Kenya News

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:44:32 +0300
KMPDU raises alarm over security and staffing at Ishiara hospital
KMPDU also rejected allegations of negligence against the hospital's Medical Superintendent, Dr Anthony Nduva, saying no formal disciplinary process had been undertaken.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0300
Machakos County Government launches a youth empowerment programme
Machakos County Government on Wednesday launched a youth empowerment programme targeting 3000 youths

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:45:04 +0300
IG orders recall of Ishiara OCS over Embu protest killings
Police IG Kanja said the decision was aimed at ensuring a fair, transparent, and impartial probe

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0300
Schools showcase talent, life lessons at national drama festivals
Learners across the country are taking to the stage with performances that not only entertain but also highlight real-life issues and practical skills.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0300
Bishop Kimengich tells government to stop the culture of goons
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret Dominic Kimengich has asked state agencies to restore order.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0300
ASAL farmers face massive losses as drought deepens, KEFFA pushes for special livestock fund
(KEFFA) is calling for the establishment of a special fund for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) to cushion livestock farmers from the impact of climate change.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0300
Homa bay nurses call off strike after nine days
Homa-Bay nurses end strike after 9 days.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:22:30 +0300
Nairobi CBD road closures: What you need to know
Traffic to be temporarily disrupted within CBD today; City Hall way, Supreme Court and Wabera Street to be closed to public ahead of President Ruto's address to Nairobi County Assembly.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0300
Sikri College for the Blind and Deaf Elevated to National Polytechnic
 Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf in Kasipul Constituency upgraded to National Polytechnic.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:58:05 +0300
Five counties in SHA fraud web as 12 hospitals shut amid probe
Five Kenyan counties have been implicated in a major Social Health Authority fraud scheme, prompting the shutdown of 12 hospitals as authorities intensify investigations.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:51:43 +0300
Mudavadi defends cooperation framework between govt and Nairobi county
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has defended the newly signed cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi City County Government.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:02:41 +0300
15 killed in crash on NyeriNyahururu Highway
At least 15 people killed in road accident after a lorry rammed a matatu, near Dedan Kimathi University on Nyeri-Nyahururu highway, police say.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0300
Sakaja defends riverbank evictions
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the ongoing evictions and demolitions along riverbanks in Nairobi, saying the county government will continue reclaiming riparian land.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:54:51 +0300
Standard Group, Mediamax journalists attacked amid fake ambulance scam coverage
Standard Group and Mediamax journalists assaulted while covering a UDA meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia; attack followed story on a fake ambulance deal at Harambee House.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0300
Sakaja directs round clock flood response plan
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the preparation of a 48-hour action plan to address flooding, drainage failures and infrastructure damage across the city.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0300
Femicide cases expose deepening crisis of violence against women
Persistent gender-based violence and harmful traditions targeting women and girls are driving renewed campaigns to push communities to abandon the practices.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0300
Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits' terror in Turkana and Marakwet
Dominic Kimengich, who survived a gun attack while celebrating Mass in Todonyang near the Kenya-Ethiopia border in 2013, is set to take up a new role in Mombasa County.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:37:42 +0300
Violence claims and low turnout mark Isiolo, Kakamega mini-polls
Voters in Isiolo, Kakamega and Embu counties went to the polls Thursday in by-elections marked by a sibling rivalry in Isiolo South and allegations of violence in West Kabras ward.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:03:53 +0300
Murang'a tops ranking as rural counties lag in service automation
Murang'a ranked top county for job creation, automation and fast delivery of E-Government services, scores 98 per cent in Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat survey; Wajir trails at 28 per cent.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:21:00 +0300
Clean water plan targets 2.27 million children across 18 counties
More than 2.27 million children will receive direct water, sanitation and hygiene services across 18 counties by 2030 under a new development plan.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:20:04 +0300
Coast police boss issues 'shoot-to-kill' warning to criminals
Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has warned criminals operating in the coastal region that police will not hesitate to use firearms where the law allows.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:36:16 +0300
Chuka Girls closed indefinitely after parents' protests
Chuka Girls High School closed indefinitely following protests by some parents demanding removal of Chief Principal Joan Muchina over alleged poor performance, among other issues.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:55:00 +0300
Homa Bay launches sanitary pad factory to tackle period poverty
Homa Bay County has launched a women-led sanitary pad manufacturing factory aimed at addressing period poverty, reducing school absenteeism among girls and creating jobs for women.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:25:00 +0300
Senate flags counties for failing to fully run municipalities
The Committee Chairperson Senator Godfrey Osotsi said that the counties have got no option but to comply with the urban areas and Cities act

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:37:31 +0300
Twenty-three counties facing food shortage as drought crisis deepens
Camels seek for pastures in Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist's community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:01:44 +0300
IPOA probes fatal shooting of 14-year-old in Kisauni
Investigations into the fatal shooting of Dennis Ringa Swaleh, 14, in Kisauni, Mombasa, ongoing; IPOA says key witnesses interviewed and postmortem conducted.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0300
Governors want Treasury to comply with SHA funds agreement
CoG has urged National Treasury CS John Mbadi to comply with the resolution they passed with President William Ruto to release all the expenses related to wages and deductions.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300
Security and unity dominate Jamhuri celebrations in counties
Calls for improved security ahead of the Christmas festivities, alleged unfulfilled promises by the government, and unity dominated speeches as Kenyans convened in counties.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:33:49 +0300
'All hail Truphena': Environmentalist hugs tree for 72 hours
Twenty-two-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has officially set a 72-hour world record for tree-hugging, surpassing her previous personal best of 48 hours.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:16:00 +0300
Transfer of devolved functions to counties ready, says Ruto
County governments have over the years cried foul over the national government's continued chokehold on crucial functions

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