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New report exposes horrific impacts of war in Sudan

Tens of thousands of people have been killed, many more injured and millions displaced since a conflict erupted in Sudan in April, 2023, a new report has revealed. 

By Okumu Modachi 12 days ago

55 more Kenyans return home from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

Some 55 Kenyans arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday evening after leaving South Africa following fears of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

By Okumu Modachi 11 days ago

Government dismisses involvement in abduction of Kenyans

The government has denied involvement in the alleged abductions of activists, insisting there are no State-sponsored disappearances under President William Ruto's administration.

By Okumu Modachi 12 days ago

Reform, seek rehabilitation or face demotion; PS Omollo warns drunk administrators

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued a warning to National Government Administration Officers

By Okumu Modachi 12 days ago

Seek rehabilitation or face demotion; PS Omollo warns drunk administrators

PS Raymond Omollo has issued a warning to National Government Administration Officers , saying the government will no longer tolerate alcohol and drug abuse.

By Okumu Modachi 13 days ago

AG Dorcas Oduor defends JKIA renovation contract amid transparency concerns

 Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has defended the Sh154 billion JKIA modernisation contract.

By Okumu Modachi 16 days ago

Hundreds stranded as police seal off Mombasa Road at Mlolongo

The road closures also came despite earlier assurances from public transport operators that services would continue uninterrupted during the commemorations.

By Okumu Modachi 18 days ago

Calm in Kitengela as police arrest youth over looming protests

Police officers were deployed in large numbers across major streets and strategic locations within Kitengela town.

By Okumu Modachi 18 days ago

Several injured in dawn eviction attempt in Kwa Njoroge slum

Several residents of  Kwa Njoroge informal settlement near Nairobi's City Park were left nursing injuries following an attempted dawn eviction on Saturday.

By Okumu Modachi 20 days ago

Sifuna heads back to court over fresh ODM ouster

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has vowed to challenge in court a fresh ODM decision removing him as Secretary General, arguing that the move is unconstitutional.

By Okumu Modachi 20 days ago

Standard Group journalists shine at inaugural HIV reporting awards

The awards recognise journalists whose reporting has advanced public understanding of HIV and STIs while helping combat stigma and misinformation.

By Okumu Modachi 23 days ago

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LSK threatens to sue State over continued NSSF deductions

LSK has warned it may pursue contempt of court proceedings against government agencies and employers continuing enhanced NSSF deductions.

By Okumu Modachi 25 days ago

KSG and Chandaria partner to honour Raila's legacy

KSG and Manu Chandaria have signed an MoU to establish a Raila Odinga leadership and governance centre aimed at training future ethical leaders in Kenya and beyond.

By Okumu Modachi 25 days ago

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Why EACC is concerned over increasing 'sophisticated' digital graft

The anti-corruption watchdog has raised concerns over increased digital corruption as the new emerging graft trend gobbling billions of taxpayers money.

By Okumu Modachi 25 days ago

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Instant traffic fines yet to take effect despite NTSA launch

The rollout of instant fines for minor traffic offences appears yet to fully take effect despite assurances by the NTSA that the new enforcement framework would be operational by June 1. 

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

PS Bitok campaigned for Ruto in Baringo as the country mourned Utumishi girls

As Kenya mourned the death of 16 girls who died in Utumishi Girls fire PS Bitok campaigned for president Ruto

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Doctors demand public participation on planned Ebola quarantine centre for Americans

Doctors are now demanding public participation in the planned establishment of a quarantine facility for American citizens infected with or suspected of contracting Ebola in the DRC.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Civil society calls for Ogamba's resignation over Utumishi school fire tragedy

Elimu Bora Working Group blamed the inferno that claimed the lives of 16 students on negligence and failure to enforce school safety standards by the senior Education Ministry officials.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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"My joy ended the day he vanished": Families trapped in nightmare of missing children

Families of missing children in Nairobi are living through pain, uncertainty and endless searches as they cling to hope for answers and the safe return of their loved ones.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Bomb blast victims plead for justice nearly three decades later

Survivors and families of victims are now pleading with President William Ruto to intervene and help end what they describe as decades of neglect, suffering and delayed justice.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Hypospadias: Why 7-year-old boy lives with constant fear of visiting bathroom

The boy was born with the condition, but his mother says she did not fully understand the seriousness of it at first.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Uproar greets Ruto's fuel address as cost push families to the brink

Kenyans had expected that President Ruto would offer immediate relief. Wananchi have accused transport sector leaders of ‘protecting their stomachs.’

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Ole Sapit raises concerns over increasing number of hidden disabled people

Ole Sapit raises concerns over increasing number of hidden disabled people .

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

New NCIC team sworn in, vows to tackle hate speech ahead of 2027 polls

NCIC Chairperson Kepha Nyamweya warns that rising political intolerance, ethnic profiling and violent attacks linked to political affiliations threatened national unity.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Questions over arrest of OCS as activists defend him

Questions have emerged over the arrest and detention of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya after he was accused of releasing 64 suspects linked to fuel price protests.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Stop hiding behind Uhuru over fuel price crisis

Jubilee Party leaders on Tuesday faulted senior government officials for hiding behind former President Uhuru Kenyatta to deflect attention from the biting economic crisis

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Businesses paralysed in Nairobi CBD as matutu strike enters second day

Nairobi’s Central Business District remained paralysed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as the nationwide matatu and motorists’ protests over soaring fuel prices.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Business paralysed, heavy police presence in Nairobi CBD as matatu strike begins

Business activities in Nairobi’s Central Business District remained subdued on Monday morning as a transport sector boycott triggered by rising fuel prices disrupted movement across the city.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Transport strike sparks chaos in Nairobi CBD

The nationwide transport sector strike over fuel increase has caused chaos in Nairobi CBD

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Borana leaders call for release of elders arrested during Moyale protests

Borana community leaders have called for the release of two elders arrested during protests against the construction of a disputed government multi-agency security camp in Moyale constituency.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

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Nacada's wastewater drug analysis report reveals surge in synthetic abuse

There is an alarming growing rate of uptake of synthetic drugs and emerging psychoactive substances in Kenya, a report by NACADA has revealed.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Matatu strike looms, as fare increased by half

Matatu operators have increased fares by half and threatened a strike action starting Monday, protesting the high cost of fuel.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Syokimau residents warned to remain vigilant over suspected hyena invasion

Residents of Syokimau have been urged to remain calm but vigilant following reports of a hyena sighting near residential estates on Sunday evening. 

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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More boys than girls now out of schools

Report shows rising boy-child school dropouts in Kenya driven by poverty, work pressures, and post-COVID learning disruptions.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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Doctors threaten to down tools over salary increment and arrears

Doctors have issued a fresh strike notice to the government over salary increments, unpaid arrears and failures to fully implement return-to-work agreements.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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Orengo, Babu accuses police of targeting supporters in Kisumu

The government and hired goons are intimidating and harassing supporters and mobilisers of the ODM Linda Mwanachi faction in Kisumu, Orengo and Babu have said.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Man allegedly kills mother in Mukuru kwa Njenga slums

Police are investigating the brutal killing of a 52-year-old woman whose body was found in a pool of blood at her rented house.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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Motorists, drivers count losses as fuel crisis bites in Nairobi

Diesel supplies most affected, grounding heavy trucks and passenger vehicles. City residents urge government to act fast to restore normal operations.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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AI tool targets 'ghost learners' in schools

A Kenyan data scientist has unveiled an AI-powered digital register to curb corruption, track attendance and improve accountability in schools, pending government approval.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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Police arrest woman over death of Dr Job Obwaka

A 45-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago