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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: Cabinet Secretaries must take responsibility, no room for excuses

Odinga hits out at MPs over 'power grab'

Odinga hits out at MPs over 'power grab'

Catholic bishops' remarks spark fresh reactions

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

97 femicide cases reported in last three months, police say

Police have promised to thoroughly investigate all femicide cases.

97 femicide cases reported in last three months, police say

Suspect in Wells Fargo HR manager's murder arrested

The murder suspect was flashed out from his Dandora Phase IV hideout.

Suspect in Wells Fargo HR manager's murder arrested

Public participation in Gachagua impeachment was flawed, his lawyers say

Gachagua's legal team argued that the process was flawed and lacked adequate public participation.

Public participation in Gachagua impeachment was flawed, his lawyers say

DCI offers cash reward for escaped Kware serial killer suspect

Khalusha escaped alongside 12 suspects from Gigiri Police Station in Nairobi,

DCI offers cash reward for escaped Kware serial killer suspect

Overwhelming responses to presidential term limit extension crash Senate systems

The Senate has provided alternative contact details for submitting views on the bill.

Overwhelming responses to presidential term limit extension crash Senate systems

Blow to Gachagua as judges decline recusal plea

The three judges ruled that they would continue to hear the case, allowing Gachagua the right to appeal their decision.

Blow to Gachagua as judges decline recusal plea

Is Kenya a safe haven for refugees? Experts weigh in

Kenyan law affords refugees essential protections, including freedom of movement.

Is Kenya a safe haven for refugees? Experts weigh in

Dual carriage construction plans at Mau Summit underway - Ruto

French firms originally tasked with the project failed to deliver, hence the replacement.

Dual carriage construction plans at Mau Summit underway - Ruto

Gachagua impeachment: Justice Mrima's ties with Kingi questioned

Gachagua's lawyers cited the “conflict of interest” in the case, explaining that Kingi was invited to Justice Mrima’s traditional wedding.

Gachagua impeachment: Justice Mrima's ties with Kingi questioned

Four senior Taita Taveta county officials to face graft charges

The charges include conspiracy to commit corruption and unlawful acquisition of public property.

Four senior Taita Taveta county officials to face graft charges

Government orders crackdown on noise pollution

Duale says NEMA will not permit clubs in residential areas unless they fully comply with soundproofing and environmental laws.

Government orders crackdown on noise pollution

Kithure Kindiki is deputy president-elect

Parliament's approval follows his nomination by President William Ruto on Friday.

Kithure Kindiki is deputy president-elect

President Ruto nominates Kithure Kindiki as deputy

Kindiki's nomination follows a ruling by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, declaring the position vacant after Gachagua's impeachment yesterday.

President Ruto nominates Kithure Kindiki as deputy

Only 35 Kenyans evacuated from Lebanon amid conflict

Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to avoid traveling to conflict zones.

Only 35 Kenyans evacuated from Lebanon amid conflict

The odds against Kimani Ichungwah becoming deputy president

Despite criticisms of vengefulness, Ichungwah has a track record of seeking reconciliation.

The odds against Kimani Ichungwah becoming deputy president

In pictures: Gachagua arrives at Senate for his impeachment hearing

Gachagua will now take to the stand to defend himself.

In pictures: Gachagua arrives at Senate for his impeachment hearing

Court declines to stop Gachagua impeachment trial

The judges stated that the constitutional process should proceed without interruption.

Court declines to stop Gachagua impeachment trial

900 birth certificates lost in Kitui, Kindiki says

The stolen certificates have been canceled and are now invalid.

900 birth certificates lost in Kitui, Kindiki says

Blow to Gachagua as Court declines to stop Senate impeachment trial

Gachagua had sought the High Court’s intervention to prevent the Senate from debating the impeachment motion.

Blow to Gachagua as Court declines to stop Senate impeachment trial

Court to rule on application to suspend impeachment trial against Gachagua

The Senate is on Tuesday expected to commence the hearing of the impeachment against Gachagua

Court to rule on application to suspend impeachment trial against Gachagua

Kenya's Haiti mission budget to last until March 2025, says Ruto

Kenya also plans to send an additional 600 police officers to Haiti in November.

Kenya's Haiti mission budget to last until March 2025, says Ruto

Motoring: Do you know how your car's air conditioning works?

The whole process involves compressing, condensing, expanding, and evaporating the refrigerant.

Motoring: Do you know how your car's air conditioning works?

Kingi suspends international travel for senators

Gachagua is slated to appear before the Senate on Wednesday and Thursday.

Kingi suspends international travel for senators

Security tightened outside Parliament ahead of Gachagua impeachment debate

Only MPs and other dignitaries are allowed access to Parliament after thorough screening.

Security tightened outside Parliament ahead of Gachagua impeachment debate

Morara Kebaso arrested again

Kebaso confirmed that he has been arrested and taken to Lang'ata Police Station.

Morara Kebaso arrested again

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