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Mike Kihaki

Check your water meters and settle bills or face consequences

Illegal water connections have long plagued the city, reducing efficiency in water distribution.

Check your water meters and settle bills or face consequences

Alarm as schools close early amid funding gaps

Alarm as schools close early amid funding gaps

Juba denies Raila's claims on Machar's house arrest, Uganda mediation

Juba denies Raila's claims on Machar's house arrest, Uganda mediation

We will not be arm twisted, opposition says on IEBC chair nominee

We will not be arm twisted, opposition says on IEBC chair nominee

State in bid to align TVET to competency-based curriculum

The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen TVET institutions to support the ongoing transition to the competency-based curriculum.

State in bid to align TVET to competency-based curriculum

Parents anxious over flaws in senior school placement system

Many parents fear that their children may be placed in pathways that lack the necessary resources, forcing them to appeal their placements thus delaying their academic progress.

Parents anxious over flaws in senior school placement system

Kenyan peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic

A Kenyan peacekeeper has been killed in the Central Africa Republic.

Kenyan peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic

Dan Maanzo: 'Ruto Must Go' chants echo Kenyans growing discontent

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo says chants of 'Ruto Must Go' represent a desperate cry for change, fueled by concerns over bad governance.

Dan Maanzo: 'Ruto Must Go' chants echo Kenyans growing discontent

PHOTOS: Eid prayers marked as economic hardships dim festivities

Eid al-Fitr, a time traditionally marked by joy, family gatherings and feasts, was overshadowed this year by economic hardships.

PHOTOS: Eid prayers marked as economic hardships dim festivities

Cognitive demands of subjects crucial in shaping CBC, experts

Kenya’s education system has been criticised for being overly exam-focused, emphasizing grades over true understanding.

Cognitive demands of subjects crucial in shaping CBC, experts

Wetang'ula faults Natembeya for opposing ban on ID vetting

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called inclusivity in the issuance of national identification cards to enable citizens to access government services.

Wetang'ula faults Natembeya for opposing ban on ID vetting

Muslims mark Eid ul-Fitr as Ramadan ends

Eid ul-Fitr is the first of the two main festivals in Islam, the other being Eid al-Adha.

Muslims mark Eid ul-Fitr as Ramadan ends

Kepsha Chair appointed to KICD governing council

He will serve in the leadership position for three years, effective March 28.

Kepsha Chair appointed to KICD governing council

Leaders call for dialogue amid youth hostility

Political leaders have called for understanding and dialogue to address the youth's frustrations and struggles, warning that negligence and ignorance of their plight have fueled widespread bitterness.

Leaders call for dialogue amid youth hostility

PS Inyangala calls for harmonisation of systems to break higher education barriers in East Africa

The PS called for harmonisation education systems across the region is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity for East Africa to remain competitive in the global economy.

PS Inyangala calls for harmonisation of systems to break higher education barriers in East Africa

Raila, Karua clash over broad-based government reviving political rifts

The uneasy political alliance between Raila Odinga and Martha Karua was laid bare on Thursday as the two former running mates publicly disagreed over the broad-based government.

Raila, Karua clash over broad-based government reviving political rifts

Experts: Ruto's frequent reshuffles hinder effective governance

Political analyst Prof. Macharia Munene argues that the reshuffles reveal a lack of preparation within the government, particularly in the selection of the right people to manage key sectors.

Experts: Ruto's frequent reshuffles hinder effective governance

Speaker Wetang'ula, CS Moe call for stronger EAC integration

Speaker Wetang’ula stressed the need for deeper regional unity, policy alignment, and economic cooperation.

Speaker Wetang'ula, CS Moe call for stronger EAC integration

Kenya's economy at mid-term: Wins, struggles, and how they affect you

Mudavadi highlighted a significant drop in inflation from 9.2 per cent in September 2022 to 3.5 per cent in February 2025

Kenya's economy at mid-term: Wins, struggles, and how they affect you

Steve Munyakho's detention: Committee denies Sh129 payment to secure release

However, the committee advocating for his release has denied receiving any official confirmation of this development.

Steve Munyakho's detention: Committee denies Sh129 payment to secure release

New Basic Education PS takes over as sector faces critical transition

Education CS Julius Ogamba urged the new PS to ensure learners get quality education.

New Basic Education PS takes over as sector faces critical transition

Kenyan escapes execution in Saudi Arabia after Sh129.5m payout

This comes after the Muslim World League, a global Islamic organisation, paid the Sh129.5 million required to spare his life.

Kenyan escapes execution in Saudi Arabia after Sh129.5m payout

Government to recruit 10,000 officers to boost security in the country

The government plans to recruit 10,000 additional police officers next year to enhance security across the country, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced.

