UK warns against travel to parts of Kenya over Ebola risks
The UK government reminded travellers that no journey can be guaranteed to be safe and urged them to obtain appropriate insurance.
By Chrispho OwuorThe UK government reminded travellers that no journey can be guaranteed to be safe and urged them to obtain appropriate insurance.
By Chrispho OwuorThe suspects are politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her two children Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, and police constables Julius Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemei Borboroi.
By Chrispho OwuorIn its latest seasonal climate update released on Thursday, the agency said the sea-surface temperature anomaly in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific could reach about 3.7°C above normal between October and December. This would surpass the previous record of 2.6°C recorded between November 2015 and January 2016.
By David AbonyoEducation CS Julius Ogamba officially launched the distribution of the Grade 11 books at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) on Tuesday as the government moved to ensure schools receive the materials before the new class begins.
By Maureen KinyanjuiLabor and Skills Development Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced plans for a nationwide recruitment drive to connect Kenyans with overseas jobs.
By Morgan WanyonyiSpeaking during a National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) graduation ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, Ruto said Kenya needed to move away from a long-standing culture that measures educational success largely through academic qualifications
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaker Wetang’ula urged Fatuma to draw from her previous experience in public service as she takes on her new responsibilities and contributes to the commission’s work.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe minor, who had already undergone the mutilation, was rescued and rushed to Dandora Phase 3 Health Centre, where she received medical attention before being discharged in stable condition.
By David AbonyoTourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said government agencies were working together to strengthen preventive measures and maintain the country’s safety standards for visitors.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking at Marafa Sub-County Hospital, Marsabit County First Lady and County First Ladies Association chairperson Alamitu Guyo Jattani said fistula remains a major challenge that requires sustained intervention beyond medical camps.
By Samuel OtienoJames Mwangi is among 20 commissioners unveiled in Berlin on October 5, 2026, by the commission’s co-chairs, former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during the graduation of 3,727 workers under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme at State House, Atwoli said the initiative was an important step in recognising the contribution of millions of workers who have acquired skills through practical experience
By Chrispho OwuorMoi University had asked the court to extend the period, blaming the delay on a change of legal representation that followed the High Court judgment. The institution said it had also relied on its former advocates’ assurance that the necessary requirements had been fulfilled.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe two camps are stepping up their efforts to win the ward, turning what would ordinarily be a local contest into an early measure of their strength in Ukambani ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHe said Jubilee members should be given an opportunity to inspect and audit the party’s register to establish whether those participating in the NDC had been registered through a fair, open and verifiable process
By Chrispho OwuorOkwayo, who is Director of Partnerships at Afyanalytics and Chairperson of the Chronic Disease Society of Kenya, said early detection, fast testing and a quick response would be key to keeping the imported infection from gaining a foothold in the country.
By Chrispho OwuorNEMA said the operation is part of intensified enforcement against the manufacture, distribution, and use of plastic carrier and flat bags across the country
By Chrispho OwuorOnly Trans Nzoia and Marsabit had operationalised their County Assembly Funds by June 30, 2026, according to the latest Budget Implementation Review Report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Okwayo said Kenya, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) needed stronger systems for sharing health data in real time to detect and contain diseases before they crossed borders.
By David AbonyoThe Agriculture, Rural and Urban Development sector carries the highest liability at Sh84.9 billion. It is followed by Energy, Infrastructure and ICT with Sh47.1 billion, while the Health sector has court awards totalling Sh27.1 billion.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHis remarks came days after former President Uhuru Kenyatta handed over Jubilee’s leadership to Matiang’i during a meeting with party officials in Nairobi on September 22, ahead of the National Delegates Convention.
By David AbonyoThe outbreak, declared in May, is caused by the Bundibugyo virus and has become the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the DRC. WHO said the outbreak had reached 63 health zones across seven provinces by September 23, with 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths.
By Chrispho OwuorCore inflation, which excludes more volatile items, increased to 4.0% in September from 3.4% in August. CBK attributed the rise mainly to higher prices of processed food products.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2025, sponsored by Garissa County Woman Representative Amina Siyad, seeks to amend the Sexual Offences Act by introducing tougher provisions on how such cases should be handled.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe organisation said any emergency measures introduced in response to the case must be “lawful, necessary, proportionate, time-bound, and non-discriminatory”, citing lessons Kenya and other countries learned during the Covid-19 pandemic.
By David AbonyoUnder the agreement, licensed pharmaceutical technologists will continue to superintend pharmacy services at Level 3B facilities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Cost of Elections in Kenya 2026 report says the country spent Sh54 billion on the 2017 General Election and another Sh36 billion on the 2022 polls. While the overall bill fell in 2022, the expenditure per voter remained considerably higher than the international benchmark.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCanada's justice minister, Sean Fraser, announced the move on Wednesday, saying the government had decided that delaying the expansion was the most appropriate course for now.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIt's Thursday 8th and #ThePeoplesBreakfast LIVE! We Look at Opposition Strategy & Raila Anniversary
By Samuel OtienoThe admission came as Ogamba responded to questions from nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, who had sought detailed information on teenage pregnancies recorded in 2023 and 2024.
By Maureen Kinyanjui