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2027 realignments: Bigwigs shun UDA in Mt Kenya
In some of counties, the governor's seat did not attract any aspirants to face off the incumbents.
Ex-Kenyan nurse in UK caught on camera attempting arson at neighbour’s home
A 20-minute surveillance footage caught Magdaline Wangeci, 49, doing the unthinkable.
UDA jitters: members push back amid coalition talk
"In as much as we support you, please remember the children of the house" – Danson Mungatana
Kiswahili emerges as top-performed KPSEA subject
Kiswahili has had more learners exceeding expectations in the exam.
Who is Moitalel ole Kenta, Jubilee’s new Secretary General?
Kenta replaced Jeremiah Kioni who moved to deputy party leader role.
Outrage after Knec excludes Kenya Sign Language from KCSE mean grade
Many of the affected candidates had opted for KSL to avoid the technical complexities of Kiswahili.
'Those are fools': Ruto blasts Kalonzo over Nyota youth programme criticism
'Please keep politics out of this programme.' - President Ruto
The contract on a daughter’s heart: What fathers write by staying or leaving
The contract on a daughter’s heart: What fathers write by staying or leaving
Inside Ruto’s Sh2.88 trillion budget
President Ruto has allocated more than half of the next budget to his pet projects.
Explainer: What is Islamic State, the group the US struck in Nigeria?
Islamic State has expressed hatred for Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, calling him 'Trump’s boy' and accusing him of treason.
ODM without Raila: Those plotting exit ahead of 2027 polls
Several MPs plan to ditch the party and seek re-election on other outfits in 2027.
Mbadi: Why ODM’s 2027 fate is up to Oburu
Treasury CS says the party’s next steps will be guided by Oburu Oginga’s counsel.
Explainer: Breaking a Guinness World Record
Guinness World Records does not fund attempts; challengers must cover all costs themselves.
Gachagua on ‘spilling secrets’ tag: I won't shut up, I'm an open book
Ex-DP says he will not engage in the deceit of hidden cards and secret deals.
Kenyan man jailed for tax fraud in America
Bwosinde helped clients conceal their true incomes by underreporting them to the IRS.
These are the red flags Kenyans should watch to avoid foreign job scams
If recruiters force you to lie to immigration officers, run!
Samia Suluhu: Post-election unrest was a plot to overthrow my government
She alleged that State intelligence points to coordinated plot involving planners, financiers and ground-level actors.
Khalwale out, Wakoli replaces him as Senate Majority Whip
Khalwale has become second casualty of the recent by-elections fall-out.
Hong Kong orders judge-led probe into fire that killed 151
The fire spread quickly to seven high-rise towers, home to more than 4,000 people.
Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias
This follows a military coup in the West African country.
Report: Learners in public schools lag behind despite free education programmes
Oxfam report says children from poor families receive fewer years of schooling than those from rich backgrounds.
Still united? Gachagua plan to ringfence Nairobi seats risks opposition fallout
Former DP says only his DCP party will field candidates for governor, senator and woman rep in the capital city.
Wanted! Homescience teachers who won't leave TSC to start bakeries
Crisis forces some schools to drop the subject altogether due to unavailability of tutors.
Why laws alone won’t stop violence against women – President Sheinbaum's case shows the reality
The shocking public assault on Mexico’s president has become a symbol of the pervasive sexual violence women face worldwide.
Running mate dilemma: How by-election results complicate Ruto 2027 choice
DP Kindiki, Prime CS Mudavadi and Governor Gladys Wanga have emerged as potential 2027 running-mate contenders.
Teachers start receiving healthcare services under SHA
TSC says he transition from Minet to the Mwalimu Cover has been smooth.
‘Premeditated murder’: Young girl fights for life 3 months after triple murder of kin
Bomet incident sparks outrage and renewed calls for urgent action against rising GBV
Are women over-mentored? Lessons from Athena’s fifth anniversary
Article reflects on the progress made since Beijing 1995 and stresses that women in leadership must be empowered to deliver impact, not merely occupy positions.
60 cases daily: Alarming threat of online sextortion of children
Young girls are lured into sharing intimate images with promises of jobs and other forms of monetary assistance.
Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit
'We value those constructive ties and will continue to work within the G20 framework. '
By-elections wins spur Ruto’s 2027 confidence, opposition cries foul
While the President and his allies see wins as the people's endorsement, opposition thinks this is misleading.
By-elections fallout: Parties turn the guns on MPs who backed rivals
UDA and ODM plan tough measures on defiant lawmakers, including kicking them out of House leadership teams.
Kenya’s silent crisis: Paradox of PhD holders with no jobs
When Kenya's most educated struggle to survive, the nation risks wasting its brightest minds.
What teachers stand to gain in new SHA Mwalimu Health Cover
Teachers assured of smooth transition to new Social Health Authority medical scheme.
President Ruto U-turn on comprehensive schools leaves junior schools in limbo
The uncertainty affects over 23,000 primary school heads, learners and parents.
The making of a grand coalition: Fresh details on UDA, ODM 2027 plot
Ruling party and ODM are reportedly preparing for a shared political future.
10 tough lessons for Rigathi Gachagua in by-elections loss
What began as a routine by-election has ended up as a sobering political audit for former deputy president.
Unions’ new promise to teachers ahead of December 1 SHA medical cover rollout
At least 400,000 teachers across the country will on Monday be enrolled into new medical scheme.
When the cheese moves: Gachagua, Kalonzo team 2027 shocker in by-election loss
United Opposition emerges weakened after losing hotly contested polls.
2027 chessboard: Ruto powerplay on broad-based team by-election wins
For Ruto by-election results offer powerful narrative of grassroots endorsement.
When someone says 'I've been sexually assaulted', how do they need you to respond?
Gender-based violence remains rampant in humanitarian settings and responders should react by following the core principle of ‘do no harm’.
Traumatic bonding? Why some women shield abusive husbands
GBV incident highlights that violence affects women across all social classes and mirrors lessons from Chinua Achebe’s 'Things Fall Apart' on protecting women’s dignity.
‘Every painting is a story’: How art is fuelling Kenya’s anti-femicide movement
Studies show widespread intimate partner violence and harmful attitudes that normalise abuse, while activists say systemic misogyny and weak legal structures fuel the crisis.
50 meetings, 17 rallies in nine days: How DP Kindiki beat Gachagua in Mbeere North
Prof's change of strategy threw "formidable" opposition off-balance.
Malava: Mudavadi basks in glory in race he, Farouk Kibet camped to win
Ndakwa garners 21,564 votes.
Wandayi glory as CDF office boss wins MP seat in Ugunja
ODM's Moses Omondi Okoth declared the winner of Ugunja parliamentary seat.
Big win for Wanga as ODM stamps authority in Kasipul
Were garnered 16,819 votes.
How Gachagua walked himself into Ruto trap in Mbeere North
Pundit: It takes more than a mouth to win an election.
UDA wins Mbeere North, DP Kindiki vanquishes Gachagua in round 1
Muthende garnered 15,802 votes.
Voters keep off polling as goons unleash chaos
Grim scenes of violence expose the worst in politicians and their supporters.
Knec to establish senior school assessment hubs
The assessment hubs will function as resource centres in various regions.
Relief for teachers as TSC unveils new policy on transfer after promotion
Teacher’s employer will no longer have to transfer newly-promoted teachers.
Real-time by-election results map
Here's a map outlining the areas contested and winners confirmed by IEBC.
Rebuilding trust: Kenya must recommit to ending gender-based violence
The country must urgently reinforce its commitments ahead of the 2026 target.
Broken lives: Why Kenya’s protection against GBV is failing despite 2026 deadline
Experts argue that without proper funding, legal frameworks, AI safeguards, and economic empowerment for survivors, the cycle of violence will deepen.
From teenage mothers to mentors: How three pastoralist girls are rewriting destiny
Their stories illustrate how adolescent mothers face compounded challenges from drought, violence, food insecurity and harmful norms.
Revealed: Only 2 women in today's constituency by-elections
Women aspirants, activists and party leaders demand urgent reforms for fair participation.
