Author: Chrispho Owuor
Raila Odinga funeral plans changed, body not to stay overnight in Karen
In a statement released on Friday, October 17, 2025, ODM’s Director of Communications, Philip Etale, confirmed that the national funeral committee had...
Senator Oburu reveals late brother Raila died on his birthday
The revelation brought profound emotion to a service already charged with grief. Born just over a year apart, the two brothers were not only family bu...
Ministry of Health deploys 36 ambulances for Raila Odinga’s reception
Oluga said each ambulance has been fitted with both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipment, enabling paramedics and medica...
Duale outlines SHA reforms, seeks time to address audit findings
He highlighted SHA’s progress in reducing claims backlogs through strict verification, provider training, and strengthened digital systems.
KTDA refutes fund diversion, confirms Sh1.03billion utilised
The agency cited external factors as reasons for project delays, including delayed debt closure by international financiers, challenges in land acquis...
CS Ruku warns HR chiefs over payroll fraud in government agencies
He pledged to work with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to restore integrity in the public payroll system.
Kenyan hospitals struggle under Social Health Authority
The report released on Monday October 13, 2025 reveals delayed payments, digital failures, and cash shortages forcing facilities to cut services, lay...
Seven Israeli hostages freed by Hamas, now in IDF custody
The release, confirmed today by Israeli officials, brings renewed hope amid continuing negotiations for the freedom of more captives.
Police nab suspect with 40 litres of deadly ‘Unga’re’ brew in Tharaka Nithi crac...
The coordinated raid targeted hotspots suspected to be operating as brewing and distribution points for unlicensed alcoholic beverages in the Karamani...
Peru’s Congress impeaches President Dina Boluarte , José Jerí sworn in as interi...
Boluarte was summoned to appear before Parliament just before midnight to defend herself but did not show up, prompting lawmakers to proceed with the...
Police recover 19 stolen goats in Meru, intensify crackdown on livestock theft
The livestock, which had been stolen from Akongolo area in Igembe Central Sub-County, Meru County, were traced and handed over to their rightful owner...
Mazingira Day: Ruto calls for nationwide tree planting drive to restore forest c...
The President noted that Kenya’s efforts towards reforestation are part of a larger global conversation on climate resilience, pointing out that clima...
DCI destroys drug-making chemicals seized in Namanga lab raid
The chemicals, seized in September 2024, were recovered following a coordinated operation targeting a transnational criminal network operating in Nama...
PLEAD programme strengthens Kenya’s prosecution services, says ODPP
Over the years, the PLEAD programme has strengthened both the operational and institutional capacity of the ODPP through targeted interventions. These...
SHA begins review of cancer care package to make treatment affordable
SHA acknowledged the challenges raised by patients and caregivers, noting that many families continue to face heavy financial and emotional burdens. T...
President Ruto sets agenda for a dynamic and integrated COMESA
Ruto paid tribute to Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye, the outgoing chair, for his steady leadership, which he said had helped the bloc achie...
One gun surrendered in Kerio Valley in ongoing disarmament drive
The firearm was handed over on October 8, 2025, in Kiptumbur Location as part of the continuing ‘Operation Rudisha Bunduki’, a government-led initiati...
KTDA to pay tea farmers by October 15
The payout marks the close of a financial cycle in which KTDA-managed factories have finalised their performance audits and dividend computations.
Kenya Power schedules maintenance affecting three counties
The scheduled outage, set to run from 9 am to 5 pm is aimed at facilitating essential maintenance works to improve service reliability and grid effici...
Over 3.4 million candidates ready as KNEC finalises 2025 exams
The 2025 exams will see a record 3,424,836 candidates sit for KCSE, KPSEA, and KJSEA. This massive exercise will be supported by 10,765 centre manager...
No Kenyan businesses in Tanzania will be affected by new licensing order- PS Kar...
The PS in a statement issued on October 2, 2025, said the development follows consultations between the Republic of Kenya and the United Republic of T...
Kisumu man sentenced to 20 years for robbery with violence
Michael Onyango Ochieng, popularly known as “Jonyo,” was found guilty of assaulting and robbing John Okaka on May 11, 2024, within the Manyatta area o...
Istanbul shaken by 5.0-magnitude earthquake, no major damage reported
Eyewitnesses described the shaking as strong enough to dislodge items indoors, prompting many to gather in open spaces until the quake subsided.
Siaya County condemns violence against striking nurses
County Secretary Joseph Ogutu said the government is deeply concerned by the incident and pledged support for injured healthcare workers, while urging...
Rights groups demand release of Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda
The organisations further urged the Kenyan government to engage Ugandan authorities to ensure the safe return of its citizens and to prevent the crimi...
EACC, NCAJ roll out guidelines for speedy trial of graft cases
The guidelines include streamlining the legal processes, harmonising the procedures, accelerating adjudication and having a consistent and predictable...
Kakamega unveils climate-smart budget and action plan ahead of regional conferen...
The initiative aims to tackle drought, flooding, and lightning, while promoting resilient crops, installing lightning arresters in schools, and coordi...
KUCCPS opens KMTC applications, sets deadline for October 14
In a statement released on its official platform, the agency emphasised that all applications must be submitted digitally within the two-week window.
Australian researchers develop AI tool to treat child epilepsy
The development was unveiled by a team at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, who trained the tool to find structural brain abnormalities that...
Kenya’s inflation rises to 4.6% in September 2025
The rise, announced on Monday, September 29, 2025, highlights increasing pressure on household budgets, particularly from food price hikes.