- Kenyan Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Saturday marked World No Tobacco Day with renewed calls to strengthen policy measures to protect young people from being targeted by the tobacco and nicotine industry. Eight organisations, under the umbrella of the Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has taken a firm stance against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of perpetuating divisive, ethnic-based politics for personal political gain. Speaking during a fundraising event at Machongo PAG Secondary School in Bomachoge Chache…
- Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has assured the country that the exercise of making senior school choices for the current Grade 9 learners is going on without a hitch.
- In the run-up to the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations, Kenya’s 43rd devolved unit, Homa Bay County has witnessed new developments being undertaken in collaboration with the National Government
- On Friday evening, May 30, the atmosphere at Villa Rosa Kempinski was filled with warmth, laughter, and a sense of quiet reverence. Industry leaders, friends, and family gathered to celebrate not only the launch of a new book but also to honour a remarkable journey. Mwenda Thuranira, CEO of MySpace…
- The Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has issued a directive requiring all public institutions to replace their old vehicle number plates with the newly introduced digital-generation plates. According to Koskei, the initiative is part of ongoing government reforms aimed at enhancing national…
- The Ministry of Health has suspended all licences for nicotine-related products, directing importers, manufacturers, distributors and marketers to reapply within 21 days.
- The nominee for the position of Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Erastus Ethekon has pledged to uphold the independence of the electoral body to deliver a credible election in 2027.
- The High Court in Kiambu has dismissed a petition by 15 security officers, including 13 police officers, a National Intelligence Service (NIS) officer, and a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) warden, seeking to block their prosecution in the murder of two Indian nationals and a Kenyan.
- Homa Bay County is fully prepared to host this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations at the refurbished Raila Odinga Stadium, Nyanza Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa has confirmed.
- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the National Police Service (NPS) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in a bid to promote fair, effective, and constitutionally grounded justice delivery.
- Russian shelling and air strikes on southern Ukraine overnight killed a man and a nine-year-old girl in separate attacks, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.
- Hundreds of thousands of people with advanced head and neck cancer could live longer without their cancer returning thanks to an immunotherapy drug, a clinical trial suggests.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has cautioned against the misuse of abduction claims for political or personal gain. The CS warned that such actions undermine the credibility of genuine victims and strain national security resources. “We have increasing cases of fake kidnappings and…
- The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Thursday marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers with pleas for lasting peace in the country. The ceremony, held in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, saw participants acknowledge the courage and commitment of the 18,000…
- Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Joseph Kabila made a rare public appearance on Thursday at his private residence in the country’s eastern North Kivu Province. He began meeting with local community representatives, just days following his arrival in the region. “We met…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on former Chief Justices Willy Mutunga, David Maraga, and other Kenyan lawyers and activists to exercise caution in their actions concerning Kenya’s regional neighbours. According to the Speaker, their recent actions risk inflaming tensions…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on former Chief Justices Willy Mutunga, David Maraga, and other Kenyan lawyers and activists to exercise caution in their actions concerning Kenya’s regional neighbours. According to the Speaker, their recent actions risk inflaming tensions…
- A 28-year-old Zetech University graduate has unveiled Kenyan-made phone charging cables designed to rival unreliable imports during the institution's Innovation Week.
- In a major stride toward global cooperation on affordable housing, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has formalized two landmark international partnerships during the United Nations Habitat Assembly aimed at strengthening access to inclusive, dignified housing.
- Human Resource (HR) professionals have been urged to uphold high standards of professionalism and position themselves at the heart of governance and institutional reforms.
- The government has been urged to take immediate action to address the acute shortage of medical doctors and other professionals, as the country continues to lose its best brains to foreign nations in search of better opportunities.
- Four suspects linked to the alleged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi have been released on a cash bail of Ksh 300,000 each, even as investigations into the incident continue.
- Chronic pain is becoming a major public health concern in Kenya, with experts warning that a growing number of citizens are silently suffering from its far-reaching physical, emotional, and economic impacts.
