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Cyanide poisoning kills 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park
Fifteen elephants reported dead in the past month within Amboseli National Park succumbed to cyanide poisoning sprayed on nearby tomato farms, the Kenya Wildlife Service has said.
By Victor Budi 1 month ago
Cyanide poisoning kills 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park
KWS probes mysterious death of 14 elephants near Amboseli National Park
Kenya Wildlife Service said that the elephants were discovered dead in different locations surrounding the Amboseli National Park, approximately 15 to 30 kilometers from its boundaries.
By Victor Budi 1 month ago
KWS probes mysterious death of 14 elephants near Amboseli National Park
TVET to train and certify over 800,000 professional painters
TVET and Crown Paints have signed a partnership to train, certify and integrate more than 800,000 young people as professional painters to meet growing demand for skilled labour locally and abroad.
By Victor Budi 1 month ago
TVET to train and certify over 800,000 professional painters
UDA women condemn political attacks, vow to support Ruto's re-election bid
UDA women have condemned attacks and intimidation of Kenyans over their political affiliation, saying they have a right to support leaders and political parties of their choice.
By Victor Budi 1 month ago
UDA women condemn political attacks, vow to support Ruto's re-election bid
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Untouchable cop: Demoted OCS in the spot for allegedly pushing woman from sixth floor
Nicole Omondi, 25, is lucky to be alive today after she was allegedly pushed from the sixth floor of a building at Thome Estate in Kasarani on June 4, 2026.
By Victor Budi 2 months ago
Untouchable cop: Demoted OCS in the spot for allegedly pushing woman from sixth floor
Regional rights groups condemn Uganda over media shutdown, Executive overreach
Regional rights groups have condemned the Ugandan government over what they termed a severe "pattern of executive overreach," and the shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets
By Victor Budi 2 months ago
Regional rights groups condemn Uganda over media shutdown, Executive overreach
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Wreaths, barriers mark protest anniversary
The image of families laying wreaths on the barbed wire surrounding Parliament marked the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-tax protests that brought the country to a standstill on Thursday.
By Victor Budi 3 months ago
Wreaths, barriers mark protest anniversary
Policies to unlock job opportunities for Kenyan youths
Kenya must take urgent and coordinated action to address youth unemployment if it hopes to harness the potential of its rapidly growing young population.
By Victor Budi 3 months ago
Policies to unlock job opportunities for Kenyan youths
Sarah Cohen visits home where husband's body was found in septic tank
The High Court has granted Sarah Wairimu, wife of slain businessman Tom Cohen, a supervised visit to their Kitisiru home, marking her first access to the premises since her husband's death.
By Victor Budi 3 months ago
Sarah Cohen visits home where husband's body was found in septic tank
Postmortem reveals Mwingi victims were strangled, stabbed
A postmortem conducted on the seven bodies that were exhumed in Mwingi on June 8, 2026 has revealed that some of them were strangled and others had stab wounds on the abdomen.
By Victor Budi 3 months ago
Postmortem reveals Mwingi victims were strangled, stabbed
Families of MMU students shot by police seek for Justice
Multimedia University students demand justice after police shooting left four injured during protests over exams and governance disputes.
By Victor Budi 3 months ago
Families of MMU students shot by police seek for Justice
Tobacco farmers seek tax relief as MPs review Tobacco Control Bill
National
By Jackline Inyanji
23 mins ago
KNEC flags 18 counties as El Nino threatens exams
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
23 mins ago
Tension as Nassir faces a crowded race of six gubernatorial aspirants
Politics
By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja
23 mins ago
Can Ruto honour history and, at the same time, scoff at it?
Barrack Muluka
By Barrack Muluka
23 mins ago
Why Bomas can't be an Appellate Court for 290 constituencies
Opinion
By Gitobu Imanyara
23 mins ago
LSK maintains targeted court boycott against 15 judges
National
By Rodgers Otiso
23 mins ago