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Mike Kihaki

Maraga slams Boniface Mwangi's detention, cites human rights breach

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned the detention of activist Boniface Mwangi by the Tanzanian government, terming it a “violation of international human rights law.”

Maraga slams Boniface Mwangi's detention, cites human rights breach

Free at last: Boniface Mwangi released from detention

Free at last: Boniface Mwangi released from detention

Kenya joins Brazil in global initiative to end hunger

Kenya joins Brazil in global initiative to end hunger

UoN VC decries funding cuts, governance strains at institution

UoN VC decries funding cuts, governance strains at institution

Education ministry eyes TVET rollout in all constituencies

The Ministry of Education, through the State Department for TVET, has unveiled a plan to promote inclusive and equitable access to skills training across the country,

Education ministry eyes TVET rollout in all constituencies

Government disburses Sh3.5b for Inua Jamii April cycle

The government has released Sh3.52 billion to beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme for the April 2025 payment cycle.

Government disburses Sh3.5b for Inua Jamii April cycle

Ugly times for universities facing deep rot

Higher education in the country is being crippled by a silent crisis; many universities are struggling to hold on to survival.

Ugly times for universities facing deep rot

Relief for schools as government releases Sh22 billion in capitation

Public schools across the country are set to breathe a sigh of relief following the government's disbursement of Sh22 billion in capitation funds, to support school activities.

Relief for schools as government releases Sh22 billion in capitation

Ministry suspends new SACCO registration for three months

The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has announced a three-month suspension of the registration of new Saccos

Ministry suspends new SACCO registration for three months

Sudan appoints Kamil Idris as new Prime Minister

Former United Nations official Kamil Idris has been appointed Sudan’s Prime Minister, the first since the 2021 coup.

Sudan appoints Kamil Idris as new Prime Minister

Engineers blame City Hall for stalling construction projects in Nairobi

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has raised concerns over persistent delays in the approval of structural plans in Nairobi City County.

Engineers blame City Hall for stalling construction projects in Nairobi

Schools in crisis as funding delays push education to edge of collapse

Stakeholders decry constant changes to curriculum and rushed policy implementations. With capitation funds delayed and slashed, schools are struggling to stay afloat.

Schools in crisis as funding delays push education to edge of collapse

Show of firepower: Why heavy security accompanied Natembeya's arrest

The EACC defend its decision to arrest Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, saying the move is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged procurement irregularities and conflict of interest.

Show of firepower: Why heavy security accompanied Natembeya's arrest

Kitchen farms feeding Kenya's learners amid capitation cut

School gardens helping feed Kenyan students amid capitation cut.

Kitchen farms feeding Kenya's learners amid capitation cut

Kenya distances itself from Tanzania's deportation of Karua, Mutunga and activists

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said Tanzania acted within its sovereign rights in deporting several Kenyan political figures and activists, adding that Kenya had no role in the decision.

Kenya distances itself from Tanzania's deportation of Karua, Mutunga and activists

Tanzania detains former CJ Mutunga, two others over Lissu court solidarity visit

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Vocal Africa Chief Executive Officer Hussein Khalid and journalist-activist Hanifa Adan were detained at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam

Tanzania detains former CJ Mutunga, two others over Lissu court solidarity visit

Court grants Salasya bail, orders state to restore his security

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya was on Monday released on a cash bail of Sh200,000 in a hate speech case, as the court directed the state to reinstate his security.

Court grants Salasya bail, orders state to restore his security

Ex-UoN Council Member Joel Kibe denies role in appointment scandal

Former University of Nairobi Council member Joel Kibe has denied charges of abuse of office, saying he was not in the country at the time the alleged offence occurred.

Ex-UoN Council Member Joel Kibe denies role in appointment scandal

Union warns politicians against using IEBC as scapegoat ahead of 2027 polls

The Kenya Independent Commissions Workers Union (KICOWU) warns politicians against using the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission as a scapegoat for possible election losses in 2027.

Union warns politicians against using IEBC as scapegoat ahead of 2027 polls

Win for conservationists as KFS halts construction of camp in Ngong forest

A push by the Green Belt Movement has led to the suspension of a planned eco-camp in Nairobi’s Ngong forest, following public outcry over its legality, transparency and environmental impact.

Win for conservationists as KFS halts construction of camp in Ngong forest

Mwita named Kaimosi VC, Awori appointed USIU-Africa Chancellor

Kaimosi Friends University has appointed Professor Peter Mwita as Vice-Chancellor, ending his one-year term in an acting capacity.

Mwita named Kaimosi VC, Awori appointed USIU-Africa Chancellor

Kindiki, Murkomen, Kihika slam Gachagua's violence remarks

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to reject voices predicting violence in the 2027 General Election.

Kindiki, Murkomen, Kihika slam Gachagua's violence remarks

Public varsities on the breaking point as debts hit Sh72 billion

Public universities in the country are in a financial crisis, steering on the edge of collapse under a staggering Sh72.2 billion debt.

