Author: Ann Nyambura
Two dead in Nyayo Stadium stampede during Raila Odinga public viewing
The organisation added that an additional 40 patients had been treated through ambulance services on Thursday.
Emotional farewell as Ruto, leaders honour Raila Odinga in Parliament
Preparations were also underway for Saturday’s State Funeral at Nyayo National Stadium, which is expected to draw global attention and high-level dele...
Court declines to order readmission of 400 Litein Boys candidates ahead of KCSE
Parents have been directed to pay a total of Sh69.5 million for the reconstruction of damaged property before their children are readmitted. The matte...
Experts warn Treasury against harsh tax measures amid revenue gaps
The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO), which provides technical guidance to Parliament on fiscal matters, said this shortfall highlights the need for...
CS Joho releases safety rules for Diwali and Hindu new year fireworks
Event organizers are required to secure permits from both the State Department for Mining and County Mining Offices before conducting any fireworks di...
Atellah reveals why Kiambu County inaction has prolonged doctors’ strike
The ongoing strike shows long-standing frustrations among Kiambu health workers who feel neglected, underfunded, and overworked. The union insists th...
Kenya seeks global funding to replace cancer-linked asbestos roofs
Hinga said over 257,000 housing units are currently under construction nationwide, employing more than 300,000 workers each day. In addition, 147,000...
Somali minors plead not guilty to charges of insulting Kenyan flag
According to probation reports presented in court, the boys were found with falsified papers and admitted they were in the country without proper docu...
Busia County on the spot for spending Sh4.9m to classify Level 5 hospital
According to the Auditor-General’s report for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, the county government spent Sh4.98 million on the consultancy,...
Safaricom to temporarily close shops across Kenya for staff event
The temporary closures are scheduled for Thursday, October 9, and will cover key towns and cities, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, Diani, Machako...
State moves to curb fraud as misuse of tourist visas for jobs rises
Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime urged those seeking opportunities abroad to follow formal recruitment procedures to secure safe and legiti...
Families demand answers over missing activists Njagi and Oyoo in Kampala
The families’ appeal comes at a time when diplomatic communication between Kenya and Uganda has yielded no clear answers. Human rights organisations h...
KUCCPS begins search for new Chief Executive Officer
The CEO will serve as the accounting officer and secretary to the board and will play a critical role in driving the organization’s strategic directio...
Defaulters face water cut as Nairobi Water sets October 15 deadline
Reconnection of disconnected accounts will only be done once all outstanding balances are fully settled. Customers have been advised to make payments...
68 MPs and staff recommended for National Awards in 2025
The public has been invited to submit any objections or representations regarding the nominees to the Joint Secretariat, Parliamentary Honours Advisor...
Temperatures to rise as rainfall reduces in latest weekly outlook
The department noted that daytime temperatures above 30°C are expected in sections of the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya. At the same t...
Senate reaffirms respect for court rulings, supports county autonomy
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said the Senate respects the courts’ ruling, which clarified that management of such funds falls under the responsibility...
Senators move to Busia for fourth Senate Mashinani sitting
During the week, senators will engage in various legislative activities, including public hearings on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025...
Burundi’s request forces delay of key EAC ministerial meeting
The meeting, which was initially scheduled for October 3, was meant to address the termination of short-term contracts, discuss new recruitment plans,...
Cotu turns down invitation to join redundancy talks in sugar sector
The planned redundancy follows the government’s decision to lease four state-owned sugar factories to private investors, who have now received approva...
Eight banks defy CBK order to cut lending rates
Fresh data from the central bank shows that DIB Bank Kenya, Consolidated Bank of Kenya, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Kingdom Bank, UBA Kenya Bank, Diam...
Schools told to enforce discipline as student unrest rises
Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Professor Julius Bitok, reaffirmed that no student involved in property destruction will go unpunished.
Ruto rewards Kenyan Tokyo medalists with Sh27 million and housing plan
Kenya claimed a total of 11 medals in Tokyo, including seven gold, two silver, and two bronze. Of the gold winners, six were women and one was a man....
MPs reject move to create specific law against sextortion
The proposal, fronted by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris on behalf of survivors and advocacy groups, sought to amend the Penal Code and t...
Elon Musk becomes world’s first half-trillionaire
According to Forbes’ billionaires index, Musk’s net worth briefly hit $500.1 billion on Wednesday afternoon in New York before easing to just over $49...
Billions from emergency fund unaccounted for, Auditor General finds
The report shows that the Ministries of Defence, Internal Security and National Administration, and Irrigation failed to provide expenditure returns f...
35,000 schools to lead Kenya’s 100 million tree drive
Forestry PS Gitonga Mugambi called on Kenyans to take part in the campaign by going back to their former primary schools to plant trees and clean up t...
KFS sounds alarm over surge in fake forest product permits
The agency cautioned drivers and business operators involved in the movement of timber, logs, poles and charcoal, saying there had been a notable incr...
Mandera, Turkana receive emergency food aid as drought deepens
The relief supplies flagged off include 6,600 bags of maize destined for Turkana, 7,200 bags of rice for Mandera, and 8,840 bags of beans to be shared...
South African opposition leader Malema convicted of firing a gun in public
In 2018, a video emerged showing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader firing several shots in the air during his party's fifth anniversary celeb...
CoB gains access to counties’ bank accounts in crackdown on misuse
This follows the gazettement of the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Act 2025, which gives her office the authority to view transactions across...
KAA workers suspend strike for two days to allow talks
The court issued the directive on Monday morning after KAA moved to court seeking orders to stop the strike. Both the union and the management appeare...