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We called him Bob: Kenyans recall time with a down to earth Pope Leo

The new pontiff first came to Kenya in 2001 and has visited the country several times. He helped facilitate Catholic Church missions across the country, including in remote regions.

We called him Bob: Kenyans recall time with a down to earth Pope Leo

New family claims controversial Cheluget land, plans sale to government

New family claims controversial Cheluget land, plans sale to government

How police used forensic tools to nab suspects in Kasipul MP murder

How police used forensic tools to nab suspects in Kasipul MP murder

MPs call for better security at Ong'ondo requiem mass

MPs call for better security at Ong'ondo requiem mass

Gun linked to Kasipul MP's murder found as police arrest 10 suspects

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Thursday said that a forensic analysis of the firearms collected directly links one of the pistols to the shots that killed the MP.

Gun linked to Kasipul MP's murder found as police arrest 10 suspects

Duale launches health institute despite opposition from practitioners

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was optimistic that KNPHI would enhance preventive and promotive healthcare geared towards the country’s pursuit of UHC.

Duale launches health institute despite opposition from practitioners

AUC Chairperson visits Juba amid tension, reaffirm support for South Sudan

Their deliberations, the statement noted, were centered on avenues to "enhance coordination and reinforce a unified approach to supporting South Sudan's transition."

AUC Chairperson visits Juba amid tension, reaffirm support for South Sudan

African nations urged to use data to cut import dependence

According to Zulu, funds amounting to 140 billion dollars are lost through mismanagement, inefficiencies, and outright theft across the continent every year.

African nations urged to use data to cut import dependence

Agony and silence: Family of missing police officer in Haiti demands answers

Benedict Kabiru's brother recounted the unbearable pain the family has undergone since they received the news that their kin went missing in Haiti.

Agony and silence: Family of missing police officer in Haiti demands answers

Sixty Kenyans head to Iraq amid fears of work scams

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Friday flagged off 60 Kenyans to Iraq amid complaints over the legitimacy of the process.

Sixty Kenyans head to Iraq amid fears of work scams

Government suspends renewal of scrap metal importation licenses

Government freezes scrap metal import permits in regulatory shake-up.

Government suspends renewal of scrap metal importation licenses

Nothing to celebrate: Workers decry Labour Day amid hard times

Businesses alike, are lamenting of unfavourable operating environment, saying they have "no hopes" and "zero expectations" of positive outcomes from Labour Day.

Nothing to celebrate: Workers decry Labour Day amid hard times

Refugees to showcase talent, entrepreneurial skills at displacement forum

Refugees will showcase their entrepreneurial skills and talent during this year's Africa Forum on Displacement, in efforts to market their products for economic independence and self-reliance.

Refugees to showcase talent, entrepreneurial skills at displacement forum

Atwoli urges foreign investors to directly employ Kenyans

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged foreign investors in the country to employ Kenyans directly and not through outsourcing companies.

Atwoli urges foreign investors to directly employ Kenyans

Health CS Duale launches probe into organ trafficking, Committee gets 3-month deadline

Health CS Duale forms organ trafficking investigation team, tasked with 3-month review.

Health CS Duale launches probe into organ trafficking, Committee gets 3-month deadline

IEBC selection panel dismisses reports of narrowing list of commission chair to four

IEBC panel refutes claims of shortlisting only four for commission chair position.

IEBC selection panel dismisses reports of narrowing list of commission chair to four

Investigative Committee on organ trafficking given 3 months to complete task

The investigative Committee on Organ trafficking has been given three months to complete its task and file a comprehensive report on findings.

Investigative Committee on organ trafficking given 3 months to complete task

Three people die, over 200 left homeless following devastating floods in Nairobi

Devastating Nairobi floods claim three lives, displace over 200 residents.

Three people die, over 200 left homeless following devastating floods in Nairobi

Nairobi clinicians protest against Sakaja administration over poor treatment

Nairobi county clinical officers on Thursday staged protest, accusing Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration of ignoring their plights and treating them "without dignity."

Nairobi clinicians protest against Sakaja administration over poor treatment

KFS gets 3,231 new officers as government confirms 46 permanent jobs

Additionally, the CS revealed that the government has recruited over 3000 new staff deployed across the country.

KFS gets 3,231 new officers as government confirms 46 permanent jobs

Govt pledges better welfare for security officers

The government has promised to support the welfare of security officers in the country in a renewed commitment to security sector.

Govt pledges better welfare for security officers

Leaders urged to shun divisive politics amid Easter celebrations

Leaders have been urged to shun from divisive politics and embrace political tolerance in the spirit of Easter celebrations.

Leaders urged to shun divisive politics amid Easter celebrations

Matiang'i jets back to the country amid speculation over presidential ambitions

Matiang'i touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), at 11.40 pm on Thursday, April 17, aboard Qatar Airways from Washington.

