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Lawyers boycott Machakos High Court over 'corrupt' judge transfer
Lawyers protest transfer of Justice Josephine Wayua Wambua to Machakos High Court amid graft probe, vow to boycott court sessions, demand return of Justice Rhoda Rutto.
By Denis Omondi 3 days ago
Lawyers boycott Machakos High Court over 'corrupt' judge transfer
Magistrates pocket biggest bribes, EACC report reveals
Magistrates receive highest cash bribes, averaging Sh164,367, while police perceived as most corrupt; EACC report flags county health departments, NTSA and land registries as bribery hotspots.
By Denis Omondi 7 days ago
Magistrates pocket biggest bribes, EACC report reveals
Political tensions flare as Ruto, Gachagua clash in Nyandarua
The shadow of Rigathi Gachagua's dramatic impeachment hung heavily over the requiem mass for Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on Wednesday.
By Denis Omondi 8 days ago
Political tensions flare as Ruto, Gachagua clash in Nyandarua
Oburu: Hands off Wandayi, Kinyanjui
ODM leader Oburu Oginga condemns ‘public lynching’ of CSs Opiyo Wandayi and Lee Kinyanjui over the fuel scandal, argues duo not accounting officers in the deal.
By Denis Omondi 9 days ago
Oburu: Hands off Wandayi, Kinyanjui
DCI arrests suspected child trafficker in Trans Nzoia
Police in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, have arrested a 56-year-old man suspected of child trafficking after a 10-year-old boy was found in his custody.
By Denis Omondi 10 days ago
DCI arrests suspected child trafficker in Trans Nzoia
Ruto vows to crush oil cartels after swoop nets top energy officials
President William Ruto has vowed a sweeping crackdown on cartels in the energy sector, targeting individuals accused of manipulating the oil supply chain for profit.
By Denis Omondi 11 days ago
Ruto vows to crush oil cartels after swoop nets top energy officials
Gachagua draws DCI fury after linking Ruto to Sh500m exhibit
DCI said Sunday it was reviewing remarks made by former DP Rigathi Gachagua during an Easter Sunday church service for potential hate speech, ethnic contempt, and incitement.
By Denis Omondi 11 days ago
Gachagua draws DCI fury after linking Ruto to Sh500m exhibit
BBI rejection blocked Gen Z's entry into leadership, says Kioni
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni says Kenya's youth lost their closest shot at the country's top leadership with the rejection of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
By Denis Omondi 15 days ago
BBI rejection blocked Gen Z's entry into leadership, says Kioni
Ruto appoints seven-member National Infrastructure Fund Council
Mbadi, Thugge, AG Oduor appointed to NIF
By Denis Omondi 15 days ago
Ruto appoints seven-member National Infrastructure Fund Council
Ruto defends Gikomba demolitions as multi-billion shillings upgrade begins
President William Ruto has pushed back against criticism over the eviction of traders from Gikomba Market ahead of a planned multi-billion-shilling modernisation programme.
By Denis Omondi 15 days ago
Ruto defends Gikomba demolitions as multi-billion shillings upgrade begins
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Inside William Ruto's emergency talks to avert fuel crisis
President William Ruto says plan in place to cushion Kenyans from hike in global energy prices amid war in Middle East, hails G-to-G agreement for current stability of oil prices and supply.
By Denis Omondi 17 days ago
Inside William Ruto's emergency talks to avert fuel crisis
Sakaja ends police hunt with suprise Parliament appearance
Nairobi Governor Sakaja drives himself to Parliament, ending hours of a police manhunt after failing to honour Senate CPAC summons, to answer FY2024/2025 audit queries.
By Denis Omondi 16 days ago
Sakaja ends police hunt with suprise Parliament appearance
Governors protest Sakaja arrest attempt, vow to defy CPAC summons
CoG chair Abdullahi condemns police move to arrest governors who snub senate summonses without warrants, urges investigations into extortion claims.