Revealed: Only 2 women out of 181 contenders in ongoing by-elections
Women aspirants, activists and party leaders demand urgent reforms for fair participation.
Hong Kong fire kills 55, hundreds missing as police blame ‘grossly negligent’ construction firm
The fire was still burning on Thursday afternoon, more than 24 hours after it started.
Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army
He also directed the withdrawal of officers from VIP guard duties for redeployment.
D-Day: Moment of truth for new IEBC team
Loss or victory will see realignments in both the government side and opposition.
Erastus Ethekon: We're under pressure but we will deliver
IEBC boss dismisses allegations the commission is being influenced by government officials.
Unease among teachers over transition to SHA, court challenge
Union officials say they are retreating to consult their members.
The mother Kenya forgot: The untold grief and strength of 'Mama Uhuru' Oginga
Memoir captures the remarkable yet turbulent life of the first wife of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
‘They mocked my dead son’: Inside Africa’s darkest cyberbullying crisis
Digital violence is ruining many women's lives on the internet across Africa.
ODM without Raila: How Kasipul by-election slipped into battle ground
It appears to have slipped from being a guaranteed ODM seat to do-or-die contest.
Broad-based blues: Wrangles test Ruto-Raila accord strength
Cherargei has told ODM party to forget the presidency and deputy presidency in coalition negotiations.
'Help me get home': Kenyan driver strangled in Dubai assault video pleads for rescue
Brian Kiplimo is broke, in pain and fears for his life.
Rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia after 12,000 years sparks international alerts
Although no casualties have been reported, there are fears that livelihoods have been devastated.
IEBC faces credibility test in mini-polls
Thursday's by-elections in 24 electoral areas serve as a litmus test for 2027 preparedness.
IEBC officials: We're ready to deliver credible by-elections
Commission’s CEO Marjan assured the country of a credible and peaceful exercise.
Report: Kenyan schoolchildren struggle to read, do math
Survey shows that Kenya performed better that its East Africa peers.
Senior Kuppet official charged with appointing himself to pension scheme
DPP says the fake document permits Mr Chelang’a to access civil servants’ pension funds.
Why junior school teachers are planning to leave Kuppet
The 46,000 teachers accused Kuppet of prioritising monthly dues over professional welfare.
UDA dishes diplomat jobs to Malava nomination losers
On Monday, Mudavadi issued posting letters to two aspirants for Uganda and South Africa.
Oburu Oginga forms inner circle to fend off ODM rival faction
Some ODM members have publicly challenged Dr Oginga's leadership.
All eyes on IEBC as campaigns wind up, 181 candidates face off
Electoral agency assures of security as opposition warns conduct of poll will have consequences on the commission.
Case against TSC boss hiring to go to full trial
Dr Kadubo said he had a long-standing interest in succeeding former CEO Nancy Macharia.
Kenya, Malaysia MoU to boost cooperation in higher education
The pact will support joint research, scholarships, and capacity building, among others.
No end in sight to Uhuru Kenyatta, Rigathi Gachagua political feud
Former DP has taken on Kenyatta's party for fielding a candidate in Narok MCA race
Magarini votes amid development promises and political rivalries
Magarini by-election was triggered by nullification of 2022 election results at the Supreme Court.
How by-elections will shape President Ruto and rivals' 2027 game plans
President has kept off the campaigns, a move pundits believe could be deliberate in gauging his key allies’ political clout.
Explainer: How to curb soaring fish-farm losses amid Lake Victoria’s boom
Pollution and disease are wiping out millions.
Battle of deputies: Inside last ditch by-election campaigns as Kindiki, Gachagua camp in Mbeere
Leaders have launched door-to-door campaigns, all competing for votes, as tension mounts in the area.
Back to streets or not? The debate tearing through ODM
The movement built on defiance and public resistance faces an identity crisis.
Turf wars: Why school heads, Knut have ganged up against Junior School teachers
Proposal to have Junior School teachers supervise primary school heads rejected.
Inside ODM's push to include CSs in powerful party decision-making committee
The proposal raises questions about its intent, as well as its constitutionality.
Gachagua to Ruto: We shall beat you hands down in Mbeere North by-election
Former Deputy President alleges plot to rig the election in favour of UDA candidate.
