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Sharon Wanga

All roads lead to Tseikuru: Kalonzo hosts 'high-stakes' opposition power play

UPDATE: Opposition leaders, including ex-CSs Justin Muturi and Linturi, Eugene Wamalwa, Munya, and Wavinya Ndeti arrive at Kalonzo's Tseikuru home in Kitui amid emerging 2027 political realignments.

All roads lead to Tseikuru: Kalonzo hosts 'high-stakes' opposition power play

Nurses issue ultimatum, warn of nationwide strike if demands unmet

Nurses issue ultimatum, warn of nationwide strike if demands unmet

Order, social media influence shape mood at National Prayer Breakfast

Order, social media influence shape mood at National Prayer Breakfast

Let's reflect and examine ourselves, Kindiki tells leaders

Let's reflect and examine ourselves, Kindiki tells leaders

Opposition leaders hit at IG Kanja over Koimburi's self-abduction remark

Opposition leaders accuse private actors, political elites of enabling illegal surveillance and data breaches targeting citizens, demand immediate end to abductions and extrajudicial killings.

Opposition leaders hit at IG Kanja over Koimburi's self-abduction remark

Kenya reaffirms commitment to co-host CHAN 2025

Sports CS Mvurya dismisses speculation over Kenya's unpreparedness to host CHAN 2025, affirms commitment to implementing recommendations of CAF inspection report.

Kenya reaffirms commitment to co-host CHAN 2025

MP Koimburi hid to evade arrest, says Police

National Police Service denies involvement in alleged abduction of Juja MP Koimburi, claims he duped officers by escaping on motorcycle with his private security, switched off phone.

MP Koimburi hid to evade arrest, says Police

'Kenyan artists not your subjects', content creators tell Gachagua

Digital content creators raise concerns over Gachagua's remarks inciting public to boycott songs of musicians who visited DP Kindiki; terms it a threat to entertainment business.

'Kenyan artists not your subjects', content creators tell Gachagua

Suluhu showing arrogance toward Kenya- Expert

Expert says Kenya’s foreign policy is increasingly driven by narrow political interests.

Suluhu showing arrogance toward Kenya- Expert

Mungatana wants CS to revoke notice declaring Masalani protected area

Senator Danson Mungatana calls on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to revoke a gazette notice declaring parts of Masalani a protected area .

Mungatana wants CS to revoke notice declaring Masalani protected area

Orwoba out! Kingi declares senator's seat vacant

Senate Speaker Kingi declares Gloria Orwoba’s seat vacant after UDA expulsion, to be replaced by Consolata Wabwire, effective May 21.

Orwoba out! Kingi declares senator's seat vacant

Finance Bill 2025 referred to Committee for consideration

National Assembly Speaker Wetangula refers Finance Bill 2025 to Committee on Finance and National Planning for consideration; report to be submitted after House resumes from recess.

Finance Bill 2025 referred to Committee for consideration

How Kenya is losing illicit brews trade war at the borders

How Kenya is losing the illicit brews trade war at the borders.

How Kenya is losing illicit brews trade war at the borders

Mutua denies ties to recruitment agencies in job row

Labour CS Alfred Mutua denies links to any recruitment agencies, says he asked NIS to investigate and is working with Attorney-General to prosecute suspects.

Mutua denies ties to recruitment agencies in job row

DRC and Rwanda submit draft peace proposal to U.S

Rwanda and DRC draft joint peace proposal to end hostilities, US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos says; move follows signing of Declaration of Principles in Washington, DC on April 25.

DRC and Rwanda submit draft peace proposal to U.S

Kenya Power to install electric vehicle chargers across six counties

Kenya Power has announced plans to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across six counties over the next year.

Kenya Power to install electric vehicle chargers across six counties

President Ruto hit with flying shoes in Migori

President William Ruto was on Sunday hit with a flying shoe while addressing a crowd in Kuria, Migori County.

President Ruto hit with flying shoes in Migori

Atwoli hints at exiting COTU as Secretary-General

COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has hinted at his exit from the union he has led since 2001

Atwoli hints at exiting COTU as Secretary-General

Kenya's inflation rate rises to 4.1 percent in April

Inflation rate rises to 4.1pc in April, up from 3.6pc in March, driven by higher prices of food, water, and electricity, KNBS says; it is the highest rate this year.

Kenya's inflation rate rises to 4.1 percent in April

Raila Odinga stadium to be ready by mid-May for Madaraka Day fete

Preparations for the Madaraka Day celebrations are underway at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County

Raila Odinga stadium to be ready by mid-May for Madaraka Day fete

DPP orders probe into Angata Barrikoi killings

DPP Renson Ingonga orders probe into the killing of five people by security personnel in Angata Barrikoi, Narok, report to be filed within seven days.

DPP orders probe into Angata Barrikoi killings

Religious leaders to convene on maternal mortality and cervical cancer in Africa

Religious and health leaders have united to intensify efforts against maternal mortality and cervical cancer.

