Five babies, one day of joy and a family's wait for answers

Mercy Kanini arrived at Thika Level Five Hospital expecting four babies. She left with five, but within a day, the family's celebration had turned into anguish.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 3 days ago

Section of Muthaiga Golf Course closed amid KFS boundary dispute

Section of Muthaiga Golf Course closed over alleged invasion by Kenya Forest Service, Club chair Mwirigi says KFS claims it belongs to Karura Forest; matter being addressed.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 3 days ago

How Ministry of Health is preparing for looming El Nino rains

The Ministry of Health has stepped up preparations for possible disease outbreaks, injuries and loss of life as Kenya braces for heavy El Nino rains expected between October and December 2026.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 3 days ago

Markets regulator flags 15 firms in Kenya investment scam crackdown

CMA cautions public against dealing with 15 unlicensed entities purporting to offer investment services, including Global Investment Group and CBEX; says they're under probe.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

Swine fever kills 1,470 pigs in Kiambu as outbreak spreads to six counties

Over 20 Kiambu farms hit by African Swine fever since mid-May, with more than 1,400 pig deaths; Tharaka Nithi recorded 108 cases and 97 deaths in January, Health Ministry says.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

Police kill armed robber in Dandora shootout

A suspected robber died in a shootout with police in Dandora on Friday after his gang opened fire on officers responding to a robbery report.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 6 days ago

2,000 affordable housing units remain unoccupied as State considers new financing model

About 2,000 affordable housing units remain unoccupied under the Affordable Housing Programme.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 7 days ago

One person arrested, weapons, tactical gear recovered in Kisumu gang crackdown

Crude weapons, tactical gear and cannabis sativa (bhang) have been recovered during a multi-agency operation targeting suspected members of criminal gangs and their associates in Kisumu.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 7 days ago

Section of Mombasa Road to close at Cabanas for five weeks - KeNHA

Section of Mombasa Road at Cabanas to be closed for more than a month, till Oct 22 for box drain construction, KeNHA urges motorists to use provided diversion lane.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 7 days ago

Gachagua: Kanja cannot credibly probe Alex Kiprotich abduction

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accuses police of shielding senior officers from investigation into Tuesday's abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 15 days ago

Political leaders demand answers as Alex Kiprotich's abduction sparks outrage

Safina Party Leader Jimi Wanjigi, Babu Owino, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, other leaders condemn abduction of Standard Editor Alex Kiprotich, term it an attack on press freedom, demand accountability.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 16 days ago

Operators body calls Nicco Movers suspension unjust

Operators criticise suspension of Nicco Movers' operations, calling the move unjust and unlawful after a passenger fell from a moving bus.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Red Cross warns 46 counties face flood risk as El Nino rains loom

46 counties are at risk of receiving above-average rainfall; Kenya Red Cross warns flooding could occur if adequate measures are not put in place.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

El Nino rains: Seven things government is doing to protect you from floods

The government announces measures to prepare for above-normal rains expected during the October to December (OND) season, with early onset forecast in Western, Nyanza, North Eastern regions.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 17 days ago

Kondele swoop nets suspect with 32 stolen phones, hacking tools

Police in Kisumu have arrested a man linked to a suspected phone theft and hacking syndicate after recovering 32 mobile phones, laptops and suspected hacking tools.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 20 days ago

Ruto pays tribute to Norway's King Harald V

President Ruto mourns King Harald V of Kingdom of Norway as an exceptional monarch whose life was defined by duty, dignity, humility and unwavering devotion.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 20 days ago

Ministry preparing to tackle water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino

Health Ministry activates multi-sector preparedness plan to prevent, detect and respond to flood-related health emergencies, including water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino rains.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 21 days ago

Garissa and Wajir record 1,678 dengue fever cases

1,678 cumulative dengue cases recorded across the country; Health Ministry reports five suspected deaths in Garissa County as of August 26.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 21 days ago

Mudavadi heads to Angola to push for stronger African conflict resolution

Mudavadi left the country for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President William Ruto at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) scheduled for August 30, 2026.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 21 days ago

Where is she? KUCO demands answers over clinical officer's arrest, transfer

Christin Wanjiru was reportedly arrested at her home in Kitengela on Wednesday night and taken to Kitengela Police Station before being transferred on Thursday.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 22 days ago