Costly ghost affair: 87,000 ‘ghost’ learners gobble up Sh1bn in public schools annually
Falsified enrolment figures have cost the country over Sh4bn in capitation funds in four years.
The war within: Winnie Odinga outbursts expose silent Raila-Oburu family rivalry
A weekend meant to celebrate ODM's legacy unravelled deep rifts, exposing family feud.
How State unearthed ghost learners and schools
At least 4,555 schools had pending payments due to wrong data submission.
How Malala-Natembeya war may gift UDA Malava seat
Escalating conflicts could cost united opposition victory in two by-elections in Kakamega.
Millions, logistics and grandeur: Inside ODM@20 spending spree
The party, founded by Raila Odinga, had its 20th birthday morph into a political festival.
Battle lines drawn as two opposing camps emerge in scramble for ODM
Senior figures in the party split into pro and anti-government camps amid internal wrangles.
78 arrested over KCSE exam leaks as ministry enforces strict security measures
Education CS Ogamba says results of the implicated candidates will be cancelled.
We will announce 2027 candidate soon, Gachagua says as opposition renews calls to oust Ruto
Consensus was building and that members were committed to the cause, he says.
Ruto to Kalonzo, Gachagua: You are making same mistakes opposition made in 2022
"Chanting ‘One term’, ‘Ruto Must Go’ cannot transform Kenya.”
Questions over teachers' SHA cover
Internal documents raise questions on the costs and the range of services available.
Knut, school heads to State: Hasten transition to comprehensive schools
TSC asked to promote teachers stuck in various job groups.
Grand re-union of ODM Pentagon without Raila and Nyagah
Three of the surviving members — President Ruto, Mudavadi and Balala will meet at the founders' dinner.
Confessions of goons: How Kenya's political violence machine works
For as little as Sh500, a young man in Kenya can be hired to cause chaos during peaceful protests.
It is Gachagua or nothing, Malala now says on 2027 opposition ticket
However, the united opposition is yet to come up with an ideal presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 polls.
Nairobi, Meru and Kiambu lead in SGBV court cases
The courts handled 31,460 sexual and gender-based violence cases in 2024/25, reflecting only a slight drop from the previous year.
CS Ogamba: Varsities must retrain teaching staff, revise curricular in line with CBE
The first cohort of CBE students are expected to join universities in 2029.
Day Raila Odinga went to Dandora at night to meet ODM founder
Jane Muringi was the party's first secretary-general when it was registered
Bodies of two Kenyans killed in TZ still unaccounted for
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured Kenyans that they are following up on the matter.
Confusion in by-election campaigns as party bigwigs back rival camps
"Experiment with broad-based administration is a double-edged sword."
Explainer: What is the COP30 climate summit, and why does it matter?
The world is watching to see if this year’s compromises will finally deliver a climate breakthrough.
Ignoring phone calls, amending a written list: Gachagua lists instances he defied Ruto
He admitted some of the accusations that had been used to kick him out of power.
Agnes Wanjiru murder: Former British soldier arrested over alleged killing
His extradition hearing on November 14 is set to be a key test of the UK's commitment to justice and its often-strained military relationship with Kenya.
Tanzania police seek to arrest opposition leaders after protests
The opposition and activists claim the security forces killed over 1,000 people.
Uncertainty looms for 20,000 intern teachers amid conflicting State promises
'Who should we trust in this government? We are getting mixed signals.'
'Never again' must not be hollow: Fatou Bensouda’s call for global accountability
The first female ICC prosecutor has reflected on her nine-year tenure at the world’s top war crimes tribunal.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, setting up a high-profile clash with pop superstar Lady Gaga.
Regulatory boss to testify on Kimmel censorship and bias demands
Carr's hearing will also cover the broader issue of the FCC imposing political conditions on media.
Kenyan activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo freed after diplomatic pressure on Uganda
Their release followed a period of "sustained diplomatic pressure" from Nairobi.
Former British soldier arrested over alleged Kenyan murder
His extradition hearing on November 14 is set to be a key test of the UK's commitment to justice and its often-strained military relationship with Kenya.
