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'We are not rivals,' Ramaphosa hails Kenya-South Africa ties
Ruto said that health, education, and aviation remain key pillars of cooperation between Kenya and South Africa.
By Fred Kagonye 1 day ago
'We are not rivals,' Ramaphosa hails Kenya-South Africa ties
Gun missing from city spa session recovered in supermarket
The weapon, assigned to an officer attached to the Security of Government Buildings unit, was wrapped in a polythene bag and hidden near fruits in the luggage section of a supermarket.
By Fred Kagonye 2 days ago
Gun missing from city spa session recovered in supermarket
Electricity prices to remain unchanged, says Wandayi
Government withdraws retail power tariff proposal submitted by Kenya Power in March, in bid to shield Kenyans from higher electricity costs, Energy CS Wandayi says.
By Fred Kagonye 2 days ago
Electricity prices to remain unchanged, says Wandayi
Officer dies after Wajir Madaraka Day parade
He was rushed to Wajir County Referral Hospital, where doctors attempted to resuscitate him but pronounced him dead at bout an hour later.
By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago
Officer dies after Wajir Madaraka Day parade
Ruto: Why I okayed US Ebola facility in Laikipia
“We are a responsible government. We know what we are doing. People should relax,” he said.
By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago
Ruto: Why I okayed US Ebola facility in Laikipia
Why the secrecy? Gachagua allies question Ruto over US Ebola facility deal
"What are your strategic national interests in terms of the health and safety of Kenyans and our country's natural resources?" he asked.
By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago
Why the secrecy? Gachagua allies question Ruto over US Ebola facility deal
Medics council probing patient's death in Trans Nzoia
According to the council, Brian Simiyu died from an alleged surgical procedure at the facility and they were investigating the medical practitioner involved in the procedure.
By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago
Medics council probing patient's death in Trans Nzoia
DCI arrest man over social media posts
“The offensive content, which was published on the suspect's Facebook account (MC Adek Tatu), has since gone viral across various social media platforms, threatening public order and peace.”
By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago
DCI arrest man over social media posts
Duale defends US Ebola lab in Kenya
According to the CS, the lab will enhance Kenya’s surveillance, diagnostic capacity, emergency preparedness exercises, critical medical supplies, and rapid response capabilities.
By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago
Duale defends US Ebola lab in Kenya
Murkomen: Possible negligence caused Utumishi inferno
"There is a standard safety procedure that the school was to adhere to. One side of the dormitory with an emergency exit door had been locked, and it's where we lost 10 students," said the CS.
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
Murkomen: Possible negligence caused Utumishi inferno
Inflation rose by 1 per cent in 2026
“Consumer Price Index (CPI) is defined as a measure of the weighted aggregate change over time in retail prices paid by consumers for a given basket of goods and services,” said KNBS.
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
Inflation rose by 1 per cent in 2026
Ogamba orders indefinite closure of Utumishi Girls Academy
Death toll in Utumishi Girls inferno climbs to 16, seven other students admitted to hospital, Education CS Ogamba says cause of fire yet to be established.
By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago
Ogamba orders indefinite closure of Utumishi Girls Academy
Ruto leads nation in mourning 16 Gilgil school fire victims
President Ruto orders investigations into dawn fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed at least 15 students, says rescue efforts and treatment of the injured ongoing.
By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago
Ruto leads nation in mourning 16 Gilgil school fire victims
In pictures: Muslims gather for Eid-ul-Adha prayers and festivities
Muslim faithful gather across the country including at Masjid Ummu Kulthum, Mombasa and at a school in Kisumu for Eid-ul-Adha prayers, to mark the 'festival of sacrifice.'
By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago
In pictures: Muslims gather for Eid-ul-Adha prayers and festivities
Hard questions emerge over proposed US Ebola treatment centers in Kenya
Kenya setting up holding areas and screening centres at border points amid Ebola surge in DRC and Uganda, Health CS Duale says, as US plans to establish quarantine facility in the country.
By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago
Hard questions emerge over proposed US Ebola treatment centers in Kenya
Mystery of Kenya's missing children: Officials disagree on numbers
“The caseload includes cases of abandonment, lost and found, abductions and trafficking, including children who were found, rescued, reunited or placed under protection and care interventions.”
By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago
Mystery of Kenya's missing children: Officials disagree on numbers
DCI arrest terror suspect, recover IED
“At the scene, police discovered an IED, a military-style jungle attire, including jungle jacket and trousers, as well as two mobile phones.”
By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago
DCI arrest terror suspect, recover IED
LSK demands speedy probe into death of college student at Kiambu police station
The body of the Kiambu National Polytechnic was found hanging from the roof of the station’s cell.
By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago
LSK demands speedy probe into death of college student at Kiambu police station
I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki says
“They are asking where I was? Where fireman was? They don’t know leadership is not forced. It is about working with everyone. "
By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago
I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki says
Ruto launches Lamu Sh616 million electricity project
The President who is on a four-day coastal region tour said that the initiative is part of a wider plan to connect 53,000 households across the region to the national grid.
