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Stephanie Wangari

Not me: Ruto responds to 'one-term' presidency claims

President William Ruto has dismissed claims that he will only serve one term, insisting the 2027 General Election will be no different from past polls.

Not me: Ruto responds to 'one-term' presidency claims

Government: Haiti mission to go on as planned despite funding freeze

Government: Haiti mission to go on as planned despite funding freeze

Ruto offered me Sh2 billion to resign, Gachagua claims

Ruto offered me Sh2 billion to resign, Gachagua claims

'You will fail miserably,' Ruto to his critics

'You will fail miserably,' Ruto to his critics

Tshisekedi, Kagame confirm attendance at SADC-EAC Summit

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have confirmed their attendance at a joint summit.

Tshisekedi, Kagame confirm attendance at SADC-EAC Summit

Business Registration Service issues statement after reports of data breach

The Business Registration Service (BRS) has acknowledged reports of a data breach affecting the company registry's information.

Business Registration Service issues statement after reports of data breach

Vivo Energy responds to viral video raising concerns on Shell V-Power's quality

Vivo Energy has responded to a viral video by content creator Tanuki Garage, who tested fuel quality at various petrol stations in Nairobi, raising concerns about Shell V-Power.

Vivo Energy responds to viral video raising concerns on Shell V-Power's quality

Gloves off! Kagame calls out Ramaphosa over involvement in DRC crisis

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting facts and making deliberate attacks.

Gloves off! Kagame calls out Ramaphosa over involvement in DRC crisis

Treasury releases Sh14b for schools amid closure threats

The National Treasury has disbursed Sh14 billion for school capitation, bringing the total amount released so far to Sh33 billion, the government has announced.

Treasury releases Sh14b for schools amid closure threats

Ruto commends Egypt's El-Sisi for promoting regional stability

President William Ruto has praised his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, for his leadership in fostering security and stability in the Middle East and North Africa.

Ruto commends Egypt's El-Sisi for promoting regional stability

TikTok partners with Aleph, Wowzi to boost Kenyan creators

TikTok has partnered with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi to strengthen its presence in Kenya.

TikTok partners with Aleph, Wowzi to boost Kenyan creators

Public officers using families to embezzle funds, warns EACC

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised concerns over a worrying trend in which public officials are enlisting family members to facilitate the theft of public funds.

Public officers using families to embezzle funds, warns EACC

Isiolo fire contained after nine days

A fire that ravaged Cherab and Garbatulla sub-counties in Isiolo for nine days has finally been contained.

Isiolo fire contained after nine days

Engineers want Ruto to revoke Aisha Jumwa's appointment as KRB Chair

Engineers have urged President William Ruto to revoke the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB).

Engineers want Ruto to revoke Aisha Jumwa's appointment as KRB Chair

Our staff were met with hostility; KPLC says after KU students protest over blackout

The power outage prompted protests on Monday, as Kenyatta University students blocked a section of the Thika Superhighway.

Our staff were met with hostility; KPLC says after KU students protest over blackout

'It's too early to complain', Ruto chides Kalonzo over sugar bonuses

President William Ruto has criticised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for questioning the source of funds used to pay sugarcane farmers at Mumias Sugar Factory.

'It's too early to complain', Ruto chides Kalonzo over sugar bonuses

No jobs will be lost in parastatals merger- Hussein

All employees impacted by the dissolution and declassification of parastatals will be absorbed into the public service, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed now says.

No jobs will be lost in parastatals merger- Hussein

How State plans to address funding gaps after US withdrawal from WHO

The Ministry of Health says it will engage and partner with other countries to address funding gaps following the United States' decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO).

How State plans to address funding gaps after US withdrawal from WHO

Mathew Nyamlori, who sat KCPE 9 times, dies of cancer

Mathew Aol Nyamlori, who gained recognition for his resilience in academics after sitting the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) nine times, has passed away.

Mathew Nyamlori, who sat KCPE 9 times, dies of cancer

Stop inciting Gen-Zs to violence, President Ruto tells Uhuru

President William Ruto has urged leaders to refrain from inciting the youth to violence.

Stop inciting Gen-Zs to violence, President Ruto tells Uhuru

KNCHR Chairperson Roseline Odede dies

The Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), Roseline Odede, has died following a short illness.

KNCHR Chairperson Roseline Odede dies

Natembeya, Ichung'wah in heated exchange at Wetang'ula's mother's burial

A heated exchange erupted between Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah on Friday.

Natembeya, Ichung'wah in heated exchange at Wetang'ula's mother's burial

DCI once again wants public help to trace Collins Jumaisi, suspect in Kware murders

DCI has once again appealed to the public for information to aid in the arrest of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, the prime suspect in the Kware murders.

