Caroli Omondi declares ODM 'dead', says Linda Mwananchi will become political party

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi says ODM is dead, arguing Linda Mwananchi Movement will transform into a political party as it seeks to reclaim the values he says ODM has abandoned.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 day ago

'No one is beyond the law,' NCIC warns in hate speech probe

NCIC opens independent investigations into several political leaders accused of hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 day ago

Ruto orders SHA enrolment for health promoters

Community health promoters to be issued with new screening kits and smartphones to ease operations, President Ruto says committed to digitising community health services.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 4 days ago

FIDA: Sharon Otieno verdict restores faith in justice

The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya says the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused in the murder of Sharon Otieno restores public confidence in the justice system.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 5 days ago

Sonko blames Supreme Court for political woes, vows to fight back

Sonko on Thursday said a section of the judges at the apex court is to blame for his impeachment and subsequent decisions that barred him from holding any public office.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 5 days ago

Kenya denies end of UK military deal after BATUK training row

Kenya dismisses claims that its defence partnership with the United Kingdom has ended, saying the BATUK arrangement remains active despite dispute over planned military exercise.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 5 days ago

Applying for a Good Conduct certificate? New DCI system cuts wait to 24 hours

Kenyans will receive Certificates of Good Conduct within 24 hours under a new biometric identification system, replacing a process that often took more than two weeks.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

Why nurses are threatening a nationwide strike from July 29

Nurses and Midwifes demand resolution of pending CBA, career guidelines and return to work formula within 7 days; threaten to join UHC workers in nationwide strike starting July 29.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

Kenya Dental Association opposes KMPDC's proposed scope of practice

Kenya Dental Association condemns a proposed scope of practice published by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council; says it would allow unqualified individuals to provide dental services.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

Murkomen: Police no longer rely on Gachagua's 'gossip'

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accuses former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of spreading falsehoods, saying technology-driven policing has replaced "gossip-based" investigations.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

'Execute the CBAs or prepare for a full withdrawal of labour', county workers warn

County government workers threaten to down tools in nationwide strike over delayed implementation of labour agreements, accuse devolved units for failing to engage SRC on pending CBAs.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 7 days ago

Wajackoyah: Kenya sliding back to tribal politics

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah warns that Kenya is sliding back into tribal politics, cautioning leaders against using ethnicity to advance political goals at the expense of national unity.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 7 days ago

Kanjama: Why LSK is boycotting courts, targeting the Supreme Court

LSK President Charles Kanjama defends Wednesday's planned nationwide court boycott, citing persistent corruption and misconduct in Judiciary; says urgent action needed to restore accountability.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 8 days ago

Activist Ademba freed on Sh20,000 bail after Ol Kalou by-election arrest

Activist Allans Ademba released on Sh20,000 cash bail after arrest in Ol Kalou, Defenders Coalition says camera and mobile phone still in police custody.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 11 days ago

KeNHA closes section of Emali-Isineti Road for three weeks

KeNHA to partially close Emali-Isineti road near Simba Cement from July 24 to August 13; motorists urged to use temporary single-lane diversion.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 12 days ago

Congratulations pour in for DCP's Sammy Waweru after Ol Kalou win

Congratulatory messages poured in from across the political divide on Friday after Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou by-election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 12 days ago

Maraga: Ol Kalou by-election a warning sign for 2027

Former Chief Justice David Maraga terms Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a preview of 2027 General Election, warning that conduct during the poll threatens Kenya's democracy.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 12 days ago

Long queues as Ol Kalou voters turn out for by-election

Residents of Ol Kalou turned out in large numbers on Thursday to elect their next Member of Parliament, forming long queues at polling stations across the constituency from early morning hours.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 13 days ago

In pictures: Ol Kalou residents turn out early to elect new MP

Ol Kalou residents turn up from as early as 5 a.m. at polling stations across the constituency to elect their next Member of Parliament, following the death of former MP David Kiaraho two months ago.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 13 days ago

Koome tasks new Appeal Court president with clearing 9,954-case backlog

Chief Justice Martha Koome challenges new Court of Appeal President Justice Gatembu Kairu, to clear backlog of 9,954 appeals and push court to resolve more cases than it receives each year.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 13 days ago

