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German-bound refugees returned to Kakuma amid uncertainty

Many had sold off their belongings in anticipation of starting new lives in Germany.

New mobile app offers easy court case tracking and filing

The app combines the Case Tracking System (CTS) and E-Filing services into one platform with seven main tools.

Tanzanian detention horror: Activist Boniface Mwangi shares brutal ordeal

Mwangi said this officer reported directly to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and was responsible for their transfer to a secret location for what was called "Tanzanian treatment."

Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire found after detention in Tanzania

Her colleague Godwin Toko confirmed on Friday morning that he had spoken with her through her sister’s phone, following her release near the border.

State raises sugarcane price by Sh200 to Sh5,500 per tonne

The new rate, which takes effect on May 26, 2025, was approved by the Cane Pricing Committee.

US revokes Harvard’s right to enroll foreign students

Trump, who has openly criticized Harvard in recent months, previously warned that the school would be blocked from admitting international students.

Priest shot dead in Kerio Valley ambush as six suspects arrested

The police called on members of the public with more information to come forward.

New Google tool flags AI-made images, text, and video

The tool, announced at the I/O 2025 developer conference, is built on watermarking technology developed by DeepMind.

DCI arrests 14 over attack on anti-corruption officers in Kitale

The suspects face charges including malicious damage, theft, and obstruction of justice after stopping officers executing court-approved search warrants.

Senators demand justice as silence persists over Narok killings

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said residents had made emotional pleas for answers, but none have been provided.

Sh3.8bn needed to make UHC jobs permanent , says report

The committee, chaired by Seme MP James Nyikal, has also disclosed that an additional Sh5 billion will be required to pay gratuities to UHC staff once their contracts expire in May 2026.

Migori County Assembly approves Sh12.1bn budget

Life sentence confirmed for Migori man who sexually assaulted minor

He was sentenced to life imprisonment, a decision later confirmed by the High Court in Homa Bay, leading him to file a final appeal at the Court of Appeal.

Public service legal officers to get special allowances from July

The PSC, through a circular to all public bodies, directed that the new allowances apply to legal officers who have a law degree, a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law, and are advocates in good standing.

MPs to health providers: Fix teachers' cover or face action

MPs demand a policy document amid rising complaints about poor service, delays and questionable medication quality.

Senate seeks public views on Social Protection Bill 2025

Written memoranda should be submitted by Thursday, 5 June 2025, at 5:00 pm.

Health unions accuse Gov't of betraying UHC workers

The workers, they said, have remained on short-term contracts with no job security despite multiple government assurances of permanent employment.

Karua petitions AU over rights violations in Tanzania

Karua has petitioned the AUC over what she terms a growing pattern of human rights violations in Tanzania.

Witnesses detail alleged abuse and threats by Sean “Diddy” Combs

Scott Mescudi, took the witness stand on Thursday in the ongoing case against Sean “Diddy” Combs.

High Court ends Nahashon Muguna’s extended tenure at Nairobi Water

Muguna’s contract ends on May 27, which is also the day he turns 60, but the board of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NAWASCO) had extended his term by three more years.

Farouk warns activists against ‘spoiling’ Kenya’s foreign relations

Kibet has criticised Martha Karua and activists involved in recent protests over human rights violations in Tanzania.

Akothee forgives sister Cebbie Koks after years of public feud

Akothee said she had chosen to let go of the pain and resentment for the sake of her freedom, mental peace, and their mother’s happiness.

The Berbers of North Africa

Despite pressures of modernization, they continue to maintain their cultural heritage.

Study links birth control pill to stroke risk

Researchers studied 536 women aged 18 to 49. Half had suffered cryptogenic strokes, and the rest were healthy.

Lebanese narcoterrorism suspect extradited to US

He was taken into custody after arriving on a Qatar Airways flight and was held at Gigiri Police Station pending court proceedings.

Over 720,000 refugees in Kenya to go hungry as WFP slashes food aid

Starting in June, food rations will be reduced to just 28 percent of daily nutritional requirements, while all cash assistance will be suspended unless urgent funding is secured.

Turkana honey output hits 138 tonnes

This surge in production marks a successful shift by pastoralist communities towards beekeeping.

NPSC restarts hiring, shelves past interviews

On May 22, a fresh notice appeared in the local dailies inviting new applications for both positions, with no explanation for the reversal.

Kevin Wangaya calls out FKF after U-20 AFCON exit

Despite the team's group-stage elimination, Wangaya's individual performance was exceptional.

Kindiki unveils Sh1.1bn projects in Isiolo

The government is racing to deliver electricity and security across Isiolo as part of a bold push to uplift northern Kenya.