Author: Rose Achieng
Linda Mwananchi’s Kitengela rally ends in chaos after police lob teargas
Later, Sifuna accused the government of backing the operation. He said the trouble began earlier in the day when their stage and sound equipment were...
MP Kajwang urges Winnie Odinga to guard Raila’s political legacy
Kajwang said Winnie remains central to the movement built around Raila’s leadership.
Kenya, Ethiopia strengthen cross-border health security
CS Duale said both countries, as signatories to the International Health Regulations (2005) and partners within the Africa CDC framework, will establi...
Gachagua calls for justice over January church assault in Nyeri
Gachagua also announced plans for the United Opposition to visit Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja’s office on Monday to demand answers on the...
Long rains expected across Kenya as dry season persists, says Weatherman
Farmers have been advised to prepare their land this month.
Kenya launches global internship program for young farmers
The scheme will allow Kenyan agricultural students to spend six months abroad in countries experiencing workforce shortages and ageing populations, in...
Ukraine and IMF soften tax rules to secure $8.2 billion loan
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said the IMF board is expected to review the programme at its next session, underlining that approval is essential for...
King Charles says doctors will reduce cancer treatment after positive response
Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King’s recovery has progressed very positively, with doctors noting he has “responded exceptionally well to treat...
Tanzania police renew warning over planned anti-government protests
In a notice released on Wednesday, the police said messages urging Tanzanians to join street protests on December 9 were widely shared, but those behi...
Kenya deploys 230 police officers to Haiti to strengthen security operations
GSF Commander Godfrey Otunge welcomed the new officers, noting their deployment comes at a crucial period and will help reinforce and accelerate progr...
Speaker Wetang’ula calls for increased Sports funding as leaders rally behind ta...
Wetang’ula spoke during the Third Edition of The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run, where he said athletics has become the most effective platform for...
Inside Kenya and US Sh323 billion health partnership
Sh2.9 billion ($22.5 million) has been earmarked specifically for disease surveillance and outbreak response, to be gradually rolled out from 2026 thr...
Tribunal orders KRA to lift freeze on Sonko accounts amid agency clash
Despite the tribunal’s decision, Equity Bank says it is caught between conflicting directives from KRA and the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA). Both insti...
Court blocks move to oust Isiolo Governor over party switch
Justices Jairus Ngaah, Lawrence Mugambi, and John Chigiti ruled that petitioners Guyo Ali Guracha, Mohamed Wario Jattani, Teddy M. Muturi, and Steven...
City Hall clarifies Sh520 parking is an estimate not a fee increase
The confusion, officials said, stemmed from the recently launched Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025–2030, which provides a framework for assessing and ju...
Kenya’s NSSF contributions surge, could hit Sh1 trillion by 2027, says Ruto
The President explained that the surge reflects a revised contribution system aimed at maximizing local resources. He projected that by June 2027, the...
Rising measles cases highlight global vaccine gaps, WHO reports
WHO reports that between 2000 and 2024, immunisation efforts prevented nearly 59 million deaths, with overall measles fatalities dropping by 88 per ce...
State’s funding delays threaten Sh2.2 trillion development projects
The PBO said delays in providing the government’s portion could also push external creditors and donors to shift funds to off-budget programmes, which...
How DP Kindiki engineered UDA’s Mbeere North victory over Gachagua
Over nine days, Kindiki held over 50 focused meetings alongside 17 public rallies, a relentless schedule that proved critical to UDA’s success.
Report shows police offences rising as political gangs reorganise
The 2025 National Security Report, presented in Parliament by President William Ruto, paints the picture of a police service battling both external th...
Talanta sports city stadium nears completion, opening slated for February 2026
The 60,000-seat stadium is being designed to host both football and rugby matches. Infrastructure enhancements include a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line...
IEBC warns of unrest as by-election day nears
The Commission noted that disturbances in the area have been worsening, prompting a coordinated response from all three agencies. Preparations across...
Shanzu court extends detention of six Iranians in massive drug investigation
The accused—Jasem Darzaen Nia, Nadeem Jadgai, Imran Baloch, Hassan Baloch, Rahim Baksh, and Imtiyaz Daryayi—were reportedly intercepted in the Indian...
Police recruitment for 10,000 officers to go ahead after court ruling
This recruitment follows a High Court decision lifting interim orders that had temporarily halted the exercise. Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Friday staye...
AU counters US claims of genocide in Northern Nigeria
AU Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emphasized that the ongoing violence in the region is highly complex and cannot be equated with mass atrocities se...
Nairobi County unveils Biashara Stimulus to boost SMEs
To qualify, an enterprise must have been in operation for a minimum of two years. All beneficiaries will participate in a three-day training session o...
City Hall targets billboard firms owing Sh500 million in new crackdown
The county says the firms owe more than Sh500 million in unpaid advertising fees, even though most had already received payments from private clients.
Police boss rejects IG age cap, citing experience and succession concerns
The Bill seeks, among other changes, to set an age cap of 60 years for the Inspector General and introduce a five-year term limit for Deputy Inspector...
Opposition rejects dialogue as treason cases rise across Tanzania
Court documents show that nearly 340 people were initially detained for their alleged involvement in protests and unrest surrounding the October 29 el...
Kenya’s formal milk deliveries hit eight-month record
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, milk supplied to registered processors rose by 17.2 per cent compared to the same period last ye...
Six dead as Russian attacks disrupt homes and energy in Ukraine
In Dnipro, two people died and 12 others were injured when an apartment block was hit, while three fatalities were reported in Zaporizhzhia. Across th...
Ministry of Health rolls out strategies to save mothers and newborns
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale explained that the ministry’s strategy includes launching a national Reproductive-Age Mortality Survey to capture...