KHRC demands credible Ol Kalou poll as bribery, violence claims mount

Kenya Human Rights Commission calls on IEBC to administer independent, impartial and transparent Ol Kalou by-election on Thursday; campaigns marred with violence and voter bribery.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 14 days ago

'It starts from the top': Advocate blames Ruto for culture of lawlessness

Senior Advocate Macharia Njeru has accuses President Ruto of setting a tone of lawlessness for the rest of government, saying Kenya's leadership lacks the political will to uphold rule of law.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 14 days ago

Rights defenders demand probe into alleged State attacks

Rights groups demand probe into alleged surveillance and office raids targeting TISA Executive Director and staff, citing state intimidation of human rights defenders.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 15 days ago

Karua: State failing to protect women, children from violence

PLP leader Martha Karua urges urgent action to end election-related GBV and launches "Act Now to End GBV" campaign ahead of the 2027 polls.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 15 days ago

Ruto orders two-year business permit waiver for NYOTA beneficiaries

President William Ruto rolls out second phase of NYOTA project, with Sh3 billion set for disbursement to 122,000 beneficiaries.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 19 days ago

More than 50 per cent of women struggle with fibroids silently

Fibroids remains one of the most common health conditions affecting women, yet many continue to suffer in silence due to delayed diagnosis, limited awareness and misconceptions surrounding treatment.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 19 days ago

Patronage culture driving Ol Kalou voter bribery, experts say

Governance experts blame Kenya's patronage culture rather than weak electoral laws for vote buying reported during campaigns ahead of Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election set for July 16.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 20 days ago

US backs Kenya's Ebola fight with Sh1.9 billion, targets 22 counties

US commits Sh1.9 billion to Kenya's Ebola fight, backs surveillance, lab systems and training for over 1,700 disease detectives.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 20 days ago

'Consider us too,' Mau Mau veterans tell Ruto

Mau Mau war veterans ask President William Ruto to widen state compensation scheme launched for Gen Z protest victims to also cover survivors of the independence struggle.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 21 days ago

New Bill locks Kenya's oil, mineral earnings from political use

President Ruto signs Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026 into law; bill seeks to shield fund from political misuse and public debt obligations.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 21 days ago

'An enduring mark on African media,' editors say of veteran scribe Telewa

Kenya Editors Guild mourns veteran journalist Muliro Telewa, describing him as a committed and ethical journalist who leaves a lasting media legacy.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 22 days ago

'Democracy cannot thrive where fear replaces freedom,' rights group says

Rights group condemns enforced disappearances, unlawful arrests and excessive use of force by security agencies; demands accountability for missing persons and killings as Kenya marks Saba Saba.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 22 days ago

Mudavadi on mission for better working conditions for Kenyans in Saudi Arabia

The visit will see him engage on talks aimed at strengthening labour rights and improving working conditions for Kenyans employed in the Gulf nation.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 26 days ago

Stakeholders fault counties over poor handling of healthcare

Health stakeholders have faulted county governments over what they describe as the continued deterioration of healthcare services, saying devolution has failed to deliver.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 26 days ago

Regional rights groups condemn East African abductions, want NTV Uganda restored

The ICJ along with regional legal and civil society organisations, has raised alarm over reported unlawful detentions and the shutdown of licensed media operations in Uganda.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 27 days ago

'Where Are They?' Mathare MP wants answer over missing residents

"I hasten to say this has nothing to do with the June 25 demonstrations. These are just people who have been missing," he said.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 28 days ago

Rights groups condemn alleged harassment of residents by GSU over Shanta Gold

Human rights groups have condemned the alleged harassment of residents in Vihiga and Siaya counties by General Service Unit (GSU) officers, saying no security threat justifies the operation.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 29 days ago

'A criminal act of the State,' Orengo says of Lichuma torture claims

Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused the government of indifference towards Kenyans, citing reported abductions and disappearances that followed last week's commemorations of the Gen Z protests.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 29 days ago

PLO Lumumba says ethnicity, misplaced priorities driving Kenya to the ditch

Kenya is slowly drifting away from the path of good governance due to growing ethnicity, lawlessness and a political class more interested in the next election than the next generation.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 month ago

Editors Guild condemns shutdown of Uganda's media outlets

The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has condemned President Yoweri Museveni’s shutdown of Uganda's Nation Media Group outlets.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 month ago