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ACK Archbishop supports catholic bishops' statement on state of the nation

Anglican Church of Kenya supports Catholic bishops decision to call out the government, Archbishop Jackson Ole-Sapit says they spoke the minds of Kenyans.

ACK Archbishop supports catholic bishops' statement on state of the nation

10 people killed, 20 injured in Kakamega road accident

10 people killed, 20 injured in Kakamega road accident

What was discussed in DP Kithure Kindiki's first cabinet meeting

What was discussed in DP Kithure Kindiki's first cabinet meeting

DPP: Why some cases have been withdrawn

DPP: Why some cases have been withdrawn

State officials rattled by Catholic bishops' utterances

A number of top state officials have been rattled by utterances by the catholic bishops, that called out the government’s shortcomings eliciting a response from some of them.

State officials rattled by Catholic bishops' utterances

Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen says amputee football team not stranded in Germany

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed claims that the Kenya Women's Amputee Football Team was stranded in Frankfurt, Germany.

Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen says amputee football team not stranded in Germany

Our banking sector is stable; central bank assures Kenyans

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has dismissed speculations of a mishap in the country’s banking sector, assuring Kenyans of a stable economy.

Our banking sector is stable; central bank assures Kenyans

SHA CEO Elijah Wachira suspended for 90 days over conduct

Social Health Authority CEO Elijah Wachira has been suspended for 90 days to allow investigations into his conduct and performance.

SHA CEO Elijah Wachira suspended for 90 days over conduct

Increase intelligence gathering in schools, PS Belio Kipsang says

Basic Education PS Belio Kipsang has condemned the incident that left a KCSE Candidate dead, asking teachers to increase student surveillance during the exam period.

Increase intelligence gathering in schools, PS Belio Kipsang says

UDA officially replaces Gachagua as Deputy party leader

UDA National Executive Council kicks out Rigathi Gachagua and names Kithure Kindiki as deputy party leader; UDA National Chairperson Cecily Mbarire announces.

UDA officially replaces Gachagua as Deputy party leader

Polio vaccine safe, health ministry assures Kenyans

The Ministry of Health has assured Kenyans of polio vaccine’s safety after two children died from polio vaccine reactions.

Polio vaccine safe, health ministry assures Kenyans

Omole calls on youth to seize political power, challenges government

Political activist Booker Omole has called on youth to take charge of their future by becoming more politically active.

Omole calls on youth to seize political power, challenges government

Kindiki asks successor at Interior to solve rising abductions

DP Kithure Kindiki urges his successor at the Interior Ministry to curb the rising cases of mysterious disappearances, abductions and femicide.

Kindiki asks successor at Interior to solve rising abductions

Raila to unveil vision for AUC Chairmanship bid in Addis

Raila Odinga to unveil his vision and priorities for AUC Chairmanship bid tomorrow in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 5 to 9pm; leaders from across the continent to attend.

Raila to unveil vision for AUC Chairmanship bid in Addis

Ruto, Mudavadi send congratulatory messages to Trump

President William Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi congratulate US President-elect Donald Trump; say Kenya ready to enhance cooperation on matters of mutual interest.

Ruto, Mudavadi send congratulatory messages to Trump

PS Mang'eni urges Kenyans to embrace insurance during launch of Turaco

The Ministry of Cooperative and MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni has urged Kenyans to gain access to insurance products to better protect their livelihood.

PS Mang'eni urges Kenyans to embrace insurance during launch of Turaco

KNCCI Board appoints Ahmed Farah as new CEO

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry board appoints Ahmed Farah as new CEO replacing Patrick Nyangweso who took over in May 2023.

KNCCI Board appoints Ahmed Farah as new CEO

We only share your data when court orders, Safaricom clarifies

Safaricom denies sharing customers' data to third parties, says data is only shared when a court orders.

We only share your data when court orders, Safaricom clarifies

Communist Party says Ruto regime unfair to citizens

The Communist Party of Kenya has accused President William Ruto’s administration of unfair treatment of Kenyan citizens during anti-government demonstrations.

Communist Party says Ruto regime unfair to citizens

Prof Kindiki to be sworn in as Deputy President tomorrow

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi gazetted Friday, November 1 as a public holiday for the swearing-in of Prof Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President.

Prof Kindiki to be sworn in as Deputy President tomorrow

LIST: Members of the Assumption of DP Office Committee

President William Ruto gazettes the appointment of a committee for the assumption of the DP office ahead of Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in.

LIST: Members of the Assumption of DP Office Committee

LSK President disagrees with Supreme Court ruling on Finance Act, 2023

Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo disagrees with the Supreme Court ruling on public participation, and asks the court to give clear guidance in future cases.

