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Mentor your children! Ruto tells parents after Utumishi fire tragedy

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Mentor your children! Ruto tells parents after Utumishi fire tragedy

Speaking during the 37th Rhino Charge motorsport competition in Wamba, Samburu County, on Sunday, Ruto said recent incidents involving children and youth underscore the importance of active...

News | Samuel Otieno | 6 minutes ago

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Mbadi pledges Sh1.5bn to clear KNEC teacher arrears before financial year end

Mbadi pledges Sh1.5bn to clear KNEC teacher arrears before financial year end

News | David Abonyo | 16 hours ago

DCI: CCTV analysis identifies six among eight suspects in Utumishi Girls fire

DCI: CCTV analysis identifies six among eight suspects in Utumishi Girls fire

News | David Abonyo | 18 hours ago

Ruto pledges Sh100m and 2:1 matching for Rhino Ark Endowment Fund

Ruto pledges Sh100m and 2:1 matching for Rhino Ark Endowment Fund

News | David Abonyo | 18 hours ago

Parliament invites public submissions on Finance Bill, 2026 and key financial reforms

Parliament invites public submissions on Finance Bill, 2026 and key financial reforms

News | David Abonyo | 19 hours ago

12,774 IDs uncollected in Kisii as MPs demand end to extra vetting

12,774 IDs uncollected in Kisii as MPs demand end to extra vetting

News | Samuel Otieno | 20 hours ago

Police arrest two in Nairobi, recover 22 mobile phones linked to stolen handset

Police arrest two in Nairobi, recover 22 mobile phones linked to stolen handset

Crime | David Abonyo | 22 hours ago

Duale reiterates Kenya’s Ebola preparedness, confirms US partnership

Duale reiterates Kenya’s Ebola preparedness, confirms US partnership

News | Samuel Otieno | 1 day ago

Police arrest suspect behind "inflammatory" posts linked to Utumishi Academy fire

Police arrest suspect behind "inflammatory" posts linked to Utumishi Academy fire

News | Samuel Otieno | 1 day ago

IPOA probes police excesses during anti-fuel price demos

IPOA probes police excesses during anti-fuel price demos

News | Samuel Otieno | 1 day ago

PS Muthoni: JKIA's Gate 16 to screen passengers from Ebola high-risk nations

PS Muthoni: JKIA's Gate 16 to screen passengers from Ebola high-risk nations

News | Samuel Otieno | 1 day ago

Kindiki: Church indispensable in Kenya’s spiritual development and well-being

Kindiki: Church indispensable in Kenya’s spiritual development and well-being

News | Rose Achieng | 1 day ago

Nyeri Governor faults Ebola facility plan in Laikipia, calls for consultation

Nyeri Governor faults Ebola facility plan in Laikipia, calls for consultation

News | Samuel Otieno | 1 day ago

Waiganjo dumps Gachagua's DCP after disputed Ol Kalou nominations

Waiganjo dumps Gachagua's DCP after disputed Ol Kalou nominations

Politics | Bradley Bosire | 1 day ago

NTSA orders motorists to update contacts ahead of new traffic offence system rollout

NTSA orders motorists to update contacts ahead of new traffic offence system rollout

News | Bradley Bosire | 1 day ago

Oparanya and Kinyanjui offices rescued after Sh200 million allocation

Oparanya and Kinyanjui offices rescued after Sh200 million allocation

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 1 day ago

NCIC flags ethnic hate posts after Utumishi Girls fire tragedy

NCIC flags ethnic hate posts after Utumishi Girls fire tragedy

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 1 day ago

Court halts 15,000-unit Southlands housing plan over legal gaps

Court halts 15,000-unit Southlands housing plan over legal gaps

Nairobi | Maureen Kinyanjui | 1 day ago

Senator Ledama urges flood preparedness amid El Niño warning

Senator Ledama urges flood preparedness amid El Niño warning

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 1 day ago

Mitumba traders push new import tax plan targeting simplified entry-point payment

Mitumba traders push new import tax plan targeting simplified entry-point payment

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 1 day ago

Murkomen hits out at leaders politicising Utumishi fire tragedy as probe continues

Murkomen hits out at leaders politicising Utumishi fire tragedy as probe continues

News | Bradley Bosire | 2 days ago

Church urges anti-corruption measures in Finance Bill, 2026 to protect low-income Kenyans

Church urges anti-corruption measures in Finance Bill, 2026 to protect low-income Kenyans

News | Bradley Bosire | 2 days ago

Why CS Joho wants changes to Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill

Why CS Joho wants changes to Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill

News | Bradley Bosire | 2 days ago

DPP Renson Ingonga urges alternative justice systems to cut court backlog

DPP Renson Ingonga urges alternative justice systems to cut court backlog

News | Bradley Bosire | 2 days ago

CJ Koome raises alarm over rising GBV cases, calls for stronger justice systems

CJ Koome raises alarm over rising GBV cases, calls for stronger justice systems

News | Chrispho Owuor | 2 days ago

“We had to jump”: Utumishi student narrates deadly dormitory fire ordeal in Gilgil

“We had to jump”: Utumishi student narrates deadly dormitory fire ordeal in Gilgil

News | Chrispho Owuor | 2 days ago

CS Wandayi defends G2G fuel deal, says Kenya’s supply remains stable

CS Wandayi defends G2G fuel deal, says Kenya’s supply remains stable

News | Chrispho Owuor | 2 days ago

Ruto assents to Forest, Disaster Management and Equalisation Fund Bills

Ruto assents to Forest, Disaster Management and Equalisation Fund Bills

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 2 days ago

Barayan defends Youth Fund impact, cites Sh15.6 billion disbursed to millions of youths

Barayan defends Youth Fund impact, cites Sh15.6 billion disbursed to millions of youths

News | Chrispho Owuor | 2 days ago

High Court halts planned US-linked Ebola quarantine centre in Laikipia

High Court halts planned US-linked Ebola quarantine centre in Laikipia

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 2 days ago

Ruto, US Secretary Rubio hold talks on Kenya’s Ebola preparedness

Ruto, US Secretary Rubio hold talks on Kenya’s Ebola preparedness

News | Chrispho Owuor | 2 days ago

MPs challenge Treasury over Sh4.78 trillion budget as deficit and revenue doubts grow

MPs challenge Treasury over Sh4.78 trillion budget as deficit and revenue doubts grow

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 2 days ago

MPs press ministry over uneven rollout of livestock funding programmes

MPs press ministry over uneven rollout of livestock funding programmes

News | David Bogonko Nyokang'i | 2 days ago

DNA tests to identify 16 Utumishi Girls fire victims moved to Naivasha Mortuary

DNA tests to identify 16 Utumishi Girls fire victims moved to Naivasha Mortuary

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 3 days ago

IPOA tells court probe into Rex Masai death hampered by police non-cooperation

IPOA tells court probe into Rex Masai death hampered by police non-cooperation

Corridors Of Justice | Maureen Kinyanjui | 2 days ago

Audit reveals Sh4 billion liability from delayed settlement in Livestock department

Audit reveals Sh4 billion liability from delayed settlement in Livestock department

News | Bradley Bosire | 2 days ago

MPs question KNCHR over interest charges in car and mortgage scheme

MPs question KNCHR over interest charges in car and mortgage scheme

News | Bradley Bosire | 2 days ago

INFOGRAPHICS: History of school tragedies

INFOGRAPHICS: History of school tragedies

Infographic | Samuel Otieno | 2 days ago

Childline Kenya links rising missing children cases to neglect, poverty and trafficking risks

Childline Kenya links rising missing children cases to neglect, poverty and trafficking risks

News | Chrispho Owuor | 2 days ago

Two teachers knew of planned unrest before Utumishi Girls fire - CS Ogamba

Two teachers knew of planned unrest before Utumishi Girls fire - CS Ogamba

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 2 days ago

Media Council outlines exit and conduct rules for journalists joining politics

Media Council outlines exit and conduct rules for journalists joining politics

News | Chrispho Owuor | 2 days ago

MPs observe silence for Utumishi Girls fire victims as death toll rises to 16

MPs observe silence for Utumishi Girls fire victims as death toll rises to 16

News | Rose Achieng | 3 days ago

Ruto reassigns PSs, moves Kello Harsama to Petroleum docket

Ruto reassigns PSs, moves Kello Harsama to Petroleum docket

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 3 days ago

DCP demands Murkomen's resignation, Ogamba's censure over Utumishi Girls fire tragedy

DCP demands Murkomen's resignation, Ogamba's censure over Utumishi Girls fire tragedy

News | David Abonyo | 3 days ago

DCI arrests five suspects in major crackdown on car and livestock theft syndicate

DCI arrests five suspects in major crackdown on car and livestock theft syndicate

Crime | David Abonyo | 3 days ago

Mbadi to deliver 2026/27 budget statement on June 11

Mbadi to deliver 2026/27 budget statement on June 11

News | David Abonyo | 3 days ago

Governors pledge support for County Industrial Parks in push for local manufacturing

Governors pledge support for County Industrial Parks in push for local manufacturing

News | Chrispho Owuor | 3 days ago

Ruto denies pressuring matatu operators to call off fuel strike

Ruto denies pressuring matatu operators to call off fuel strike

News | David Abonyo | 3 days ago

Ruto says Kenya stable ahead of 2027 election, rules out violence

Ruto says Kenya stable ahead of 2027 election, rules out violence

Politics | Chrispho Owuor | 3 days ago

Oburu urges leaders to avoid turning political competition into enmity

Oburu urges leaders to avoid turning political competition into enmity

Politics | Chrispho Owuor | 3 days ago

NTSA to start digital enforcement for minor traffic offences on June 1, 2026

NTSA to start digital enforcement for minor traffic offences on June 1, 2026

News | David Abonyo | 3 days ago

Utumishi Girls fire: Parents urged to use hotline '1199' as 16 students die in Gilgil tragedy

Utumishi Girls fire: Parents urged to use hotline '1199' as 16 students die in Gilgil tragedy

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 3 days ago

DP Kindiki urges humility, unity and action at National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi

DP Kindiki urges humility, unity and action at National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi

News | Chrispho Owuor | 3 days ago

Utumishi Girls fire: Government urges calm, warns against sharing disturbing images

Utumishi Girls fire: Government urges calm, warns against sharing disturbing images

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 3 days ago

Amnesty Kenya appoints George Morara as new Executive Director

Amnesty Kenya appoints George Morara as new Executive Director

News | Maureen Kinyanjui | 3 days ago

Ministry of Gender activates emergency child protection response after Utumishi Girls Academy fire

Ministry of Gender activates emergency child protection response after Utumishi Girls Academy f...

News | Chrispho Owuor | 3 days ago

Ruto leads nation in mourning after tragic Utumishi Girls Academy fire

Ruto leads nation in mourning after tragic Utumishi Girls Academy fire

News | Chrispho Owuor | 3 days ago

Elachi calls for ethical leadership, civic education and national healing ahead of 2027 polls

Elachi calls for ethical leadership, civic education and national healing ahead of 2027 polls

News | Chrispho Owuor | 3 days ago