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Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has officially written to the Speaker of the National Assembly requesting the recall of Parliament from recess to urgently deliberate on proposed amendments aimed at lowering fuel prices in Kenya. In his letter to Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Nyoro urged that Parliament be reconvened under …

The Ministry of Health has stepped up surveillance and preparedness efforts following the confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The outbreak has raised concern across East Africa because of porous borders and regular cross-border movement within the region. Click here to …

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has had his Sh73.5 million corruption case formally withdrawn after the court adopted a plea agreement, effectively bringing years of legal proceedings to an end. In its ruling delivered on Friday, the court held that the plea deal met the required legal standards under the …

A 37-year-old man has died after reportedly falling into a septic tank while conducting drainage work in Matungulu, Machakos County. Police said the incident occurred on Wednesday, May 13, at Afya Phase One Estate in the Malaa area after the case was reported to authorities. Officers who visited the scene …

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom on Friday, May 15, as part of efforts to mobilise funding ahead of the 2027 General Election. The former Deputy President confirmed the trip while attending the funeral of Ann Nyatoro Ndung’u, mother of …

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has hit out at his political opponents, accusing them of spreading propaganda instead of prioritising development in the county. Speaking on Thursday during an event at the Kiambu County Headquarters, Wamatangi defended his administration’s track record, especially in the health sector, while dismissing allegations of poor …

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has flagged major concerns over revenue leakages and questionable leasing practices at Postal Corporation of Kenya following an audit that revealed millions of shillings were collected from expired lease agreements without proper renewals. According to the audit report for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, …

Emotional tributes filled the memorial service of late doctor Job Obwaka as his widow, Everose Chemtai Obwaka, shared touching memories of the final moments they spent together before his untimely death. Speaking during the service, Everose described how her husband seemed unusually thoughtful and intentional in the days leading to …

Residents of Chesongo and Koisomo villages in Baringo Central Constituency have expressed deep disappointment after a long-awaited Sh250,000 footbridge collapsed just 24 hours after its commissioning. The steel bridge, which linked the two villages and nearby comprehensive schools, is reported to have been washed away following flash floods triggered by …

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term after his landslide victory in a contested election in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers. Heavy security, including tanks, was deployed in the capital, Kampala, ahead of his inauguration in what police …