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The Parliamentary Service Commission has mourned the death of Parliament chef Gathogo Mungai Kamau. Gathogo died on Wednesday, April 29, after he was fatally stabbed at his Ongata Rongai home. In an obituary published on Tuesday, May 5,…
Fresh details from a police affidavit show that investigators are now examining the possibility that veteran gynecologist Dr. Job Obwaka may have been poisoned at a home in Kitengela, where he collapsed shortly before his death. Police…
Students who change their SIM cards or phone numbers may temporarily lose access to HELB services, especially those offered through the *642# USSD platform. This situation is common and does not mean a student’s HELB account has been…
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published the average commercial bank lending and deposit interest rates for March 2026. In a notice dated May 5, CBK has reported that lending rates across commercial banks ranged from 10.80 percent to…
As university placement begins, thousands of Kenyan students are hoping to secure admission to their preferred institutions and take the first step into their career journeys. But as they wait for the Kenya Universities and Colleges…
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has issued over 300 eviction notices to the public as part of the ongoing crackdown on land encroachment in the country. According to Mumo Musuva, a commissioner of the Commission, the notices issued are only…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued an alert warning that several parts of the country are set to receive heavy rainfall during the month of May, as the long rains season continues. The forecast, which covers the period…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced a mass recruitment drive listing 764 vacant positions across multiple government departments. In a notice dated May 5, PSC invited applications from qualified candidates to fill the…
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has said that Donald Trump’s return to the White House is creating strain in his marriage with former First Lady Michelle Obama, according to remarks made in an interview with The New Yorker. Obama, 64,…
Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, has named several former members of Congress she alleges were involved in efforts to conceal misconduct allegations through confidential settlements tied to congressional workplace funds.…
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is being treated for pneumonia and remains in critical but stable condition, according to a statement from his spokesperson. The update was provided to ABC News, which reported that the 81-year-old…
A viral social media video has sparked widespread debate after a pregnant woman claimed she could influence her unborn child’s sexual orientation by playing specific music. The clip, shared on TikTok, shows the woman placing headphones or…
Two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday with U.S. Navy assistance, the first successful transit under President Donald Trump’s new “Project Freedom” operation. U.S. Central Command confirmed the ships…
A group of Senate Republicans is writing legislation that would give President Trump congressional approval for military action against Iran while blocking U.S. ground troops and setting a time limit on the conflict. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of…
The Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria has issued an advisory to Kenyan nationals living in South Africa. Advisory comes amid concerns about public unrest and isolated security incidents that have disrupted normal activities, especially…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has proposed raising monthly support for select vulnerable groups to KSh 6,000. Raising of the monthly support is part of the social welfare agenda and long-standing economic justice associated with…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is facing renewed scrutiny over his post-retirement conduct following a Senate motion seeking to review his retirement benefits. The proposal raises questions about whether retired Heads of State should…
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has denied Iranian state media claims that Iran struck an American warship attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz. The claim on the Iranian strike on the American navy vessels comes as the US military…
President William Samoei Ruto is scheduled to begin a two-day official visit to Tanzania on 4 May 2026, where he will meet President Samia Suluhu Hassan on 5 May 2026. The planned visit by Ruto to Tanzania comes amid renewed scrutiny of…
The Kenyan media landscape is evolving, as new data show that audiences are steadily moving away from traditional television, turning to social media for news. According to the State of the Media Report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK),…
Kenyans are sharply divided over whether the media operates independently of government influence under President William Ruto’s administration, according to findings from the State of Media 2025 survey. The national survey shows that 54…
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Radio Maisha has overtaken Radio Citizen as one of the top-ranking stations, according to the State of Media Kenya 2025 survey. According to the survey findings, Radio Maisha’s national weekly reach in several geographical regions had…
The United States has issued a stark warning to global shipping, urging vessels to abandon established transit lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and divert closer to Oman after naval authorities flagged an active threat from sea mines. In an…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Oburu Odinga, has sparked questions about his absence from the party’s leaders’ retreat in Mombasa, with the public asking about his whereabouts and his health. This ODM retreat, held on 4…