By Denis Omondi 16 days ago
Governors protest Sakaja arrest attempt, vow to defy CPAC summons
State orders crackdown on peanut butter brands over aflatoxin contamination
Government halts production and sale of Nutie, Kismat, Pannaj, and Muleka peanut butter products due to high aflatoxin levels, directs counties to ensure compliance.
By Denis Omondi 17 days ago
State orders crackdown on peanut butter brands over aflatoxin contamination
Police hunt Governor Sakaja after failed arrest attempt
Nairobi Governor Sakaja goes into hiding as police launch manhunt, Regional police commander Issa Mohammud says seek to arrest him for snubbing Senate PAC summons.
By Denis Omondi 17 days ago
Police hunt Governor Sakaja after failed arrest attempt
Ruto defies Rigathi, vows to defend Nderitu's family in succession row
President William Ruto on Sunday publicly weighed in on a succession dispute pitting the family of the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua against Rigathi Gachagua.
By Denis Omondi 18 days ago
Ruto defies Rigathi, vows to defend Nderitu's family in succession row
Wanga disowns Sifuna ahead of tribunal ruling
ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga says she does not recognise Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary-General, ahead of a ruling by Political Parties Disputes Tribunal on his contested removal.
By Denis Omondi 22 days ago
Wanga disowns Sifuna ahead of tribunal ruling
Rwanda-DRC tensions escalate after hotel scuffle involving First Lady
Tensions between neighbouring Rwanda and the DRC threatened to take a new turn on Tuesday following a scuffle at a US hotel involving DRC First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi.
By Denis Omondi 22 days ago
Rwanda-DRC tensions escalate after hotel scuffle involving First Lady
At least 125 Kenyans killed by police in 2025 - Report
At least 125 police killings recorded in 2025, up from 104 in 2024, while enforced disappearances dropped from 55 to four.
By Denis Omondi 23 days ago
At least 125 Kenyans killed by police in 2025 - Report
Night riot rocks UoN over water shortages
UoN students riot over water shortage in parts of the city, students association Secretary-General Elisha Wasike says no water on campus.
By Denis Omondi 25 days ago
Night riot rocks UoN over water shortages
Nairobi moves to rehabilitate aging dam amid flood crisis
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a major rehabilitation of the Nairobi Dam, after stakeholders chose restoration over decommissioning.
By Denis Omondi 24 days ago
Nairobi moves to rehabilitate aging dam amid flood crisis
Kisumu-Kericho road cut off as River Nyando bursts
Police direct motorists using Kisumu-Awasi-Kericho route to divert at Timboroa, to Lesos, before joining Kapsabet–Chavakali–Kisumu route after River Nyando overflows into roads.
By Denis Omondi 24 days ago
Kisumu-Kericho road cut off as River Nyando bursts
DCI accuses Tuju of staging abduction as he resurfaces after two days
DCI boss Mohamed Amin accuses Tuju of staging his alleged abduction, says phone’s last location traced to his Karen home.
By Denis Omondi 24 days ago
DCI accuses Tuju of staging abduction as he resurfaces after two days
DCI probes Tuju's disappearance amid standoff with family
Detectives from the DCI have launched a probe into the disappearance of former CS Raphael Tuju, amid a dispute over his properties in Karen.
By Denis Omondi 25 days ago
DCI probes Tuju's disappearance amid standoff with family
Bodies in Kericho mass grave linked to Nyamira hospital
DCI probe finds 13 unclaimed bodies were released last Friday from Nyamira County Referral Hospital for burial in Kericho, says verifying purported court order authorising process.
By Denis Omondi 25 days ago
Bodies in Kericho mass grave linked to Nyamira hospital
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng arrives in Nairobi for four day visit
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has arrived in Nairobi for the first leg of a three-country Africa tour that will also take him to South Africa and Seychelles.
By Denis Omondi 25 days ago
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng arrives in Nairobi for four day visit
How the new SGR extension to Kisumu will boost regional trade
Construction for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha to Kisumu has begun, following a launch by William Ruto in Narok on Thursday.
