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FPK begins rebrand ahead of 2027 General Election
The Federal Party of Kenya (FPK) has begun a rebranding and restructuring exercise ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Esther Nyambura 5 days ago
FPK begins rebrand ahead of 2027 General Election
Wanga blames Jaramogi, Mboya for underdevelopment in Nyanza
In a statement, Wanga pointed to the condition of the Mbita-Sindo-Kiabuya-Sori corridor, saying the dusty road is a reflection of a wider infrastructure deficit affecting the region for decades.
By Esther Nyambura 5 days ago
Wanga blames Jaramogi, Mboya for underdevelopment in Nyanza
Eight counties to receive rain as most parts of Kenya remain dry
Kenya Met says eight counties to receive rainfall in the coming week; Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kericho, Nyandarua and Nyeri.
By Esther Nyambura 9 days ago
Eight counties to receive rain as most parts of Kenya remain dry
Pharmacy Board warns of fake P2 circulating in Kenya
Pharmacy and Poisons Board warns public against substandard P2 tablets, batch number T34197R, says product may be harmful.
By Esther Nyambura 9 days ago
Pharmacy Board warns of fake P2 circulating in Kenya
Vision 2060 framework: Expert wants talks delayed
Ramogi says the country needs a bipartisan conversation on its long-term development agenda, which, if held now, risks becoming a political tool ahead of the elections.
By Esther Nyambura 10 days ago
Vision 2060 framework: Expert wants talks delayed
Beyond 2030: Inside Ruto's Vision 2060 plan
Speaking during the National Conversation on Beyond Vision 2030, Ruto argued that the country needs to begin planning for the period after 2030 before the current blueprint expires.
By Esther Nyambura 11 days ago
Beyond 2030: Inside Ruto's Vision 2060 plan
Amin: Police officers behind Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder
Police officers Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang and Elijah Kibellion identified as prime suspects in the murder of Dr Mutiso, DCI says.
By Esther Nyambura 16 days ago
Amin: Police officers behind Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder
Mt Kenya leaders reject Gachagua's bid to dominate region's politics
Leaders of several political parties with support in the Mt Kenya region have criticised Rigathi Gachagua, insisting a single political party cannot lead the region.
By Esther Nyambura 19 days ago
Mt Kenya leaders reject Gachagua's bid to dominate region's politics
IEBC proposes new campaign financing rules ahead of 2027 polls
IEBC proposes new campaign financing rules requiring politicians, political parties to declare and account for donations received from Kenyans, says move to promote transparency.
By Esther Nyambura 23 days ago
IEBC proposes new campaign financing rules ahead of 2027 polls
Explained: Why governments are shifting from terror bans to financial crackdowns
Governments are increasingly shifting their counterterrorism strategies from banning organisations and targeting individuals to dismantling the financial networks that sustain their operations.
By Esther Nyambura 24 days ago
Explained: Why governments are shifting from terror bans to financial crackdowns
IG Kanja's powers expanded in new police reforms
National Police Service overhauls internal structure, centralising authority under the Inspector-General; to establish, merge or dissolve police units.
By Esther Nyambura 23 days ago
IG Kanja's powers expanded in new police reforms
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Co-parenting after separation: Why your ex will not pay your upkeep
While both parents have a legal duty to provide for their child's needs, that obligation does not automatically extend to financially supporting a former partner.
By Esther Nyambura 24 days ago
Co-parenting after separation: Why your ex will not pay your upkeep
140 acres, 6000 employees: Inside UN offices in Nairobi
Spread across 140 acres, UNON hosts nearly 6,000 employees, 88 UN offices and staff drawn from different nationalities, making it the largest UN compound in the world.
By Esther Nyambura 24 days ago
140 acres, 6000 employees: Inside UN offices in Nairobi
The Sifuna crown: Have Gen Zs already found their presidential voice?
No committee elected him. No coalition chose him. No political elders handed him the crown. If anything, the crowd seems to be placing it on his head, one rally at a time.
By Esther Nyambura 26 days ago
The Sifuna crown: Have Gen Zs already found their presidential voice?
Kenyan energy firm Lean Energy earns B Corp certification
Founder Dinesh Tembhekar said the certification supports the company's plans to expand its renewable energy model across Africa.
By Esther Nyambura 26 days ago
Kenyan energy firm Lean Energy earns B Corp certification
Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers
Interior CS Murkomen orders the transfer of all officers at Keringet Police Station, Nakuru County, and the deployment of a special team.
By Esther Nyambura 29 days ago
Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers
US imposes fresh sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use
The United States has imposed a second round of sanctions on Sudan over allegations that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) used prohibited chemical weapons.
By Esther Nyambura 29 days ago
US imposes fresh sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use
Plan ahead! NTSA system to go offline for hours
NTSA system to undergo scheduled maintenance today; users are advised to plan as services will be temporarily unavailable.
By Esther Nyambura 30 days ago
Plan ahead! NTSA system to go offline for hours
48 women rescued from sexual exploitation in Kajiado County
48 women have been rescued in two separate operations targeting alleged sexual exploitation and the commercial production of obscene content in Kajiado County.
By Esther Nyambura 30 days ago
48 women rescued from sexual exploitation in Kajiado County
Duale under probe over alleged ethnic remarks
Health CS Aden Duale faces probe over alleged ethnic remarks; NCIC urges leaders to shun divisive politics and incitement.
