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Kenyatta bets on Africa's youth to rescue continent

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged young Africans to embrace self-reliance as opposed to dependence on foreign opportunities.

Kenyatta bets on Africa's youth to rescue continent

In pictures: Kenya holds requiem mass for Pope Francis

In pictures: Kenya holds requiem mass for Pope Francis

Uhuru: How I remember Pope Francis

Uhuru: How I remember Pope Francis

Sifuna: Why KURA and KeRRA 'must go' to strengthen devolution

Sifuna: Why KURA and KeRRA 'must go' to strengthen devolution

Nelson Havi's conduct embarrassed legal profession, tribunal says

Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal finds lawyer Nelson Havi guilty of misconduct and using vulgar and abusive language against former LSK president Allen Gichuhi.

Nelson Havi's conduct embarrassed legal profession, tribunal says

Kimani Ngunjiri: Why I have broken ranks with Gachagua

Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has distanced himself politically from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing ideological differences.

Kimani Ngunjiri: Why I have broken ranks with Gachagua

Expert: Kenya must review 'ambiguous' organ donation laws

Willis Okumu, the researcher at the center of a recent Deutsche Welle (DW) exposé on kidney trafficking, has called for a review of the Kenya Health Act of 2017.

Expert: Kenya must review 'ambiguous' organ donation laws

Five things that won Pope Francis followers, and earned him critics

Even in death, Pope Francis remains a polarising figure,to some, he was a Pope for modern times, while to others, he was a departure from sacred tradition

Five things that won Pope Francis followers, and earned him critics

World leaders mourn Pope Francis

World leaders have mourned the death of Pope Francis hailing him for his servant leadership and a papacy that championed the rights of the downtrodden in the society.

World leaders mourn Pope Francis

Easter weekend begins as Christians mark Good Friday (Photos)

President William Ruto urges road safety as Easter celebrations begin; Catholic faithful mark Way of the Cross across the country.

Easter weekend begins as Christians mark Good Friday (Photos)

Muzzled on stage, Echoes of War finds new life online

Echoes of War never lived to see the stage at the Melvin Jones School in Nakuru, but its message has reverberated far beyond the 63rd National Drama and Film Festival.

Muzzled on stage, Echoes of War finds new life online

Explained: The eight Days of Easter's Holy Week

The events of the Holy Week are recorded in all four Gospels of the Bible’s New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Explained: The eight Days of Easter's Holy Week

Creatives demand artistic freedom as curtains fall on drama festivals

A section of Kenya’s leading creatives have called on the government to create a more conducive environment for artists to express themselves freely, following Butere girls drama.

Creatives demand artistic freedom as curtains fall on drama festivals

Israel urges probe into organ trafficking syndicate involving its citizens

Israel has committed to continue fighting global organ trafficking after it emerged that some Israeli citizens received organs from trafficked foreigners at Eldoret’s Mediheal Hospital.

Israel urges probe into organ trafficking syndicate involving its citizens

Mediheal denies organ trafficking claims following expose

Mediheal Hospital denies involvement in a global organ trafficking syndicate, Operations Vice President Maryline Limo says patients source and select donors, not the facility.

Mediheal denies organ trafficking claims following expose

Village elders near recognition as Kenyans share views

Countrywide public participation forums were held today across the eight former provinces to collect citizens’ views on the proposed formal recognition of village elders.

Village elders near recognition as Kenyans share views

Faith Odhiambo: Transparency will restore trust in courts

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has called on the Judiciary to embrace transparency to curb corruption allegations facing some judges.

Faith Odhiambo: Transparency will restore trust in courts

Expert: the good and bad of Trump tariffs for Kenyans

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 9, walked back on his new tariffs that were widely expected to upset global trade.

Expert: the good and bad of Trump tariffs for Kenyans

'Little' experience, past controversial bills come to haunt Ruku

Public Service CS nominee Geoffrey Ruku denies attempting to curtail Kenyans’ freedom to protest through his Assembly and Demonstrations Bill 2024.

'Little' experience, past controversial bills come to haunt Ruku

Government opens probe into frequent Gikomba, Toi market fires

Security agencies directed to investigate rampant Gikomba and Toi market fires; 10 modern markets to be built in Nairobi, DP Kithure Kindiki says.

Government opens probe into frequent Gikomba, Toi market fires

Dishonorable! Female MPs caught on camera in fistfight

Nominated MP Umulkheir Harun Mohammed, also known as Umi, has apologised over what she termed an ‘unfortunate incident’ of her altercation with EALA MP Falhada Iman.

Dishonorable! Female MPs caught on camera in fistfight

Murkomen's warning shot to politicians financing criminal gangs

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate arrest of politicians suspected of financing criminal gangs that have terrorised Kwale residents.

Murkomen's warning shot to politicians financing criminal gangs

Six dead as cholera outbreak spreads

Cholera outbreak: Six people dead, 97 cases reported; all counties put on high alert as Migori, Kisumu, and Nairobi record surge in infections, Health CS Duale says.

Six dead as cholera outbreak spreads

Job scams: Some Kenyans aiding their own smuggling, says PS Njogu

Kenyans seeking employment abroad have been urged to cooperate with the government throughout the recruitment process to avoid falling victim to scams.

