- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says Ukambani region is benefitting fully from government's development agenda that target improving the lives of all Kenyans without discrimination.
- A total of 875 health facilities have been closed down due to non-compliance by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived Friday in South Africa’s flood-devastated Eastern Cape province, where a torrential storm killed at least 78 people, with the search for more bodies ongoing. Thousands of houses, roads, schools and health facilities were left caked in mud after being completely…
- Two individuals have been arrested in Kakamega in connection with the theft of a motorcycle. Police officers from Kakamega and Mudete Police Stations recovered the stolen motorbike during a dawn operation on Friday in the Mudete area. “Acting on a report of a stolen red Boxer motorcycle,…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans not to judge the entire police service based on the misconduct of a few officers, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to holding rogue elements accountable. Speaking amid heightened public concern over recent incidents of…
- The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) are ramping up forest restoration efforts in Mombasa, with a particular focus on the mangrove ecosystem, along the Tudor Creek. Mangroves play a pivotal role in carbon sequestration; they capture a…
- The Judiciary in Kisii County has identified shortage of staff as one of the major causes for delays in the timely prosecution of children matters in court. Speaking during the commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour at Itierio grounds in Kisii South Sub County, Kisii Law Courts Senior…
- President William Ruto has vowed to protect Kenyan officers from rogue police officers. He has consequently put rogue officers on notice, stating they will be held personally accountable for their actions. He was speaking at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong’, Kajiado County, where he…
- The lone survivor of 242 people aboard a London-bound passenger plane that crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad said Friday how even he was struggling to explain how he miraculously walked out alive from the fireball explosion. “Everything happened in front of me, and even I couldn’t believe how…
- Iran sharply criticised the UN nuclear watchdog on Friday, accusing it of “silence” over Israel’s strikes on its nuclear facilities and scientists. In a statement, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation said it considers the “silence” from the International Atomic Energy Agency “as a form of cooperation…
- Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on Friday condemned a wave of Israeli strikes on Iran, saying the attacks violated international law and fuelled regional insecurity. The strikes, which left key military commanders and nuclear scientists dead, “constitute a clear violation of the fundamental…
- Nyandarua Police Commander Stella Cherono has visited the Rwanyambo Police Post after a woman reportedly miscarried while in custody. Commander Cherono expressed regret over the incident, which is under investigation by the National Police Service (NPS) to determine the circumstances, given that…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has rallied communities in Garissa towards eradicating the ‘Triple Threat’ of new HIV infections, gender-based violence (GBV) and teenage pregnancy by the year 2027. The CS made the remarks Friday during a visit to the county, where a five-day free medical camp…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for a coordinated regional approach to address the proliferation of illicit firearms, cautioning that isolated national efforts are insufficient to combat the rising insecurity in the region. Speaking during the destruction of over 1,000…
- A civil society group has kicked off a campaign aimed at strengthening ties between local residents and security agencies in a bid to tackle insecurity and promote lasting peace in Mandera County.
- The National Treasury has increased funding for key governance and anti-corruption institutions for the 2025/2026 financial year, underscoring the government’s renewed commitment to accountability, justice, and integrity in public service. In his budget statement to Parliament, Treasury Cabinet…
- China and African nations have hailed substantial progress in implementing commitments from the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), with China providing over RMB130 billion in financial support and announcing 35 concrete achievements across ten sectors. This was…
- The government has significantly boosted funding for the security sector in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, with the National Treasury allocating Ksh 464.8 billion—an increase of Ksh 87.3 billion from the previous year’s allocation of Ksh 377.5 billion. While presenting the budget estimates to…
- President William Ruto has urged prosecutorial agencies across the globe to develop regional and international mechanisms to collaboratively address complex transnational threats. The President noted that transnational organised crime continues to grow in scale and complexity, citing money…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Youth Council to deepen its collaboration and partnership in the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance. Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Bishop David Oginde,…
- The National Police Service (NPS) has interdicted a police officer in Nyandarua County after woman miscarried while in police custody at Rwanyambo Police Post.
