Author: Rose Achieng
UK announces formal recognition of Palestinian state
"Today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clearly - as prime minister of this great country - that the United Kingdom form...
Kenya, Cyprus to strengthen ties in education, tourism and renewable energy
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi welcomed the partnership after talks with Cyprus Foreign Minister Const...
Kenya enters race to host 2029, 2031 World Championships
Sports CS Salim Mvurya confirmed that Kenya has begun the pre-qualification process with World Athletics, joining a competitive field that includes Et...
Kenyan gov't urged to demand accountability over Gaza genocide
Civic groups expressed outrage over what they described as the ongoing tragedy in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Gaza, Palestinian state recognition set to dominate UN General Assembly summit
The French presidency said Friday that 10 countries would formally recognise Palestinian statehood during the summit.
More weapons surrendered to police in Kerio Valley disarmament drive
In a statement, the National Police Service says it has made remarkable gains in an ongoing disarmament exercise in areas including Kibiriem, Talai, K...
South Africa police uncover Sh2bn crystal meth lab
Five people "from a North American country" have been arrested, while two others "believed to be from West African countries" fled the scene, a statem...
Nairobi County releases August–November schedule for equipment inspection
The exercise will be carried out at various locations including police stations, chiefs’ offices, shopping centres, county offices and social halls in...
KeNHA starts countrywide clearance of hawkers from footbridges
KeNHA warned that the continued misuse of footbridges has led to preventable accidents and loss of lives, saying the ongoing operation was necessary t...
CS Mbadi extends pending bill committee, names Ouko to lead Anti-Money launderin...
The Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Board provides guidance to strengthen Kenya’s measures against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Kenya unveils new overseas treatment framework under Social Health Insurance
This move ensures that no citizen is denied life-saving treatments and surgical procedures not yet available locally, while reinforcing the capacity o...
Elon Musk's Neuralink plans a brain speech trial in October
The idea is to help people with speech impairments communicate through thought. Neuralink is among the companies testing implants that help patients c...
Civilians targeted in RSF strike on Darfur mosque
The strike struck Abu Shouk camp, just outside the North Darfur capital, said the Emergency Response Room, a volunteer group coordinating relief
Kenya bleeds Sh243bn yearly to cartels and illicit trade – Report
According to the findings, counterfeiting alone drains over Sh153 billion annually, with cigarettes, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, spare parts, textiles a...
Counties strained as health wage bill drains budgets
A report by the Controller of Budget for the 2024/25 financial year shows that counties spent Sh220.64 billion on employee compensation, amounting to...
Sakaja revives stalled county security body amid rising crime concerns
Governor Sakaja said the County Public Service Board has been tasked to implement Section 41 of the Act, which establishes the authority but has remai...
Counties trapped in wage bill crisis as development stalls
As the wage burden soars, development expenditure has fallen to worrying lows. Counties spent Sh123.76 billion on development, only 26 per cent of tot...
TSC to move all teachers to SHA medical scheme by December
For years, teachers have raised concerns over the quality of services under Minet Kenya, citing delays in authorisation for treatment, mandatory refer...
Nairobi tops list of counties spending least on development projects
The report reveals that out of Sh14 billion earmarked for development, Nairobi spent just Sh4 billion, raising concerns over compliance with legal req...
State seeks to proceed with Tirop murder case without missing suspect
Prosecutors Lucas Tanui and Clea Mureithi, appearing for the Director of Public Prosecutions, said the law permits the trial to continue even in the a...
Uber launches app-based safari experience in Nairobi
A daytime safari, which can accommodate up to seven passengers, will cost Sh25,000, while a night safari for a maximum of five people will go for Sh40...
26 million Kenyans registered under SHA as authority reviews fraudulent claims
Addressing concerns about privacy of patient information during the investigations, Mwangangi emphasized that SHA’s processes comply with the law, ass...
Kenya’s flower exports dip 12% as airlines abandon JKIA routes
Data from the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) shows that the country’s flower exports fell by Sh72.1 billion from 116,273 tonnes in 2024, with ex...
Uganda’s PFF backs unified opposition, skips 2026 presidential race
The party plans instead to support a joint opposition contender under the FREEDOM CAMPAIGN, aiming to present a united front against what it calls a m...
Sacco lending outpaces deposits by Sh92bn amid costly bank loans
Data from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) shows gross loans advanced by the co-operatives rose 11 percent to Sh842.8 billion, compare...
Appeal Court: Police brutality victims can sue State without waiting for probes
A three-judge bench made up of Justices Daniel Musinga, Mumbi Ngugi and George Odunga held that open police files or ongoing inquiries cannot bar the...
TSC proposes new structure to end junior school leadership dispute
The new arrangement, if implemented, will place comprehensive schools under the leadership of a principal supported by two deputies—one responsible fo...
KFS launches aerial surveillance in Karura Forest amid safety concerns
The update follows recent security concerns and debates surrounding the management of Karura Forest after the KFS assumed control from the Community F...
Ngugi wa Thiong’o and literary leaders nominated as 2025 national heroes
The National Heroes Council said the nominees have left lasting legacies in their respective fields, promoting Kenya’s cultural identity, scholarship,...
MP Koimburi charged over land fraud, released on bail
Koimburi appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki, facing four charges: conspiracy to defraud, forgery, obtaining land registratio...
Don’t be used to divide the nation, Kenya needs all of us, Speaker Wetang’ula ur...
Speaker Wetang’ula urged leaders, particularly those identified with Generation Z, to prioritise peace and cohesion, noting that inclusivity remains c...
Mwaura: Key areas State has made progress to transform lives
Mwaura said the administration inherited a struggling economy that many believed would collapse within three months, but it has since been stabilized...
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