Pharmacists to offer self-injectable contraceptives in a major access boost

Pharmacies will now serve as the new frontline for contraceptive access following a new initiative aimed at expanding services to the private sector.

By Sharon Wanga 7 days ago

Gachagua links Albert Ojwang's death to a killer squad within police

Gachagua linked the squad to the latest incident of the killing of social media influencer Albert Ojwang.

By Sharon Wanga 7 days ago

Kalonzo dismisses defection claims, pledges loyalty to opposition

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed reports of being swayed to join the Kenya Kwanza government.

By Sharon Wanga 7 days ago

Treasury slashes Sports budget to Sh13.5 billion

Treasury proposes Sh13.5b for sports, arts and social development fund; Sh2.3b for automation and digitisation and Sh241 million for anti-doping agency.

By Sharon Wanga 10 days ago

Budget Day 2025: Live Blog

UPDATE: Treasury CS John Mbadi arrives in Parliament to present the 2025/2026 Budget, he is accompanied by PS Chris Kiptoo and CBK Governor Kamau Thugge

By Sharon Wanga 10 days ago

Kanja apologises for false police claims in Ojwang's death

Albert Ojwang's death: IG Kanja apologises for misleading information, vows action against responsible officer, says necessary steps will follow IPOA report.

By Sharon Wanga 11 days ago

IG Kanja: How Albert Ojwang was trailed to his death

Three police officers stationed at Mawego, Homa Bay, accompanied a DCI team to arrest blogger Albert Ojwang on Friday last week, Police IG Kanja says.

By Sharon Wanga 11 days ago

Police deny targeting journalists on Madaraka Day

Pushing and shoving by youth forcing their way to Raila Odinga Stadium yesterday resulted in injuries of journalists,National Police Service says.

By Sharon Wanga 20 days ago

MCK condemns assault and exclusion of journalists covering State events

MCK condemns assaults on journalists during Madaraka Day celebrations and KTN journalists being denied access to State events.

By Sharon Wanga 21 days ago

Gachagua calls Mt Kenya MPs 'foolish'

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rained insults on Members of Parliament elected from the Mount Kenya region for their unconditional loyalty to President William Ruto.

By Sharon Wanga 21 days ago

Nurses issue ultimatum, threaten nationwide strike if demands remain unmet

Among the key grievances is the failure to transition nurses employed under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme to permanent and pensionable terms.

By Sharon Wanga and Maryane Muganda 24 days ago

Nurses issue ultimatum, warn of nationwide strike if demands unmet

Among the key grievances is the failure to transition nurses employed under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme to permanent and pensionable terms.

By Sharon Wanga 24 days ago

All roads lead to Tseikuru: Kalonzo hosts 'high-stakes' opposition power play

UPDATE: Opposition leaders, including ex-CSs Justin Muturi and Linturi, Eugene Wamalwa, Munya, and Wavinya Ndeti arrive at Kalonzo's Tseikuru home in Kitui amid emerging 2027 political realignments.

By Sharon Wanga 24 days ago

Let's reflect and examine ourselves, Kindiki tells leaders

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on leaders to reflect and examine themselves, to build sustainable and meaningful relationships.

By Sharon Wanga 25 days ago

Order, social media influence shape mood at National Prayer Breakfast

President William Ruto is leading the country this morning in marking the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.

By Sharon Wanga 25 days ago

Opposition leaders hit at IG Kanja over Koimburi's self-abduction remark

Opposition leaders accuse private actors, political elites of enabling illegal surveillance and data breaches targeting citizens, demand immediate end to abductions and extrajudicial killings.

By Sharon Wanga 26 days ago

MP Koimburi hid to evade arrest, says Police

National Police Service denies involvement in alleged abduction of Juja MP Koimburi, claims he duped officers by escaping on motorcycle with his private security, switched off phone.

By Sharon Wanga 27 days ago

Kenya reaffirms commitment to co-host CHAN 2025

Sports CS Mvurya dismisses speculation over Kenya's unpreparedness to host CHAN 2025, affirms commitment to implementing recommendations of CAF inspection report.