By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago
Ruto launches Lamu Sh616 million electricity project
Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped
“I wish to reassure all Kenyans that, as of 21st May 2026, Kenya has not reported any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease,” he said.
By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago
Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped
Prime suspect in Rachel Wandeto's murder detained for ten days
Court allows police to detain main suspect Josiah Njiru for 10 days pending investigations into murder of Rachel Wandeto; case to be mentioned on June 2.
By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago
Prime suspect in Rachel Wandeto's murder detained for ten days
Ruto: Wandeto's death will not go unanswered
President William Ruto has cautioned opposition leaders against dividing the country along tribal and ethnic lines.
By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago
Ruto: Wandeto's death will not go unanswered
Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
Anti-Narcotics Unit officers found two and a half sacks of suspected cannabis sativa wrapped in brown khaki paper, weighing 142 kilograms, which they said was ready for distribution.
By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago
Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner-General at Supreme Court, hours after petition filed challenging his appointment over age concerns.
By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda
WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 16.
By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya arrested and placed in custody for allegedly releasing 64 people arrested during yesterday’s fuel protests; awaiting arraignment, police say.
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
The talks however did not yield any fruits with the owners insisting that the strike would go on since their demands were not met.
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
Blame Ruto for high fuel prices, says Gachagua
The Democracy for Citizens Party leader said the rising fuel and electricity costs were unbearable for many Kenyans already grappling with economic hardship.
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
Blame Ruto for high fuel prices, says Gachagua
Lower fuel prices and resign, Kalonzo tells Wandayi
Kalonzo also accused EPRA of increasing fuel prices under instructions from the government.
By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago
Lower fuel prices and resign, Kalonzo tells Wandayi
Societies risk suspension if they fail to file annual returns within 60 days
All registered societies yet to file annual tax returns given 60 days to comply, failure to which they risk suspension or deregistration, Attorney General’s office warns.
By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago
Societies risk suspension if they fail to file annual returns within 60 days
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Explained: What triggered the latest fuel hike
Energy CS Wandayi defends sharp fuel price hike, cites volatility in global market prices and uncertainty in petroleum supply, says Sh5 billion levy applied to stabilise prices.
By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago
Explained: What triggered the latest fuel hike
Matatus to raise fares by up to 50 percent after EPRA fuel hike
Matatu operators threatens to strike and block roads on Monday over rising fuel costs; owners direct a 50 per cent fare increase following latest fuel price review.
By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago
Matatus to raise fares by up to 50 percent after EPRA fuel hike
Incorporate public health guidelines into public works, Health PS urges architects
Architects have been urged to adhere to the Ministry of Health construction guidelines to reduce deaths attributed to an unhealthy environment.
By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago
Incorporate public health guidelines into public works, Health PS urges architects
Police arrest seven, recover suspected narcotics worth millions
Police said that the suspected drugs were ready for the market.
By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago
Police arrest seven, recover suspected narcotics worth millions
Judicial power is limited, Kindiki's lawyers argue
“Judicial power just like executive power and legislative power is limited and there are things Judicial power cannot do even when it is stretched to the outer contours of its margins."
By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago
Judicial power is limited, Kindiki's lawyers argue
KQ resumes flights to and from Dubai after two months
“We will operate daily frequencies between Nairobi and Dubai, with additional frequencies to be introduced progressively in line with demand and operational requirements.”
By Fred Kagonye 23 days ago
KQ resumes flights to and from Dubai after two months
SHA owes health facilities more than Sh77 billion, official says
“As at our last checking in August last year before they shut down transparency we were at Sh44 billion on SHA and Sh33 billion on NHIF, and remember SHA did not stop accumulating debts it continues.”
By Fred Kagonye 23 days ago
SHA owes health facilities more than Sh77 billion, official says
ODM invites applications for presidency, five other elective seats
ODM invites applications for the six elective seats, including presidency, ahead of 2027 General Election; applications to be submitted by June 30, 2026.
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
ODM invites applications for presidency, five other elective seats
Africa should not rely on aid for development, Ruto says
“Africa is not part of the global problem. Africa is, in fact, part of the solution to the global challenges that exist today."
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
Africa should not rely on aid for development, Ruto says
MPs escape the sack over gender rule, but not yet out of the woods
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
58 mins ago
Gachagua moots for a zero borrowing budget
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
58 mins ago
Court orders lawyer to return Sh15.3m to widow and her children
Crime and Justice
By Nancy Gitonga
58 mins ago
Tone-deaf Ruto reinstates tax measures Gen Z protested in 2024
National
By Macharia Kamau
58 mins ago
Kerich, Analo suspended but is that enough for Sakaja?
National
By Pkemoi Ngenoh and Fred Kagonye
58 mins ago
Kakamega High School closed indefinitely after dormitory fire
Western
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza
2 hrs ago
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested by DCI
Crime and Justice
By Fred Kagonye
4 hrs ago