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Ruto pledges more reforms, promises coffee farmers Sh300 per kilo
President William Ruto has pledged further coffee sector reforms aimed at raising farmers’ earnings to Sh250–Sh300 per kilogramme, boosting production and ensuring faster payments.
By Mike Kihaki 19 hrs ago
Ruto pledges more reforms, promises coffee farmers Sh300 per kilo
Gen Z protests: IPOA says only three anti-Finance Bill protest death cases in court
IPOA says only three of the 62 deaths linked to the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests have reached court, with most cases still under investigation ahead of the June 25 Gen Z memorial march.
By Mike Kihaki 18 hrs ago
Gen Z protests: IPOA says only three anti-Finance Bill protest death cases in court
Kenyans can now download birth certificates online
Birth certificates can now be downloaded and printed online, marking a major milestone in the government's efforts to digitise public services and improve access to essential documents.
By Mike Kihaki 17 hrs ago
Kenyans can now download birth certificates online
Traders count losses after fire rips through Gikomba market
Fire destroys property at Gikomba market, Kenya Red Cross says multi-agency teams responding as assessments continue into the 4am incident.
By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago
Traders count losses after fire rips through Gikomba market
Ruto urges parents to uphold responsibility, warns youth against criminal activities
Govt donates 1 acre land in Upper Hill to St John's Ambulance to put up headquarters, President Ruto says Parliament will pay Sh300m in exchange for land near Bunge Towers.
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
Ruto urges parents to uphold responsibility, warns youth against criminal activities
Ruto pledges land, Sh200m for St John's Ambulance
Govt donates 1 acre land in Upper Hill to St John's Ambulance to put up headquarters, President Ruto says Parliament will pay Sh300m in exchange for land near Bunge Towers.
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
Ruto pledges land, Sh200m for St John's Ambulance
DIG Lagat assures of security ahead of June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has assured Kenyans of adequate security ahead of the planned June 25 demonstrations.
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
DIG Lagat assures of security ahead of June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests
Omanyala leads Kenyan squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Lilian Odira and former world 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot will spearhead Kenya’s medal hunt at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
Omanyala leads Kenyan squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedy
Two people have been confirmed dead, several others injured and thousands of traders counting massive losses after one of the country’s largest trading hubs was engulfed in flames on Sunday Morning.
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedy
Govt warns against violence as Gen Z protest anniversary nears
DP Kithure Kindiki warns against violent protests ahead of June 25 Gen-Z anniversary demos, says police will protect lives, property
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
Govt warns against violence as Gen Z protest anniversary nears
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KNEC braces for tough season as over 3.5 million learners sit exams
The KNEC is preparing for one of the most demanding examination seasons with a record 3.5 million learners expected to sit national examinations between September and November 2026.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
KNEC braces for tough season as over 3.5 million learners sit exams
ODM cleared to proceed with disciplinary case against Sifuna
The ODM party has welcomed a ruling by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) that allows the party to proceed with disciplinary proceedings against its SG. Senator Edwin Sifuna.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
ODM cleared to proceed with disciplinary case against Sifuna
TSC propose two pathways promotion for teachers
Classroom teachers will soon be able to rise to the highest professional ranks without leaving teaching duties under proposed reforms by the TSC aimed at ending years of stagnation in the profession.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
TSC propose two pathways promotion for teachers
KeNHA to close sections of Waiyaki Way and Mombasa Road for footbridge works
KeNHA announces partial closure of the Nakuru-bound section of Waiyaki Way between Karuna Close and Westlands Roundabout from June 25 to Sept. 25 for footbridge works.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
KeNHA to close sections of Waiyaki Way and Mombasa Road for footbridge works
KNEC faces Sh5 Billion deficit to administer exams this year
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is staring at a critical funding shortfall of Sh5 billion as it prepares to administer national examinations and assessments to learners this year
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
KNEC faces Sh5 Billion deficit to administer exams this year
FKF challenges CECAFA over 16-0 Sudan win controversy
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has lodged a formal protest against the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) after the regional body overturned Kenya’s 16–0 victory.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
FKF challenges CECAFA over 16-0 Sudan win controversy
Senators grill Sakaja over pending bills, procurement gaps
The Senate Committee on Finance and Budget has intensified scrutiny on county governments over rising pending bills, procurement irregularities and failure to comply with reporting requirements.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Senators grill Sakaja over pending bills, procurement gaps
Top athletes battle for slots in the Commonwealth Games team.
Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Lilian Odira and race walking star Sylvia Kemboi were among the top performers as the Athletics Kenya National Championships and Commonwealth Games trials.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Top athletes battle for slots in the Commonwealth Games team.
