Ministry preparing to tackle water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino

Health Ministry activates multi-sector preparedness plan to prevent, detect and respond to flood-related health emergencies, including water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino rains.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2 days ago

Where is she? KUCO demands answers over clinical officer's arrest, transfer

Christin Wanjiru was reportedly arrested at her home in Kitengela on Wednesday night and taken to Kitengela Police Station before being transferred on Thursday.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 3 days ago

Katiba 16: Why Maraga says Parliament has failed Kenyans

Former CJ David Maraga warns Constitution is under siege, calls on Kenyans to defend supreme law ahead of 2027 polls.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 3 days ago

DCI bust alleged illegal sugar repackaging syndicate

Suspect linked to illegal repackaging and rebranding sugar syndicate arrested in Bungoma, detectives recover tens of bags of sugar, Chinese and Uganda-branded sacks.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 4 days ago

Funyula MP Ojiambo sounds alarm over ethnic politics

Ojiambo describes the formation of political conclaves along ethnic and regional lines as destructive, saying it is often perpetuated by people seeking to advance specific political agendas.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 4 days ago

KRA now targets Eastleigh, Kamukunji traders in tax compliance push

KRA adjusts Customs Minimum Benchmark for general containerised cargo from Sh2.5m to Sh3.2m, effective August 20; move to curb tax evasion, promote fair competition in trade.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 5 days ago

Nurses' strike enters 28th day as unions report gains in county talks

Nurses' strike enters its 28th day on Tuesday with union leaders saying consultations with county governments have produced progress on some demands even as the industrial action continues.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 4 days ago

Police arrest two suspected gang members, recover firearm in Kisumu

Police in Kisumu have arrested two suspected gang members believed to be behind a series of criminal activities in the area.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 9 days ago

KNH urges non-emergency patients to seek care elsewhere as strike strains hospital

KNH urges patients seeking non-emergency care to consider other hospitals amid congestion following strikes in other counties.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 9 days ago

Inadequate funding to blame for healthcare crisis, unions say

Kenya’s healthcare challenges are largely due to inadequate and delayed financing, health union officials have said.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 9 days ago

Kenya must not slide back to 2007-2008 chaos, warns diaspora group

The Linda Mwananchi Diaspora USA Chapter says violence witnessed during the movement's tour of Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, was a targeted attempt to frustrate its lawful political activities.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 10 days ago

Gachagua warns of Homa Bay-style chaos in Emurua Dikirr

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua writes to Police IG Kanja demanding security assurance ahead of planned political rally in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County on August 21.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 10 days ago

UDA, Safina officials clash over Ruto allies defecting ahead of 2027

Political analysts describe growing wave of defections from President William Ruto's administration as acts of self-preservation, ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 10 days ago

Mother, daughter arrested over alleged Sh40 million Karatina land fraud

Mother and daughter linked to Sh40 million land fraud in Karatina arrested by detectives from the Land Fraud Investigation Unit.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

30 stolen phones recovered as police bust alleged theft syndicate

Three suspects arrested as police recover 30 handsets, safe box, in targeted operation to dismantle phone syndicate in Nairobi's Kangemi market.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

14 arrested over fake bus ticket websites targeting Nakuru travellers

Police arrest 14 suspects linked to a string of cybercrime activities in Nakuru; 25 mobile phones, 16 SIM card plates, and 10 SIM cards seized.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

Attacks on journalists a deliberate bid to blackout Kenyans, stakeholders warn

Attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment are creating an information blackout that could prevent Kenyans from knowing what happens during political events, media stakeholders warn.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

'That was not healthcare, it was theft'- Ruto on old health system

President Ruto says Universal Health Coverage is one of the most consequential social transformation programmes after the affordable housing; cites SHA, CHPs, facilities improvement and digitisation.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

DCI recovers rifles linked to murders, Mavoko robbery

DCI recover M16 rifle loaded with five bullets, suspected to have been used to commit four murders across Isiolo and Meru counties.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 15 days ago

Three Pakistanis arrested after allegedly kidnapping two Indians from JKIA

Two Indians kidnapped after arriving at JKIA rescued, three Pakistani nationals suspected of holding them hostage arrested in Nkoroi, Kajiado South, authorities confirm.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

