Katiba15: How tribulations of a founding father visited upon Uhuru Kenyatta

Echoes of events that took place over 60 years ago as Kenyans prepared to shake off shackles of colonialism still haunt us, unfoldings depict a country being held hostage by its divisive past.

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Tsavo conservation gains at risk as USAID project halted

The initiative was designed to protect biodiversity, improve natural resource governance, and build climate resilience, but USAID’s closure leaves the project in limbo.

By 1 month ago

Top performers from Kenya Music Festival head to Uganda for show

Kenya Music Festival winners to represent country in East African Music Dance and Drama Festival as Ruto vows to make arts and digital economy key drivers of national prosperity.

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How global decor trends are transforming Kenyan homes

Décor has evolved from necessity to a bold statement of lifestyle, taste, and identity.

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'Justice for Julia': Was the chief's daughter silenced by the State?

Susan called on all parents who have lost children in recent protests and police crackdowns to unite and resist state violence.

By 1 month ago

Ombudsman takes service closer to the people in push for transparency

Dulo revealed that the commission had reviewed complaints submitted from Nyeri County and was satisfied with the current state of affairs.

By 1 month ago

KWS concludes public consultations on new park fees

The public input process will culminate this Friday with a national validation forum at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.

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Why interior design now sells homes faster in Kenya

Keith Walumbe is an incredible interior architect whose approach to design is truly inspiring.

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Rising high: How Nyeri's real estate boom is empowering the juakali sector

In the estates of Ruring’u and Blue Valley, two major government-backed affordable housing projects are doing more than changing the physical landscape.

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Murkomen commends DCI for arresting activists posing as militia

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen expressed concern over individuals openly displaying sophisticated weapons while making inflammatory statements online.

By 1 month ago

Pain and protest as kin seek justice for Julia Wangui

Julia allegedly died in police custody following her arrest during the Saba Saba protests. The official explanation — that she died of natural causes — is one her family flatly rejects.

By 1 month ago

Central Kenya MPs demand full probe into recent regional violence in Mt Kenya

Under the Mount Kenya Parliamentary Caucus, the MPs who are pro-government noted that the violence was instigated by reckless and selfish politics.

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How police officers shot the son of senior cop on Saba Saba day

When 23-year-old James Wambugu Gachara woke up on Monday, July 7, he had no idea that it would be the last time he would walk out of his family’s compound alive.

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Muzzled by state: Father torn between grieving daughter aloud and duty

A chief’s life in Nanyuki has been shattered after his daughter’s death, allegedly in the hands of police and prison authorities.

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Police dragged him like trash, family mourns kin

Harrison Wachira, a mechanic, was shot dead by police officers while closing his workshop in Juja during Saba Saba protests.

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Protesters demand justice for woman who died in police custody

Angry residents of Likkii Estate poured into the streets to demand justice for Julia Wangui Kariuki, also known as Njoki, who died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted in police custody.

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FAWE urges government action over disturbing claims at Alliance Girls

The testimonies, shared by current and former students, describe disturbing patterns of abuse that FAWE says demand urgent and thorough investigation by relevant authorities.

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Grief turns to outcry during slain hawker Boniface Kariuki's funeral

Those who spoke accused the President of running a terror enterprise targeting innocent Kenyans.They declared that it was time for Parliament to act decisively and bring the Ruto to account.

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Three journalists attacked while covering protests

Three journalists were attacked by a violent mob while covering the Saba Saba demonstrations.

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Opposition leaders slam Ruto over state house church plans

Opposition leaders have criticized President William Ruto over his plans to construct a church at State House

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Family mourns their only child killed during Gen Z protest

The family and friends of 20-year-old Peter Mwangi Nyambura are demanding justice following his tragic death during the Gen Z-led protests in Nyeri town on June 25.

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Tech, transparency driving brokers out of property market

Kenya’s real estate sector is undergoing a major transformation as unlicensed brokers, long seen as the gatekeepers between landowners, tenants and buyers face rapid obsolescence.

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Construction sector crumbles under political heat as investors retreat

Kenya’s construction sector is on the brink, as rising political temperatures—fueled by nationwide protests over police brutality and the death of Albert Ojwang in custody.

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Government allocates Sh250 million to empower persons with disabilities

The government has allocated Sh250 million in the 2025 fiscal year to boost the inclusion and economic empowerment of persons living with disabilities.

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Buying land? Steps to beating fraudsters at their own game

Many victims are first-time land buyers and diaspora investors who fall prey to syndicates that exploit gaps in land registration systems. 

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Nyahururu bets on tourism, and real estate to woo investors

Nyahururu, a small town tucked into the highlands of Kenya’s Laikipia County, is undergoing a quiet but meaningful transformation.

By 3 months ago

Kindiki, Kenya Kwanza MPs tell off Gachagua over 2027 succession politics

DP Kithure Kindiki and a group of Kenya Kwanza MPs from the Mt Kenya region have accused former DP Rigathi Gachagua of political intimidation and dictatorial tendencies.

By 3 months ago

Katiba15: How tribulations of a founding father visited upon Uhuru Kenyatta

Echoes of events that took place over 60 years ago as Kenyans prepared to shake off shackles of colonialism still haunt us, unfoldings depict a country being held hostage by its divisive past.

By 29 days ago

Tsavo conservation gains at risk as USAID project halted

The initiative was designed to protect biodiversity, improve natural resource governance, and build climate resilience, but USAID’s closure leaves the project in limbo.

By 1 month ago

Top performers from Kenya Music Festival head to Uganda for show

Kenya Music Festival winners to represent country in East African Music Dance and Drama Festival as Ruto vows to make arts and digital economy key drivers of national prosperity.

By 1 month ago

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How global decor trends are transforming Kenyan homes

Décor has evolved from necessity to a bold statement of lifestyle, taste, and identity.

By 1 month ago

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'Justice for Julia': Was the chief's daughter silenced by the State?

Susan called on all parents who have lost children in recent protests and police crackdowns to unite and resist state violence.

By 1 month ago

Ombudsman takes service closer to the people in push for transparency

Dulo revealed that the commission had reviewed complaints submitted from Nyeri County and was satisfied with the current state of affairs.

By 1 month ago

KWS concludes public consultations on new park fees

The public input process will culminate this Friday with a national validation forum at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.

By 1 month ago

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Why interior design now sells homes faster in Kenya

Keith Walumbe is an incredible interior architect whose approach to design is truly inspiring.

By 1 month ago

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Rising high: How Nyeri's real estate boom is empowering the juakali sector

In the estates of Ruring’u and Blue Valley, two major government-backed affordable housing projects are doing more than changing the physical landscape.

By 1 month ago

Murkomen commends DCI for arresting activists posing as militia

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen expressed concern over individuals openly displaying sophisticated weapons while making inflammatory statements online.

By 1 month ago

Pain and protest as kin seek justice for Julia Wangui

Julia allegedly died in police custody following her arrest during the Saba Saba protests. The official explanation — that she died of natural causes — is one her family flatly rejects.

By 1 month ago

Central Kenya MPs demand full probe into recent regional violence in Mt Kenya

Under the Mount Kenya Parliamentary Caucus, the MPs who are pro-government noted that the violence was instigated by reckless and selfish politics.

By 2 months ago

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How police officers shot the son of senior cop on Saba Saba day

When 23-year-old James Wambugu Gachara woke up on Monday, July 7, he had no idea that it would be the last time he would walk out of his family’s compound alive.

By 2 months ago