G7 moves to secure critical minerals supply chains
The Group of Seven (G7) leaders have unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen and diversify global supply chains for critical minerals.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
G7 moves to secure critical minerals supply chains
Gachoka questions court over change in Safaricom shares case
Businessman Tony Gachoka and 9 others have petitioned the Court of Appeal seeking clarification over what they term as an unusual alteration to the proposed sale of government shares in Safaricom PLC.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Gachoka questions court over change in Safaricom shares case
Treasury defends economic resilience, debt strategy and public finance reforms
The National Treasury has defended Kenya’s economic performance, debt management strategy and public finance accountability systems
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Treasury defends economic resilience, debt strategy and public finance reforms
Single gunshot ended Nanyuki teen life, autopsy revealed
A postmortem examination has confirmed that 17-year-old student Sylvester Muigai died from a single gunshot wound to the head during protests in Nanyuki over proposed Ebola quarantine facility.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Single gunshot ended Nanyuki teen life, autopsy revealed
KNH surgeons remove 4kg liver tumor in landmark surgery
Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully removed a massive 4-kilogram liver tumour from a patient in a complex seven-hour operation.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
KNH surgeons remove 4kg liver tumor in landmark surgery
MPs clash as 2026 Finance Bill passes Second Reading
Opposition MPs accused the government of using its numerical strength in Parliament to push through controversial tax proposals without giving legislators sufficient time to examine the 124-page Bill
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
MPs clash as 2026 Finance Bill passes Second Reading
Ruto assents to Revenue Sharing Bill 2026, allowing counties to get Sh428b
President Ruto assents to Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, allocating Sh428B to counties for FY 2026/27, up from Sh415B in FY 2025/26 to boost devolution.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Ruto assents to Revenue Sharing Bill 2026, allowing counties to get Sh428b
Kenya welcomes US-Iran Peace Agreement
Kenya welcomes the US-Iran peace deal, says it will ease pressure on African economies hit by soaring fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Kenya welcomes US-Iran Peace Agreement
Protest victims to be compensated from next week
Compensation for protest victims begins next week, Panel of Experts on Compensation chairperson Prof Makau Mutua says verification of 1,101 victims ongoing.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Protest victims to be compensated from next week
Looting, vandalism victims excluded from Sh2bn compensation says KNCHR
Compensation for protest victims begins next week, Panel of Experts on Compensation chairperson Prof Makau Mutua says verification of 1,101 victims ongoing.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Looting, vandalism victims excluded from Sh2bn compensation says KNCHR
Oburu calls for end to political goonism
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has condemned what he termed the rising culture of political “goonism” in Kenya, warning that hired violence is undermining democracy and threatening public safety.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Oburu calls for end to political goonism
Ruto calls for end to cycle of violence
President William Ruto has called for an end to what he described as a recurring cycle of violence, destruction and loss of life that often follows public protests in Kenya.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Ruto calls for end to cycle of violence
Parents under scrutiny as school unrest crisis deepens
As Kenya grapples with a rising wave of school unrest, vandalism and arson attacks, a national debate has emerged over who bears responsibility for the growing crisis in learning institutions.
By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago
Parents under scrutiny as school unrest crisis deepens
Rename Kibabii University to Cardinal Maurice Otunga, Wamalwa proposes
DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has suggested that Kibabii University be renamed in honour of the late Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
Rename Kibabii University to Cardinal Maurice Otunga, Wamalwa proposes
"I take the blame": Gachagua admits
Former Deputy President and (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has stirred political debate after publicly taking responsibility for supporting President William Ruto’s rise to power.
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
"I take the blame": Gachagua admits
Ruto says foreign trips key to advancing Kenya's development agenda
President Ruto defends foreign travel, says the trips are working tours and his schedule is fully booked for the next six months.
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
Ruto says foreign trips key to advancing Kenya's development agenda
Murkomen: Suspects in All Saints Cathedral attack arrested
Several arrested over attack at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, Interior CS Murkomen says suspects identified through CCTV will be arraigned in court.
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
Murkomen: Suspects in All Saints Cathedral attack arrested
Oburu defends 2026 budget
Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Odinga has defended the  government's budget deficit financing strategy, arguing that borrowing to bridge revenue gaps is a common practice worldwide.
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
Oburu defends 2026 budget
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Matatu Impunity: How Nairobi roads descended from order to anarchy
A capital city that once prided itself for an orderly public transport system, complete with uniformed crews, designated bus stops is today struggling under chaos and lawlessness.
By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago
Matatu Impunity: How Nairobi roads descended from order to anarchy
No restriction on Kenyan workers in Kuwait, Embassy says
Kenya has not been subjected to a fresh ban on the deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait, Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait has clarified, dismissing reports circulating in sections of the media.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
No restriction on Kenyan workers in Kuwait, Embassy says
NTSA sets six-month deadline for collection of logbooks
Motorists who have not collected their vehicle log books within six months of printing risk losing the documents.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
NTSA sets six-month deadline for collection of logbooks
University students targeted as country intensifies war on graft
University students have been challenged to lead in fight against corruption, anti-graft officials warning that dishonesty, academic fraud and unethical conduct are threatening the country’s progress.
By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago
University students targeted as country intensifies war on graft
Africa is rising, and Kenya is being left behind
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Sh900,000 bribe lands two KRA officials in trouble
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