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Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar in Kenya for three-day state visit

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-05-31 10:26:19

Slovenia President Natasa Pirc Musar arrives in Kenya for a three-day state visit, to grace Madaraka Day celebrations, and hold talks with President Ruto.

'I have no conflict of interest,' Ann Nderitu tells MPs

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-05-31 15:53:38

Ann Nderitu confirms she is still serving as Registrar of Political Parties despite her nomination for the IEBC commissioner role; declares Sh138 million net worth.

Police arrest four with plastic guns in Nairobi

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-04 11:09:35

Police have arrested four suspects who were found in possession of plastic toy guns(revolvers) in Nairobi.

Health Ministry under fire after partnering with BAT in health campaign

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-09 14:05:29

A lobby group accuses the Ministry of Health of violating Kenyan law and international treaty by involving BAT Kenya in a health campaign for transport workers.

Shutdown this government, Maraga says over Albert Ojwang murder

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-11 13:00:00

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for the shutdown of President William Ruto’s administration, citing state failure and alleged state-sponsored terror.

EU joins calls for justice following Albert Ojwang's death in police custody

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-12 14:57:20

The European Union has added its voice to growing calls for justice and accountability in the wake of the death of Kenyan teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody.

Rogue police officers will be held accountable, says Ruto

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-13 15:58:20

President William Ruto has vowed that his administration will protect citizens from rogue police officers and hold to account any officer who does not operate under the rule of law.

Senator Omtatah demands police overhaul over Ojwang's death in custody

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-16 12:05:34

Omtatah says police are conducting a deliberate cover-up in the Ojwang's murder probe.

Jerusha Muthoni: 'I'm not a government project'

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-17 17:26:00

One woman with repeated appearances at official functions has been the subject of viral online discussions. 

Suspect arrested in Nairobi with 21 detonators

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-18 11:27:58

Police arrest suspect in Nairobi found with 21 detonators, handed over to Anti-Terrorism Police Unit as investigations continue.

University students condemn police brutality on protesters

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-18 16:32:09

University students have condemned the police brutality witnessed on Tuesday during the protest for justice following blogger Albert Ojwang’s murder.

Understanding infertility: The myths and misconceptions

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-20 15:27:29

Infertility in men and women as we mark infertility awareness month Dr. Kireki Omanwa, President of the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society explains more.

U.S. strike on Iran could spark economic, security fallout for Kenya - scholar warns

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-23 14:36:01

The scholar noted that intervention was bound to happen following Iran’s threats to Israel.

Kenyans unbowed by government warnings on protests

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-24 14:48:19

Kenyans have vowed to continue with tomorrows demonstration despite government warnings.

Traffic returns as city recovers from protest chaos

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-26 12:35:15

Motorists in Nairobi faced heavy traffic on Thursday morning, as the capital recovered from the aftermath of nationwide protests and the usual weekday rush.

Babu Owino's security withdrawn over 'protests support'

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-26 12:41:22

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino claims his security has been withdrawn, terms incident as ‘government intimidation’ and retaliation for his support of Wednesday’s protests.

'We cannot allow Kenya to slide into anarchy,' Kindiki says after protests

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-26 19:51:55

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that Kenya will not be allowed to slide into anarchy, following Wednesday’s nationwide protests that turned violent.

Ruto calls protests 'anarchy dressed in freedom colours' as traders count losses

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-27 15:07:22

President William Ruto has described the recent Gen Z protests as “anarchy dressed in freedom colours” after traders across the country reported heavy losses and destruction.

Boniface Mwangi accuses State of using fear, sexual violence to crush Gen Z protests

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-06-30 15:19:48

Mwangi argued that the government's objective is to render protesting too dangerous to consider.

Karua accuses government of sponsoring chaos to cling on power

By Beatrice Makokha   2025-07-01 12:25:08

Speaking on Spice FM on Tuesday, July 1, Karua claimed the state was enabling terror by hiring goons and using excessive force on peaceful demonstrators.