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Water supply in five constituencies to be interrupted for 26 hours
More than 20 Nairobi estates including Westlands, Lavington, CBD and Eastlands, to face water shortage from 6am tomorrow to 8am Saturday due to repairs on the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline.
By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago
Water supply in five constituencies to be interrupted for 26 hours
LSK faults Ruto on foreigners derective
“However, it must do so within the Constitution and the commitments Kenya has freely undertaken as a member of the East African Community (EAC).”
By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago
LSK faults Ruto on foreigners derective
Jimmy Wanjigi faults Ruto's directive on foreigners
Ruto has created this mess in the first place. He is on public record directing issuance of official documentation without adequate vetting and verification.
By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago
Jimmy Wanjigi faults Ruto's directive on foreigners
Sudan war: Army accused of Chlorine use
The United States previously imposed sanctions on Sudan in May 2025 over allegations that the military deployed chemical weapons during the conflict in 2024.
By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago
Sudan war: Army accused of Chlorine use
Collaboration key in fight against terror, protecting critical infrastructure
A cyberattack can interfere with the systems that operate electricity grids, water systems, transport networks, financial services and other essential infrastructure.
By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago
Collaboration key in fight against terror, protecting critical infrastructure
Address mental health challenges in public service, Ruto told
It is not necessary to hear that a police officer has committed suicide or killed his family members or their colleagues because they were struggling with mental health and we ignored.
By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago
Address mental health challenges in public service, Ruto told
Jubaland wants Somalia arms embargo reviewed
One of the missiles allegedly struck the residence of Doolow District Chairman. Jubaland said Adan and four civilians were injured.
By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago
Jubaland wants Somalia arms embargo reviewed
The uncomfortable question facing EAC integration
"This conversation goes beyond also justice," she noted, adding that developments in one-member state often ripple into others.
By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago
The uncomfortable question facing EAC integration
Lawyers condemn abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich
While we are relieved that he has since been released, his abduction remains a grave assault on press freedom, human dignity, the rule of law and every Kenyan’s right to live free from fear.
By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago
Lawyers condemn abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich
MCK wants abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich investigated
“We hope the police will feel compelled to act on this flagrant disregard of human rights and press freedom.”
By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago
MCK wants abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich investigated
Calls grow for criminalisation of enforced disappearances, victims protection
Criminalizing enforced disappearance would provide investigators, prosecutors, and courts with a clear legal framework to address this crime and hold suspects accountable.
By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago
Calls grow for criminalisation of enforced disappearances, victims protection
Somalia resettles over 1,000 Mogadishu families
The planned settlement will provide essential public services and facilities, including clean water, electricity, a mosque, a health centre, a market and public schools.
By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago
Somalia resettles over 1,000 Mogadishu families
Clinical officers strike still on, nurses and midwives to demonstrate
Comrades, while progress has been registered in many counties, some employers continue to demonstrate hostility, intransigence and unwillingness to bargain in good faith.
By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago
Clinical officers strike still on, nurses and midwives to demonstrate
Inflation increases for second month in a row, KNBS says
“This implies that the general price level was 6.6 per cent higher in August 2026 than it was in August 2025,” said KNBS.
By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago
Inflation increases for second month in a row, KNBS says
Deal with gangs ruthlessly, Ruto tells police graduates
President Ruto asks police to take firm, lawful and impartial action against goons, organisers and financiers of violence, says politically sponsored violence has no place in Kenya.
By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago
Deal with gangs ruthlessly, Ruto tells police graduates
We are implementing police reforms taskforce report, Ruto says
New uniforms for general duty officers attached to Kenya Police unveiled; Pres Ruto says GSU and AP officers to retain their current uniforms.
By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago
We are implementing police reforms taskforce report, Ruto says
Why public participation remains a tick-box exercise 16 years on
"It is important to appreciate that public participation cannot be the same on each and every issue, it will depend on the issue, interests involved and the impact it will have."
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
Why public participation remains a tick-box exercise 16 years on
Quit selective Katiba compliance, Amnesty tells government
“At its promulgation, Katiba 2010 presented a social contract rooted in human dignity, social justice, human rights, and the rule of law,” he said.
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
Quit selective Katiba compliance, Amnesty tells government
Sudan: The ground for weapons testing
The Sudan army drone strikes targeting RSF near the Chad border are alleged to have crossed over several kilometers.
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
Sudan: The ground for weapons testing
ODM MPs tell Gachagua to leave Nyanza alone
For years, Gachagua built a political identity around rhetoric that frequently portrayed Nyanza region and its leadership as being perpetually confrontational and hostile to government.
By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago
ODM MPs tell Gachagua to leave Nyanza alone
Police to 'end' political meetings due to security threats, CS Murkomen says
There will be times that the citizens will be told, enough is enough let us go home it is not fair to lose lives in the circumstance and the environment that we are in.
