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Investigations into the fatal shooting of Dennis Ringa Swaleh, 14, in Kisauni, Mombasa, ongoing; IPOA says key witnesses interviewed and postmortem conducted.
Kenya’s economy grew by 4.9pc in Q3 2025, up from 4.2pc in Q3 2024; KNBS attributes change to growth in sectors including construction, mining and agriculture.
KRA intercepts 5,000 litres of illicit ethanol valued at Sh16.3m, near Nairobi’s SGR corridor, seizes vehicle believed to be used in the operation.
Building under construction opposite Karen Community Church, Nairobi collapses; three people evacuated, more suspected to be trapped, Kenya Red Cross says.
Five public hospitals across the country are set for upgrades following talks between the Kenyan and Chinese governments.
From surveying the land to laying the foundations, from designing floors to installing lifts, a chain of decisions determines whether a building rises safely or collapses.
DCP Nairobi patron Irungu Nyakera has claimed President William Ruto is working to diminish the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) national reach and confine it to the Nyanza region.
Government allocates Sh6 billion for drought response, DP Kindiki urges Kenyans to stay calm; more than nine counties including Wajir, Garissa, and Tana River affected.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and his Embakasi East counterpart Babu Owino have criticised the leadership of their own parties, saying the parties have lost direction ahead of the 2027 general election.
The government and private sector players have announced plans to introduce BT cotton seeds to farmers in Lamu County, in a move aimed at boosting production.
Govt disburses Sh870m to drought-affected families in eight arid counties, including Mandera and Turkana; NDMA CEO Hared Adan says 132,780 households to receive the funds.
Nkubu town in Meru County is set to be elevated to municipal status after the County Assembly adopted and ratified the proposed Nkubu Municipality Charter.
AUC chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf congratulates Uganda’s President-elect Yoweri Museveni on his re-election, commends the conduct of January 15 polls.
A cotton ginnery under construction in Mpeketoni, Lamu County, is nearing completion, with contractors reporting that the facility is 95 per cent complete.
Sugar production in Kenya declined to 551,800 metric tonnes in 2025, compared with 758,300 tonnes in 2024, KNBS Economic Indicators report shows
US withdraws from WHO, a year after submitting its application, cites handling of Covid-19, global health crises and failure to adopt urgent reforms, agencies say.
President Ruto nominates Mama Ida Odinga as Kenya’s permanent representative to UNEP; if approved, she will replace Ababu Namwamba..
Government condemns rising social media content normalising gender-based violence under guise of entertainment, orders its immediate removal, vows action against violators.
MPs to convene in Nakuru for a five-day retreat from Monday to set legislative priorities as Parliament enters its fifth session, 2027 polls among key agenda items.
2027 polls: Boundary delimitation to be phased due to time constraints, full review before general election would strain preparedness, IEBC Chairperson Ethekon says.
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