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President Ruto leads the nation in marking the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Wajir
President Ruto leads the nation in marking the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Wajir Trending
President Ruto leads the nation atin marking the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Wajir
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President Ruto leads the nation in marking the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Wajir
President Ruto’s decision to host the national event in Wajir has been welcomed by leaders across the county as a symbolic gesture of inclusion and national cohesion.
Watch: President William Ruto leads 61st Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga
This year’s Labour Day marks a historic shift, as the celebrations are being held outside Nairobi for the first time, with Vihiga County selected as the host. President William Ruto is leading the 61st Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County. The event is being attended by workers, trade union leaders, and senior government officials. This year’s Labour Day marks a historic shift, as the celebrations are being held outside Nairobi for the first time, with Vihiga County selected as the host.
Ichung’wah accuses Gachagua of attempting to intimidate Mount Kenya MPs
Ichung’wah accuses Gachagua of attempting to intimidate Mount Kenya MPs National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah. (Photo: X/ Kimani Ichung'wah) He alleged that he once visited the former deputy president at his official residence in Karen to address the matter directly.
Watch: President William Ruto addresses Nairobi County MCAs
Watch: President William Ruto addresses Nairobi County MCAs Ruto providing an update on the Sh80 billion cooperation agreement with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, focusing on urban projects like sanitation, roads, and lighting. Trending
Former Harambee Stars Coach Engin Fırat dies after sudden heart attack at Istanbul Airport
Former Harambee Stars head coach Engin Fırat has died after collapsing from a sudden heart attack at Istanbul Airport. Firat was travelling back to his home in Adana, Turkey, to escape the escalating conflict in Lebanon. He was fleeing the Middle East-wide war involving the US, Israel, and Iran, but tragically died while on his journey.
Nairobi United set for crucial group-stage clash against Maniema at Kasarani
Nairobi United head coach Salim Ali has expressed confidence and determination ahead of today’s CAF Confederation Cup group-stage match against Maniema Union, scheduled for 4 pm at the Kasarani Stadium. Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Ali underscored the importance of maximising home advantage as the Naibois play their first group-stage fixture on home soil.
Live blog: Kenyans celebrate Mashujaa Day in Kitui
The National Heroes Council chairman, Charles Wambia, said 184 individuals will be awarded in 14 heroic categories. Kitui County is set to host the 61st national Mashujaa Day celebrations as the nation continues to mourn the death of former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, who was buried on Sunday in Bondo, Siaya County. Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will serve as the Chief Guest at the invitation of President William Ruto.
10 hallmarks that defined Raila Odinga’s iconic life
10 hallmarks that defined Raila Odinga’s iconic life From his famous chants to his love for football, Raila used culture as a language of leadership, leaving behind an imprint that will live on for generations. Haiya to Jowi: 10 traits that defined Raila Odinga’s legacy Raila Odinga’s life was a performance in motion, a blend of style, speech, and symbolism that made him instantly recognisable wherever he went.
Live blog: Kwaheri Baba, Raila Odinga's final bow
President William Ruto will lead Kenyans, Raila's family and dignitaries for the ceremony, which will take place, starting with an interment service at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Kenyans on Sunday bid farewell to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who will be laid to rest at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo, Siaya County.
Live blog: Raila's body arrives in Bondo ahead of Sunday burial
16:46 Raila Odinga's body transported to his home in a white hearse in a procession of military officers. 16:36 Raila Odinga's body is being wheeled into a hearse. Members of the public informed that the body will first be taken into his home, then returned for a vigil for those gathered at the residence. 16:32 Military, flanked by family members and the clergy, prepare to offload Raila Odinga's body into a hearse for transportation to the former prime minister's home for a night vigil.
Live blog: Kisumu bids farewell to Baba
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o, Energy CS Wandayi and Interior PS Omolo, among others, moments before they received the body of Raila Odinga at the Mamboleo grounds, where the public will view the body and pay their last respects.
Live blog: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's State Funeral service
10:07 The foreign dignitaries are given their chance to pay their last respects to the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. 09:47 The military gun carriage carrying the remains of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrives at the Nyayo Stadium for the State Funeral service amid wailing by thousands of mourners. 09:35 President William Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, arrives at Nyayo Stadium for the State Funeral Service of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Watch: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's State Funeral Service at Nyayo Stadium
Watch: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's State Funeral Service at Nyayo Stadium According to the National Committee for the State Funeral of Raila Odinga, the ceremony will feature full military honours, a church sermon led by the Anglican Church of Kenya, eulogies from the family, and tributes from national and international leaders. The State Funeral service for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is taking place at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Live blog: President Ruto leads Kenyans in viewing body of the late Raila Odinga
17:55 Thousands of mourners who have thronged the Kasarani Stadium finally get the chance to view the body of the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as he lies in state at Kasarani Stadium. 17:25 The crowds have started lining up at Kasarani Stadium after President William Ruto led the family of the ODM leader and other dignitaries in viewing the body of the former PM.
