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Ruto under fire over remarks on abductions

President William Ruto's comments downplaying the scale of abductions and enforced disappearances in the country have drawn sharp criticism.

Ruto under fire over remarks on abductions

Orwoba faces UDA wrath over Matiangi welcome, President criticism

Orwoba faces UDA wrath over Matiangi welcome, President criticism

Oswago distances himself from chicken gate scandal

Oswago distances himself from chicken gate scandal

Francis Omondi vows service as he takes over mantle of Garissa Anglican Bishop

Francis Omondi vows service as he takes over mantle of Garissa Anglican Bishop

Government leases four sugar factories, to pay Sh. 6 billion to farmers

The government has completed the leasing of four sugar factories: Nzoia, Chemelil, Sony and Muhoroni, and agreed to pay Sh. 6 billion owed to farmers by July this year.

Government leases four sugar factories, to pay Sh. 6 billion to farmers

Four arrested in Sh25.8m fake gold scam in Nairobi

DCI officers in Nairobi have arrested four individuals linked to fake gold dealings at Runda estate and recovered fake gold bars weighing 9.5kg.

Four arrested in Sh25.8m fake gold scam in Nairobi

Life after death: What families of deceased MPs receive from Parliament

According to the act, death gratuity is one of the provisions aimed at supporting the dependents of the deceased.

Life after death: What families of deceased MPs receive from Parliament

Radio icon Edward Kwach remembered as charismatic, creative trailblazer

Edward Kwach, a celebrated Standard Group journalist and veteran radio presenter, was remembered Thursday, May 8, as a charismatic figure who lived life loudly.

Radio icon Edward Kwach remembered as charismatic, creative trailblazer

Homa Bay readies for Madaraka Day with airstrip overhaul

Homa Bay County is set to benefit from the ongoing refurbishment of Kabunde Airstrip ahead of the Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1.

Homa Bay readies for Madaraka Day with airstrip overhaul

Ruto receives IEBC nominees report, to submit names to Parliament

(IEBC) selection panel has submitted its final report on the recruitment of the commission's chairperson and six members to President William Ruto.

Ruto receives IEBC nominees report, to submit names to Parliament

Governors reject CRA proposal, demand increased county allocation

The Council of Governors (CoG) has raised concerns over (CRA) recommendation to allocate counties Sh417 billion in the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill.

Governors reject CRA proposal, demand increased county allocation

All UHC staff directed to resume duty immediately

The Ministry of Health has directed all Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff currently not at work to resume immediately, with a deadline of May 7.

All UHC staff directed to resume duty immediately

Press Freedom day is far from free, Rights groups say

Human rights groups have condemned the arrest of four film producers under unclear circumstances, calling it a threat to press freedom.

Press Freedom day is far from free, Rights groups say

Five officers killed, eight injured in Boni Forest operation

At least five officers killed, eight others injured during an operation to flush out enemy forces in Boni Forest, Lamu; the injured airlifted to Nairobi for treatment.

Five officers killed, eight injured in Boni Forest operation

Reprieve for tea farmers and exporters

The Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled plans to allow all one hundred and forty-two (142) tea factories to sell directly to international buyers.

Reprieve for tea farmers and exporters

Ray of hope for fibroid patients

Women living with fibroids in Kenya now have access to a promising new treatment option.

Ray of hope for fibroid patients

Police intercept lorry carrying illegal ethanol in Webuye

Lorry suspected of ferrying illegal ethanol intercepted by police in Webuye

Police intercept lorry carrying illegal ethanol in Webuye

'Soko ni kubwa,' says Mutua on sexual harassment at the workplace

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua now says his ministry is taking me to address sexual harassment in the workplace.

'Soko ni kubwa,' says Mutua on sexual harassment at the workplace

Explained: Why ambulances use sirens even without patients onboard

Kihuga explains several legitimate reasons an ambulance may be speeding with its siren on, even if it's empty.

Explained: Why ambulances use sirens even without patients onboard

'Embarrassing!' Kenyans react after MPs condemn 'Blood Parliament' documentary

Mandera North MP Bashir Abdullahi has drawn public ire after appearing to downplay the deadly BBC documentary on protests.

'Embarrassing!' Kenyans react after MPs condemn 'Blood Parliament' documentary

Ruto: University debts to be cleared within three years

Government to clear all university debt within 2 to 3 years; 23 previously bankrupt institutions are recovering, President Ruto says.

Ruto: University debts to be cleared within three years

Remembering Edward Kwach

Celebrated radio presenter and media personality Edward Kwach has been remembered as a voice that defined a generation of radio in Kenya

Remembering Edward Kwach

Ruto, Wetangula arrive at the Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral

President William Ruto has arrived at the Vatican ahead of the burial of Pope Francis.

