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The Ministry of Education has tightened measures to safeguard the integrity of school sports by directing that only bonafide learners participate in national competitions through mandatory verification on the Kenya Education Management…
Kenyans seeking justice over historical land injustices have received new hope to pursue their claims after the High Court’s new ruling on the National Land Commission (NLC). The landmark ruling was issued in the case Okiya Omtatah Okoiti…
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed the claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he receives secret security briefings from intelligence officers as baseless and irresponsible. He urged…
Zeda has announced the launch of Zeda Salon: Storytelling Café. The new monthly gathering aims to bring people together through storytelling, dialogue, and meaningful connection. Drawing inspiration from African oral traditions and the…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado’s son, Dan Obado, popularly known as Dan Totto, escaped with minor injuries after he was involved in a road accident on Saturday evening while travelling from Nairobi to Migori. Police said they had…
Police in Nairobi are investigating the murder of a 30-year-old woman who was allegedly stabbed to death inside a butchery in Umoja Two, with the suspect reportedly confessing to the killing moments later. The incident was reported to…
A 49-year-old murder suspect accused of killing his wife with an axe in Siaya County has died while undergoing treatment after an alleged suicide attempt. Police said Dan Ochieng Ndenda succumbed to poisoning-related complications on…
Three suspected members of a robbery gang have been arrested in Kisumu County following a targeted operation by detectives, with police recovering assorted items believed to have been stolen during violent robberies, including a toy pistol…
When you pass along the Kisumu–Kakamega Road, near Riat Hills, one structure immediately catches the eye, a large beautifully designed mansion standing on the hillside overlooking the busy highway. For years, the house has captured the…
Irene Jepkemboi has made history in Kenya, becoming the first Kenyan woman to win a field event medal during the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games on August 1. Irene was awarded a bronze medal in the women’s javelin throw of approximately…
Kenyans have been urged to embrace a culture of saving and investing as a key strategy for reducing poverty and improving household incomes. Speaking during the official inauguration and members’ training of the Malaba Branch of Ports…
Nadia Mukami, a Kenyan musician, has left members of the public with mixed opinions after publicly declining an apology from her former partner, Arrow Bwoy, on August 1. During the 10-year concert where Nadia was celebrating her journey,…
Three men believed to be members of a gang behind a series of violent house break-ins in Kisumu have been arrested. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the arrests followed investigations into a violent robbery that led to a…
Residents of Lokaburu in Turkana South have called for meaningful community engagement, improved social amenities and greater transparency as Wilken Energy Limited seeks community consent for proposed mineral prospecting activities in the…
The Elgeyo Marakwet County Government has announced a major boost to local vocational training, offering free tuition for all students joining Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) and hiring 40 new instructors to address severe staff…
It is evident that the practice of electing leaders based on ethnicity and the familiar “he or she is our person” mantra has, over the years, denied many communities the opportunity to benefit from visionary and competent leadership. As…
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) warns that strong winds expected in several parts of the country this month could disrupt marine transport and damage infrastructure, including roofs and power lines. In the monthly…
A section of Magadi residents have welcomed the suspension of mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, saying the move will give the community an opportunity to have long-standing grievances against the company addressed. The…
Vivo Energy Kenya has ramped up its commitment to provide essential ‘Dignity Kits’ to thousands of local students in order to advance a health programme promoting personal hygiene, menstrual health, dignity and school attendance for young…
Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa has stressed the need to strengthen agricultural reforms that will help mitigate effects of climate change. Speaking at Maridadi Primary school in Kwanza…
The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Economic Planning, Bonface Makokha, has directed a team of experts to conduct a 30-day feasibility study on the proposed establishment of a university in Nambale Sub- County, following…
Kenya’s exclusive breastfeeding rate has stagnated at 60 percent over the past several years, raising concern among health stakeholders as bottle feeding continues to increase and only six in every 10 newborns are breastfed within the…
Water sector stakeholders have called for the integration of climate preparedness into national water sector planning to strengthen the resilience of water utilities against climate-related disasters such as El Niño. Speaking during a…
Mathew Kipsang Kipchumba is a Kenyan long-distance runner and cross-country athlete who mainly competes in the 1,500m, 3,000m, and 5,000m races and is a member of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF). Early Life and Education Mathew Kipchumba…