Religious leaders to convene on maternal mortality and cervical cancer in Africa

65 people killed during Gen Z protests, says Amnesty

At least 65 people were killed, 89 forcibly disappeared, and thousands arrested during 2024 anti-govt’ protests, with no perpetrators held liable, Amnesty International report shows.

65 people killed during Gen Z protests, says Amnesty

Blood Parliament: IPOA ordered to launch fresh probe on police brutality

ODPP directs Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to launch fresh investigations into the extrajudicial killings highlighted in the BBC documentary Bloody Parliament.

Blood Parliament: IPOA ordered to launch fresh probe on police brutality

President Ruto pardons 57 convicts

President Ruto grants clemency to 56 Kenyans and a foreign national serving long sentences; extends general amnesty to petty offenders jailed for six months or less.

President Ruto pardons 57 convicts

IPOA gives update on investigations after BBC expose

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has provided updates on the investigations it has conducted since the mass protests in June 2024.

IPOA gives update on investigations after BBC expose

Drug barons in Cabinet curtailing war on drugs, claims Gachagua

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now claims the government has no intentions of fighting alcohol and substance abuse in central Kenya

Drug barons in Cabinet curtailing war on drugs, claims Gachagua

Dar es Salaam-bound flight diverts to JKIA due to medical emergency

Kenya Airways plane from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam was returned to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday shortly after departure.

Dar es Salaam-bound flight diverts to JKIA due to medical emergency

'Ruto is a man of means': Cherargei defends large church donations

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has defended President William Ruto’s sizable church donations, which have drawn public criticism.

'Ruto is a man of means': Cherargei defends large church donations

'Mirror yourself first', Cherargei tells governors on devolution row

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has hit out at governors for openly criticising President William Ruto amid the ongoing devolution row.

'Mirror yourself first', Cherargei tells governors on devolution row

Another Shakahola? Two dead, 57 people rescued in mysterious church incident

Police rescue 57 people from a church in Rongo, Migori, suspected of involvement in radicalised religious activity, two bodies found within the compound, investigations underway.

Another Shakahola? Two dead, 57 people rescued in mysterious church incident

Parliament invites public views on Constitution amendment Bill

National Assembly invites public views on Constitution (Amendment) Bill from May 5–7; bill sponsored by Rarieda MP Amollo seeks to amend NG-CDF, Senate Oversight Fund, and NG-AAF.

Parliament invites public views on Constitution amendment Bill

Nyong'o tells Ruto to keep off road fund, defends devolution

Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has accused President William Ruto of undermining devolution by seeking control of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF).

Nyong'o tells Ruto to keep off road fund, defends devolution

Ruto eyes infrastructure talks during China visit

President Ruto departs for a five-day State visit to China; set to meet Xi Jinping in efforts to deepen strategic ties between Nairobi and Beijing.

Ruto eyes infrastructure talks during China visit

Easter colors and their symbolism

On Pentecost Sunday, churches are decorated with red, which is also worn by clergy

Easter colors and their symbolism

Kenya Airways forced to divert flights over fog

Kenya Airways diverts flights scheduled for JKIA, Nairobi, to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro due to poor visibility caused by bad weather.

Kenya Airways forced to divert flights over fog

Who is Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's defiant opposition figure?

Often in the headlines, less is known about Tundu Lissu, the fearless and defiant Tanzanian opposition leader.

Who is Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's defiant opposition figure?

Ruto refers Conflict of Interest Bill back to Parliament

President Ruto refers Conflict of Interest Bill, 2025 back to Parliament for reconsideration, urging MPs to capture stronger anti-corruption and integrity measures.

Ruto refers Conflict of Interest Bill back to Parliament

MPs pass Bill to tighten grip on money laundering

National Assembly passes Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2025; it seeks to amend 10 laws linked to money laundering, terrorism financing, betting, and more.

MPs pass Bill to tighten grip on money laundering

KRA launches smart boat to boost maritime border security

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a patrol boat for their Marine Unit fleet to enhance the fight against illicit trade and maritime border security.

KRA launches smart boat to boost maritime border security

Chaos in parliament over delayed CDF funds

National Assembly parliamentary normal proceeding was disrupted on Tuesday afternoon after Members of Parliament became restless over the late disbursement of NGCDF.

Chaos in parliament over delayed CDF funds

Ministry to audit transplant facilities after organ trafficking expose

Ministry to audit Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret and seven other transplant facilities countrywide following exposé on organ trafficking; develops guidelines to curb unethical practices, CS Duale says.

Ministry to audit transplant facilities after organ trafficking expose

Relief at the pump as fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review

Fuel prices decrease in the latest EPRA review, super petrol price down by Sh1.95 to retail at Sh174.63, diesel Sh164.86 and and Kerosene Sh148.99 per litre in Nairobi.

Relief at the pump as fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review

'They're looking for money,' Gender CS nominee Cheptumo on female student murders

Gender CS nominee Hannah Cheptumo links university student murders to ‘girls looking for money’, proposes economic empowerment and education to curb rising femicide cases.

'They're looking for money,' Gender CS nominee Cheptumo on female student murders

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