By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago
Police to 'end' political meetings due to security threats, CS Murkomen says
Four arrested over Amboseli elephants deaths
“These potentially toxic and unlabelled materials have been secured for further scientific analysis.
By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago
Four arrested over Amboseli elephants deaths
Ruto, Kindiki lead nation to mourn former Judge Mutava
“We stand with Mheshimiwa Jessica Mbalu, MP Kibwezi East, following the loss of her beloved husband, and the entire Mbalu family as they mourn a man who meant everything to them.”
By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago
Ruto, Kindiki lead nation to mourn former Judge Mutava
81pc of Nairobians worried about cost of living, TIFA report shows
"With 81pc of respondents facing either high living costs or constrained incomes, households have little capacity to absorb further price increasesl."
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
81pc of Nairobians worried about cost of living, TIFA report shows
Why 60pc of Kenyans would abandon ride-hailing if fares rise
This is even as the online taxi industry generated between Sh126 billion and Sh147 billion in the past year.
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
Why 60pc of Kenyans would abandon ride-hailing if fares rise
Tributes for the Samburu copter crash victims
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said that an investigation into the accident had been launched.
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
Tributes for the Samburu copter crash victims
Rescue mission underway after tourist helicopter crashes in Samburu
Air Accident Investigation’s Department to open probe after helicopter crashes in Mt Lolokwe, Samburu, KCAA says coordinating rescue response.
By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago
Rescue mission underway after tourist helicopter crashes in Samburu
Release police reforms taskforce report or I will, Maraga tells Ruto
I demand that you immediately release and publish the complete and unedited Taskforce Report within Seven (7) days, failing which I will myself release it.
By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago
Release police reforms taskforce report or I will, Maraga tells Ruto
Police ask two Homa Bays chaos suspects to surrender
“Detectives are currently following credible leads to identify and apprehend 25 suspects connected to the chaos,” said Amin.
By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago
Police ask two Homa Bays chaos suspects to surrender
Police arrest 37 suspected goons after Homa Bay chaos
“In addition, one police vehicle lost control, resulting in the death of its driver and injuries to five other officers.”
By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago
Police arrest 37 suspected goons after Homa Bay chaos
Nyoro ditches UDA for People's Party of Kenya
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro joins People’s Party of Kenya after ditching the ruling UDA, pledges to work with opposition leaders.
By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago
Nyoro ditches UDA for People's Party of Kenya
Nyoro's proposals for Kenya's journey to Singapore
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro proposes expansion of Judiciary capacity in the next five years and allocation of 1.5pc of Kenya’s revenue annually to deliver justice.
By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago
Nyoro's proposals for Kenya's journey to Singapore
NCIC summons MP Kaluma
NCIC summons Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to appear on August 19, 2026, over alleged incitement remarks made in Homa Bay county ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally.
By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago
NCIC summons MP Kaluma
'Walk the talk or resign,' lawyer tells Ruto
“What we are telling William Ruto is simple, please, if you feel that this constitution is constraining you, resign as president, 50 million of us are okay with the constitution,” Kinuthia said.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
'Walk the talk or resign,' lawyer tells Ruto
Security analyst: Why Kenya has never healed from 2007-08 post-election violence
“They [politicians] are the fuel that will burn the country,” warned Okeyo.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Security analyst: Why Kenya has never healed from 2007-08 post-election violence
Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua calls on State to review PAYE tax bands and suspend Housing Levy, says workers' payslips are burdened by taxes.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy
You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells Ruto
“Kenyans are not safe, our children are not safe, investors are not safe and foreigners are not safe. Foreigners are not safe, Investors are not safe, no one in Kenya is safe.”
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells Ruto
Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy
According to the DCP leader some figures in the security sector were the financiers and planners of goons and were presiding over the cover-up of killings on Ruto’s behalf.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy
Lamu's Marubu ditches UDA, cites frustrations from Timamy
“The intention is hereby withdrawn. Neither I, my team nor my political allies will participate in further UDA mobilisation grassroots elections or party activities.”
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Lamu's Marubu ditches UDA, cites frustrations from Timamy
Gachagua claims 68 women raped by police in Ol Kalou chaos
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua claims one person killed, 20 others nursing gunshot wounds after Thursday’s by-election in Ol Kalou; alleges 68 women sexually assaulted by hooded men.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Gachagua claims 68 women raped by police in Ol Kalou chaos
Relative calm as police beef up security in CBD
National
By Jacob Ochiro
12 mins ago
Let's stop normalising political violence now
Opinion
By Editorial
31 mins ago
From Baba to Sifuna: How Sifuna defines Nairobi politics
National
By David Odongo
38 mins ago
Inside Kenya's Sh13 trillion debt bomb
National
By Brian Ngugi
51 mins ago