How staff shortages are disrupting care in Kenya's hospitals

Nurses Union Secretary General Seth Panyako says shortage of health workers has led to long queues in public hospitals, with nurses forced to attend to many patients at the same time.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

Rights group demands more action beyond officer interdictions over custodial deaths

IMLU documents 20 custodial deaths in 2026, says interdiction of officers on duty when suspect dies in custody is not enough; demands proper investigation and accountability.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

KFS probes illegal felling of 350 trees in Trans Nzoia forest

Kenya Forest Service launches probe into overnight felling of 350 trees in Makunga, Saboti Forest, says nearby Shikhendu block was not affected.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Union defiant as counties take disciplinary action against striking nurses

Nurses union says Nyandarua and Mombasa counties have taken disciplinary action against striking health workers following Council of Governors directive.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Kenya raises Ebola readiness to nearly 90pc as DRC outbreak grows

Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak has climbed to nearly 90 per cent, a health official has said, despite the country never recording a case of the disease.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 18 days ago

'End impunity': BATUK victims oppose Kenya-UK defence deal renewal

BATUK victims petition Parliament to push for compensation and ensure UK deal is not be renewed until the November 2025 misconduct report is implemented.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Oswago: Kenya risks repeating election mistakes without reforms

Former IEBC CEO James Oswago calls for a national conversation on how Kenya funds, prepares for and conducts elections, warning country risks repeating same mistakes every five years.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 19 days ago

Two arrested, 41 stolen phones recovered in Nairobi CBD crackdown

Police arrest two suspected mobile phone thieves during a crackdown in Nairobi CBD, recover 41 phones; third suspect on the run as probe continues.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 23 days ago

Kalonzo revamps Wiper ahead of 2027, hands Jamleck, Njiru key roles

Ex-Nairobi Metropolitan Development Minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau appointed Wiper chairman, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader designate and Ndegwa Njiru as spokesperson.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 22 days ago

Stop threatening us with election postponement, Kalonzo tells IEBC

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against threats to postpone the 2027 General Election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 22 days ago

'Are they protecting police?' Strategist queries IPOA silence over boda boda rider's death

Communication strategist Odhiambo Otieno has criticised the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) over its silence following the death of 19-year-old boda boda rider Eric Otieno.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

Ruto orders security firms to pay minimum wage, warns of crackdown

President William Ruto has directed government agencies to ensure private security guards are paid nothing below the statutory minimum wage.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

'Torture has no place in a democracy': Rights groups demand justice for Otieno

Social Justice Centres Working Group demands accountability over Erick Otieno's death following detention at Muthaiga Police Station, says deaths in custody erode public trust in law enforcement.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 25 days ago

Ruto rolls out Sharia-compliant housing financing for Muslims

President William Ruto announces an interest-free, Sharia-compliant financing model under the Affordable Housing Programme, allowing Muslims to buy homes without violating Islamic principles.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 25 days ago

Kivutha warns a repeat of 2007 post election violence if politics remains divisive

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana warns that Kenya risks a repeat of the 2007 post-election crisis if leaders continue to prioritise the pursuit of power over the needs of citizens.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

Wanjiku Muhia: 'Defying court orders is a road to a banana republic'

Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia but warned that police who defy court orders risk turning Kenya into a banana republic.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 26 days ago

Take health back from counties, union tells state

Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU) wants health function returned to national government, blaming devolution for sector's persistent problems.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 26 days ago

Crystal Asige loses Senate committee seat amid ODM shake-up

Nominated Senator Crystal Asige removed from Senate Committee on Roads,Transport and Housing, says move is a setback to her advocacy for persons with disabilities.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 30 days ago

In Pictures: Kindiki arrives in Uganda for AUSSOM Summit

DP Kindiki arrives in Entebbe, Uganda for the 2nd Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

By Wanjiku Kariuki 30 days ago

LSK holds firm on judges' boycott amid access to justice concerns

LSK defends its boycott of selected judges and judicial officers, saying the action will remain in force until the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) addresses their concerns.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 29 days ago