Government to recruit 10,000 officers to boost security in the country

Court of Appeal suspends ruling on university funding model

Court of Appeal has suspended the High Court’s decision that declared the government’s Higher Education Funding Model unconstitutional, allowing its implementation to continue as an appeal is heard.

Court of Appeal suspends ruling on university funding model

Nyamira widow ordeal sparks outrage as calls for justice grow

National Gender and Equality Commission condemns assault of a widow in Nyamira County, urges the public to abandon retrogressive customs and seek mediation.

Nyamira widow ordeal sparks outrage as calls for justice grow

EAC, SADC leaders intensify DRC peace efforts in second joint summit

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has been appointed to a panel of eminent African leaders to mediate the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

EAC, SADC leaders intensify DRC peace efforts in second joint summit

Koome: Justice cannot be for sale

Frequent case adjournments and corruption allegations eroding public trust in courts, CJ Martha Koome says, vows improved case management and faster justice delivery.

Koome: Justice cannot be for sale

KUPPET expands leadership to include women, JSS teachers

A quorum for decision-making has been set at one-third of the council members.

KUPPET expands leadership to include women, JSS teachers

Manyora: Ruto's leadership at risk if he ignores public discontent

Political analyst Herman Manyora has urged President William Ruto to listen to the voices of ordinary citizens, especially the youth, to effectively manage the country.

Manyora: Ruto's leadership at risk if he ignores public discontent

Charles Nyachae: Parliament to blame for failed implementation of 2010 Constitution

Charles Nyachae said it is regrettable that the resistance by the National Assembly had left gaps in the constitutional reform process.

Charles Nyachae: Parliament to blame for failed implementation of 2010 Constitution

Charles Nyachae cites court's instability in decision to resign from EACJ

Justice Charles Nyachae has pointed the finger at financial instability and frequent session cancellations as key factors in his decision to step down from EACJ

Charles Nyachae cites court's instability in decision to resign from EACJ

Church denies Gachagua opportunity to speak from pulpit

ACK Archbishop Ole Sapit for the second time bars former DP Gachagua from addressing faithful; says move to restore sanity in churches.

Church denies Gachagua opportunity to speak from pulpit

Search for UoN Vice Chancellor on amid leadership woes

PSC has released the list of candidates shortlisted for the position of Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.

Search for UoN Vice Chancellor on amid leadership woes

Rising insecurity in varsities raises concern

The growing insecurity within university campuses in Kenya is raising alarm, with students increasingly falling victim to mysterious murders, suicides, and violent crimes.

Rising insecurity in varsities raises concern

Mutuma sworn in as Meru governor after court dims Mwangaza

Isaac Mutuma has been sworn in as Meru governor after the High Court upheld the impeachment of Kawira Mwangaza.

Mutuma sworn in as Meru governor after court dims Mwangaza

Career pathways to shape senior school selections

With the new guidelines, senior schools will be categorised as either triple pathway or double pathway institutions, a shift from traditional categories that saw learners select schools.

Career pathways to shape senior school selections

Omollo urges teachers to take up leadership roles beyond classrooms

Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo has called on teachers to develop leadership skills beyond the classroom, emphasising their role in shaping national governance and development.

Omollo urges teachers to take up leadership roles beyond classrooms

Ole Sapit bars politicians from addressing faithful in ACK churches

ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit says politicians will only be acknowledged by name and if they wish to speak to the congregation, they must do so outside the church compound.

Ole Sapit bars politicians from addressing faithful in ACK churches

Schools and businesses closed ahead of Ruto's Eastlands tour

Some schools alerted parents and guardians to pick their children as early as 10am to avoid ‘any inconveniences’

Schools and businesses closed ahead of Ruto's Eastlands tour

Kagwe orders destruction of over 20,000 expired bags of fertiliser

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe orders destruction of 27,518 bags of expired fertiliser at various NCPB stores, assures that government and public won't incur any losses or costs.

Kagwe orders destruction of over 20,000 expired bags of fertiliser

More police officers set for promotion

NPS Commission to promote 738 officers from Kenya Police, Administration Police, and DCI, including 50 civilian staff, chairperson Eliud Kinuthia says.

More police officers set for promotion

Kenyans to get National IDs for free, Ruto directs

President Ruto directs national IDs to be issued free of charge; Kenyans have been paying Sh300 for new IDs and Sh1,000 for replacements since January 2024.

Kenyans to get National IDs for free, Ruto directs

National Assembly dismisses viral nomination list

National Assembly clerk dismisses as fake a letter circulating on social media purporting to announce the nomination of several prominent individuals to unspecified government positions.

National Assembly dismisses viral nomination list

Kenya faces HIV funding crisis as donor support dwindles

Kenya requires Sh 5.24 billion for the 2024/2025 fiscal year and Sh 13.5 billion for 2025/2026 to maintain its current HIV response.

Kenya faces HIV funding crisis as donor support dwindles

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