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Lobby group challenges Murkomen's directive on use of force and firearms

Nairobi, May 4 -- Katiba Institute has gone to court to challenge a policy directive issued by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen last year on the use of force and firearms by the police. ... Read More


Clergyman murdered, security guard seriously injured in Nakuru attack

Nairobi, May 4 -- Residents of Lanet in Nakuru county on Monday morning woke up to the rude shock of the brutal murder of a cleric at his official residence within a church compound. Reverend Julius ... Read More


From debt to delivery: Murang'a's Irungu Kang'ata healthcare turnaround

Nairobi, May 4 -- In the face of a lean budget, irregular and delayed disbursement of the equitable share by the National Treasury, as well as crushing debts from the Social Health Authority (SHA), Mu... Read More


ODM unveils new strategy, seeks unity in 2027 bid for power

Nairobi, May 4 -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has struck a conciliatory tone, signalling a push for unity and internal cohesion as it unveiled fresh strategies ahead of the 2027 General Elect... Read More


From taboo to choice: Why more Kenyans are opting for vasectomy

Nairobi, May 4 -- When Moses Kimathi, alias DJ Moz, revealed in 2021 that he had undergone a vasectomy, he faced a backlash from many Kenyans, especially men, most of whom opposed the idea. But Moses... Read More


Respiratory diseases top illness burden in Kenya, new data shows

Nairobi, May 4 -- Diseases of the respiratory system remained the leading cause of illness reported in Kenya's health facilities in 2025, even as the number of cases declined significantly from the pr... Read More


School fees hike: Heads Stop exploiting parents

Nairobi, May 4 -- High fees * The exploitation of parents at a time when the government is striving to make education affordable is unacceptable, says Nicholas Murithi. "Some school heads are making i... Read More


A case for ride hailing apps run by co-ops

Nairobi, May 4 -- The global rise of taxi-hailing platform cooperatives offers a compelling lens through which to rethink user safety and security in Kenya's taxi and boda boda sectors. While example... Read More


Reprieve for investors in Kiambu housing project

Nairobi, May 4 -- A High Court ruling has offered relief to investors in a Sh2.5 billion housing project in Kiambu, ending a protracted land dispute. Finsco Africa Limited has now started issuing tit... Read More


Kenya U-17 girls face toughest test yet in Fifa World Cup campaign

Nairobi, May 4 -- Kenya is bracing for tough fixture against free-scoring Uganda in the second round stage of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers. Uganda, christened 'Teen Cranes' wil... Read More