Job scams: Some Kenyans aiding their own smuggling, says PS Njogu

Wamuchomba claims her life at risk, security withdrawn

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba claims her life is in danger after she continued to receive phone calls from unidentified individuals claiming to be working with the DCI.

Wamuchomba claims her life at risk, security withdrawn

Omtatah criticizes Auditor General over incomplete audit reports

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has faulted Auditor General Nancy Gathungu for perennially submitting incomplete audit reports in an apparent violation of the constitution.

Omtatah criticizes Auditor General over incomplete audit reports

Kagwe orders more yellow maize imports to tame unga prices

Government to allow a 50pc duty waiver on 5.5 million bags of yellow maize imports over the next year to ease pressure on white maize and stabilise unga prices, Agriculture CS Kagwe says.

Kagwe orders more yellow maize imports to tame unga prices

Muturi: 'Ruto is irredeemably corrupt and unfit for president'

Muturi, once ally, now arch-nemesis, claims the president has abandoned their shared commitment to integrity in public service that saw them join forces to form the government in 2022.

Muturi: 'Ruto is irredeemably corrupt and unfit for president'

DP Kindiki embraces 'Yes Sir' label, tells off critics

DP Kithure Kindiki dismisses critics labelling him Mr ‘Yes Sir,’ says past loyal deputies became presidents; vows to remain a loyal assistant to President Ruto.

DP Kindiki embraces 'Yes Sir' label, tells off critics

Ruto fires Irungu Nyakera as KICC board Chair

President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of Irungu Nyakera as chairperson of the KICC Board and replaced him with Samuel Waweru Mwangi.

Ruto fires Irungu Nyakera as KICC board Chair

Kanjama: Listen to politicians as you reconstitute IEBC

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has urged the IEBC selection panel to actively engage politicians in the ongoing reconstitution process.

Kanjama: Listen to politicians as you reconstitute IEBC

Prepare for bumper harvest, CS Kagwe tells NCPB as farmers scramble for fertilizer

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has said the government expects a bumper harvest from the current planting season after farmers took up more fertilizers.

Prepare for bumper harvest, CS Kagwe tells NCPB as farmers scramble for fertilizer

Interior CS Murkomen blames online hostilities on poor parenting, drugs

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen now says drugs and poor parenting are to blame for the increased hostility in online spaces.

Interior CS Murkomen blames online hostilities on poor parenting, drugs

Ministry releases ARVs amid funding uncertainty

Health Ministry flags off consignment of ARVs, to increase distribution efficiency and avert stock wastage; Kenya has 1.4 million HIV infections.

Ministry releases ARVs amid funding uncertainty

Why private hospitals may be Duale's first target

Private hospitals could face more scrutiny if newly appointed Health CS Aden Duale follows through on his belief that many facilities have been defrauding the government.

Why private hospitals may be Duale's first target

Serbia condemns Kenya's recognition of Kosovo

Serbia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Kenya of violating international law, saying the decision interferes with the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Serbia condemns Kenya's recognition of Kosovo

Kenya calls for peace in South Sudan

Kenya has called for an immediate end to hostilities in South Sudan, following reports of Vice President Riek Machar's arrest.

Kenya calls for peace in South Sudan

Kenya on right track to realising renewable energy dream

High population, industrialization, push for clean cooking, and electric cars are some of the things that could stretch Kenya’s power consumption in the foreseeable future.

Kenya on right track to realising renewable energy dream

Judiciary warns Tuju against public comments on Dari Ltd, EADB case

The Judiciary has called out former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, urging him to stop making public statements regarding an ongoing court case involving a company linked to him.

Judiciary warns Tuju against public comments on Dari Ltd, EADB case

Simiyu vows faster election results as IEBC chair candidates face integrity test

Saul Simiyu Wasilwa, a candidate for IEBC chairperson position, has pledged to revamp election technology to ensure presidential results are announced on election night.

Simiyu vows faster election results as IEBC chair candidates face integrity test

Muturi slams Ruto's incompetence remark, terms Waqf unconstitutional

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Justin Muturi has dismissed accusations of incompetence leveled against him by President William Ruto.

Muturi slams Ruto's incompetence remark, terms Waqf unconstitutional

IEBC needs a chairperson who can handle politics, says Ngwele

Memories of the disputed 2022 presidential election resurfaced as IEBC chairperson candidate Jacob Ngwele Muvengei defended his ability to handle political pressures before the selection panel.

IEBC needs a chairperson who can handle politics, says Ngwele

Willis Otieno: Why Kenya must do away with Bomas tallying centre

Lawyer Willis Otieno has urged the incoming IEBC chairperson and commissioners to abolish the concept of a national tallying centre in the 2027 elections.

Willis Otieno: Why Kenya must do away with Bomas tallying centre

IEBC 2022 flaws raised as Lorot interviews for chairperson slot

IEBC chairperson candidate, Abdulqadir Hussein Lorot, to implement recommendations the Supreme Court gave to IEBC in its judgment of the 2022 presidential election petition.

IEBC 2022 flaws raised as Lorot interviews for chairperson slot

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