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Former IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati Dies at 64
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has passed away, his family has confirmed.His death follows reports t...

Countdown to AUC Elections
The election preparations for the African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson are in the homestretch with the nominees now on their final charm offensive to woo s...

Bishop Sapit Backs US Aid Reduction, Challenges African Leadership
The Head Bishop of the Anglican Church (ACK) in Kenya, Jackson Ole Sapit, has said that the church supports the US move to remove aid from the country.Bishop Sa...

President Ruto Pledges to Bring Back The Abducted Chiefs In North Eastern
President William Ruto has instructed the National Police Service (NPS) to act immediately to safeguard the North Eastern region after the abduction of five chi...

Government Builds Over 14,000 Classrooms for Junior Secondary Schools
In the last three months, the government has built more than 14,000 classrooms nationwide to accommodate pupils moving from elementary to junior secondary schoo...

M23 Rebels Claim Capture Of Goma, Congo's Largest City
Goma, the main city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was the scene of gunfire hours after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claimed to have taken c...

Murkomen Named Interior CS as Kagwe Makes a Comeback
President William Ruto on Thursday made significant changes to his Cabinet by nominating, re-assigning, and appointing officials to the senior ranks.In an annou...

Deadly Cyclone Chido Wreaks Havoc in Mozambique and Mayotte
Cyclone Chido has caused widespread devastation in Mozambique and Mayotte, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life, according to the National Institute...

President Ruto Cancels Adani Deals
President William Ruto has instructed the ministry of Energy and Transport to halt the ongoing Adani negotiations.Speaking during his State of the Nation Addres...

US Ambassador Meg Whitman Resigns
The ambassador of the United States, Meg Whitman, has resigned.According to Whitman, serving the American people by fostering closer ties with Kenya has been an...

17 NAIROBI CITY COUNTY OFFICIALS RECEIVE TRAINING ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Nairobi City County Environment Officers received critical training on the principles of circular economy, climate change and adaptation, aimed at empowering th...

DP Kindiki Named UDA Deputy Party Leader
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been formally appointed as the new deputy party leader of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).The DP was named during a pa...

President Ruto Advocates For SHA Registration
President William Ruto on Sunday strongly urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA).Speaking during a church service in Khwisero, Kakameg...

Trump Wins US Presidency
Donald Trump has won the United States presidency for a second term, nearly four years after leaving office. Trump earned a victory in Wisconsin, completing the...

Why US Votes For President On The First Tuesday In November
Millions of Americans will today, Tuesday, November 5th, cast their ballots for President, but why in early November?The tradition dates back to the mid-1800s,...

UN Warns of Looming Food Crisis in The Country
The United Nations has issued a warning about a potential food crisis in Kenya, highlighting the country as one of 22 nations facing a significant surge in acut...

Court Clears Kindiki’s Swearing In As New Deputy President
The High Court has overturned conservatory orders that prevented Professor Kithure Kindiki, the Deputy President Designate, from taking the oath of office.The t...

Gov't Assures NHIF Workers Of Jobs At SHA
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has assured National Hospital and Insurance Fund (NHIF) employees of job security amidst the transition to the Social Health...

President Ruto Commends CCI Global's Call Centre Investment
President William Ruto praised CCI Global’s new Ksh.6.6 billion ($50 million) call centre in Tatu City, Kiambu County, during his United States tour.On May 10,...

Iran’s President Dies In Helicopter Crash
BY ALJAZEERAIran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has died after a helicopter carrying him and other officials crashed in a mountainous and forested area of the countr...