Public varsities on the breaking point as debts hit Sh72 billion

Kuppet: Capitation cuts will undermine public education

While PS Bitok assured that the Ministry of Education is in talks with the National Treasury to fast-track capitation funds, Misori raised the alarm over the wider impact of the cuts.

Kuppet: Capitation cuts will undermine public education

Dr David Ngugi appointed NACOSTI Acting Director-General

Dr David Ngugi has been appointed Acting Director-General of the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), effective May 1.

Dr David Ngugi appointed NACOSTI Acting Director-General

Moi University staff get redundancy letters, weeks after notice

Moi University issue redundancy letters to hundreds of employees as a sweeping restructuring exercise that the institution says is to align staffing levels with the financial realities.

Moi University staff get redundancy letters, weeks after notice

President Salva Kiir is alive and well, South Sudan Ministry says

South Sudan has dismissed rumors claiming that President Salva Kiir Mayardit has died, calling them “baseless and malicious.”

President Salva Kiir is alive and well, South Sudan Ministry says

Why mitumba still dominates Kenya's clothing market

Additionally, the average household spends Sh409 per quarter on used clothing compared to Sh783 on new items, confirming the affordability gap Mitumba fills.

Why mitumba still dominates Kenya's clothing market

We acted within our mandate as UoN council, Anangwe team says

The UoN Council has dispelled what it describes as “false narratives” surrounding its performance, role in leadership appointments, and its Chairperson’s conduct.

We acted within our mandate as UoN council, Anangwe team says

Booted: Eddy Oketch ordered to leave Senate for disorderly conduct

Migori Senator Eddy Oketch was ordered out of the Senate chambers after a heated exchange with temporary Speaker Catherine Mumma on Wednesday, May 14.

Booted: Eddy Oketch ordered to leave Senate for disorderly conduct

Business lobby calls for urgent reforms to unlock private sector

Kenya’s private sector is straining under the weight of systemic challenges, according to a nationwide survey conducted by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Business lobby calls for urgent reforms to unlock private sector

Breaking barriers in regional education

Higher Education PS Beatrice Inyangala has called for the dismantling of barriers that impede student and staff mobility, emphasizing that education should be at the heart of regional development.

Breaking barriers in regional education

Getaway rider in Kasipul MP Were's murder arrested

Detectives on Tuesday, May 13, arrested another suspect in connection with the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were.

Getaway rider in Kasipul MP Were's murder arrested

Duale blames fraud for EduAfya scheme collapse

Health CS Aden Duale accused some hospitals of orchestrating fraudulent deals that led to the collapse of the EduAfya medical scheme.

Duale blames fraud for EduAfya scheme collapse

Haiti mission operating without support and equipment, says Mudavadi

Kenya’s peacekeeping mission in Haiti has been operating without adequate logistical support or equipment, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.

Haiti mission operating without support and equipment, says Mudavadi

Lobby group faults Ruto over remarks on abductions

VOCAL Africa dismisses President Ruto’s claims that all victims of forced disappearances and abductions reunited with families, terms remarks inaccurate; some individuals still unaccounted for.

Lobby group faults Ruto over remarks on abductions

Kindiki, Ruku downplay spat after clash over stalled roads- Photos

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has firmly denied claims that he disrespected or publicly chastised Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku during a weekend meeting in Embu County.

Kindiki, Ruku downplay spat after clash over stalled roads- Photos

Learning institutions, student numbers surge amid quality fears

According to the 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the number of basic learning institutions rose by 38.8 per cent, from 93,281 in 2023 to 129,463 in 2024.

Learning institutions, student numbers surge amid quality fears

Ruto champions digital trade, global partnerships at Kenya-EU Forum

President William Ruto has outlined Kenya's vision to become a regional hub for software development, unveiling key measures at the Kenya-European Union Business Forum.

Ruto champions digital trade, global partnerships at Kenya-EU Forum

Kenya and Finland forge strategic partnership

Kenya and Finland have pledged to foster their six-decade-long diplomatic ties, focusing on education, climate action, trade, peace, and multilateral cooperation.

Kenya and Finland forge strategic partnership

Ogamba promises swift resolution to varsities' management turmoil

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has pledged to resolve management wrangles bedevilling institutions of higher learning, promising swift government action to restore order.

Ogamba promises swift resolution to varsities' management turmoil

Finnish president in Kenya for first-ever state visit to celebrate 60 years of ties

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb are in Kenya for a two-day state visit to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Finnish president in Kenya for first-ever state visit to celebrate 60 years of ties

Nairobi County launches crackdown on land rate, rent defaulters

Property owners with late land rate payments in Nairobi face a sweeping enforcement operation starting Monday, May 12, when the grace period officially ends.

Nairobi County launches crackdown on land rate, rent defaulters

Constituents unrepresented as electoral gaps persist

Several constituencies and one county remain without representation in Parliament for months, despite the Constitution requiring that by-elections be conducted whenever such seats fall vacant.

Constituents unrepresented as electoral gaps persist

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