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Engineers poised for global recognition as Washington Accord membership nears

Kenya will join the Washington Accord in June, granting its engineers global recognition and expanding employment opportunities worldwide.

Engineers poised for global recognition as Washington Accord membership nears

'We will enforce justice': Doctors issue strike ultimatum to counties

'We will enforce justice': Doctors issue strike ultimatum to counties

Families of victims killed in protests demand justice, compensation

Families of victims killed in protests demand justice, compensation

One killed in fan clash at Gusii Stadium before Gor Mahia, Shabana match

One killed in fan clash at Gusii Stadium before Gor Mahia, Shabana match

Gachagua hosts opposition leaders as 2027 poll heat rises

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday hosted opposition leaders at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County, as political realignments intensified ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Gachagua hosts opposition leaders as 2027 poll heat rises

Raila demands probe into killing of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has condemned and called for an urgent investigation into the killing of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were on Wednesday evening.

Raila demands probe into killing of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were

Junet Mohamed: only one Finance Bill exists, ignore fake versions

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed on Wednesday told Parliament that the Finance Bill shared online in recent months is not the official document.

Junet Mohamed: only one Finance Bill exists, ignore fake versions

Your dues will be paid, Kagwe assures cane farmers, workers

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured that the planned leasing of Nzoia, Chemilil, Muhoroni, and Sony sugar factories will involve input from farmers and workers.

Your dues will be paid, Kagwe assures cane farmers, workers

Kenya, UK launch Lamu cotton processing plant to boost economy, jobs

Kenya, the UK and the County Government of Lamu have launched a new cotton processing facility in Lamu County.

Kenya, UK launch Lamu cotton processing plant to boost economy, jobs

Tributes pour in for Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were shot dead in Nairobi

Tributes have poured in for Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were who died Wednesday night after he was shot by unknown gunmen along Ngong Road in Nairobi.

Tributes pour in for Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were shot dead in Nairobi

New global plan backs small travel firms with tools, funding and training

A new global initiative aims to help small and medium-sized travel enterprises access funding, digital tools and training to scale their businesses and compete globally.

New global plan backs small travel firms with tools, funding and training

MPs clash over BBC film linking police to 2024 protest killings

Lawmakers on Tuesday clashed over a new BBC documentary that links security officers to the killing of anti-tax protesters outside Parliament in June 2024.

MPs clash over BBC film linking police to 2024 protest killings

List: Betting websites operating illegally

The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has identified numerous betting websites operating illegally in Kenya.

List: Betting websites operating illegally

Police SACCO doubles capital levels as sector struggles with defaults

Kenya National Police Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has doubled its capital ratios compared to the industry average, even as most SACCOs continue to face high loan defaults.

Police SACCO doubles capital levels as sector struggles with defaults

Kivutha Kibwana: Kenya's Constitution strong, but accountability remains weak

Former Makueni Governor Prof Kivutha Kibwana has called out the government for failing to fully implement the constitution, warning that key institutions are being undermined.

Kivutha Kibwana: Kenya's Constitution strong, but accountability remains weak

Govt urged to invest in youth-led innovation to tackle unemployment

The government has been urged to empower young innovators as a way to tackle Kenya’s unemployment rate and drive economic growth.

Govt urged to invest in youth-led innovation to tackle unemployment

Kenya health unions threaten protests over government plan to move workers

Two public sector unions have threatened to call nationwide protests unless the government halts the rushed formation and operationalisation of the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI).

Kenya health unions threaten protests over government plan to move workers

New sales training initiative launched in Nairobi to address skills gap

A new initiative aimed at transforming the sales profession in Africa has been unveiled in Nairobi.

New sales training initiative launched in Nairobi to address skills gap

KMPDU calls for probe into foreign doctors' hiring practices

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has called for an urgent investigation into the recruitment and licensing of foreign medical practitioners in the country.

KMPDU calls for probe into foreign doctors' hiring practices

Kindiki to lead talks on limited forest access in Dundori

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will next week meet leaders and residents in Dundori, Bahati constituency to agree on limited forest access for farming and conservation.

Kindiki to lead talks on limited forest access in Dundori

Kenya gaming operators push for player safeguards, back Gambling Control Bill

The Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK) has called for greater responsibility in the rapidly evolving gaming industry amid increased public interest and national debate.

Kenya gaming operators push for player safeguards, back Gambling Control Bill

MP Kiarie calls for investigation into MCA Munuve's 'curious' death

Dagoretti South MP John ‘KJ’ Kiarie has called for a thorough investigation into the death of Kariobangi North Member of County Assembly (MCA) Joel Munuve, describing it as "curious."

MP Kiarie calls for investigation into MCA Munuve's 'curious' death

KMPDU demands answers as Kisumu fails to remit health deductions

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is demanding answers from the Kisumu County Government over the failure to remit health deductions taken from doctors’ salaries.

