Eight universities compete for Sh300,000 in mobile gaming tournament

Eight Kenyan universities have taken part in a Call of Duty: Mobile tournament offering Sh300,000 in prize money.

By Esther Nyambura 3 days ago

Kenya to get 15,000 smart weather stations in African farming project

Kenya is expected to receive 15,000 smart weather stations under a plan by an Austrian agricultural technology company to install 100,000 units across Africa.

By Esther Nyambura 3 days ago

More than half of Kenyan journalists earn below Sh50,000, survey finds

More than half of Kenyan journalists earn less than Sh50,000 a month, while a similar proportion work without permanent employment, exposing widespread financial insecurity in the media industry.

By Esther Nyambura 3 days ago

65pc of Kenyan journalists report depressive symptoms amid heavy workloads

Nearly two-thirds of Kenyan journalists have moderate to severe depressive symptoms, with heavy workloads, long working hours.

By Esther Nyambura 3 days ago

Why IEBC published names of foreigners who applied for CEO role

IEBC defends the publication of names of foreign nationals who applied for its Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer position,

By Esther Nyambura 3 days ago

Why experience alone may not be enough to keep matatu passengers safe

According to Edwin Mukabana, chairman of the Federation of the Public Transport Sector, knowing how to drive is not enough.

By Esther Nyambura 4 days ago

Rights groups demand answers over missing Tanzanian activist

Rights organisations raise alarm over cross-border abductions following the disappearance of Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwayapaya; VOCAL Africa demands he be presented in court, alive or dead.

By Esther Nyambura 5 days ago

Eastleigh building collapse: 20 people still unaccounted for five days on

Twenty people remain unaccounted for in the collapsed Eastleigh building, with rescue operations 65 per cent complete on day five, authorities say

By Esther Nyambura 6 days ago

Mombasa Super Cup targets new talent with Sh1 million prize

Mombasa Super Cup returns in November with a Sh1 million prize for the county winner, as organisers seek to identify young talent and strengthen grassroots football across the region.

By Esther Nyambura 9 days ago

Linda Mwananchi edges UDA in party affiliation poll

The Linda Mwananchi Movement has emerged with 25 per cent support in a nationwide party affiliation poll, placing it ahead of UDA, which recorded 23 per cent.

By Esther Nyambura 9 days ago

Wandayi criticises critics over IEBC livestreaming bill

His remarks come amid debate over the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which the National Assembly passed with amendments on October 22.

By Esther Nyambura 9 days ago

Eastleigh building that collapsed had no occupation certificate, Sakaja says

The 16-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh had no occupation certificate, Gov Sakaja says, as multi-agency teams use excavators and sniffer dogs to search for survivors.

By Esther Nyambura 10 days ago

New plan proposes global fund to restore trust in institutions

A new global plan proposes establishing a fund under the United Nations to finance reforms in public institutions, including regulatory bodies.

By Esther Nyambura 10 days ago

Women scientists push for a place in research decisions

Among the 47 women selected for the two-year fellowship is Dr Scovia Adikini, a principal research officer at Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO).

By Esther Nyambura 10 days ago

Kenya records second Ebola death

Kenya records its second Ebola death after 65-year-old patient dies following 10 days in quarantine; seven other patients still in isolation, Health Ministry says.

By Esther Nyambura 10 days ago

Ghana to monitor travellers for 21 days amid Ebola cases in Kenya, Nigeria

Ghana says it will monitor travellers arriving from Ebola-affected areas for 21 days following confirmed cases in Kenya and Nigeria.

By Esther Nyambura 11 days ago

Uganda denies link to Nigeria's first Ebola case

Uganda denies Ebola link, says Nigerian woman who tested positive had no symptoms while transiting through the country.

By Esther Nyambura 12 days ago

Sifuna's bid to rename TEP faces fresh hurdle

He has also asked the Registrar to verify whether any such meeting complied with requirements on notice, delegates, quorum and voting.

By Esther Nyambura 12 days ago

Utumishi Academy fire hero Cecilia Wanjiku, Raila Odinga honoured as shujaas

2026 Mashujaa Day: Ex-PM Raila Odinga, late Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, Cecilia Wanjiku and ex-CJ Willy Mutunga among Kenyans honoured for their contributions to the country.

By Esther Nyambura 13 days ago

'Build your country': Abiy Ahmed's rallying call to Kenyan youth

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed urges Kenyan youth to help build the country, says freedom is a trust passed down to the next generation.

By Esther Nyambura 13 days ago

Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, total now at seven

Health Ministry confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing the total to seven; patients include a relative of the first case and three health workers who treated the patient in hospital.

