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Ruto, First Lady Rachel's Christmas message to Kenyans

Ruto highlighted the ongoing affordable housing project as a transformative initiative for economic growth.

Ruto, First Lady Rachel's Christmas message to Kenyans

Top 10 most reliable and budget-friendly cars in Kenya

Top 10 most reliable and budget-friendly cars in Kenya

Ruto hosts AUC's Faki at his Kilgoris home

Ruto hosts AUC's Faki at his Kilgoris home

Traffic on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway cleared after road accident

Traffic on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway cleared after road accident

List of black spots to watch out for on Kenyan roads

Motorists have been urged to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic rules when navigating the high-risk areas.

List of black spots to watch out for on Kenyan roads

Construction of Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret dual carriageway to start next year

Ruto stated that livestock vaccination aims to eliminate diseases and enhance the quality of milk and meat for global markets.

Construction of Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret dual carriageway to start next year

UDA summons Naivasha MP Jane Kihara over alleged misconduct

Kihara has been a vocal critic of the William Ruto administration since Gachagua’s impeachment.

UDA summons Naivasha MP Jane Kihara over alleged misconduct

100 women killed in four months in Kenya

Mudavadi disclosed that Nairobi County leads with the highest number of SGBV cases.

100 women killed in four months in Kenya

Govt orders increased road patrols to curb road carnage during festivities

Mudavadi urged Base Commanders to ensure no incidents occur within their jurisdictions

Govt orders increased road patrols to curb road carnage during festivities

172 illegal firearms recovered in North Rift as crackdown intensifies- Ministry

In Elgeyo Marakwet County, no school was closed due to cattle rustling.

172 illegal firearms recovered in North Rift as crackdown intensifies- Ministry

CJ Koome Invites LSK for meeting as Judiciary woes deepen

Koome's consultative meeting aims to promote accountability within JSC.

CJ Koome Invites LSK for meeting as Judiciary woes deepen

Motoring: Mistakes to avoid when buying a car

Cars with high mileage are not necessarily unreliable.

Motoring: Mistakes to avoid when buying a car

Government to speed up dual citizenship applications for Kenyans abroad

Section 16 of the Constitution provides for dual nationality.

Government to speed up dual citizenship applications for Kenyans abroad

Kindiki lauds Ruto for engaging ex-president Uhuru, former PM

Kindiki urged all Kenyans to work together for the country’s progress.

Kindiki lauds Ruto for engaging ex-president Uhuru, former PM

Ruto hosts church leaders at State House amid rift

Wednesday's meeting was attended by several religious leaders.

Ruto hosts church leaders at State House amid rift

Political bad manners will not be cured by enactment of laws - PLO says

PLO blamed mistrust among the politicians for the delayed formation of an electoral body to foresee elections.

Political bad manners will not be cured by enactment of laws - PLO says

SHA ranks behind Gachagua, Miano in Google search trends in Kenya

Rita Tinina, a former KTN news anchor, came third in the list of top 10 most searched deceased personalities of 2024.

SHA ranks behind Gachagua, Miano in Google search trends in Kenya

Ruto congratulates Ghana's President-elect John Mahama

Mahama 65, will be sworn in on 7 January 2025.

Ruto congratulates Ghana's President-elect John Mahama

KDF to lead security operations during Christmas, New Year festivities

10,317 officers drawn from various departments have been deployed to manage public safety.

KDF to lead security operations during Christmas, New Year festivities

Ruto challenges new KWS Rangers to combat poaching

Ruto says wildlife conservation contributes a remarkable 10% to the country's GDP.

Ruto challenges new KWS Rangers to combat poaching

Kenyatta University Hospital appoints new CEO

It remains unclear why Ahmed Dagane has proceeded on leave.

Kenyatta University Hospital appoints new CEO

Police deny arresting former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi

Gachagua was driven out of the venue under a hail of stones.

Police deny arresting former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi

TotalEnergies suspends investments into Adani Group after bribery charges

The Indian tycoon was mid-November indicted for fraud by U.S. prosecutors.

TotalEnergies suspends investments into Adani Group after bribery charges

Man who allegedly stabbed lover in Nakuru surrenders

His lawyer said the suspect is ready to cooperate in the investigations.

