Author: Rose Achieng
Ruto steps up Gusii development push with Sh1bn stadium plan and major projects...
Kisii Governor Simba Arati welcomed the projects, saying they are expected to open up economic activity and improve livelihoods for residents, especia...
Ministry advertises vacancies for university council chairpersons and members
Applicants for the chairperson role must hold a PhD from a recognised university, while those seeking council membership must have at least a master’s...
No deal reached as KNH nurses, management remain divided
Acting chief executive officer Richard Lesiyampe on Monday held talks with the striking nurses at the hospital’s administration block in a bid to reso...
CS Wandayi rejects calls to resign over Sh4.8 billion fuel import scandal
Wandayi explained that the fuel cargo in question was brought into the country outside the established Government-to-Government system, which Kenya ha...
Gladys Boss: Kindiki must travel, defends Sh153.6 million chopper bill
Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss stressed that Parliament should focus on examining whether public funds are properly used, rather than placing emphasis on...
State push on quarries lifts mining revenue to Sh3.8bn
The fall in 2024 followed the exhaustion of titanium deposits, which brought an end to one of Kenya’s most important mining ventures in Kwale. Over an...
KNH says salary payments up to March 2026 as nurses’ talks continue
KNH noted that its financial operations are largely dependent on reimbursements under national health financing arrangements, which affect the timing...
SHA suspends Bungoma West Hospital for 90 days over alleged fake claims
The directive, which took effect immediately, prevents the hospital from admitting beneficiaries under SHA, submitting claims, requesting approvals in...
CUE launches investigation into alleged degree irregularities at MMUST
To address the matter, the Commission said it has begun a formal inquiry aimed at establishing the truth behind the allegations. As part of this proce...
IEBC orders voters registered before 2012 to re-enrol afresh
According to the Commission, earlier registers did not capture biometric details, meaning some older voters may not be included in the modern system u...
MPs scrutinize Sh4.9 trillion state assets as reforms take shape
PS Wagunda explained that the valuation, captured as of June 30, 2025, is part of a broader exercise to align asset records across government institut...
State to use AI in police recruitment - CS Murkomen
Speaking at the finals of the AI hackathon hosted by the National Intelligence Research Unit on Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkom...
Garissa County Hospital steps up cholera awareness after confirmed case
The infection was confirmed three days later through laboratory testing at Iftin Sub-County Hospital. The patient had no recent travel history. This h...
Promote Kenya abroad, DP Kindiki tells envoys
Speaking on Monday when he presided over the closing of the 19th Ambassadors Conference in Nairobi, Kindiki said Kenya has made huge strides in all th...
PSRA shuts down 27 illegal security firms in nationwide crackdown
The authority is responsible for overseeing the private security sector through licensing of firms and personnel, setting training requirements, enfor...
KNCHR calls for final submissions as protest victims compensation deadline nears
In a statement issued on Friday, Claris Ogangah made a renewed appeal to the public, urging prompt submission of complaints while the commission compl...
Iran embassy dismisses Hormuz closure fears linked to Kenya economy
The statement further explained that Iran continues to support the movement of commercial ships through the strait, provided they are not involved in...
Tiger Woods involved in rollover crash in Florida as authorities investigate
A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from ESPN. Images captured by WPTV in West Palm Beach sho...
Flood deaths rise to 103 as more families displaced across Kenya
In addition to the loss of life, the latest situation has led to more families being forced out of their homes, with 105 households newly affected. Th...
KNUT threatens withdrawal from 2026 exams over unpaid arrears
Speaking in Kakamega on Thursday, KNUT Kakamega North Secretary General Shadrack Muyaka criticised the slow pace of payments to exam invigilators, sup...
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...
Kalonzo warns Kitui leaders as Gachagua courts Maa support
Kalonzo also highlighted frustrations with national policies, saying the current administration’s heavy taxation and slow implementation of projects h...
Deadly bandit raids kill dozens in Niger State villages
Bandit attacks, including kidnappings and raids, have been a persistent problem in Nigeria for years, but reports indicate an increase in violence in...
Europe and UK hold Russia accountable for Navalny’s death in Jail
Laboratory analysis of biological material from Navalny’s body reportedly identified the substance, prompting the UK and its allies to hold Moscow dir...
"We are masters of politics", Kindiki says amid ODM push for Deputy Presidency
While inspecting the stalled Maragwa-Ichagaki-Gamburi road in Kirinyaga, Kindiki made it clear that he approaches politics with careful calculation an...
Pay-As-You-Go Wi-Fi set to expand Safaricom broadband
The upcoming service will provide Wi-Fi access on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis, similar to the model that has long driven mobile data usage in Ke...