Lilian Odira smashes 800m championship record to claim Kenya's seventh gold at 2025 Tokyo World Championships
Lilian Odira smashes 800m championship record to claim Kenya's seventh gold at 2025 Tokyo World Championships Odira’s compatriots, Sarah Moraa and her sister Mary Moraa, finished fourth and seventh, respectively, in the race. Kenya’s Lilian Odira on Sunday smashed the 800m championship record at the 2025 Tokyo World Championships, clocking 1:54.62 to claim Kenya’s seventh gold in Japan. Great Britain’s duo of Georgia Hunter Bell and Keely Hodgkinson scooped silver and bronze, respectively.
McCarthy urges Harambee Stars to fight on after Gabon's win dealt huge blow to Kenya's World Cup dreams
Kenya’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a huge setback on Wednesday night after Gabon thrashed Seychelles 4-0 in Saint Pierre to seize control of Group F. The emphatic victory lifted the Panthers to 18 points, the same maximum tally Harambee Stars can only reach if they win their remaining four matches. However, with Kenya having already lost home and away to Gabon, they hold no head-to-head advantage over the Panthers.
800 killed after strong earthquake hits Afghanistan
800 killed after strong earthquake hits Afghanistan The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 8 kilometres (6 miles) and struck the region at 11:47 p.m. local time (9:17 p.m. CET), according to USGS. Hundreds of people have been killed in eastern Afghanistan after a magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck late Sunday night near the Pakistan border. At least 800 people have died and 2,500 others were injured by the tremor, the Taliban government said Monday.
Watch: Senate hears impeachment charges against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai
Watch: Senate hears impeachment charges against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai The move comes after 33 out of 47 MCAs of the Kericho County Assembly voted to impeach Mutai on August 15, 2025. The Senate is holding a special session on Wednesday, August 20, to hear impeachment charges against Kericho Governor Dr. Erick Mutai. The move comes after 33 out of 47 MCAs of the Kericho County Assembly voted to impeach Mutai on August 15, 2025.
KeNHA cancels Nairobi-Kiambu road tender despite multi-billion Chinese funding deal
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has cancelled an international tender for the planned upgrade of the Pangani–Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi (B32) road despite securing financing funds from a foreign lender. The tender, which had been initially announced on July 15, has raised concerns over the future of the multi-billion shilling project that sought to ease traffic congestion between Nairobi and Kiambu County.
DCI recovers ammunition, tear gas during raid on Boniface Mwangi’s office
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed that it has recovered two unused tear gas canisters and one 7.62mm blank round following the arrest of activist Boniface Mwangi over alleged facilitation of terrorist activities during the June 25, 2025, protests. In a statement on Sunday, officers also said the activist was found in possession of multiple electronic devices and company documents during a subsequent search at his Mageuzi Hub office in Nairobi.
Kenyans mock Ruto's "shoot in the leg" order with viral videos and memes
Kenyans mock Ruto's "shoot in the leg" order with viral videos and memes In a new modern way of dissent that has been aided by digital emancipation, Kenyans have opted to mock their country's leadership and its outrageous decisions through art and music, where satire has taken centre stage.
Why I skipped June 25 anniversary protests - Gachagua
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended his decision to skip the June 25 anti-government protests, saying his presence would have been misinterpreted as political interference and used to falsely link him to the youth-led demonstrations. In an interview with NTV on Friday, Gachagua said he made a conscious choice not to join the protests, noting that during the 2024 demonstrations, Gen Z made it clear that they did not want the involvement of political figures.
Live blog: Treasury CS John Mbadi presents Sh4.2 trillion budget before Parliament
18:13 Sh10.7 billion for Forests, Resources, Conservation and Management Sh1.6 billion for Forests Research and Development Sh3.7 billion for Environment Management and Protection Sh11.5 billion for the Kenya Financing Locally Led Climate Action Project Sh1.6 billion for the Meteorological Service Sh13.2 billion for wildlife security, conservation and management Sh953 million for wildlife research and development Sh1.1 billion for Human Wildlife Conflict compensation Sh950 million for...
