President William Ruto has announced an ambitious Sh200 billion initiative aimed at overhauling Nairobi’s infrastructure, pledging a major upgrade of transport systems, drainage, roads and public amenities to address longstanding urban challenges and improve the quality of life for city residents. The plan, unveiled during a high-level briefing in Nairobi, reflects the government’s intent to […]
A growing number of Kenyan women detained in Saudi Arabia have come forward with harrowing accounts of torture, neglect and inhumane conditions inside prison facilities, drawing sharp criticism from rights advocates and renewed calls for government action to protect citizens abroad. Their testimonies paint a troubling picture of physical abuse, psychological trauma and systemic failures […]
Kenya’s free maternity and primary healthcare services are facing a serious financial crisis that could undermine access to essential care unless urgent funding is released, the Ministry of Health has revealed. Officials say that without a substantial injection of resources, community health facilities, including maternity units, risk reduced services or even temporary shutdowns — a […]
For 25 years, Morris Odhiambo and his wife Pamela Atieno lived with unanswered questions, quiet heartbreak and unwavering hope as they tried, unsuccessfully, to start a family. Married and settled in Nyakach, Kisumu County, the couple’s journey into marriage began with optimism, but over time it became defined by medical uncertainty, emotional strain and social […]
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has launched a package of reforms aimed at improving learning outcomes and overall quality at Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centres across the county. The initiative seeks to strengthen foundational education for the youngest learners by addressing infrastructure, teacher capacity and learning resources. Speaking at the launch event, Governor Nassir […]
Veteran Kenyan politician and former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has formally announced his retirement from active politics, bringing to a close a long and influential career in public service that spanned decades. The seasoned leader said his decision was deliberate and personal, marking a shift from competitive politics to a new phase focused on community […]
Survivors of the 1998 US Embassy bomb blast in Nairobi will not receive compensation, the High Court has ruled, dismissing a long-standing legal bid that sought financial redress for victims and their families. In a judgment delivered recently, the court held that there is no legal basis for ordering compensation, a decision that has reignited […]
Fresh protests erupted in Kirinyaga County as macadamia farmers and traders voiced strong opposition to the government’s suspension of macadamia sales, with demonstrators also rejecting proposals that would require them to sign pledges or commitments as a condition for resuming trade. The protesters, drawn from various parts of the county, blocked sections of major roads […]
President William Ruto has presided over the swearing-in of 15 newly appointed judges of the Court of Appeal in a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, marking a significant step in strengthening Kenya’s judicial system and improving access to justice. The judges took their oaths of office in the presence of Chief Justice Martha Koome, […]
The legislator says misinformation about her father’s death is unacceptable and urges leaders to exercise responsibility in public debate. Winnie Odinga has strongly criticised remarks made by Oketch-Salah regarding the death of her father, the late veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, branding the claims as completely untrue and misleading. She accused the Interior Cabinet Secretary […]