LSK President disagrees with Supreme Court ruling on Finance Act, 2023

EACC to seize assets worth Sh90m from former Machakos CEC

High Court orders EACC to seize assets worth over Sh91m linked to a former Machakos CEC member, finds property was fraudulently acquired

EACC to seize assets worth Sh90m from former Machakos CEC

1.3 million KPSEA candidates begin their examinations

1.3 million Grade 6 pupils begin Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) examinations, this is the 3rd cohort of Competence-Based Curriculum.

1.3 million KPSEA candidates begin their examinations

Businesses to close in Eastleigh on Thursday over murder of three

Businesses in Eastleigh, Nairobi, have been urged to remain closed for the better part of Thursday morning following the murder of three women.

Businesses to close in Eastleigh on Thursday over murder of three

KRA to monitor mobile phones in tax compliance bid

The Communications Authority directs all local mobile phone assemblers and importers to disclose IMEI numbers to KRA on devices built or imported after November 1 to ensure tax compliance.

KRA to monitor mobile phones in tax compliance bid

PICTURES: Uhuru arrives at Ivory Coast to attend AU event

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Côte d'Ivoire, ahead of AU Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security, and Stability in Africa.

PICTURES: Uhuru arrives at Ivory Coast to attend AU event

IG of police raises concern over rising murder cases

IG Douglas Kanja raises concern over rising murder cases, says NPS has so far received a total of 339 reports since August.

IG of police raises concern over rising murder cases

EACC calls out UoN for unlawful appointment, creation of positions

According to EACC, Brian Ouma’s appointment as COO in July 2021 is unlawful due to his academic credentials and that the office was created unlawfully.

EACC calls out UoN for unlawful appointment, creation of positions

CS Duale orders closure of Fay Bistro over noise pollution

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has ordered the closure of a restaurant in Kilimani, Nairobi, for noise pollution.

CS Duale orders closure of Fay Bistro over noise pollution

Kindiki receives Ruto in Kwale for Mashujaa Day fete

Deputy President elect Kithure Kindiki received President William Ruto in Kwale on Saturday, October 21, ahead of the country's 61st Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Kindiki receives Ruto in Kwale for Mashujaa Day fete

My life is in danger, Gachagua claims as he leaves hospital

Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says his life is in danger.

My life is in danger, Gachagua claims as he leaves hospital

Gachagua impeached in absentia

Senate votes to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua; he becomes the first DP to be removed by from office by impeachment.

Gachagua impeached in absentia

Musalia Mudavadi: A second shot at the deputy presidency?

With Rigathi Gachagua facing impeachment, Mudavadi's name has emerged among the possible successors.

Musalia Mudavadi: A second shot at the deputy presidency?

Gachagua impeachment: How Senators voted

The first charge that sealed Gachagua’s fate involved his remarks on shareholding.

Gachagua impeachment: How Senators voted

Cornered, Mwengi Mutuse's intense grilling during Gachagua's impeachment trial

For close to two hours, Kibwezi East MP Mwenge Mutuse was cornered by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team, to prove the 11 charges tabled in his motion.

Cornered, Mwengi Mutuse's intense grilling during Gachagua's impeachment trial

Standard Group organises free screening during breast awareness month

As the world marks Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Standard Group Women Network organised free screening for its members.

Standard Group organises free screening during breast awareness month

UoN Council sacks Prof. Kiama after months of differing

University of Nairobi Council sacks Vice Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama, Council Chairman Amukowa Anangwe says termination of service effective September 27.

UoN Council sacks Prof. Kiama after months of differing

Governor Mutai defends himself before Senate as impeachment hearing begins

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai has appeared before the Senate to defend himself against charges leveled against him by the County Assembly.

Governor Mutai defends himself before Senate as impeachment hearing begins

More Kenyans embracing alternative power supply

More businesses and institutions in Kenya are embracing the use of alternative power supply.

More Kenyans embracing alternative power supply

Courts to work extra hours to receive petitions and arraigned abductees, CJ Koome says

Chief Justice Martha Koome has directed the courts to work extra hours, to receive any petitions presented by Kenyans.

By 4 months ago

Courts to work extra hours to receive petitions and arraigned abductees, CJ Koome says

How Finance Bill changes will affect state operations in next financial year

National Treasury might have to slash Sh178 billion from the initial 2024/2025 Financial Year’s budget proposal to accommodate changes made in the Bill, Treasury CS Prof Njuguna Ndung'u says.

By 5 months ago

How Finance Bill changes will affect state operations in next financial year

How graduates are providing quality education in slum areas

Young graduates from various parts of the country have opted to offer assistance in realizing quality education in informal settlement areas.

By 5 months ago

How graduates are providing quality education in slum areas

CJ Koome closes Makadara Law Courts following shooting incident

CJ Koome said Principal Magistrate Monicah Kivuti sustained serious injuries after she was shot by a senior police officer.

By 5 months ago

CJ Koome closes Makadara Law Courts following shooting incident

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