Ruto, Wetangula arrive at the Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral

'ODM is not in government,' says Raila amid backlash

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has defended the party’s decision to work with the government

'ODM is not in government,' says Raila amid backlash

Pharmacy Board recalls paracetamol injections over safety concerns

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has recalled three paracetamol injections, including Lumidol, Blink, and Paragen, citing safety concerns

Pharmacy Board recalls paracetamol injections over safety concerns

'All talk, no execution!' Vietnam Gas President blasts Kenya's leadership

For months, President William Ruto has been lauded for his eloquence, persuasive language, and visionary rhetoric.

'All talk, no execution!' Vietnam Gas President blasts Kenya's leadership

Government expands e-Citizen access to boost service delivery

Kenyans can now access more than 22,000 government services online, up from just 300 two years ago.

Government expands e-Citizen access to boost service delivery

Wamalwa's DAP-K raises alarm over IEBC leaks, foreign policy silence

DAP-K has criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to update the country on the status of foreign policy and the outcomes of bilateral agreements signed by President Ruto.

Wamalwa's DAP-K raises alarm over IEBC leaks, foreign policy silence

It won't be business as usual, Duale warns non-compliant health facilities

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Clinical Officers Council (COC) to re-inspect all unqualified and non-compliant health facilities in the country.

It won't be business as usual, Duale warns non-compliant health facilities

Committee to file report on organ trafficking claims at Mediheal within 80 days

The National Assembly Health Committee has launched an inquiry into organ trafficking allegations at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret.

Committee to file report on organ trafficking claims at Mediheal within 80 days

Easter holiday traditions you should know about

As Christian faithful around the world prepare to culminate the Easter holiday tomorrow, April 20, many may reflect on the meaning of Easter and the traditions.

Easter holiday traditions you should know about

Where is Lissu? Tanzania opposition demands access to detained leader

Tanzanian opposition leaders are now demanding access to detained party chairman Tundu Lissu, saying it is his constitutional right.

Where is Lissu? Tanzania opposition demands access to detained leader

Interpol, FBI probe CBEX scam in Kenya and Nigeria

Thousands of traders across Africa have been left reeling after an online trading platform collapsed, vanishing with their money, in the millions.

Interpol, FBI probe CBEX scam in Kenya and Nigeria

Swarup Mishra suspended as Kenya BioVax chair

President Ruto suspends Swarup Mishra as Kenya BioVax Institute chair, pending probe into organ trafficking allegations at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret.

Swarup Mishra suspended as Kenya BioVax chair

'Ignore the noise, focus on the goal,' Ruto tells newly sworn-in CSs

President William Ruto has dismissed criticism of his administration, saying he will continue to make tough decisions—and is prepared to pay the price.

'Ignore the noise, focus on the goal,' Ruto tells newly sworn-in CSs

Nassir moves to tame illegal prescription drug sales in Mombasa

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir is a man on mission.

Nassir moves to tame illegal prescription drug sales in Mombasa

Kindiki to the Church: Correct us with love

The Kenya Kwanza administration has had a complex relationship with the Church, marked by generous government donations on one hand, and public disagreements on the other.

Kindiki to the Church: Correct us with love

Kericho Governor Mutai slams Malala over controversial school play

Mutai accused Malala of taking Butere Girls High School students to the drama festivals despite not being qualified to do so.

Kericho Governor Mutai slams Malala over controversial school play

Spot check: Stranded commuters, parked buses as Super Metro grounded

Commuters using Super Metro Sacco buses within Nairobi and its metropolitan counties were left stranded for the better part of Tuesday morning.

Spot check: Stranded commuters, parked buses as Super Metro grounded

Government cracks down on harmful pesticide imports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has stated it is on cause to fight the importation of harmful pesticides in the country.

Government cracks down on harmful pesticide imports

Mutula Kilonzo walks back 'reckless' HIV remarks after uproar

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has come under fire for comments he made about the high prevalence of HIV in Homa Bay County.

Mutula Kilonzo walks back 'reckless' HIV remarks after uproar

Ogamba revokes appointments of four UoN Council members

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has revoked the appointment of four members of the University of Nairobi Council, effective April 11.

Ogamba revokes appointments of four UoN Council members

European embassies raise concern over South Sudan political tensions

European countries have raised concerns over rising political tensions and the fragile peace process in South Sudan.

European embassies raise concern over South Sudan political tensions

We're not threatened nor in the censorship business, Murkomen on Echoes of War controversy

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed reports that the government is ‘threatened’ by Echoes of War.

We're not threatened nor in the censorship business, Murkomen on Echoes of War controversy

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