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The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a public alert warning that rainfall currently being experienced across the country will intensify both in amount and spread from Friday, October 3, to Sunday, October 5, 2025. According to the forecast, heavy downpours are expected in the Central Highlands, including Nairobi, as well …

The government has intensified drought response measures with Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku flagging off a relief food consignment to Mandera and Turkana—two of the counties hardest hit by hunger. The event, held at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in …

Nairobi will host the Africa Climate Investment Summit (ACIS) from October 28 to 30, 2025, bringing together over 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, corporates, and development partners to chart a unified African position on climate investment. The gathering comes just days before COP30, set to begin in November in Belém, Brazil, …

The 14 relatives who died in the Kariandusi road accident will be buried next week in ceremonies spread across Nyeri, Murang’a, and Nakuru counties. A memorial mass was held on Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Kandara, where leaders, clergy, and mourners gathered to comfort the grieving families. Click …

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) kicked off continuous voter registration on Monday, but early signs indicate a sluggish start as many young people, especially Gen Z, stay away from the exercise. A spot check by the Star revealed that clerks at several centres had little to do over …

President William Ruto has credited his Kenya Kwanza administration with bringing down the cost of living since assuming office in 2022, citing targeted policy measures. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Nairobi International Trade Fair on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the President said reforms in the agriculture sector …

Facebook continues to dominate Kenya’s social media space thanks to its accessibility, affordability, and versatility. The platform enjoys the widest user base, attracting people across different age groups and social backgrounds. Its compatibility with low-end devices and efficiency even under limited connectivity makes it widely accessible, especially in areas with …

A Nairobi law firm has issued a demand for the eviction of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Julia Muthoni Mwangi from a luxury apartment in the city, citing unlawful occupation and failure to pay Sh25 million. In a letter dated September 30, Adrian Kamotho Njenga and Company Advocates—representing Royal …

The Kenya Meteorological Department has released its weekly forecast for September 30 to October 6, 2025, projecting largely sunny and dry conditions across much of the country. Nonetheless, several areas are expected to receive rainfall, with the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the …

Dancan Barongo, a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery student at Kenyatta University, is receiving a new lease on life after his heartbreaking story aired on Citizen TV, sparking a wave of public sympathy and support. The 25-year-old orphan, who had been in his fifth year of medical school, was forced …