Tanzania charges 145 protesters with treason following violent elections
One businesswoman charged with encouraging mask purchases.
Trump snubs G20 summit in South Africa over 'human rights abuses'
This latest move has dramatically escalated the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Ruto to youth: Ignore Opposition, I have a plan for you
The President appealed to the youth not to allow themselves to be manipulated.
Uhuru reveals 2027 comeback plan
Retired president vows to rectify the mistakes he made in 2022.
Uhuru warns Kioni against insulting Gachagua
The ex-president said Jubilee Party must be an outfit that sells ideologies, not an insulting forum.
Kuppet to State: Save 150 Kenyan teachers stuck in Tanzania
Kuppet says some of the teachers are getting death threats.
Inside education reforms private sector wants MPs to undertake
Why Kepsa is calling upon lawmakers to revise the HELB Act
ODM will continue to hold government accountable, says Simba Arati
The deputy party leader expressed his dissatisfaction with some State actions.
Promises without budget: Kenya’s new women's security and peace plan faces financial obstacles
Despite its ambitious goals, five-year plan lacks a dedicated government budget, threatening its execution.
2,000 primary schools face closure, merger over low enrolment
Ten schools in ten counties have already been closed after it was found that they had no learners.
Egerton University on the spot over engineering degree
Students accuse the university of defying orders to issue replacement degree certificates that reflect the recognised engineering titles.
Inside Oburu’s push to win back ODM rebels and restless youth wing
Beyond reconciling internal factions, Dr Oginga has taken a firm stand on ODM’s strategy for Nairobi.
How President Ruto’s UDA is dealing with ODM’s ‘blackmail’
Milemba measured, but DP Kindiki's Mt Kenya East allies come out guns blazing.
Kidero acquitted of Sh213m corruption charges
The court ruled the former county officials, including the Governor, had no case to answer.
What trip to Raila’s gravesite means to Kalonzo Musyoka
Wiper leader's visit seen as both tribute and political signal as succession politics sharpen after Odinga's death.
Senior school guidelines good for learners - Ogamba
Ogamba has announced new guidelines that demonstrate a strict commitment to fair and merit-based student placement.
Why Oburu and Wandayi are reading from different scripts on proposed wayleave charges
National Government is strongly opposing the Bill by Siaya Senator Oburu.
Sufuria returns to politics as new party seeks registration
In 2023, Azimio-led street protests saw demonstrators use sufurias as their trademark protest gear.
Holy work, unfair pastoral terms! How can I stand up to gender discrimination at my church?
Gender bias in churches remains a silent injustice to many women serving on various terms.
What is methamphetamine or ‘crystal meth’?
A powerful stimulant, crystal meth has been linked with brain damage.
From exile to icon: Diaspora pour tributes for Raila Odinga
Beyond Kenya, Raila was a pan-Africanist who sought to unify the continent.
Ukraine captures Kenyan fighter, faults Russian recruitment of Kenyans
Many recruits are enticed through Telegram channels, Facebook job adverts and unofficial “cultural exchange” programmes.
What we know about Trump's Gaza deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Trump's plan.
No longer free: US introduces new fee for Green Card lottery
The new fee was introduced to ensure a fairer distribution of the costs associated with administering the DV Lottery.
After Trump's intervention, how close is the Gaza war to ending?
The deal is highly fragile as Hamas deliberately sidestepped the key issue of disarmament.
Another Kenyan arrested in Singapore for drug trafficking
Joyce Njeri from Nakuru was nabbed at Changi Airport alongside four others.
What would it take to end the US government shutdown?
A deep impasse between Republican President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats has triggered the 15th US government shutdown since 1981.
How EU's new biometric passport checks will affect you
Kenyans will continue applying for the Schengen Visa, applicable to most EU countries.
How Haiti became Kenya’s skunk
The election of Trump as the new US President signals a major shift in foreign policy.
Can Charlie Kirk really be considered a ‘martyr’? A Christianity historian explains
A Christianity historian explains.
Cabinet approves new Finance Bill, may slash budget for year 2025/26
Cabinet promises reduced taxes and enhanced retirement perks for judges.