Katiba 16: Why Maraga says Parliament has failed Kenyans

Former CJ David Maraga warns Constitution is under siege, calls on Kenyans to defend supreme law ahead of 2027 polls.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 22 days ago

Funyula MP Ojiambo sounds alarm over ethnic politics

Ojiambo describes the formation of political conclaves along ethnic and regional lines as destructive, saying it is often perpetuated by people seeking to advance specific political agendas.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 23 days ago

DCI bust alleged illegal sugar repackaging syndicate

Suspect linked to illegal repackaging and rebranding sugar syndicate arrested in Bungoma, detectives recover tens of bags of sugar, Chinese and Uganda-branded sacks.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 23 days ago

Nurses' strike enters 28th day as unions report gains in county talks

Nurses' strike enters its 28th day on Tuesday with union leaders saying consultations with county governments have produced progress on some demands even as the industrial action continues.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

KRA now targets Eastleigh, Kamukunji traders in tax compliance push

KRA adjusts Customs Minimum Benchmark for general containerised cargo from Sh2.5m to Sh3.2m, effective August 20; move to curb tax evasion, promote fair competition in trade.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 24 days ago

Inadequate funding to blame for healthcare crisis, unions say

Kenya's healthcare challenges are largely due to inadequate and delayed financing, health union officials have said.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 28 days ago

KNH urges non-emergency patients to seek care elsewhere as strike strains hospital

KNH urges patients seeking non-emergency care to consider other hospitals amid congestion following strikes in other counties.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 28 days ago

Police arrest two suspected gang members, recover firearm in Kisumu

Police in Kisumu have arrested two suspected gang members believed to be behind a series of criminal activities in the area.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 28 days ago

UDA, Safina officials clash over Ruto allies defecting ahead of 2027

Political analysts describe growing wave of defections from President William Ruto's administration as acts of self-preservation, ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 29 days ago

Gachagua warns of Homa Bay-style chaos in Emurua Dikirr

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua writes to Police IG Kanja demanding security assurance ahead of planned political rally in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County on August 21.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 29 days ago

Kenya must not slide back to 2007-2008 chaos, warns diaspora group

The Linda Mwananchi Diaspora USA Chapter says violence witnessed during the movement's tour of Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, was a targeted attempt to frustrate its lawful political activities.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 29 days ago

14 arrested over fake bus ticket websites targeting Nakuru travellers

Police arrest 14 suspects linked to a string of cybercrime activities in Nakuru; 25 mobile phones, 16 SIM card plates, and 10 SIM cards seized.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 30 days ago

30 stolen phones recovered as police bust alleged theft syndicate

Three suspects arrested as police recover 30 handsets, safe box, in targeted operation to dismantle phone syndicate in Nairobi's Kangemi market.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 30 days ago

Mother, daughter arrested over alleged Sh40 million Karatina land fraud

Mother and daughter linked to Sh40 million land fraud in Karatina arrested by detectives from the Land Fraud Investigation Unit.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 30 days ago

Attacks on journalists a deliberate bid to blackout Kenyans, stakeholders warn

Attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment are creating an information blackout that could prevent Kenyans from knowing what happens during political events, media stakeholders warn.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 30 days ago

'That was not healthcare, it was theft'- Ruto on old health system

President Ruto says Universal Health Coverage is one of the most consequential social transformation programmes after the affordable housing; cites SHA, CHPs, facilities improvement and digitisation.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 month ago

DCI recovers rifles linked to murders, Mavoko robbery

DCI recover M16 rifle loaded with five bullets, suspected to have been used to commit four murders across Isiolo and Meru counties.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 month ago

Rights group demands more action beyond officer interdictions over custodial deaths

IMLU documents 20 custodial deaths in 2026, says interdiction of officers on duty when suspect dies in custody is not enough; demands proper investigation and accountability.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 month ago

How staff shortages are disrupting care in Kenya's hospitals

Nurses Union Secretary General Seth Panyako says shortage of health workers has led to long queues in public hospitals, with nurses forced to attend to many patients at the same time.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 month ago

Three Pakistanis arrested after allegedly kidnapping two Indians from JKIA

Two Indians kidnapped after arriving at JKIA rescued, three Pakistani nationals suspected of holding them hostage arrested in Nkoroi, Kajiado South, authorities confirm.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 1 month ago