By Sharon Wanga 27 days ago

'Kenyan artists not your subjects', content creators tell Gachagua

Digital content creators raise concerns over Gachagua's remarks inciting public to boycott songs of musicians who visited DP Kindiki; terms it a threat to entertainment business.

By Sharon Wanga 28 days ago

DRC and Rwanda submit draft peace proposal to U.S

Rwanda and DRC draft joint peace proposal to end hostilities, US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos says; move follows signing of Declaration of Principles in Washington, DC on April 25.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Kenya Power to install electric vehicle chargers across six counties

Kenya Power has announced plans to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across six counties over the next year.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

President Ruto hit with flying shoes in Migori

President William Ruto was on Sunday hit with a flying shoe while addressing a crowd in Kuria, Migori County.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Atwoli hints at exiting COTU as Secretary-General

COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has hinted at his exit from the union he has led since 2001

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Religious leaders to convene on maternal mortality and cervical cancer in Africa

Religious and health leaders have united to intensify efforts against maternal mortality and cervical cancer.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

DPP orders probe into Angata Barrikoi killings

DPP Renson Ingonga orders probe into the killing of five people by security personnel in Angata Barrikoi, Narok, report to be filed within seven days.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Raila Odinga stadium to be ready by mid-May for Madaraka Day fete

Preparations for the Madaraka Day celebrations are underway at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Kenya's inflation rate rises to 4.1 percent in April

Inflation rate rises to 4.1pc in April, up from 3.6pc in March, driven by higher prices of food, water, and electricity, KNBS says; it is the highest rate this year.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Blood Parliament: IPOA ordered to launch fresh probe on police brutality

ODPP directs Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to launch fresh investigations into the extrajudicial killings highlighted in the BBC documentary Bloody Parliament.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

65 people killed during Gen Z protests, says Amnesty

At least 65 people were killed, 89 forcibly disappeared, and thousands arrested during 2024 anti-govt' protests, with no perpetrators held liable, Amnesty International report shows.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

IPOA gives update on investigations after BBC expose

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has provided updates on the investigations it has conducted since the mass protests in June 2024.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

President Ruto pardons 57 convicts

President Ruto grants clemency to 56 Kenyans and a foreign national serving long sentences; extends general amnesty to petty offenders jailed for six months or less.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Dar es Salaam-bound flight diverts to JKIA due to medical emergency

Kenya Airways plane from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam was returned to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday shortly after departure.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Drug barons in Cabinet curtailing war on drugs, claims Gachagua

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now claims the government has no intentions of fighting alcohol and substance abuse in central Kenya

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

'Mirror yourself first', Cherargei tells governors on devolution row

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has hit out at governors for openly criticising President William Ruto amid the ongoing devolution row.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

'Ruto is a man of means': Cherargei defends large church donations

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has defended President William Ruto's sizable church donations, which have drawn public criticism.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Nyong'o tells Ruto to keep off road fund, defends devolution

Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has accused President William Ruto of undermining devolution by seeking control of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF).

By Sharon Wanga 2 months ago

Parliament invites public views on Constitution amendment Bill

National Assembly invites public views on Constitution (Amendment) Bill from May 5-7; bill sponsored by Rarieda MP Amollo seeks to amend NG-CDF, Senate Oversight Fund, and NG-AAF.

By Sharon Wanga 2 months ago

Another Shakahola? Two dead, 57 people rescued in mysterious church incident

Police rescue 57 people from a church in Rongo, Migori, suspected of involvement in radicalised religious activity, two bodies found within the compound, investigations underway.

By Sharon Wanga 2 months ago

Ruto eyes infrastructure talks during China visit

President Ruto departs for a five-day State visit to China; set to meet Xi Jinping in efforts to deepen strategic ties between Nairobi and Beijing.

By Sharon Wanga 2 months ago

Easter colors and their symbolism

On Pentecost Sunday, churches are decorated with red, which is also worn by clergy

By Sharon Wanga 2 months ago