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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 …

Members of Parliament have raised concerns over a proposed Sh1.9 billion allocation for police VIP protection and security of government installations, questioning its priority amid ongoing financial pressures in the country. The National Police Service (NPS) defended the budget proposal before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on National Administration and …

The Kenya Meteorological Department has projected that rainfall will continue in several parts of the country, with some regions expected to experience heavy showers during the first half of the forecast period. In its latest weather update, the department said the rains will affect the Highlands East and West of …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has departed Nairobi for Entebbe, Uganda, where he will represent Kenya and President William Ruto at the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The high-profile ceremony brings together regional heads of state and senior government officials to …

Kenya has stepped up its diplomatic campaign to secure a seat at the International Criminal Court (ICC), with President William Ruto personally leading efforts to rally support for former Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. On the sidelines of the summit, President Ruto held …

Several Heads of State, government leaders and top dignitaries have arrived in Nairobi ahead of the Africa Forward Summit jointly hosted by Kenya and France. Presidents, Prime Ministers and senior officials began landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Saturday evening, with more arrivals continuing into Sunday and Monday. Click …

French President Emmanuel Macron shared a playful football moment with William Ruto and Bassirou Diomaye Faye during the Africa Forward Summit held at the University of Nairobi on Monday. The three Heads of State, accompanied by former French football coach Claude Le Roy, entertained guests with a brief football session …

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has moved to calm concerns over a proposed 25 per cent tax on smartphones, saying the changes are aimed at streamlining taxes and could even lower the overall cost of phones. Speaking on Monday during a briefing on the 2026 Finance Bill at the Treasury …

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday temporarily paused proceedings at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to call out attendees for making noise while speakers and performers were addressing the audience. Macron interrupted the session and asked delegates to respect those on stage, criticizing the disruptions during discussions centred on …

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has accused Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi of making personal and offensive remarks about the Odinga family during an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) retreat held in Mombasa earlier this month. In a statement posted on social media on Sunday, Ruth said tensions arose during the …