Gachagua warns of Homa Bay-style chaos in Emurua Dikirr

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua writes to Police IG Kanja demanding security assurance ahead of planned political rally in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County on August 21.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 day ago

UDA, Safina officials clash over Ruto allies defecting ahead of 2027

Political analysts describe growing wave of defections from President William Ruto's administration as acts of self-preservation, ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 day ago

Mother, daughter arrested over alleged Sh40 million Karatina land fraud

Mother and daughter linked to Sh40 million land fraud in Karatina arrested by detectives from the Land Fraud Investigation Unit.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2 days ago

30 stolen phones recovered as police bust alleged theft syndicate

Three suspects arrested as police recover 30 handsets, safe box, in targeted operation to dismantle phone syndicate in Nairobi's Kangemi market.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2 days ago

14 arrested over fake bus ticket websites targeting Nakuru travellers

Police arrest 14 suspects linked to a string of cybercrime activities in Nakuru; 25 mobile phones, 16 SIM card plates, and 10 SIM cards seized.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2 days ago

Attacks on journalists a deliberate bid to blackout Kenyans, stakeholders warn

Attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment are creating an information blackout that could prevent Kenyans from knowing what happens during political events, media stakeholders warn.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2 days ago

'That was not healthcare, it was theft'- Ruto on old health system

President Ruto says Universal Health Coverage is one of the most consequential social transformation programmes after the affordable housing; cites SHA, CHPs, facilities improvement and digitisation.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 3 days ago

DCI recovers rifles linked to murders, Mavoko robbery

DCI recover M16 rifle loaded with five bullets, suspected to have been used to commit four murders across Isiolo and Meru counties.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

Three Pakistanis arrested after allegedly kidnapping two Indians from JKIA

Two Indians kidnapped after arriving at JKIA rescued, three Pakistani nationals suspected of holding them hostage arrested in Nkoroi, Kajiado South, authorities confirm.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 7 days ago

How staff shortages are disrupting care in Kenya's hospitals

Nurses Union Secretary General Seth Panyako says shortage of health workers has led to long queues in public hospitals, with nurses forced to attend to many patients at the same time.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 7 days ago

Rights group demands more action beyond officer interdictions over custodial deaths

IMLU documents 20 custodial deaths in 2026, says interdiction of officers on duty when suspect dies in custody is not enough; demands proper investigation and accountability.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 7 days ago

KFS probes illegal felling of 350 trees in Trans Nzoia forest

Kenya Forest Service launches probe into overnight felling of 350 trees in Makunga, Saboti Forest, says nearby Shikhendu block was not affected.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 8 days ago

Union defiant as counties take disciplinary action against striking nurses

Nurses union says Nyandarua and Mombasa counties have taken disciplinary action against striking health workers following Council of Governors directive.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 8 days ago

Kenya raises Ebola readiness to nearly 90pc as DRC outbreak grows

Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak has climbed to nearly 90 per cent, a health official has said, despite the country never recording a case of the disease.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 9 days ago

'End impunity': BATUK victims oppose Kenya-UK defence deal renewal

BATUK victims petition Parliament to push for compensation and ensure UK deal is not be renewed until the November 2025 misconduct report is implemented.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 9 days ago

Oswago: Kenya risks repeating election mistakes without reforms

Former IEBC CEO James Oswago calls for a national conversation on how Kenya funds, prepares for and conducts elections, warning country risks repeating same mistakes every five years.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 10 days ago

Two arrested, 41 stolen phones recovered in Nairobi CBD crackdown

Police arrest two suspected mobile phone thieves during a crackdown in Nairobi CBD, recover 41 phones; third suspect on the run as probe continues.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 14 days ago

Kalonzo revamps Wiper ahead of 2027, hands Jamleck, Njiru key roles

Ex-Nairobi Metropolitan Development Minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau appointed Wiper chairman, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader designate and Ndegwa Njiru as spokesperson.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 14 days ago

Stop threatening us with election postponement, Kalonzo tells IEBC

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against threats to postpone the 2027 General Election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 14 days ago

'Are they protecting police?' Strategist queries IPOA silence over boda boda rider's death

