Great Wall tenants accuse management of alleged negligence

Tenants of the Great Wall Phase 4 estate in Athi River are up in arms against what they termed as alleged gross mismanagement of the property

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Ruto's UDA party set for Saturday grassroots elections

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party will kick off its grassroots elections on Saturday in 20 counties across the country. 

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Witnesses recount collapse of South C building as residents demand action

The South C Residents Association now wants the area declared an investigation zone even as they called for a thorough probe into the disaster.

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What we know about the South C building collapse

Families of two people trapped and identified as guards who were manning the building expressed fear that their kin are dead.

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Search for survivors resumes after pause at collapsed South C building

Rescue efforts have resumed after about an hour of suspension at the collapsed building on Muhoho Avenue in South C, Nairobi. 

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Opposition to pick 2027 presidential flagbearer by March 2026, says Kalonzo

United Opposition to declare 2027 presidential candidate before April 2026, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka says.

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Address issues hurting citizens, church urges state

Among the issues he wants done to realise the goal of reconciliation is streamlining the healthcare system, particularly the Social Health Authority (SHA), which is “struggling in certain spaces.”

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'I'm yet to check my grades, but I'll pursue basketball'

Nicole Mensa Atieno was so absorbed in the game that she barely noticed the unforgiving heat.

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The pain, poverty and cries of children orphaned by banditry

Although the guns have “cautiously” gone silent for a moment, the scars of resource wars and livestock raids have left deep wounds, exacerbated by poverty and neglect.

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Majority of young people likely to take bribes, new report shows

EACC Chief Executive Abdi Mohamud described the revelation as “heartbreaking."

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Gen Z: Why Jamhuri Day has lost meaning

Once marked by family feasts and national pride, the holiday now competes with the pressure to simply survive.

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Government plans to monitor national examinations using AI

This is an attempt to curb exam irregularities and track learner enrolment across the country.

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Man accuses MP Kibagendi of assaulting him over 'girlfriend'

Kisii MP Antony Kibagendi allegedly assaulted a man over a suspected affair, captured on viral CCTV; investigations continue as police compile the case for court proceedings.

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IEBC was not in charge of by-elections, observers say

It emerged that 42 per cent of polling stations rejected citizens who showed up to cast their votes for various reasons.  

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Government moves to calm fears after Ruto ends logging ban

 The Ministry of Environment has moved to reassure the public amid growing concerns over President William Ruto’s recent decision to lift the logging ban.

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Two injured, scores trapped after wall collapses in Makongeni

At least two people were rescued while scores remain trapped after a wall collapsed as they were searching for scrap and valuables inside a demolished building in Makongeni, Nairobi.

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KANU's candidate Peter Kariuki casts vote in Kariobangi North by-election

The Kenya African National Union (KANU) candidate for Kariobangi North MCA, Peter Kariuki, has cast his vote at Kariobangi North Day Nursery School.

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Low turnout recorded in Kariobangi North by-election

Kanu party candidate Peter Kariuki was the 118th voter to cast the ballot at station six of the polling centre

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PS Omollo raises alarm as cyberattacks cost Kenya billions

PS Omollo cited the recent attack on the online platforms belonging to key government institutions.

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Daima Mkenya celebrates heritage, unity at African Next Super Model 2025

The African Next Super Model 2025 showcased emerging African fashion and modelling talent in Nairobi, highlighting government-backed creative economy reforms, brand initiatives and young stars.

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IEBC CEO Marjan downplays claims of plot to rig November by-elections

This comes a few hours after Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claimed that the government is colluding with some IEBC officials to manipulate the polls.

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Kalonzo accuses government of plotting to rig elections

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has claimed that the government is planning to rig the upcoming by-elections scheduled for Thursday, next week. 

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Luo professionals urge community to back broad-based government

A section of Luo community intellects has urged members of the community to embrace President William Ruto’s broad-based government.

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Sanitation workers now want government recognition

Workers handling human waste now want the government to formally recognise them as part of the country's workforce. 

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CSOs petition IEBC to urgently launch mobile voter registration drive

Some lobby groups have petitioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to urgently roll out a mobile voter registration exercise to reach more people.

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President Ruto slammed for silence over cross-border abductions

In the recent past, there have been reports of killings and arbitrary arrests of Kenyans in Tanzania following the post-election protests.

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East Africa lawyers demand release of two abducted activists

Lawyers across East Africa have joined human rights groups in demanding the release of two Kenyan activists abducted and detained in neighbouring Uganda.

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Former Wajir East MP Rashid Amin defects from Wiper to UDA

Former Wajir East MP Rashid Amin defects to UDA, says move aims to unify North Eastern region; pledges support for President Ruto’s second term.

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Release my son: Father pleads for activist Bob Njagi held in Uganda

Bob Njagi, a Kenyan activist and his colleague have been missing for 25 days after being abducted in Kampala, Uganda. His family urges Presidents Ruto and Museveni to act.

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Irony as Suluhu, Museveni praise Raila but bar opposition leaders from attending burial

A contradiction of sorts played itself after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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Governors axe Kahiga at CoG after remarks on Raila's death

CoG has removed Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga as its vice chairperson following his remarks that appeared to celebrate former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death.

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Humble but firm: Host Engstrom recalls Raila's life in exile in Norway

Sometime in 1991, when Raila Odinga was forced into exile at the height of the struggle for multiparty democracy in Kenya, he found an unlikely sanctuary in the quiet, snow-covered suburbs of Norway.

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Nation bids bye to Jakom in a sea of flags and tears

Waving flags, hoisting symbols of the hammer, and chanting patriotic songs, thousands braved a chilly morning heavy with sorrow to pay their last tribute to Raila Odinga.

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Procession disrupted as mourners breach JKIA to receive Raila's body

The security officers deployed to maintain order watched in disbelief after the crowd overwhelmed them, storming the airport through the main entrance.

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Kibra residents take to the streets to mourn Raila's death

Mr. Odinga, according to his family, rested on the morning of Wednesday 15, after succumbing to cardiac arrest during a morning walk in India where he has spent days receiving treatment.

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Tension grips Nairobi CBD as gangs infiltrate crowds mourning Raila's death

Tensions ran high in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Wednesday after goons infiltrated crowds mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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Murang'a CEC, Noah, questioned by Detectives over incitement claims

A Murang'a County Chief Executive Committee Member (CECM) has been grilled by detectives over allegations of incitement.

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Which handshake? KANU's youth wing distances itself from Ruto-Moi pact

The Kenya African Nation Union (Kanu) youth wing has disassociated itself from the newly found bromance between the party and the government.

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City Hall faces legal battle over licensing of hotel workers

Public Health Officers have threatened to sue the Nairobi County Government should it fail to stop the privatisation of issuance of medical operating licenses to hotel workers.

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State, lecturers meet to resolve Sh7.9b pay row

Lecturers and the government are set to meet today to resolve the pay dispute that has  paralysed learning in public universities for nearly a month

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