By Esther Nyambura 30 days ago
Duale under probe over alleged ethnic remarks
Kang'ata joins DCP months after ditching UDA
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced that he will seek re-election in 2027 on a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ticket.
By Esther Nyambura 30 days ago
Kang'ata joins DCP months after ditching UDA
Duale denies ethnic incitement claims, says remarks taken out of context
Health CS Aden Duale denies ethnic incitement allegations, says remarks were about inclusivity for all Kenyans, not targeting any community.
By Esther Nyambura 30 days ago
Duale denies ethnic incitement claims, says remarks taken out of context
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Wa Muthende named in alleged Ol Kalou by-election robbery
Wa Muthende issued a 7-day demand letter for alleged abetting of armed robbery during the Ol Kalou by-election; victim demands compesation.
By Esther Nyambura 30 days ago
Wa Muthende named in alleged Ol Kalou by-election robbery
Airport disruption looms as aviation workers hold firm on strike
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has maintained that its planned nationwide strike remains on course unless the government addresses its long-standing grievances.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Airport disruption looms as aviation workers hold firm on strike
45 pedestrians charged in fresh NTSA crackdown
45 pedestrians arraigned in court after they were arrested for allegedly obstructing the free flow of traffic by failing to use the Nyayo Stadium footbridge along Mombasa Road.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
45 pedestrians charged in fresh NTSA crackdown
"Mimi si mjinga, nyinyi ndio akili hamna!" Ruto tells off opponents
Ruto argued that his administration has focused on narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor, a move he said has unsettled his political competitors.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
"Mimi si mjinga, nyinyi ndio akili hamna!" Ruto tells off opponents
Somalia advances plan to establish National Revenue Authority
The proposed law, which now awaits parliamentary approval, seeks to streamline tax administration, improve revenue collection and strengthen coordination between the Government and Member States.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Somalia advances plan to establish National Revenue Authority
Lawyers' boycott takes effect amid push for Judiciary reforms
LSK warns of action against judges and judicial officers undermining the ongoing court boycott; says lawyers being penalised with case dismissal and adjournment fees.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Lawyers' boycott takes effect amid push for Judiciary reforms
UDA's Samuel Muchina lands State appointment
Pres Ruto appoints Samuel Muchina, UDA candidate in the just-concluded Ol Kalou by-election, as a member of Nairobi River Commission, replacing Amos Chege for a three-year term.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
UDA's Samuel Muchina lands State appointment
Three more suspects arrested over Chaiiwali restaurant robbery
Three more suspects linked to Chaiiwali restaurant robbery arrested in Githurai, Kiambu County; DCI says two pistols recovered.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Three more suspects arrested over Chaiiwali restaurant robbery
Glock pistol, laptop stolen from businessman in Nairobi
A licensed firearm holder has reported the theft of his Glock 19 pistol and laptop after they allegedly disappeared from his wife's car.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Glock pistol, laptop stolen from businessman in Nairobi
Messi and Yamal: Behind football's 'prophetic' full-circle moment
According to Monfort, the biggest challenge was persuading the shy young Argentine to relax while holding and bathing the baby.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Messi and Yamal: Behind football's 'prophetic' full-circle moment
NPS dismisses Gachagua's rape, death claims during Ol Kalou by-election
NPS dismisses Rigathi Gachagua's claims of rape and deaths during the Ol Kalou by-election, says no such cases were reported.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
NPS dismisses Gachagua's rape, death claims during Ol Kalou by-election
Somalia's SINCAD nominates Adawe for Galmudug presidency
Somalia's SINCAD Party nominates Abduqadir Adawe as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election in Galmudug.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Somalia's SINCAD nominates Adawe for Galmudug presidency
Ol Kalou by-election: DCP's Sammy Kamau says victory guaranteed
Speaking shortly after casting his vote on Thursday, July 16, Kamau said he was optimistic of winning based on the reception he received from voters throughout the campaign period.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Ol Kalou by-election: DCP's Sammy Kamau says victory guaranteed
Methu warns against hooded police as Ol Kalou's polls continue
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has urged security agencies overseeing the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to ensure that all deployed officers are easily identifiable.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Methu warns against hooded police as Ol Kalou's polls continue
Where are the Gen Zs? Ol Kalou poll reignites debate over youth turnout
The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has reignited debate over whether Gen Z's influence online is translating into participation at the ballot box.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Where are the Gen Zs? Ol Kalou poll reignites debate over youth turnout
Revealed: How IEBC will conduct Ol Kalou by-election
As of Wednesday, the commission noted that it has finalised preparations for the contested by-election, with election materials arriving in Ol Kalou in the morning for inspection and certification.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
Revealed: How IEBC will conduct Ol Kalou by-election
PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School closed indefinitely after principal's arrest
PCEA Mai A Ihii Booth High School in Kikuyu closed indefinitely after principal and Board chair arrested over alleged sexual harassment of students, Education Director Jeremiah Kipaiyu says.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School closed indefinitely after principal's arrest
IEBC warns against political interference, intimidation ahead of Ol Kalou poll
Voters wearing party branded merchandise to be barred from voting in Ol Kalou by-election; use of phones in polling booths prohibited, IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon says.
By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago
IEBC warns against political interference, intimidation ahead of Ol Kalou poll
Fred Matiang'i's Nyamira Backyard and the 2027 equation
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Son's diagnosis unmasks woman's painful journey with haemophilia
Health & Science
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Haemophilia: Understanding the warning signs
Health & Science
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