By Esther Nyambura 16 days ago

Ruto appoints Nelson Marwa Nairobi Rivers Commission chairperson

President Ruto appoints former Devolution PS Nelson Marwa as Nairobi River Commission chairperson for a three-year term, replacing Bishop Margaret Wanjiru.

By Esther Nyambura 16 days ago

Kenya confirms third Ebola case

Kenya confirms third Ebola case, a close relative of the first two patients, Health Ministry says patient has been in quarantine for 10 days; three of 130 contacts remain untraced.

By Esther Nyambura 17 days ago

Five arrested over chaos at Raila's memorial in Bondo

Five people arrested over Thursday’s chaos during Raila Odinga’s memorial in Bondo, authorities say machete, sword and knife among weapons recovered.

By Esther Nyambura 17 days ago

Matatu owners warn of fare hikes after fuel price increase

Matatu owners warn of nationwide fare hikes following sharp fuel price increases, urge President Ruto to honour his Mombasa pledge not to raise diesel prices.

By Esther Nyambura 18 days ago

For meat and milk: Ruto proposes buffalo farming to ease shortage

President Ruto has proposed introducing domesticated water buffaloes for milk production in Kenya, citing India’s dairy industry as a model for diversifying the country’s milk supply.

By Esther Nyambura 23 days ago

Mazingira Day: Kenya sets sights on 17.2 million trees

President William Ruto leads the country in marking Mazingira Day by planting trees in Elgon downs, Trans-Nzoia County.

By Esther Nyambura 23 days ago

Wanga pledges free, fair ODM nominations ahead of 2027 elections

“ODM will conduct free, fair and transparent nominations. I have also brought greetings from our Party Leader Dr Oburu Odinga, and as he says, hatuwezi kuwa bila power,” she said.

By Esther Nyambura 23 days ago

Cabinet approves Sh23.74 billion payment for pending bills

Cabinet approves settlement of verified government pending bills of Sh50 million and below; proposes settling another 500-plus claims worth Sh131.6 billion.

By Esther Nyambura 24 days ago

Cabinet approves tougher penalties for quack surveyors, architects

Cabinet approves Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill, 2026, proposes fines of up to Sh2 million or two years in jail for quacks.

By Esther Nyambura 24 days ago

Explainer: Are flights safe amid Kenya's Ebola case?

KCAA also requires travellers to observe routine hand hygiene and requires operators to provide passenger manifests and health declaration forms to port health officers when requested.

By Esther Nyambura 25 days ago

10 quarantined, 57 contacts identified as Health Ministry steps up response

At least 10 people quarantined and 57 contacts being traced following imported Ebola case; surveillance heightened at 15 points of entry nationwide, Health PS Muthoni says.

By Esther Nyambura 26 days ago

Where Ebola patients will be treated: Ministry designates five hospitals

Health Ministry designates five hospitals, including Nairobi Hospital, KNH and MTRH, to manage Ebola, five other facilities to serve as isolation centres; CS Duale says screening at JKIA enhanced.

By Esther Nyambura 26 days ago

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Ebola 101: What you need to know about the virus

Kenya confirms first-ever imported Ebola case in citizen who travelled from DRC via Kampala aboard Jambojet; patient has since died, Health CS Duale confirms.

By Esther Nyambura 27 days ago

The 21-day clock: What happens after exposure to Ebola?

The countdown is not necessarily tied to the day a person first met an infected patient. If there was another exposure later, the clock may be reset from that most recent exposure.

By Esther Nyambura 27 days ago

Fight if you must, then rally behind one candidate, Njeri tells opposition

Maina urged the leaders to stop turning on each other, saying their focus should be on mounting a united challenge against Ruto in 2027.

By Esther Nyambura 30 days ago

Kenya Power warns customers over hacked X account

Kenya Power has warned customers against engaging with its customer care account on X after it was hacked.

By Esther Nyambura 30 days ago

Why SHA is shifting hospitals from portal to HMIS, Duale explains

Shift from SHA provider portal to Health Management Information System will reduce wait times and data entry duplication, Health Ministry clarifies amid public outcry.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Pregnant woman found dead by roadside in Kirinyaga with head, hip injuries

Police investigating incident after body of pregnant woman found by the roadside on Piai-Itangi Murram road in Mwea East, Kirinyaga, with visible injuries to the head and hip.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Orengo breaks silence after Linda Mwananchi settles on Sifuna

The statement comes days after Orengo missed a key Linda Mwananchi meeting where the movement’s principals resolved to rally behind Sifuna as their presidential candidate.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago