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Govt pledges better welfare for security officers

The government has promised to support the welfare of security officers in the country in a renewed commitment to security sector.

Govt pledges better welfare for security officers

Leaders urged to shun divisive politics amid Easter celebrations

Leaders urged to shun divisive politics amid Easter celebrations

Matiang'i jets back to the country amid speculation over presidential ambitions

Matiang'i jets back to the country amid speculation over presidential ambitions

Gas blast kills two, injures several in Embakasi South

Gas blast kills two, injures several in Embakasi South

Governor Wamatangi's arrest is not political witch-hunt, activists say

A group of activists has dismissed claims by Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi that his arrest by the anti-graft watchdog is political witch-hunt.

Governor Wamatangi's arrest is not political witch-hunt, activists say

Mudavadi calls for sanctions against Sudan leaders blocking humanitarian aid

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the international community to impose sanctions against warring Sudan leaders blocking humanitarian aid from reaching civilians.

Mudavadi calls for sanctions against Sudan leaders blocking humanitarian aid

State rolls out public participation on village elders policy

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the inclusion of the village elders will help bring government services closer to people.

State rolls out public participation on village elders policy

Governor Wamatangi's arrest is not a political witch-hunt, activists say

This came just hours after Governor Wamatangi and eight other county officials spent the better part of Tuesday at Integrity Centre

Governor Wamatangi's arrest is not a political witch-hunt, activists say

Editors Guild elections postponed over lack of quorum

Kenya Editors Guild elections slated for today postponed due to lack of quorum, returning officer directs that a notice be issued for fresh polls within 30 days.

Editors Guild elections postponed over lack of quorum

Raila: George Oduor was more than my bodyguard

Loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness endeared George Nyangira Oduor to Raila Odinga’s family, and he eventually became one of their own.

Raila: George Oduor was more than my bodyguard

Ogamba directed to resolve row on KMTC students funding

Members of Parliament are pushing for the inclusion of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students as beneficiaries of the Higher Education Loans (Helb) support.

Ogamba directed to resolve row on KMTC students funding

UDA party to hold polls in 22 counties, assures fair process

The United Democratic Party (UDA) has announced plans to conduct grassroots elections in 22 counties across the country.

UDA party to hold polls in 22 counties, assures fair process

ODM warns against violence in grassroots polls

The ODM party has issued a warning to perpetrators of violence in the ongoing party grassroots elections across the country.

ODM warns against violence in grassroots polls

Police nab eight suspects masquerading as witch-doctors linked to Sh1.5m fraud

Eight suspects masquerading as witch-doctors linked to Sh1.5 million fraud have been arrested and detained at Nairobi Central Police Station.

Police nab eight suspects masquerading as witch-doctors linked to Sh1.5m fraud

Muturi accuses President of masterminding corruption deals

Former CS claims the President is cutting personal deals at the expense of the country. Muturi has been on a warpath since his son was abducted by what he claims are state officers.

Muturi accuses President of masterminding corruption deals

Wamuchomba: DCI summons a plot to block me from Ruto's Kiambu tour

Githunguri MP Wamuchomba blames DCI summon on political rivals, claims it is a plot to block her from attending President Ruto’s Kiambu tour today.

Wamuchomba: DCI summons a plot to block me from Ruto's Kiambu tour

Atwoli calls for social media regulation over misuse

COTU SG Francis Atwoli has raised concerns over the growing misuse of social media in the country, hinting at possible engagement with the government to introduce regulations.

Atwoli calls for social media regulation over misuse

Public to have a voice at this year's devolution conference, say Governors

During the meeting, stakeholders, including civil society organisations (CSOs) and the private sector, raised concerns about issues they believe remain unaddressed.

Public to have a voice at this year's devolution conference, say Governors

Umoja Summit Party opens doors for the youth, says SG Muluka

The party had fronted Walter Mongare Nyambane for presidency in 2022 General Election but he did not make it to the ballot for failing to meet the academic requirements.

Umoja Summit Party opens doors for the youth, says SG Muluka

Muturi: I was sacked for exposing abductions, not absconding duty

The President further justified his decision to dismiss the former Attorney General, arguing that Muturi would not struggle in retirement since he "has a very good pension."

Muturi: I was sacked for exposing abductions, not absconding duty

Somalia: Opposition figure welcomes president's call for talks

The Somalian government and one of the opposition figures have agreed to dialogue.

Somalia: Opposition figure welcomes president's call for talks

Muturi: I was rushed out, told to hand over

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has lamented over being leaped out of office after he received a handing over letter on Friday evening.

Muturi: I was rushed out, told to hand over

Industry leaders, managers urged to support employees' ambitions

Industry leaders and managers have been urged to recognize employees' ambitions and implement strategies to foster their growth.

Industry leaders, managers urged to support employees' ambitions

Ghost drivers, missing fuel: How corruption runs county vehicles

Kisii county leadership made headlines for conducting a crackdown on ghost drivers assigned to county vehicles, highlighting how the use of public assets are shredded in corruption.

Ghost drivers, missing fuel: How corruption runs county vehicles

Search for IEBC commissioners kicks off as candidates face credibility test

Six candidates appeared before the Nelson Makanda-led IEBC selection panel for interviews for the commissioner position.

Search for IEBC commissioners kicks off as candidates face credibility test

KUPPET expands leadership to include JSS teachers, women, and people with disabilities

(JSS) teachers, women, and people with disabilities will now have a leadership slot in the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers

KUPPET expands leadership to include JSS teachers, women, and people with disabilities

Hope for Nduta as Kenyan officials arrive in Vietnam to seek leniency

PS Korir Sing’oei says the Bangkok team got visas and found Nduta distressed but is being treated humanely. She was convicted for trafficking cocaine

Hope for Nduta as Kenyan officials arrive in Vietnam to seek leniency

Governors threaten to shut down counties in 14 days, decry budget cuts

Governors threaten to shut down counties in 14 days if diverted funds are not restored, demand release of Sh78b equitable share, and warn cuts will cripple services.

Governors threaten to shut down counties in 14 days, decry budget cuts

Nairobi ODM leaders urge Meru governor to appoint a female deputy

A section of Nairobi ODM women leaders have asked the new Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma to appoint a woman as his deputy even as they condemned the ouster of Kawira Mwangaza.

Nairobi ODM leaders urge Meru governor to appoint a female deputy

Two suspects arrested in Kiambu for drug trafficking

Authorities have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the trafficking of cannabis in Juja, Kiambu County.

Two suspects arrested in Kiambu for drug trafficking

Death, destruction mark Ruto's city tours

An autopsy has revealed that the foreign national suffered multiple trauma after he was hit and "possibly" run over on the left side of his body by the government vehicle.

Death, destruction mark Ruto's city tours

Witnesses: Hearing impairment may have led to foreigner's death in Ruto convoy incident

Sources familiar with the victim said he had a hearing problem and may not have heard the sirens or hooting from vehicles in the presidential convoy.

Witnesses: Hearing impairment may have led to foreigner's death in Ruto convoy incident

NHIF staff protest pay cuts in transition to Social Health Authority

Kavuvi said that changes in salaries and/or wages for unionisable employees can only be done through negotiations.

NHIF staff protest pay cuts in transition to Social Health Authority

Lobby groups: How attacks on Kenya's Judiciary could impact 2027 elections

The attacks directed at the Judiciary pose a threat to the upcoming 2027 General Elections, lobby groups have warned.

Lobby groups: How attacks on Kenya's Judiciary could impact 2027 elections

PS Sing'oei's social media blunder exposes threat of misinformation

Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei recently shared a deepfake video on his social media account, an incident that showed that no one is immune from the dangers of digital deception.

PS Sing'oei's social media blunder exposes threat of misinformation

Deep fake and misinformation: why Kenyans must fight threat to national security

The incident where PS Korir Sing'oei shared a deep fake video on his social media account may have exposed the underlying danger of vulnerability.

Deep fake and misinformation: why Kenyans must fight threat to national security

Crowds cheer Ruto-Raila signing at KICC

A charged crowd waited as President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga signed the anticipated agreement they termed as a "working corporation."

Crowds cheer Ruto-Raila signing at KICC

Chebukati: Kin, friends eulogise him as honest

Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairperson Wafula Wanyonyi Chebukati has been eulogised as straightforward and one who never minced his words.

Chebukati: Kin, friends eulogise him as honest

Ali Fuad sworn in as new KEPSHA acting chairperson

Ali Fuad sworn in as the new Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA) national chairperson, succeeding Johnson Nzioka, who died in February.

Ali Fuad sworn in as new KEPSHA acting chairperson

We're sorry for dumping garbage at Stima Plaza, says governor

The Standard established that a meeting chaired by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei put pressure on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to clear the garbage outside Stima Plaza.

We're sorry for dumping garbage at Stima Plaza, says governor

Murkomen slams Nairobi County for dumping trash at Stima Plaza

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned an incident where Nairobi County Government dumped garbage at Kenya Power premises.

Murkomen slams Nairobi County for dumping trash at Stima Plaza

Chebukati's family yet to decide on autopsy

Ex-IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati died Thursday at 11 pm; family meeting to decide on autopsy and provide detailed briefing, spokesperson Erick Nyongesa says.

Chebukati's family yet to decide on autopsy

Survey: Most Kenyans have used alcohol or abused drugs

According to the Nacada study, about 57 per cent of Kenyans have used alcohol or at least one of the most abused drugs or substances.

Survey: Most Kenyans have used alcohol or abused drugs

Protests to be held Friday in push for release of Besigye

Human rights lobby groups have announced plans to hold protests in Nairobi on Friday, February, to push for the release of Kizza Besigye and other political detainees in Uganda.

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