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Fifty-one killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire

Ruto-Raila partnership should continue until 2032, says PS Omollo

Babu calls on President Ruto to save woman sentenced to death in Vietnam

Prepare for rains on Sunday, Weatherman tells Kenyans

City Hall Way to close for WRC opening event

Thirty-eight arrested over Ruto's Nairobi tour attacks and muggings

Thirty-four killed as tornadoes wreak havoc in southern US

At least 10 people have died in Missouri after tornadoes tore through central and southern parts of the US, authorities have confirmed.

Stop early campaigns, Raila tells politicians

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chief Raila Odinga has urged politicians to hold off on a series of early campaigns and instead focus on the country’s development.

Eastern DRC crisis: Mudavadi leads EAC Ministers in talks

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on on Saturday, March 15, 2025, led a consultative session with East African Community (EAC) Ministers responsible for Foreign Affairs and Defence.

Over 500,000 cattle vaccinated as state ramps up Foot and Mouth campaign

The government has vaccinated more than 500,000 cattle across 36 counties in an ongoing effort to control Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

Jubilee Party steps up campaigns for Matiang'i in Nyamira

The Jubilee Party on Friday, March 14, heightened campaigns for its preferred presidential candidate, former Uhuru-era CS Fred Matiang’i in Nyamira County.

Pension arrears soar to Sh57 billion as retirees struggle

The amount of unremitted pension contributions in Kenya has surged to Sh57 billion as of December 2024, rising from Sh47.16 billion in June. The growing backlog has left many retirees facing financial insecur

Counties fail to utilize costly health investments, Auditor General warns

Millions of shillings in public funds have been spent on medical equipment and healthcare facilities that remain idle in various counties, raising concerns about wastage and inefficiency, according to Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s latest report for the 2023/2024 financial year.

Wamuchomba speaks after removal from key house committee

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba says a decision to remove her as the chairperson of the National Assembly's Constitutional Oversight Committee (CIOC) was driven by political motives.

Sudan's children bearing the brunt of the war, says UNICEF

Millions of children in Sudan are suffering from the devastating effects of the ongoing civil war, facing daily threats of violence, starvation, and disease, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

KEMSA dispatches ARVs for over one million Kenyans

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has sent out a shipment of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) to support more than one million Kenyans, addressing concerns about HIV treatment following funding cuts.

Autopsy: British national killed in Ngong Road accident suffered severe trauma

Edgar Charles Frederick, the 79-year-old British citizen who was struck by a vehicle in President William Ruto’s motorcade succumbed due to multiple injuries, an autopsy now confirms.

UN Chief Guterres concerned about rise in anti-Muslim bigotry

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over “a disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry.”

Kenyan and Indian national arrested in vehicle importation scam

Police have arrested two suspects accused of swindling a Kenyan out of Ksh.1.1 million in a fraudulent vehicle importation scheme.

Wetang’ula cautions MPs against harassing government officials

Supreme Court upholds ban on Ahmednasir over 'distasteful' posts

The Supreme Court has refused to lift its ban on lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi and his law firm’s advocates from appearing before it, citing his continued social media criticism of the judiciary.

Senators reject school fee hike, push for higher capitation

Senators have strongly opposed a proposal by the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) to increase school fees, arguing that it would place an extra burden on parents already struggling with the high cost of living.

Murkomen orders crackdown on criminal gangs in Narok-Kisii clashes

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Friday, directed law enforcement to apprehend criminal gangs responsible for the ongoing cross-border clashes along the Narok-Kisii border.

Isaac Mutuma to be sworn in as Meru Governor on March 17

Meru County is set for a leadership transition following the removal of Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

Inaugural East Africa Somali Awards to be held in Nairobi

Nairobi will play host to the inaugural East Africa Somali Awards on April 15, 2025. The event aims to recognize and celebrate the excellence and achievements of the Somali community across East Africa.

US to expel South Africa's ambassador to Washington, says Rubio

The US is expelling South Africa's ambassador to Washington, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying he is "no longer welcome in our great country".

US content creator who received backlash for animal cruelty leaves Australia

Australia is reviewing the visa status of an American content creator who posted a video of herself taking a baby wombat away from its mother.

Removal of Supreme Court Judges not a game on socials, says Lenaola

Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has weighed on the ongoing debate on the removal of Supreme Court Judges from office, saying that each case must be handled individually.

MPs propose bill to safeguard development funds

Campbell Scott murder case: Key suspect dies by suicide

A man whom police have been searching for since the body of British national Campell Scott was discovered in Makongo Forest, Makueni County, has died by suicide, official reports say.