President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto have arrived in Pretoria for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Kenya and South Africa. The presidential couple landed at Waterkloof Air Force Base on Wednesday, where they were officially received by South Africa’s Deputy Minister …
Read More »Pregnancies, Violence and Poverty, The Price of Sand Harvesting in Kitui
For years, residents living along the seasonal Enziu River in Kitui County have depended on its waters for domestic use, farming, and livestock keeping. Today, however, many say the river is slowly losing its ability to sustain life due to uncontrolled sand harvesting. Among those witnessing the transformation firsthand is …
Read More »Fernandes Snubs Exit Talks as Everton Circle Arsenal Star
Manchester United have suspended contract talks with their captain and Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 31, after confirming he wants to stay at Old Trafford for the long term. (Mirror) Real Madrid are set to pay £17.3m to sign Inter Milan and Netherlands right-back Denzel Dumfries, 30. (Sky Sports) Click here …
Read More »UoN Tops Kenya in Latest Global University Rankings
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been ranked as Kenya’s highest-performing university in the latest Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR), making it the only Kenyan institution featured in the global listing. In the 2026 CWUR World University Rankings, UoN was placed 1,425th globally and 37th in Africa out of …
Read More »United Opposition to Back One Candidate in Ol Kalou By-Election
The United Alternative Government (UAG) has announced plans to support a single candidate in the forthcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as part of efforts to consolidate opposition support and enhance its electoral prospects. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the coalition said the decision followed extensive consultations among its member …
Read More »Kalonzo Demands Answers on Government’s Ebola Plans
The United Alternative Government (UAG), led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has called on the government to immediately disclose all agreements and protocols related to Kenya’s Ebola preparedness and response, accusing the Kenya Kwanza administration of withholding critical information from the public. In a statement released on Tuesday, the …
Read More »Ambira Boys School: Parents Refuse to Pay Ksh.33,000 Fine
A dispute is emerging at Ambira Boys Senior School in Ugunja Sub-county after parents of Grade 10 students moved to court over a Ksh.33,000 damage surcharge imposed following recent student unrest at the institution. The levy was introduced after violent protests on May 19, 2026, which resulted in extensive destruction …
Read More »Stolen Police Pistol Found Hidden in Nairobi Supermarket Bags
A police officer’s missing firearm, which had raised concerns over potential criminal use, has been recovered after being discovered in a supermarket luggage storage area in Nairobi. The loaded Ceska pistol was found hidden inside a Carrefour-branded carrier bag during an intelligence-led operation conducted by detectives from the Directorate of …
Read More »Murkomen, Sakaja in New York for Major Security Benchmarking Trip
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has embarked on a high-level security benchmarking visit in New York as Kenya moves closer to establishing a specialised metropolitan policing unit for Nairobi and its surrounding areas. Murkomen arrived in New York City on Tuesday accompanied by senior security officials on a study mission …
Read More »Ruto to Fly to Finland for High-Stakes Diplomatic Talks
President William Ruto is expected to travel to Finland this month for a state visit aimed at deepening the rapidly expanding diplomatic and economic relationship between Kenya and Finland. The visit comes just a year after Finnish President Alexander Stubb made a historic trip to Nairobi, highlighting the growing cooperation …
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