assents to VAT (Amendment) Bill, 2026, allowing Treasury to cut fuel VAT to 8 percent for 90 days to ease costs.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

KeNHA warns of flooding on Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road

KeNHA warns of flooding and silt on sections of Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok (B7) road near Kedong Ranch, advises motorists to use Narok-Njoro-Nakuru (B18) route.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Osotsi: Why I will not challenge ODM removal

Speaking on KTN, Osotsi said he has chosen to move on despite having grounds to question the process.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Murkomen, Kanja to appear before MPs over political violence concerns

Murkomen, Kanja to appear before National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security over rising cases of political violence.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Three Kenyan startups picked for Africa eye health accelerator

Dot Glasses, Zuri Health and Mamy Eyewear are among eight organisations chosen for the Africa Eye Health Accelerator, a programme on quality eye care services.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

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Chaos on the roads as high fuel costs bite

In Rwanda, petrol now retails at about Sh203 per litre, while diesel stands at Sh196 following an early price review triggered by the Middle East crisis.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Experts defend Ruto's State House meetings with clergy

"President William Ruto is not the first President. To be fair, the State House approach and uses are still the same."

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Opposition, Ichung'wah trade blame over Kikuyu town chaos

The United Opposition and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah have issued conflicting accounts over violence witnessed in Kikuyu, each side blaming the other for the chaos.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

World Bank approves Sh71 billion for Isiolo-Mandera road construction

The World Bank has approved Sh71 billion loan for the development of the Isiolo-Mandera road corridor.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

A new capital by July? Ruto sets timelines for Nairobi overhaul

CCTV installations across the city to be completed within 60 days, President William Ruto says it is part of efforts to improve safety in the capital.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

African electric vehicle firm bets on innovation with US stock listing

Kenya and the rest of Africa could see increased green technology investment after a South African electric vehicle firm agreed to merge with a US-listed company.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Urban stress pushes Kenyans to turn to pets for mental health support

Urban stress pushes Kenyans to turn to pets for mental health support.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Iran faults PS Sing'oei over 'unjustified attacks' remarks

The Iranian Embassy in Kenya has criticised Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei over remarks describing Iran's attacks on Gulf Countries as unjustified.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Nyali MP condemns removal of voter awareness billboards

Mohamed Ali said the pulling down of the billboards violates freedom of expression and undermines voter awareness efforts.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

KRA falls Sh84billion short of Q3 target, collects Sh2.04 trillion

KRA misses third-quarter revenue target by Sh84b despite surpassing Sh2 trillion mark, collects Sh2.04 trillion against a Sh2.12 trillion target, driven by domestic taxes and customs collections.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Pre-2012 voters: Who must re-register?

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that not all voters who registered before 2012 need to register afresh.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Liban, Sang, Kiptoo's resignation does not absolve them in fuel probe, DCI says

DCI says resignation of Liban, Sang and Kiptoo as Petroleum PS, KPC and EPRA bosses, respectively, does not exonerate them from their charges.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

IEBC orders fresh registration for voters registered before 2012

Kenyans who registered as voters before 2012 are required to register afresh, IEBC says their details are not captured in current continuous biometric register.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago