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Kenya welcomes US'Iran peace agreement, calls for sustained global dialogue
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (385+ words) The Government of Kenya has welcomed the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying it marks an important step towards global stability and de-escalation of conflict. This comes after…...
Matiang'i claims criminal cartels are selling Kenyan IDs to foreigners
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (404+ words) Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and Jubilee Deputy Party leader Fred Matiang'i has launched a blistering attack on the government, alleging that criminal networks have infiltrated Kenya's identification cards systems and are issuing national documents to non-citizens ahead of the 2027 General…...
Ruto hailed for historic apology as human rights reparations plan takes shape
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (529+ words) Political leaders have praised President William Ruto for what they described as unprecedented courage in apologising for historical injustices and spearheading a process aimed at compensating victims of human rights violations across the country. Speaking during the presentation of the…...
Leaders threaten to incite Bamba residents to kill elephants that invade farms
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (404+ words) A section of Kilifi County Leaders has threatened to incite residents of Bamba to kill elephants following what they claimed as failure by the government to contain them. Led by Minority leader of Senate who is also the Senator for…...
NACADA to work with clergy in North Rift to wipe out drug and alcohol menace
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (310+ words) In a decisive show of force against the runaway crisis of substance abuse, National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Board Chair Bishop Dr. Stephen Mairori has joined hands with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei…...
National Addressing Bill 2025 gains momentum as MPs engage key stakeholders; Bill seeks to overhaul Kenya's fragmented addressing system
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (506+ words) During a clause-by-clause review forum in Nairobi, Communication, Information, and Innovation Committee Chairman John Kiarie stated that Kenya lacks an integrated address system. "As a country, we should have reached a point where we are clear about how we handle…...
Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchella dies at 75
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (452+ words) Former Cabinet Minister and long-serving Kilgoris Member of Parliament Gideon Sitelu Konchella has died after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest while receiving treatment in Nairobi hospital following a prolonged illness. While confirming the passing of Konchellah, current Kilgoris MP Julius…...
Kenya Dismisses Reports of New Kuwait Ban on Domestic Workers
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (388+ words) The government has moved to allay fears over the employment of Kenyans in Kuwait, clarifying that there is no new ban on Kenyan workers despite recent reports suggesting that Kuwait had barred the recruitment of domestic workers from Kenya. In…...
CS Mbadi calls for moment of silence for Raila Odinga
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (246+ words) Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi opened the 2026/2027 budget statement presentation on an emotional note, pausing to honour the late ODM Party Leader Raila Amolo Odinga and inviting all members of the National Assembly to observe a minute of silence in…...
Senator Omtatah challenges Busia County to account for funds
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (360+ words) Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has challenged county leaders to provide evidence, following accusations by Governor Paul Otuoma that he has been stalling development in the county. He said if the projects were stalled, leaders should explain what happened to the…...