Treasury CS John Mbadi presents Sh4.2 trillion budget before Parliament
Treasury CS John Mbadi presents Sh4.2 trillion budget before Parliament Mbadi described the 2025/2026 budget as responsive and focused on delivering tangible benefits to the Kenyan people while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Welcome to our live blog as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is presenting the 2025/2026 budget before the joint houses of Parliament.
Watch: Nominated IEBC commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan faces vetting panel
Watch: Nominated IEBC commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan faces vetting panel Hassan was nominated by President William Ruto on May 8, 2025, as part of the process to reconstitute the electoral body. Nominated IEBC commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan has appeared before the National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee for vetting. The public hearings are being held in the Mini Chamber at County Hall, Nairobi.
Fire razes section of Gikomba Market
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DCI nabs IT expert in Sh49 million Jambo Pay portal hack
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is holding an IT expert suspected of having worked with accomplices to hack into a fintech company's systems before transferring Sh49 million to themselves. Joseph Momanyi is in custody at Muthaiga police station, where he is held by DCI's Financial Investigations Unit, which is investigating him for Computer Fraud contrary to section 26 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.
State launches crackdown on illegal shisha outlets in Nairobi
The coordinated exercise resulted in the arrest of several individuals and the seizure of multiple shisha delivery systems. The government has launched a renewed crackdown on illegal shisha outlets in Nairobi, arresting several individuals and seizing smoking equipment in a multi-agency operation over the weekend.
IPOA seeks broader mandate to monitor armed state agencies
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is calling for its mandate to be broadened to include oversight of other armed state agencies such as the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Kenya Forestry Service (KFS), and the Kenya Prisons Service.
Why Kenyan doctors can’t afford the very services they offer - KMPDU Deputy SG Miskellah
Why Kenyan doctors can’t afford the very services they offer - KMPDU Deputy SG Miskellah KMPDU Deputy Secretary General Dennis Miskellah speaks to The Eastleigh Voice on why medics are too poor to afford the very services they render. What exactly is the problem with the Social Health Authority (SHA) system, and how does it impact healthcare providers and patients?
Rwanda to build regional hub for satellite development and testing
Rwanda to build regional hub for satellite development and testing The plan is detailed in Rwanda’s recently approved space policy, which prioritises reducing the country’s reliance on foreign providers for satellite imagery and communications. Rwanda has embarked on plans to build a regional hub dedicated to satellite development and testing, part of its broader ambition to enhance sovereign access to critical space-based data for agriculture, disaster response and national security.
Blue Economy boom: Over 200 Tana River youths empowered in fisheries venture
By channelling youthful energy into enterprise and equipping young minds with the tools to navigate the blue economy, the initiative offers hope in a region where unemployment has long stifled opportunity. Over 200 young entrepreneurs in Tana River County have received a significant boost to overcome one of the most daunting challenges facing emerging businesses in fisheries and aquaculture, which is market access.
Turkish firm wins court battle to build Sh31.6 billion Bomas complex
Turkish firm wins court battle to build Sh31.6 billion Bomas complex The Ministry of Defence had appealed against an earlier decision by the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB), which faulted it for stalling and later terminating the tender. The Court of Appeal has dismissed a case by the Ministry of Defence that sought to reverse a decision compelling it to complete a Sh31.6 billion tender for the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC).
Kenya's kidney trade: Inside global organ trafficking network
Kenya's kidney trade: Inside global organ trafficking network An international network is allegedly taking advantage of vulnerable, poor people in Kenya on one side and the hopes of those desperately needing life-saving organs in Germany on the other. Twenty-two-year-old Amon Kipruto Mely thought that by selling his kidney, he would start a new, better life. Life in a village in western Kenya had been hard for him after the COVID pandemic.
Rising Stars unaffected by revised 2025 AFCON U20 draw, Akhulia and Ochieng' declare
Rising Stars unaffected by revised 2025 AFCON U20 draw, Akhulia and Ochieng' declare CAF held a revised draw for the tournament on Sunday after Egypt replaced Ivory Coast as tournament hosts on March 27. Rising Stars assistant coach Anthony Akhulia and the team's assistant captain Baron Ochieng' have stated that the team is unaffected by the revised draw for the 2025 AFCON U20, which is set to take place in Egypt from April 27 to May 18.
South Africa appoints special envoy to the U.S. amid strained relations under Trump
Jonas' new posting comes at a time when Pretoria and Washington have been drifting diplomatically, especially under Trump's renewed "America First" foreign policy stance. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as his Special Envoy to the United States, a move widely interpreted as an attempt to reset frayed diplomatic ties with Washington following the return of President Donald Trump to the White House.