DCI once again wants public help to trace Collins Jumaisi, suspect in Kware murders

Influencer Francis Gaitho wanted by DCI over alleged criminal activities

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says influencer Francis Gaitho is wanted for alleged criminal activities.

Influencer Francis Gaitho wanted by DCI over alleged criminal activities

From rejecting handshakes to embracing inclusivity: Ruto's 2024 shift

In the run-up to the 2022 General Election, then Deputy President William Ruto stated that he would not be blackmailed into working with his competitor, ODM leader Raila Odinga, if he won.

From rejecting handshakes to embracing inclusivity: Ruto's 2024 shift

Ruto acknowledges extrajudicial cases by security forces

President William Ruto has acknowledged instances of excessive and extrajudicial actions by members of the security services.

Ruto acknowledges extrajudicial cases by security forces

Kenyans on social media chide Ruto as he mourns Jeju plane crash victims

A post by President William Ruto mourning the death of at least 179 victims in the Jeju plane crash has drawn criticism from a section of Kenyans.

Kenyans on social media chide Ruto as he mourns Jeju plane crash victims

DPP directs police, IPOA to complete abduction probe within three days

DPP Renson Ingonga directed the two institutions to provide an update within three days.

DPP directs police, IPOA to complete abduction probe within three days

Ruto accuses critics of spreading fake news and distorting facts

President William Ruto has accused critics of peddling fake news and distorting facts about his administration's development agenda on social media.

Ruto accuses critics of spreading fake news and distorting facts

Ruto assents to seven parliamentary Bills

President William Ruto on Wednesday, December 11, signed seven Bills into law.

Ruto assents to seven parliamentary Bills

Gems dealer Kamlesh Pattni summoned by US and UK over gold smuggling

Controversial gems dealer Kamlesh Pattni is among 28 individuals summoned by the United States and United Kingdom for alleged involvement in gold smuggling.

Gems dealer Kamlesh Pattni summoned by US and UK over gold smuggling

Ruto visits former President Kenyatta in Gatundu family home

President William Ruto visited his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, at his family home in Gatundu on Monday, December 9.

Ruto visits former President Kenyatta in Gatundu family home

Pharmacy and Poisons Board recalls cancer drug over safety

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned against using the cancer drug Flurasted 500 from Batch Number HHP24017, citing safety concerns.

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Pharmacy and Poisons Board recalls cancer drug over safety

Jambojet aircraft damaged in maintenance incident

Jambojet reports a parked aircraft rolled off the ramp and hit a pole, damaging its nose; No injuries reported, authorities investigating.

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Jambojet aircraft damaged in maintenance incident

Loan defaulting on rise, report

A new FinAccess Household Survey reveals that 81.7percent of Kenyans are financially unhealthy, struggling to manage daily expenses and invest for the future.

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Loan defaulting on rise, report

Gachagua: Limuru attack was an attempt on my life

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that there was a planned attempt on his life during a chaotic incident at a burial ceremony in Limuru, Kiambu County, last Thursday.

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Gachagua: Limuru attack was an attempt on my life

Govt orders closure of 348 primary school boarding sections

Education PS Belio Kipsang directed regional, county, and sub-county directors of education to ensure the closure of unapproved boarding sections within their jurisdictions.

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Govt orders closure of 348 primary school boarding sections

KMPDU warns of health services shutdown in December

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a strike notice set for December.

By 2 months ago

KMPDU warns of health services shutdown in December

Kenya to lead Africa's vaccine manufacturing efforts

Kenya could play a key role in Africa's vaccine production and innovation following a new partnership with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI).

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Kenya to lead Africa's vaccine manufacturing efforts

Ruto: Moi University's woes stem from internal governance issues

President William Ruto has attributed the challenges facing Moi University to internal administrative and governance issues.

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Ruto: Moi University's woes stem from internal governance issues

KNCHR: 1,376 arbitrary arrests, 610 injuries reported in the last five months

KNCHR has documented 1,376 arbitrary arrests and 610 injuries over the past five months, primarily linked to demonstrations held in June 2024.

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KNCHR: 1,376 arbitrary arrests, 610 injuries reported in the last five months

CBK unveils updated banknotes

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says the release of updated banknotes for smaller denominations is in progress.

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CBK unveils updated banknotes

No, thank you, Catholic bishops reject Sh5.6 million donation from Ruto

Metropolitan Archbishop Philip Anyolo announced that the funds already received would be returned.

By 2 months ago

No, thank you, Catholic bishops reject Sh5.6 million donation from Ruto

Health ministry orders inspection of 126 spas and 34 plastic surgery centers

A total of 126 beauty and medical spas, along with 34 plastic surgery centers, are set to undergo a comprehensive assessment

By 2 months ago

Health ministry orders inspection of 126 spas and 34 plastic surgery centers

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