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Pesticides regulator questions Nyandarua potato study

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-04 09:11:17

A pesticide regulator has raised concerns over the credibility of a recent study that found Nyandarua potatoes to be unsafe for human consumption.

CSOs warn Finance Bill, 2025 will increase poverty

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-05 05:00:00

A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has raised concerns over budget proposals in the 2025 Finance Bill that, if passed, will reduce funding for essential programmes

Cleric urge Ireland to halt aid to Tanzania over activists' detention

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-06 06:00:00

A cleric has urged Ireland to stop foreign aid to Tanzania should it fail to apologise over detention of activists Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist and lawyer Agather Atuhaire.

Nations urged to embrace dialogue amid escalating conflicts

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-06 11:07:31

Calls grow for nations to use dialogue in resolving escalating conflicts.

Ruto revives Kazi Mtaani: Over 100,000 youths to land climate jobs

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-06 12:13:03

At least 100,000 youths are set to benefit from the Kazi Mtaani initiative.

Kenya-China ties spark 200,000 Jobs, cultural boom

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-09 12:37:39

At least 200,000 jobs have been created through the bilateral cooperation between Kenya and China.

Human rights groups demand DIG Lagat steps aside in Albert Ojwang death probe

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-11 16:16:57

Human rights groups have now joined the growing number of voices calling for Mr Lagat’s resignation

Treasury PS: State to automate debt servicing processes

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-18 00:00:00

Dr Kiptoo was appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Public Debt and Privatisation to respond to queries on the status of public debt. 

State halts market projects funded by the Housing Levy

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-21 10:38:27

The government has suspended the controversial utilisation of housing levy funds to construct markets across the country.

Student unrest in technical institutions over fee hikes

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-21 16:21:03

Tension is rising high in technical colleges across the country as trainees lament over hike in tuition fees that they said have affected their learning progress.  

IGAD urges member states to honour 10 per cent agriculture budget pledge

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-24 17:14:40

IGAD has urged its member states to honour a regional commitment requiring them to allocate at least 10 per cent of national budgets to agriculture.

Dozens hurt as Kenyans mark first anniversary of Gen Z protests

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-26 09:30:39

Injuries mar the first anniversary commemoration of Gen Z protests in Kenya.

Traders lose millions to looters on rampage

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-27 00:00:00

Traders in Nairobi’s downtown area woke up on Thursday to billowing smoke and charred buildings, the aftermath of Wednesday’s protests that left a trail of destruction and despair.

NACADA urges prevention first in war on drug abuse

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-27 13:00:00

The State anti-drug agency has rallied the country to prioritise prevention as the first strategy in the war against alcohol, drug and substance abuse.

Police, Quickmart dismiss claims of bodies hidden after Gen Z protests

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-28 13:53:51

The heavy police presence at a Supermarket premises in Nairobi's OTC area, several hours after the Gen Z protests cooled down has raised questions over what the state was concealing.

Tears flow for slain teacher as kin eulogise Ojwang' at solemn mass

By Okumu Modachi   2025-07-03 06:00:00

Emotional tribute for teacher and influencer Albert Ojwang during his funeral service.Widow says ‘see you soon’ were his last words to her before his demise in police hands.

Accept criticism, Kikuyu elders tell Ruto

By Okumu Modachi   2025-07-07 12:40:11

The Kikuyu Council of Elders has criticised President William Ruto for failing to listen to the voice of the youth and has instead urged him to tolerate dissent. 

Businesses suffer as police block access to Nairobi CBD

By Okumu Modachi   2025-07-08 17:00:41

The heart of Nairobi City, on Monday, stood unnaturally still with empty streets-storefronts shuttered and all business premises remained closed in anticipation of planned protests. 

UN rights agency asks State to stop police killings, address concerns

By Okumu Modachi   2025-07-10 00:00:00

UN Commission on Human Rights "deeply troubled" by the trend of rights violations. Retired CJ Maraga and Cohesion Commission blame failed leadership for discontent.

Boniface Kariuki mourned amid more police killings

By Okumu Modachi   2025-07-10 06:00:00

The mask vendor was shot in the head at point-blank range by police in Nairobi on June 25. He succumbed to brain damage after being on life-support machine for nearly two weeks.