Communication strategist Odhiambo Otieno has criticised the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) over its silence following the death of 19-year-old boda boda rider Eric Otieno.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 15 days ago

Ruto orders security firms to pay minimum wage, warns of crackdown

President William Ruto has directed government agencies to ensure private security guards are paid nothing below the statutory minimum wage.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 15 days ago

'Torture has no place in a democracy': Rights groups demand justice for Otieno

Social Justice Centres Working Group demands accountability over Erick Otieno's death following detention at Muthaiga Police Station, says deaths in custody erode public trust in law enforcement.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

Ruto rolls out Sharia-compliant housing financing for Muslims

President William Ruto announces an interest-free, Sharia-compliant financing model under the Affordable Housing Programme, allowing Muslims to buy homes without violating Islamic principles.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

Kivutha warns a repeat of 2007 post election violence if politics remains divisive

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana warns that Kenya risks a repeat of the 2007 post-election crisis if leaders continue to prioritise the pursuit of power over the needs of citizens.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

Wanjiku Muhia: 'Defying court orders is a road to a banana republic'

Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia but warned that police who defy court orders risk turning Kenya into a banana republic.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Take health back from counties, union tells state

Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU) wants health function returned to national government, blaming devolution for sector's persistent problems.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Crystal Asige loses Senate committee seat amid ODM shake-up

Nominated Senator Crystal Asige removed from Senate Committee on Roads,Transport and Housing, says move is a setback to her advocacy for persons with disabilities.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 21 days ago

In Pictures: Kindiki arrives in Uganda for AUSSOM Summit

DP Kindiki arrives in Entebbe, Uganda for the 2nd Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

By Wanjiku Kariuki 21 days ago

LSK holds firm on judges' boycott amid access to justice concerns

LSK defends its boycott of selected judges and judicial officers, saying the action will remain in force until the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) addresses their concerns.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 21 days ago

All eyes on Ruto as Kenya awaits high-stakes State House Address

President Ruto to address the nation at 7pm Thursday; as economic hardship, labour unrest and Cabinet reshuffle speculation heighten expectations for one of his most closely watched speeches.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 22 days ago

Former UoN chancellor Vijoo Rattansi dies

Former University of Nairobi Chancellor Dr Vijoo Rattansi is dead, UoN Chancellor Patrick Verkooijen confirms; she served from 2013 to 2023.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 22 days ago

Joho suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi mining over compliance failures

Mining CS Hassan Joho suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi mining operations over non-compliance, unpaid royalties and poor community development plans.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 23 days ago

'Tame the tongue,' NCCK tells Kenyans ahead of 2027 polls

"It is possible to tame the tongue if Kenyans wake up from their slumber and know the kind of leaders to elect," said NCCK Nairobi Regional Chair Rev. Alphonse Kanga

By Wanjiku Kariuki 23 days ago

PS Omollo: Drug traffickers exploiting our young people

Interior PS Raymond Omollo orders administrators nationwide to intensify fight against drug traffickers, warning they are exploiting young people and threatening Kenya's future workforce.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 23 days ago

Kenya may have 500,000 homeless people, stakeholders warn

Stakeholders call for urgent national action, arguing that homelessness has remained outside Kenya's development agenda despite years of advocacy.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 23 days ago

Caroli Omondi declares ODM 'dead', says Linda Mwananchi will become political party

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi says ODM is dead, arguing Linda Mwananchi Movement will transform into a political party as it seeks to reclaim the values he says ODM has abandoned.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

'No one is beyond the law,' NCIC warns in hate speech probe

NCIC opens independent investigations into several political leaders accused of hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

Ruto orders SHA enrolment for health promoters

Community health promoters to be issued with new screening kits and smartphones to ease operations, President Ruto says committed to digitising community health services.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 27 days ago

FIDA: Sharon Otieno verdict restores faith in justice

The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya says the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused in the murder of Sharon Otieno restores public confidence in the justice system.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 28 days ago

Sonko blames Supreme Court for political woes, vows to fight back

Sonko on Thursday said a section of the judges at the apex court is to blame for his impeachment and subsequent decisions that barred him from holding any public office.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 28 days ago