No breakthrough in Gaza talks, Egyptian and Palestinian sources say
The latest round of talks in Cairo to restore the defunct Gaza ceasefire and free Israeli hostages ended with no apparent breakthrough, Palestinian and Egyptian sources said on Monday. The sources said Hamas had stuck to its position that any agreement must lead to an end to the war in Gaza. Israel, which restarted its military campaign in Gaza last month after a ceasefire agreed in January unravelled, has said it will not end the war until Hamas is stamped out.
Gender CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo proposes gender education in schools to tackle GBV
Gender CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo proposes gender education in schools to tackle GBV Addressing the root causes of GBV, she pointed to deeply entrenched patriarchal norms. Gender Cabinet Secretary nominee Hanna Cheptumo has proposed the incorporation of gender education into the school curriculum to combat gender-based violence (GBV) from an early age.
Relief for Kenyans as EPRA announces reduction in fuel prices in latest monthly review
Relief for Kenyans as EPRA announces reduction in fuel prices in latest monthly review Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will now retail at Sh174.63, Sh164.86 and Sh148.99 per litre in Nairobi, respectively. Kenyans will enjoy slightly lower fuel prices this month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in the cost of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene.
Gender CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo says women killed in Airbnbs were after money
Gender CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo says women killed in Airbnbs were after money According to Cheptumo, femicide is driven by economic dependency. Gender Cabinet Secretary nominee Hanna Wendot Cheptumo has come under sharp criticism for remarks made during her vetting, where she appeared to blame young women killed in Airbnbs for their own deaths, suggesting they were seeking money.
Journalist Silas Apollo died from blunt force trauma, broken ribs, autopsy reveals
Journalist Silas Apollo died from blunt force trauma, broken ribs, autopsy reveals The autopsy also confirmed significant internal bleeding as the cause of death. An autopsy conducted at the City Mortuary has revealed that Silas Apollo, the renowned journalist who died in a road accident, succumbed to injuries caused by blunt force trauma to the head and broken ribs. The autopsy also confirmed significant internal bleeding as the cause of death.
Watch: MPs vet Gender, Culture and Arts CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo
Watch: MPs vet Gender, Culture and Arts CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo Trending
Ivory Coast cocoa farmers warn of mid-crop supply shortages due to dry weather
Most farmers in central regions said they were worried as plantations had not yet received enough moisture in the crucial month of April to help beans reach market-ready size and quality. Cocoa farmers in the world's top-producing country, the Ivory Coast, warn that insufficient rainfall could hurt both the quality and size of the April-to-September mid-crop.
Heavy rains claim three lives in Somalia's Puntland as region swings from drought to floods
This latest disaster highlights Somalia's vulnerability to climate extremes, where cycles of drought and flooding regularly compound the challenges of a nation recovering from decades of conflict. Two children and a woman were swept away by flash floods in Puntland State on Sunday, as torrential rains continue to pound the region just weeks after it endured severe drought conditions.
Zanzibar First Vice President Othman Masoud joins 2025 presidential race, challenges incumbent Hussein Mwinyi
Othman Masoud Othman, the First Vice President of Zanzibar, has officially entered the race for Zanzibar’s presidency ahead of the 2025 General Election, after collecting his nomination forms on April 13. Othman, who is set to challenge the incumbent President, Hussein Mwinyi, who has already been endorsed by the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) for a second term, picked up his nomination forms at ACT-Wazalendo’s headquarters in Vuga, Zanzibar.
South Sudan VP Machar's party trying to locate him after arrest warrant issued
South Sudan VP Machar's party trying to locate him after arrest warrant issued Foreign governments have warned that civil war could break out again in South Sudan following weeks of escalating tensions that originated in fighting between government troops and a militia that has historically been close to Machar's forces.
Who is Kirsty Coventry and how did she become the most powerful person in world sports?
Who is Kirsty Coventry and how did she become the most powerful person in world sports? She is Africa’s most decorated Olympian of all time. She won seven medals across the 2004 Athens Games and the 2008 Beijing Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected a woman as its president for the first time ever. Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry is also the youngest ever IOC president and the first from an African country, becoming a symbol of the IOC’s drive to diversify its leadership and image.
Ruto leads tributes as Kenyans mourn former IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati
Ruto leads tributes as Kenyans mourn former IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati President Ruto on Friday paid tribute to the former IEBC Chair, eulogising him as a principled and diligent leader who served the nation with integrity. President William Ruto on Friday led Kenyans in mourning the loss of the former Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Wafula Chebukati. Chebukati passed away on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital.
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