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CS Murkomen declares Friday public holiday to mark Eid Al Fitr

Eid Al Fitr, which means "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is one of the most significant holidays in the Islamic calendar.

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Kindiki: Opposition must respect Ruto if they want the same treatment

Kindiki’s remarks come amid heightened political exchanges between government and opposition leaders, with both sides trading criticism over governance, development priorities and the direction of the country’s leadership.

Wetang’ula urges western Kenya to reject tribal politics, back Ruto’s development agenda

Speaking on Wednesday in Busia County during a regional tour by President William Ruto, Wetang’ula said the country must move beyond ethnic divisions and embrace unity to accelerate development.

Trade Ministry seeks Sh6.03bn boost in supplementary budget

The Investments, Trade and Industry Ministry has asked Parliament for an extra Sh6.03bn in 2025/26 to fund trade, industry and investment projects, including KNTC obligations and a World Bank-backed jobs plan.

IPOA seeks expanded budget to strengthen regional oversight and mobility

During a session at the Mini Chamber, IPOA CEO Elema Halake presented a proposal for Sh14.93 million to modernise the Authority’s ICT infrastructure.

Opaque Infrastructure Fund! Where Was Public Participation?

New Robbery Tactics Reported In Kenya

Andemba Allan Leads Gen Z Voter Registration Movement

Kenya’s HIV Crisis In Numbers: 54 Infections, 57 Deaths Each Day

MPs slam Mudavadi’s Sh280 million office upgrade request

The request was presented before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security as part of the Supplementary Estimates I for the 2025/2026 financial year.

Ruto Should Take ''Wantam'' Serious However, He Can't Be Removed Based On That~ Prof. Herman Mnayora

After Voting, Then What?! Why We Must Think Beyond The Ballot ~ Gina Din

Here Is The Real Problem In Western Kenya ~ Alenga Torosterdt

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MPs raise alarm over TB funding cuts as health committee reviews budget estimates

Officials from the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Programme (NTLD-P) told the committee that a reduction in funding from $10 million (Sh1.3 billion) to approximately $7.7 million (about Sh1 billion) over two years would significantly affect service delivery.

Ruto opens Busia market, Sh900m stadium and housing project

In another highlight of the visit, the President presided over the start of construction of the Sh900 million Busia Stadium.

WHO warns child mortality progress slowing as 4.9 million under-five deaths recorded

WHO reports 4.9 million under-five deaths in 2024, warning progress is slowing, with preventable causes, malnutrition and malaria hitting sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia hardest.

DCI arrests second suspect in Kisumu robbery crackdown

According to the DCI, the latest arrest was made through a joint operation between officers from DCI Headquarters and their Kisumu County counterparts.

Sifuna revives Linda Mwananchi campaign with nationwide caravan and digital push

The campaign caravan, which had briefly paused, is set to relaunch in Narok on Sunday, March 22, before heading to Nairobi on Friday, March 27, 2026 and concluding the week in Mombasa on Sunday, March 29.

Court hands death sentence to Meru robbery suspects

Court records show that the accused, armed with pangas, metal rods, and timber frames, confronted the victim, Janice Gacheri, before carrying out the robbery.

Judiciary call for public restraint as Dari case moves to Court of Appeal

In a statement issued on March 18, 2026, Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo emphasised the need to protect the independence of the courts as the matter transitions to the next stage of litigation.

State Department strains under Sh12.9 billion emergency response

Lack of office space, limited staffing, and the absence of a legal framework are straining the department’s capacity to respond effectively, Principal Secretary Ismail Maalim Madey told Parliament on Wednesday.

Kericho man accused of ramming 100-year-old mother with car denied bond

Prosecutors allege the accused used a motor vehicle in the killing, linked to an inheritance dispute. The suspect denied the charges in court and was denied bond, with the case set for mention in May.

It's going nowhere! Senegal vows to keep Afcon trophy after CAF strip off

Speaking on Wednesday from Dakar, the Secretary General of the Senegalese FA, Abdoulaye Seydou Sow, told the public broadcaster Radiodiffusion Télévision Sénégalaise that the ruling was a shame for Africa. He insisted that Senegal would not back down and that the trophy is going nowhere.

Kenya’s vegetable exports slide as EU tightens pesticide standards

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the value of vegetable exports dropped to Sh16.1 billion in 2025, down 31.3 percent from Sh23.4 billion in 2024. This continues a downward trend that began after a record high of Sh50.9 billion in 2023, marking a 68.35 percent fall over two years.

Kenya receives Sh10 million WHO health kits to boost flood response

In his remarks, the Cabinet Secretary welcomed the support, noting that it comes at a critical time when flooding has increased pressure on the health system. He said the assistance would “strengthen Kenya’s capacity to respond to public health risks associated with flooding.”

Police arrest suspect, seize 1,140 rolls of cannabis in Ruaka

Police in Kiambu seized 1,140 rolls of cannabis in Ruaka and arrested a suspect, stepping up an anti-narcotics crackdown targeting urban drug networks and urging public cooperation.

Atwoli dismisses petition challenging COTU elections

COTU (K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed a petition by Fazul Mohamed challenging the March 14 Kisumu elections, citing 92% delegate turnout and questioning Mohamed’s standing in union affairs.