KMPDU demands answers as Kisumu fails to remit health deductions

New initiative targets hunger and climate shocks in rural Kenya

Food insecurity continues to affect vulnerable communities in the country, with many families struggling to access sufficient and nutritious food.

New initiative targets hunger and climate shocks in rural Kenya

Professionals call for audit of illegal high rise buildings in Nairobi

Built environment professionals in Nairobi have raised alarm over a growing crisis of illegal and irregular high-rise developments in the city, warning that the surge threatens public safety.

Professionals call for audit of illegal high rise buildings in Nairobi

Duale appoints probe team on organ transplant practices, targets Mediheal

Health CS Aden Duale appoints an Independent Investigative Committee on Tissue and Organ Transplant Services, chaired by Prof Elizabeth Bukusi and 12 members.

Duale appoints probe team on organ transplant practices, targets Mediheal

Sakaja blames Nairobi drainage crisis on funding delays

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has blamed the national government for failing to release road maintenance funds, saying the city’s drainage systems are overwhelmed by unprecedented rains.

Sakaja blames Nairobi drainage crisis on funding delays

Ruto arrives in China to push for rail, road and export deals

President William Ruto has arrived in China for a five-day state visit focused on strengthening economic ties, securing infrastructure funding and boosting Kenya’s exports.

Ruto arrives in China to push for rail, road and export deals

DCI probes organ trafficking allegations at Mediheal Hospital

DCI launches investigation into alleged organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu; Transnational Organized Crime Unit to lead probe, urges victims to report.

DCI probes organ trafficking allegations at Mediheal Hospital

Duale guns blazing over organ trafficking at Mediheal

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale did not hold back as he took aim at the Ministry of Health leadership over allegations of organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital.

Duale guns blazing over organ trafficking at Mediheal

Pope Francis dies aged 88, Vatican announces

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and first Latin American pontiff, has died aged 88 in Rome, Vatican officials announced on Easter Monday.

Pope Francis dies aged 88, Vatican announces

President Ruto joins global leaders in mourning Pope Francis

President William Ruto has joined world leaders in mourning Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, aged 88, in Rome.

President Ruto joins global leaders in mourning Pope Francis

From Buenos Aires to the Vatican: the rise of Pope Francis

The news of Pope Francis's death on Monday, April 21, marked the end of a historic papacy shaped by humility, reform, and an unconventional rise to the throne of Saint Peter.

From Buenos Aires to the Vatican: the rise of Pope Francis

Two killed in wildlife attacks in Nairobi, Nyeri

Two people have been killed in separate wildlife attacks in Nairobi and Nyeri, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed.

Two killed in wildlife attacks in Nairobi, Nyeri

Kenyan beverage maker gets Africa's first global green certification

A shift in consumer demand across Africa is forcing global alcohol producers to rethink their growth strategies, with sustainability and local relevance taking centre stage.

Kenyan beverage maker gets Africa's first global green certification

How an education policy can safeguard your child's future

For many parents, the cost of education is a growing concern as the demand for quality schooling continues to rise.

How an education policy can safeguard your child's future

Money trap: Why many Kenyans struggle to grow wealth

The first step is identifying what one wants to achieve financially and then creating a roadmap to get there.

Money trap: Why many Kenyans struggle to grow wealth

Lobby group demands action over leadership crisis in Nakuru

A Nakuru-based lobby group is demanding immediate intervention to address what it terms a leadership vacuum and governance crisis in the county.

Lobby group demands action over leadership crisis in Nakuru

Kenya listed among top USAID health aid beneficiaries

Kenya is among the top recipients of USAID funding, a new financial memo shows, with over $100 million allocated to health and development projects.

Kenya listed among top USAID health aid beneficiaries

UNICEF warns 14 million children face nutrition service cuts in 2025

At least 14 million children worldwide risk losing access to essential nutrition services in 2025 due to reductions in donor funding, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned.

UNICEF warns 14 million children face nutrition service cuts in 2025

President Ruto mourns with Beatrice Elachi after son's death

President William Ruto has sent his condolences to Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi following the death of her son, Elvis Murakana Namenya.

President Ruto mourns with Beatrice Elachi after son's death

KMPDC rolls out SMS service to verify doctors, curb quacks

KMPDC launches an SMS verification service to help the public confirm credentials of doctors, hospitals, and medical camps, aiming to curb fraudulent medical practitioners and enhance patient safety.

KMPDC rolls out SMS service to verify doctors, curb quacks

Kindiki: Expanding irrigation key to agricultural productivity

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for an increase in land under irrigation to improve agricultural productivity and boost farmers' earnings.

Kindiki: Expanding irrigation key to agricultural productivity

Clinics in restricted zones must move or face closure, warns KMPDC

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has directed health facilities operating in restricted areas to relocate within six months, warning of closures for non-compliance.

Clinics in restricted zones must move or face closure, warns KMPDC

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