Politics
UDA sets September 26 for ward-level grassroots elections in three counties
The candidate registration portal opened on Thursday, September 3, and will remain open until Friday, September 18, at 5pm.
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Corridors of Justice
Four public officers arrested in EACC bribery crackdown
The latest crackdown comes against a backdrop of persistent bribery concerns in Kenya, particularly at points where citizens interact directly with public officials
Rift Valley
Four children rescued in Kajiado as suspected trafficker arrested
The circumstances in which the minors were found have also raised concerns that they could have experienced other forms of abuse
Politics
UDA spending hits Sh1.26bn as 2027 election activities gather pace
The figure marks a sharp increase from the Sh685 million spent in the previous financial year, representing an additional Sh574 million in expenses
News
PS Mukhwana: Magadi could become heart of Kenya’s manufacturing drive
The PS maintained that President William Ruto’s intervention at Magadi and his push for investors to establish glass and chemical manufacturing facilities in Kenya could mark a major shift in the country’s industrialisation strategy
News
Murkomen dismisses claims of parallel police units, says reforms on track
The Interior CS said all units within the National Police Service operate under the established command structure headed by the Inspector General of Police.
Exclusives
Naituli: What it takes to be a political kingpin in Kenya
Prof Naituli, however, said political loyalty is not uniform across Kenya. He argued that the Kikuyu have traditionally tended to consolidate around a particular political figure at a given time rather than permanently follow one kingpin
News
He is not a flower girl! Murkomen defends Kanja
His defence comes amid renewed scrutiny of Kanja’s leadership following the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on September 1, 2026
Education and Career
Africa urged to turn more women’s STEM skills into businesses and solutions
Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, who served as the chief guest, said Africa must ensure that knowledge gained in schools and laboratories can lead to practical solutions and successful enterprises.
News
Murkomen: Police welfare key to tackling security challenge
Speaking during the 59th Administration Police Recruits Passing-Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi on Friday, Murkomen said investment in police officers was critical because human resources remained the most important component of national security
News
Kagwe wants Coast to turn farm potential into jobs and wealth
Kagwe said Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta could raise output of cassava, cotton, milk, meat, cashew nuts and other agricultural products by three or four times.
News
Ruto announces 36% salary increase for police constables as review ends
The President also announced plans to increase police housing, including at the Embakasi training college, while improving medical care for officers and their families through the Usalama Cover.