Matiang'i jets back to the country amid speculation over presidential ambitions

Gas blast kills two, injures several in Embakasi South

Two people have reportedly been killed by a suspected cooking gas explosion in Stage Mpya, Embakasi South in Nairobi, leaving several others injured.

Gas blast kills two, injures several in Embakasi South

Governor Wamatangi's arrest is not political witch-hunt, activists say

A group of activists has dismissed claims by Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi that his arrest by the anti-graft watchdog is political witch-hunt.

Governor Wamatangi's arrest is not political witch-hunt, activists say

Mudavadi calls for sanctions against Sudan leaders blocking humanitarian aid

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the international community to impose sanctions against warring Sudan leaders blocking humanitarian aid from reaching civilians.

Mudavadi calls for sanctions against Sudan leaders blocking humanitarian aid

State rolls out public participation on village elders policy

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the inclusion of the village elders will help bring government services closer to people.

State rolls out public participation on village elders policy

Governor Wamatangi's arrest is not a political witch-hunt, activists say

This came just hours after Governor Wamatangi and eight other county officials spent the better part of Tuesday at Integrity Centre

Governor Wamatangi's arrest is not a political witch-hunt, activists say

Editors Guild elections postponed over lack of quorum

Kenya Editors Guild elections slated for today postponed due to lack of quorum, returning officer directs that a notice be issued for fresh polls within 30 days.

Editors Guild elections postponed over lack of quorum

Raila: George Oduor was more than my bodyguard

Loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness endeared George Nyangira Oduor to Raila Odinga’s family, and he eventually became one of their own.

Raila: George Oduor was more than my bodyguard

Ogamba directed to resolve row on KMTC students funding

Members of Parliament are pushing for the inclusion of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students as beneficiaries of the Higher Education Loans (Helb) support.

Ogamba directed to resolve row on KMTC students funding

UDA party to hold polls in 22 counties, assures fair process

The United Democratic Party (UDA) has announced plans to conduct grassroots elections in 22 counties across the country.

UDA party to hold polls in 22 counties, assures fair process

ODM warns against violence in grassroots polls

The ODM party has issued a warning to perpetrators of violence in the ongoing party grassroots elections across the country.

ODM warns against violence in grassroots polls

Police nab eight suspects masquerading as witch-doctors linked to Sh1.5m fraud

Eight suspects masquerading as witch-doctors linked to Sh1.5 million fraud have been arrested and detained at Nairobi Central Police Station.

Police nab eight suspects masquerading as witch-doctors linked to Sh1.5m fraud

Muturi accuses President of masterminding corruption deals

Former CS claims the President is cutting personal deals at the expense of the country. Muturi has been on a warpath since his son was abducted by what he claims are state officers.

Muturi accuses President of masterminding corruption deals

Wamuchomba: DCI summons a plot to block me from Ruto's Kiambu tour

Githunguri MP Wamuchomba blames DCI summon on political rivals, claims it is a plot to block her from attending President Ruto’s Kiambu tour today.

Wamuchomba: DCI summons a plot to block me from Ruto's Kiambu tour

Atwoli calls for social media regulation over misuse

COTU SG Francis Atwoli has raised concerns over the growing misuse of social media in the country, hinting at possible engagement with the government to introduce regulations.

Atwoli calls for social media regulation over misuse

Public to have a voice at this year's devolution conference, say Governors

During the meeting, stakeholders, including civil society organisations (CSOs) and the private sector, raised concerns about issues they believe remain unaddressed.

Public to have a voice at this year's devolution conference, say Governors

Umoja Summit Party opens doors for the youth, says SG Muluka

The party had fronted Walter Mongare Nyambane for presidency in 2022 General Election but he did not make it to the ballot for failing to meet the academic requirements.

Umoja Summit Party opens doors for the youth, says SG Muluka

Muturi: I was sacked for exposing abductions, not absconding duty

The President further justified his decision to dismiss the former Attorney General, arguing that Muturi would not struggle in retirement since he "has a very good pension."

Muturi: I was sacked for exposing abductions, not absconding duty

Somalia: Opposition figure welcomes president's call for talks

The Somalian government and one of the opposition figures have agreed to dialogue.

Somalia: Opposition figure welcomes president's call for talks

Muturi: I was rushed out, told to hand over

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has lamented over being leaped out of office after he received a handing over letter on Friday evening.

Muturi: I was rushed out, told to hand over

Industry leaders, managers urged to support employees' ambitions

Industry leaders and managers have been urged to recognize employees' ambitions and implement strategies to foster their growth.

Industry leaders, managers urged to support employees' ambitions

Ghost drivers, missing fuel: How corruption runs county vehicles

Kisii county leadership made headlines for conducting a crackdown on ghost drivers assigned to county vehicles, highlighting how the use of public assets are shredded in corruption.

Ghost drivers, missing fuel: How corruption runs county vehicles

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