By Denis Omondi 28 days ago
How the new SGR extension to Kisumu will boost regional trade
What's wrong with the National Infrastructure Fund?
When the government established the National Infrastructure Fund, it pitched the initiative as Kenya's ticket to first-world status in record time, mirroring the economic rise of Asia's four tigers.
By Denis Omondi 29 days ago
What's wrong with the National Infrastructure Fund?
One in three Kenyans goes to bed hungry as hunger wipes out 20 years of gains
Kenya facing 'serious' hunger levels after years of decline since 2016, aid consortium says, ranked 103rd out of 123 countries in latest Global Hunger Index.
By Denis Omondi 30 days ago
One in three Kenyans goes to bed hungry as hunger wipes out 20 years of gains
Four killed in Shauri Moyo collapsed building
Two people rescued from collapsed building in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi, as teams comb debris in search for survivors.
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
Four killed in Shauri Moyo collapsed building
State House defends Ruto's role in Nairobi Hospital crisis
State House defends Nairobi Hospital leadership changes amid arrest of board members, says President Ruto acted on stakeholders petitions, citing unresolved disputes.
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
State House defends Ruto's role in Nairobi Hospital crisis
Police recover four more bodies as floods death toll hits 66
The death toll from last week's floods has climbed to 66 after four more bodies were recovered during ongoing search and rescue operations, police said Sunday.
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
Police recover four more bodies as floods death toll hits 66
Doctors protest 'persecution' as Job Obwaka detained
Kenya Medical Association protests alleged persecution of medics amid detention of Dr Job Obwaka in the Nairobi Hospital row, demands his immediate release.
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
Doctors protest 'persecution' as Job Obwaka detained
Pushback mounts against NTSA's instant fines
The National Transport Safety Authority's (NTSA) new instant traffic fines have continued to draw resistance from industry stakeholders three days after the national rollout.
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
Pushback mounts against NTSA's instant fines
Omollo to security forces: Protect natural resources or risk more conflict
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has ordered security agencies to protect natural resources, as competition over land, water and pasture drives deadly communal violence across the country.
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
Omollo to security forces: Protect natural resources or risk more conflict
Sifuna-led ODM faction trash Ruto's reform report, award 1 out of 10
ODM’s Linda Mwananchi faction awards state a score of 1 out of 10 on implementation of the 10-point Agenda, in counter report dubbed “10-point Lies."
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
Sifuna-led ODM faction trash Ruto's reform report, award 1 out of 10
Orengo rules out ODM exit, hints at major party developments
Siaya Governor James Orengo has dismissed claims that he is planning to leave the ODM through the dissident Linda Mwananchi faction, saying the group remains firmly within the Party.
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
Orengo rules out ODM exit, hints at major party developments
How the new KRA body cams will boost customs checks
KRA rolls out body-worn cameras for custom officers nationwide, to be used during passenger clearance and goods verification to boost transparency and deter organised crime.
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
How the new KRA body cams will boost customs checks
Karua blames major parties for delayed two-thirds gender rule dream
Martha Karua has called out major political partiesbfor doing little to advance the two-thirds gender rule in political leadership.
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
Karua blames major parties for delayed two-thirds gender rule dream
Azimio purges dissidents in fresh coalition shake-up
Azimio drops Junet Mohamed as Parliamentary Group leader, replaced by MP Caroli Omondi; CSs Joho, Oparanya and Wandayi removed from councils after joining government.
By Denis Omondi 1 month ago
Azimio purges dissidents in fresh coalition shake-up
Isolation Ward 5C: Waiting between life and death
Opinion
By Oyunga Pala
38 mins ago
From class to cheers: Oliver Minishi rules stage and sports
Arts & Culture
By Mike Kihaki
56 mins ago
When sexual compliance replaces merit
Lifestyle
By Manuel Ntoyai
1 hr ago
Incentivising Transboundary Conservation in Mt.Elgon
Environment & Climate
By Osinde Obare
1 hr ago