Ann Nyambura
At least 90 killed in coal mine explosion in Northern China
Hundreds of emergency responders were dispatched to the scene as rescue efforts intensified through the night. Footage a...
Proposed Bill opens door for counties to run wildlife reserves and manage revenue
Under the proposed framework, each county would be required to prepare formal management plans for every national reserv...
Senate raises alarm over surge in teenage pregnancies across counties
According to statistics tabled in the House, Busia County reported more than ,000 cases, making it the most affected. Na...
Government shake-up in Senegal as Faye sacks cabinet and ends Sonko’s tenure as PM
The split ends a high-profile partnership between Faye and Sonko, two former tax officials who once stood at the center...
Afghanistan flash floods from heavy rains kill at least 24 in 48 hours
The latest wave of fatalities comes just a day after disaster authorities reported additional deaths linked to flooding...
Senate proposes national hiring system in bid to fix county job imbalance
A committee report presented during the hearings shows deep disparities in county staffing. Bomet has 97.28 per cent of...
CS Mbadi defends 4.6% growth, cites rebound in key sectors
Mbadi pointed to the construction industry as one of the clearest signs of recovery, saying it moved from contraction in...
E-waste levels climb as Kenya struggles with recycling capacity
Latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that electronic waste rose by 4.5 percent in 2025, reac...
Landslide blocks Iten–Kabarnet Road near Kolol after heavy rains
In a traffic update shared on its official X account, the authority said restoration works are already ongoing, with eng...
Former President Uhuru insists he will stay active in party politics
The former Head of State further questioned why former leaders are expected to stay silent, contrasting the treatment wi...
Tributes pour in for Nairobi Hospital board chair Dr Obwaka
Dr Obwaka died on May 1, 2026, at 7 pm after being rushed to The Nairobi Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead on...
UDA halts Tana River grassroots elections indefinitely
No explanation was given for the sudden change, leaving party members and aspirants in uncertainty as they await clarity...
Man sentenced to death for killing four toddlers in Kampala nursery attack
Court records showed that Onyum entered the nursery before attacking the toddlers with a kitchen knife, leaving staff an...
Police confirm 10 dead as heavy rains continue to cause damage
Residents living in flood-prone and high-risk zones have been urged to remain cautious, avoid crossing flooded roads or...
CS Duale mourns veteran Gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka
Dr Obwaka died on Friday evening at 7 pm at Nairobi Hospital, where he had worked for many years treating patients and g...
Manufacturing share in economy dips to 7.1 per cent as costs squeeze growth
One of the weakest performers was sugar, where output dropped by 24.8 per cent to 613,000 metric tonnes in 2025. Soft dr...
Nine arrested in Trans Nzoia crackdown on rising gang activity
Police indicated that the raid followed reports and intelligence linking the group to a string of incidents that have un...
Funding cut hits child protection as abuse cases rise
According to the report, total national government expenditure on social services is projected to fall to Sh67.2 billion...
Sh24m loss exposed as Egerton land dispute deepens over 1,500-acre farm
The Auditor General’s report for the year ended June 30, 2025, details how unknown private parties moved into the univer...
Pre-primary enrolment rises to 3.1 million as more girls join classrooms
Education experts say the increase reflects continued government focus on early childhood education, alongside community...
Njeri Maina: I will not resign from UDA over political alignment with DCP
Maina maintained that her support for DCP is based on consistency of values, adding that she only aligns herself with po...
Nyong’o to face Senate over claims of weakening municipal boards
The Senate inquiry is expected to examine whether control of county finances is being used to limit the legal mandate of...
Nairobi rolls out gravity water system in bid to cut costs and stabilise supply
The county government estimates that the new arrangement will reduce electricity spending by about Sh 30 million every m...
Supreme Court vacancy: Final interviews begin for top judicial seat
The shortlist brings together four judges from the superior courts and one advocate. Those set to face the panel are Cou...
ODM rift widens as Linda Mwananchi plans 2027 presidential bid
In a bold move that escalates internal tensions, Orengo announced a parallel leadership structure, naming himself acting...
Senator Thang’wa moves to calm fears as Methu arrest rumours spread
Senator Methu is fine,” without providing further clarification on the origin of the rumours. The confusion came at a ti...
High Court asked to restore dropped charges in Baby Pendo-linked case
The matter arises from investigations that were finalized in October 2022 following a judicial inquest into incidents re...
Britney Spears checks into rehab following driving under influence arrest
Authorities said the singer had been reported for operating her BMW “erratically at a high rate of speed” on a motorway....
New Bill proposes tough penalties for illegal trade in sensitive technologies
The proposed Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2026, provides for the creation of a central control committee that will over...
Senator Methu: Respecting Ruto does not mean I fear him
Methu also addressed criticism over comments he made during a public event in Ol Kalou, where he stated that leaders sho...
Senator Methu: My words were not to humiliate Ruto, I was on official duty
Methu further stated that even if given another chance, he would not change his words, saying he stands by the message h...
KNH faces shutdown as nurses declare strike over pay and pension crisis
Speaking to the media, Panyako pointed to financial strain at the hospital, saying it has affected employment conditions...
Audit flags Treasury over breach of approved borrowing plan
The report, which was submitted to Parliament, shows that the deficit rose by Sh492.12 billion from the earlier estimate...
Long-time Ladysmith Black Mambazo member, Albert Mazibuko dies at 77
The group announced that Mazibuko died on Sunday following a short illness. His role in the ensemble stretched back to 1...
Ethiopia takes over AU Peace and Security Council leadership for April
During its tenure, Ethiopia will oversee discussions covering a wide range of issues linked to peace and security across...
Ruto backs Mbavu Destroyer vs Majembe fight with Sh2 million support
The build-up to the fight has drawn comparisons to earlier high-profile boxing hype witnessed in the country, particular...
MPs push for real-time access to IFMIS in oversight drive
The National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi, has recommended tha...
IEBC registers 344,316 new voters in early push for 2027 polls
IEBC noted that the target of the current exercise is to register 2.5 million additional voters, which would raise the t...
Senate calls for urgent changes to stop criminalizing FGM survivors
Debate among senators showed clear differences on how to tackle the issue, with some questioning the heavy reliance on a...
DPP raises alarm over missing files in South C collapse probe
In the initial directive issued on January 5, the DPP instructed police to conduct full investigations into the collapse...
Gachagua says no public reconciliation needed with Uhuru Kenyatta
The former DP described the disagreement as strictly political, stressing that it did not affect their long-standing per...
David Keter wins UDA primaries after close contest in Emurua Dikirr
The nomination came ahead of the by-election set by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission for May 14, 2026...
Buildings around Wilson Airport blamed for disrupting flight operations
KCAA Director General Emile Arao told the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation, and Housing on Thursday th...
Senate probes Sh10.85 billion Talanta Stadium budget surge ahead of AFCON 2027
Talanta Stadium, being built at the Jamhuri Sports Complex in Nairobi, will seat 60,000 spectators and is a flagship ven...
UN recognises transatlantic slave trade as “gravest crime against humanity”
The vote saw 123 countries in favour, three against, the United States, Israel, and Argentina, while 52 countries, incl...