- A senior police officer stationed at Rwanyambo Police Post in Nyandarua County has been interdicted after a woman suffered a miscarriage while in police custody. In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) expressed regret over the unfortunate incident. “National Police Service (NPS) is…
- The Education Ministry has secured Ksh 702.7 billion in the 2025/26 financial year as part of the Government’s agenda to promote high-quality in the sector.
- Burundian officials and youth groups “intimidated, harassed and threatened” voters to win every seat in parliamentary elections, Human Rights Watch said on Thursday. The desperately poor Great Lakes nation held elections on June 5 in which the incumbent CNDD-FDD party swept 96 percent of the vote…
- Togolese opposition parties and civil society groups on Thursday demanded President Faure Gnassingbe step down, urging a civil disobedience campaign following youth-led protests last week. He “must return power to the Togolese people to whom national sovereignty belongs”, the National Alliance for…
- Police Constable James Mukhwana, who was the cell sentry officer on duty the night Albert Ojwang was brought to Central Police Station, has been arrested and will be charged with murder. According to a police report, Mukhwana was arrested on Thursday by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU…
- Lavington Primary School has reclaimed its land after a 15-year battle, following a decisive intervention by the Ministry of Lands. Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alice Wahome, on Wednesday officially handed over the school’s Title Deed, reaffirming the…
- A total of 69 graduates were celebrated in a colorful ceremony held in Msulwa, Kubo South Ward, marking a key milestone in Kwale County’s ongoing efforts to equip youth with vocational and technical skills. The County Governor also officially opened the VTC administration block . Presided over by…
- Kenya has lauded Russia’s resilience in shaping its national destiny and acknowledged the country’s role in Africa’s decolonization as well as her solidarity with countries in the Global South in multilateral fora.
- Kenya’s National Assembly has pledged to strengthen parliamentary ties with Somalia through a comprehensive capacity-building program aimed at training Somali parliamentary staff. The initiative marks a significant step in enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two neighboring countries. The…
- The government has set aside Ksh 138.1 billion for the health sector in the 2025/26 budget, with Ksh 4.3 billion earmarked to support the deployment and payment of medical interns.
- A London-bound passenger plane crashed Thursday in a residential area of the Indian city of Ahmedabad, with all 242 people on board believed killed. An AFP journalist saw people recovering bodies and firefighters trying to douse the smouldering wreckage after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner smashed…
- The prime suspect in the Shakahola massacre, Paul Nthege Mackenzie, used scripture and conspiracy theories to radicalise his followers and advance a doomsday ideology that resulted in the deaths of more than 400 people, a court has heard.
- National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is expected to table Ksh 4.24 trillion budget before the National Assembly later today amid calls for tax cuts to address the high cost of living.
- National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is expected to table Ksh 4.24 trillion budget before the National Assembly later today amid calls for tax cuts to address the high cost of living. Mbadi is the second cabinet secretary to head the treasury docket and is expected to outline tax measures…
- Nairobi City has launched a state-of-the-art air quality monitoring network across the capital to provide real-time data, identify pollution hotspots, guide policy decisions, and safeguard residents' health.
- Germany granted citizenship to a record 291,955 people last year, a 46 percent increase from 2023, with Syrians making up the largest group, according to data released by the Federal Statistics Office on Tuesday. Reforms in the citizenship law contributed to the jump, the office said. Last June…
- Nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including around 54 million in hazardous work likely to jeopardize their health, safety, or development, according to new estimates released today by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF. The latest data show a…
- The Embassies of the United States and the United Kingdom in Nairobi have weighed into the recent mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody demanding a swift and transparent investigation. In separate statements, the two foreign missions expressed deep condolences to Ojwang’s family…
- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has refuted claims that it provided mobile data to law enforcement officers in relation to the controversial death of Albert Ojwang. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Authority described the allegations as “factually erroneous,” distancing itself…
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso sent congratulatory letters separately to the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Changsha, capital of…
- Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Lower Manhattan, New York on Tuesday evening to protest against intensified deportations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as coordinated actions unfolded across the country in solidarity with protests in Los Angeles. The rally, organized by a…
- Government underscores importance of a partnership with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) partnership embodies a collective commitment to unlocking potential of MSMEs.
