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Mystery Deepens in Disappearance of Politician Shadrack Maritim: Active Phone, Missing CCTV Fuel Speculation

Ten days after the puzzling disappearance of former Tinderet parliamentary aspirant Shadrack Maritim, the case has taken a bizarre twist — with his mobile phone showing recent financial activity and…

Kidero Walks Free: Court Acquits Ex-Nairobi Governor in Ksh213 Million Graft Case

Former Nairobi Governor Dr. Evans Kidero has been acquitted in a long-running Ksh213 million corruption case, marking a major legal victory for the former city boss after years of courtroom…

5 Traffic Police Officers Arrested While Receiving Bribes on Major Highway

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has delivered a hammer blow to corruption, arresting five traffic police officers caught red-handed accepting bribes on the Kisumu-Busia highway. The officers, stationed near…

Screen Time Shock: Kids’ Heart Health Takes a Hit as Study Links Excessive Use to Increased Metabolic Risk

Children and teenagers glued to screens for hours on end are at a heightened risk of developing heart and metabolic problems later in life, particularly when sleep is sacrificed, according…

Confirmed: Gachagua Set to Visit Bondo to Mourn Raila, Says Kalonzo

In a move that signals a potential thawing of political tensions, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is planning a visit to Bondo…

SONKO TO THE RESCUE: Stranded Mothers at Mama Lucy Hospital Delivered From Debt and Despair

Nairobi, Kenya – Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko, affectionately known as “Sonko,” has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the people of Nairobi, this time rescuing over 210 mothers stranded…

HACO Industries, UNHCR and Nemlon Training Institute partner to Empower Women in Refugee and Host Communities through the ElevateHER Initiative

HACO Industries Kenya Limited, in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Nemlon Training Institute, has today formalized a partnership under the HACO ElevateHER Initiative, a…

SECOND CHANCE FOR FAILED CANDIDATES: Nursing Council Sets February 2026 Re-Sit for August Exam Failures

In a move offering fresh hope to hundreds of nursing trainees, the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has announced a special re-sit window for candidates who failed the August 2025…

UASU Softens Stance as Wasonga Hints at Reconsidering Lecturers’ Strike After Talks With Govt

Union leadership signals possible end to nationwide university shutdown amid new budget assurances The prolonged lecturers’ strike that has paralysed learning in public universities could soon come to an end…

Gov’t Abolishes School Categories, Sets Uniform Senior Secondary Fees at KES 53,000

Major overhaul aims to level education system as new senior schools take shape Education in Kenya is set for a major transformation after the government scrapped the long-standing categorisation of…

Laying the Foundations for Future Success: The Power of Early Childhood Education in Bondo

Early childhood education stands as one of the most vital investments for any community seeking sustainable development and prosperity. It is during these formative years that the brain undergoes rapid…

Police Nab Suspect with Six Kilos of Cannabis

Police in Nambale, Busia County, have arrested a suspect and seized six kilograms of cannabis sativa in a major drug bust along the Nambale–Mumias Road. The operation, carried out by…

Dick Cheney, Powerful and Polarising Former U.S. Vice President, Dies at 84

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics, has died at the age of 84, his family confirmed on Monday.…

BREAKING: US Embassy Warns of Worsening Conditions in Dar es Salaam as Curfew, Shortages Deepen

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 4 — The United States Embassy in Tanzania has issued a stark warning to its citizens, citing deteriorating conditions in parts of Dar es Salaam marked…

End of an Era: North Korea’s Veteran Diplomat Kim Yong Nam Dies at 97

North Korea’s former ceremonial head of state and one of its longest-serving diplomats, Kim Yong Nam, has died at the age of 97, state media reported on Tuesday. According to…

Ruto Embarks on Qatar Trip to Bolster Investment and Attend UN Summit

Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto departed this evening for Doha, Qatar, marking the beginning of a crucial trip aimed at strengthening economic partnerships, attracting investment, and participating in the…

GM Unveils Futuristic Car with Talking Hologram Assistant

Imagine driving a car whose co-pilot is not a person, but a floating ball of light that talks to you. Sounds like science fiction? Not anymore. General Motors has turned…

Safaricom Marks 25 Years of Transforming Lives with ‘Shangwe @25’ Promotion

Over 5 million customers will win daily and weekly prizes – with communities also benefiting through impact projects across the country. Nairobi, 3rd Nov 2025: Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has unveiled…

Israel’s Ex-Military Legal Chief Arrested Over Leaked Video Alleging Palestinian Detainee Abuse

The Israeli political and military establishment has been thrown into turmoil following the arrest of Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the former top lawyer of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), over…

Kenya’s Ageing Skies: Time to Act on Air Crash Investigation Reports

A viral video showing a police helicopter wobbling before crash-landing while evacuating mudslide victims in Elgeyo Marakwet County has once again drawn national attention to the state of Kenya’s aviation…

Stanbic Bank Unveils Affordable Solar Financing for Businesses and Homeowners in a Move to Accelerate Just Energy Transition

· Stanbic Bank is driving Kenya’s transition to clean and reliable energy. · The Bank is financing solar projects powering homes and businesses. · The revamped green financing makes solar…

FACT CHECK: Is Siaya Governor Aspirant David Ochieng Luo or Luhya?

As the race for Siaya’s governorship in 2027 gains momentum, Ugenya MP and MDG Party leader David Ouma Ochieng finds himself battling not only political rivals — but also his…

Oburu Odinga: ODM Will Only Back Ruto in 2027 if Deputy President Slot Is Guaranteed

The acting leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Oburu Odinga, has stated that the party will only work with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the 2027…

MCK Marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists with Focus on AI-Facilitated Violence

Experts warn of growing digital threats to women in media as impunity persists The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) on Monday marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes…

HAPPENING NOW: Ruto Congratulates Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu on Re-election, Urges Peace and Unity

President William Ruto has congratulated Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her re-election following the general election held on October 29, 2025. In an official statement issued on Sunday, President…

Bull Recovered in Nyadorera Market as Police Crack Down on Rising Livestock Thefts in Siaya

Police in Port Victoria, Busia County, have recovered a stolen bull and arrested two suspects in a well-coordinated operation that stretched into Siaya County, amid growing concern over a surge…

Flood Fury: Over 3,000 Families Displaced as River Sabwani Bursts Its Banks in Trans Nzoia

More than 3,000 families in Kapomboi Ward, Kwanza Constituency, have been displaced after River Sabwani overflowed its banks following days of relentless rainfall pounding Trans Nzoia County. The surging waters…

“We Chased You” — ODM Deputy Party Leader Tells Langata MP Jalang’o in President Ruto’s Presence

Divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party have once again spilled into the open as senior party officials moved to distance the outfit from claims that it has resolved…