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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 9 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 9 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 9 days ago

All eyes on Ruto as Kenya awaits high-stakes State House Address

President Ruto to address the nation at 7pm Thursday; as economic hardship, labour unrest and Cabinet reshuffle speculation heighten expectations for one of his most closely watched speeches.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 10 days ago

Former UoN chancellor Vijoo Rattansi dies

Former University of Nairobi Chancellor Dr Vijoo Rattansi is dead, UoN Chancellor Patrick Verkooijen confirms; she served from 2013 to 2023.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 10 days ago

Joho suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi mining over compliance failures

Mining CS Hassan Joho suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi mining operations over non-compliance, unpaid royalties and poor community development plans.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

'Tame the tongue,' NCCK tells Kenyans ahead of 2027 polls

"It is possible to tame the tongue if Kenyans wake up from their slumber and know the kind of leaders to elect," said NCCK Nairobi Regional Chair Rev. Alphonse Kanga

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

PS Omollo: Drug traffickers exploiting our young people

Interior PS Raymond Omollo orders administrators nationwide to intensify fight against drug traffickers, warning they are exploiting young people and threatening Kenya's future workforce.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

Kenya may have 500,000 homeless people, stakeholders warn

Stakeholders call for urgent national action, arguing that homelessness has remained outside Kenya's development agenda despite years of advocacy.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

Caroli Omondi declares ODM 'dead', says Linda Mwananchi will become political party

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi says ODM is dead, arguing Linda Mwananchi Movement will transform into a political party as it seeks to reclaim the values he says ODM has abandoned.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 12 days ago

'No one is beyond the law,' NCIC warns in hate speech probe

NCIC opens independent investigations into several political leaders accused of hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 12 days ago

Ruto orders SHA enrolment for health promoters

Community health promoters to be issued with new screening kits and smartphones to ease operations, President Ruto says committed to digitising community health services.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 15 days ago

FIDA: Sharon Otieno verdict restores faith in justice

The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya says the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused in the murder of Sharon Otieno restores public confidence in the justice system.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

Sonko blames Supreme Court for political woes, vows to fight back

Sonko on Thursday said a section of the judges at the apex court is to blame for his impeachment and subsequent decisions that barred him from holding any public office.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

Kenya denies end of UK military deal after BATUK training row

Kenya dismisses claims that its defence partnership with the United Kingdom has ended, saying the BATUK arrangement remains active despite dispute over planned military exercise.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

Applying for a Good Conduct certificate? New DCI system cuts wait to 24 hours

Kenyans will receive Certificates of Good Conduct within 24 hours under a new biometric identification system, replacing a process that often took more than two weeks.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Why nurses are threatening a nationwide strike from July 29

Nurses and Midwifes demand resolution of pending CBA, career guidelines and return to work formula within 7 days; threaten to join UHC workers in nationwide strike starting July 29.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Kenya Dental Association opposes KMPDC's proposed scope of practice

Kenya Dental Association condemns a proposed scope of practice published by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council; says it would allow unqualified individuals to provide dental services.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Murkomen: Police no longer rely on Gachagua's 'gossip'

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accuses former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of spreading falsehoods, saying technology-driven policing has replaced "gossip-based" investigations.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

'Execute the CBAs or prepare for a full withdrawal of labour', county workers warn

County government workers threaten to down tools in nationwide strike over delayed implementation of labour agreements, accuse devolved units for failing to engage SRC on pending CBAs.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 18 days ago

Wajackoyah: Kenya sliding back to tribal politics

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah warns that Kenya is sliding back into tribal politics, cautioning leaders against using ethnicity to advance political goals at the expense of national unity.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 18 days ago

Kanjama: Why LSK is boycotting courts, targeting the Supreme Court

LSK President Charles Kanjama defends Wednesday's planned nationwide court boycott, citing persistent corruption and misconduct in Judiciary; says urgent action needed to restore accountability.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 19 days ago

Activist Ademba freed on Sh20,000 bail after Ol Kalou by-election arrest

Activist Allans Ademba released on Sh20,000 cash bail after arrest in Ol Kalou, Defenders Coalition says camera and mobile phone still in police custody.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 22 days ago

KeNHA closes section of Emali-Isineti Road for three weeks

KeNHA to partially close Emali-Isineti road near Simba Cement from July 24 to August 13; motorists urged to use temporary single-lane diversion.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 23 days ago

Congratulations pour in for DCP's Sammy Waweru after Ol Kalou win

Congratulatory messages poured in from across the political divide on Friday after Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou by-election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 23 days ago

Maraga: Ol Kalou by-election a warning sign for 2027

Former Chief Justice David Maraga terms Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a preview of 2027 General Election, warning that conduct during the poll threatens Kenya's democracy.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 23 days ago

Long queues as Ol Kalou voters turn out for by-election

Residents of Ol Kalou turned out in large numbers on Thursday to elect their next Member of Parliament, forming long queues at polling stations across the constituency from early morning hours.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

In pictures: Ol Kalou residents turn out early to elect new MP

Ol Kalou residents turn up from as early as 5 a.m. at polling stations across the constituency to elect their next Member of Parliament, following the death of former MP David Kiaraho two months ago.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

Koome tasks new Appeal Court president with clearing 9,954-case backlog

Chief Justice Martha Koome challenges new Court of Appeal President Justice Gatembu Kairu, to clear backlog of 9,954 appeals and push court to resolve more cases than it receives each year.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

KHRC demands credible Ol Kalou poll as bribery, violence claims mount

Kenya Human Rights Commission calls on IEBC to administer independent, impartial and transparent Ol Kalou by-election on Thursday; campaigns marred with violence and voter bribery.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 25 days ago

'It starts from the top': Advocate blames Ruto for culture of lawlessness

Senior Advocate Macharia Njeru has accuses President Ruto of setting a tone of lawlessness for the rest of government, saying Kenya's leadership lacks the political will to uphold rule of law.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 25 days ago

Rights defenders demand probe into alleged State attacks

Rights groups demand probe into alleged surveillance and office raids targeting TISA Executive Director and staff, citing state intimidation of human rights defenders.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 26 days ago

Karua: State failing to protect women, children from violence

PLP leader Martha Karua urges urgent action to end election-related GBV and launches "Act Now to End GBV" campaign ahead of the 2027 polls.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 26 days ago

Ruto orders two-year business permit waiver for NYOTA beneficiaries

President William Ruto rolls out second phase of NYOTA project, with Sh3 billion set for disbursement to 122,000 beneficiaries.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 30 days ago