- The government has urged women entrepreneurs to take advantage of Kenya’s growing foreign diplomacy to capitalise on emerging export opportunities. Speaking during the AccelerateHER Trade Summit the Principal Secretary, State Department of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Susan Mang’eni…
- The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has officially designated International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as its first Collaborating Centre for One Health, recognising ILRI as a global leader in addressing critical challenges at the intersection of animal, human, and environmental…
- President William Ruto’s tour of the Nyanza region entered its second day on Friday ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations set for the 1st of June at the Raila Odinga Stadium, in Homa Bay. The head of state began the day by attending the closing ceremony of the Blue Economy Conference at Tom Mboya…
- An inter-agency communication strategy meeting bringing together institutions within the Criminal Justice System is ongoing in Mombasa County. The meeting with various heads of communication is aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration and streamlining communication approaches in the sector…
- The National Assembly will conduct approval hearings for the nominees for Chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) this Saturday, 31st May 2025. This is after the National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetang’ula directed the Justice and Legal Affairs…
- Religious leaders under the World Council of Churches, together with individuals living with and affected by HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, is urging governments and donor nations to strengthen their support for the Global Fund to ensure sustained and effective responses to these diseases.
- Individuals arrested in connection with the alleged staged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi will be arraigned in court today under a Miscellaneous Application. Police, who are continuing with investigations, are expected to seek more time to detain the suspects as they work to uncover the…
- COVID-19 cases are reportedly on the rise again as a new variant spreads in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated NB.1.8.1 as a SARS-CoV-2 variant under monitoring due to its rising global prevalence and rapid transmission. In an alert issued this week, the…
- Two Mpox cases have been confirmed in Kangundo, Machakos County. According to the hospital’s medical superintendent, Juliet Munyao, the patients began exhibiting symptoms of the virus last Friday. They have been placed in isolation units to prevent the spread of the disease. Samples were collected…
- South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Wednesday night sacked the country’s long-serving Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Chan Reec Madut, along with his deputy John Gatwech Lul. The dismissal was broadcast on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). Kiir also…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has issued a firm and precedent-setting warning against what he termed as judicial overreach, asserting that Parliament cannot and will not be restrained from executing its constitutional duties.
- Polycom Girls, in Kibera, joined the rest of the world in commemorating International period Hygiene Day on Thursday, May 28th, by calling on the government to provide long-term financing for period products in public schools.
- President William Ruto has warned Kenyans against politicians driven by anger, hatred, and tribalism, saying they are dangerous to the country. The President said he would not allow them to derail the government’s development agenda with their plans of keeping the country on constant politicking.…
- Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani led a 530 Galla Goats distribution across the 11 wards in Kwale as part of her administration efforts to improve the local breeds aimed at improving livelihoods, enhancing food security and increasing household incomes particularly for arid and semi arid areas of…
- President William Ruto has expressed confidence in securing a second term in office, highlighting the significant progress made under his administration. Speaking during a development tour of Kisumu County on Thursday, the head of state stated that a majority of Kenyans appreciate his work,…
- Three wildlife traffickers have been arrested in Mbeere South and six elephant tusks recovered. Michael Kariuki Kithaka, 44, Morris Kariuki Njuki, 45, and Margaret Syombua Mutua, 46, were intercepted by a joint team of law enforcement officers at the Siakago-Kiritiri Junction, transporting the…
- Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo has outlined a six-point national action plan to fast-track gender equality and women’s empowerment, following Kenya’s participation at the 69th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) held in New York from March 10 to 21, 2025.
- Homa Bay's Boma Yangu Estate is the first building in Africa to be awarded an Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiency (EDGE) certification as a mark of green building qualification.
- The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has kicked off the Magharibi Edition of the Magical Kenya Mountain and Trail Series in an effort to reposition Western Kenya as a top adventure tourism destination.