Man who allegedly stabbed lover in Nakuru surrenders

President Ruto calls for a different approach to femicide incidents

Ruto urged the graduates to delve into the fake news issues, misuse of social media, and its effect on governance.

President Ruto calls for a different approach to femicide incidents

Ruto downplays abduction cases stating some are normal arrests

Ruto says a good number of alleged disappearances have turned out to be arrests made by police officers.

Ruto downplays abduction cases stating some are normal arrests

Ruto: Cabinet Secretaries must take responsibility, no room for excuses

Ruto also noted that public servants are held accountable through Key Performance Indicators.

Ruto: Cabinet Secretaries must take responsibility, no room for excuses

Odinga hits out at MPs over 'power grab'

Raila warned that if the current impasse persists, it might cripple the operations of the county governments.

Odinga hits out at MPs over 'power grab'

Catholic bishops' remarks spark fresh reactions

Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi advised the government to respond to the criticism maturely.

Catholic bishops' remarks spark fresh reactions

Violent extremism still threatens Kenya, says PS Omollo

PS Omollo says climate-related competition for natural resources greatly contributes to the rise of extremism.

Violent extremism still threatens Kenya, says PS Omollo

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigns

Meg Whitman resigns as US Ambassador to Kenya amid backlash and election of Trump as president, terms her tenure successful.

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigns

Former IEBC Chair Issack Hassan nominated as IPOA Board chairperson

Hassan previously served as the inaugural Chairperson of the IEBC from 2011 to 2016.

Former IEBC Chair Issack Hassan nominated as IPOA Board chairperson

Heavy downpour in Nairobi as weatherman warns of more rains

The weatherman warned that the rains will also be received in Central Highlands, Western Kenya, and Lake Victoria Basin.

Heavy downpour in Nairobi as weatherman warns of more rains

Kenya-led Haiti mission to transition into a UN peacekeeping operation

Ruto had appealed for urgent financial support from the international community to sustain a police deployment in Haiti.

Kenya-led Haiti mission to transition into a UN peacekeeping operation

What next after Trump's win

Many are waiting to see how Trump will react to concessions and agreements signed between Kenya under the Biden administration.

What next after Trump's win

Another suspect in the slain Wells Fargo manager arrested

Detectives have identified the suspect's house as the location where Ayieko was tortured before being brutally murdered.

Another suspect in the slain Wells Fargo manager arrested

Government orders probe into botched plastic surgery at Body by Design

The Ministry of Health has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the botched plastic surgery procedure of the late Lucy Wambui Ng'ang'a, performed by Body by Design clinic.

Government orders probe into botched plastic surgery at Body by Design

DCI links Eastleigh murder suspect to yet another city murder

DCI links prime suspect in Eastleigh murders, Hashim Dagane Muhumed, to the killing of a lady reported missing in California, whose body was found dumped at Langata Cemetery.

DCI links Eastleigh murder suspect to yet another city murder

Ruto takes a swipe at Gachagua as he urges Kindiki to deliver

Ruto expressed his confidence that Kindiki will fill the gap he has felt for the last two years.

Ruto takes a swipe at Gachagua as he urges Kindiki to deliver

I won't let you down, Kindiki to Ruto

Kindiki thanks Pres Ruto for appointment as deputy president; vows not to fail him; terms court battle on his nomination as maturity of democracy

I won't let you down, Kindiki to Ruto

Kithure Kindiki sworn in as Kenya's third deputy president

Kithure Kindiki sworn in as Kenya’s third deputy president, pledges to respect the Constitution and give wise counsel to the president.

Kithure Kindiki sworn in as Kenya's third deputy president

Ruto leaves for one-day official visit to Burundi

Ruto will also use the forum to rally support for Kenya's bid for the African Union Commission chairperson post.

Ruto leaves for one-day official visit to Burundi

Court clears path for Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in as DP

The Justice Eric Ogola-led bench cited the need for continuity of the office of Deputy President.

Court clears path for Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in as DP

Ruto to consider gazetting Diwali as a public holiday

This is the first Diwali celebration hosted at State House.

Ruto to consider gazetting Diwali as a public holiday

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