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Makueni has unveiled its first county energy policy to achieve universal access to clean energy by 2028 and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in partnership with the United Kingdom.
Kenyans flooded the US Embassy’s X account with sarcasm after it announced it would suspend regular updates due to the federal government shutdown in Washington.
Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were reportedly abducted by armed men in Kampala on Wednesday after joining opposition leader Bobi Wine’s campaign, witnesses say
LSK and two human rights groups have accused Ugandan authorities of abducting two Kenyan activists in Kampala, calling the incident a grave escalation of cross-border repression.
Kenya records 355 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births and 21 neonatal deaths per 1,000
Raila Odinga’s secretariat dismisses Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks on his health as false, malicious, and politically motivated, assuring Kenyans the former premier is well.
Kenya has warned its citizens travelling to Mozambique to avoid overstaying the 90-day visa-free period, citing a surge in deportations linked to immigration violations.
Interior PS Raymond Omollo warns of moral and institutional breakdown as sexual and gender-based violence cases rise in Kenyan universities, urges urgent collective action.
Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo resigns as vice chair of the government victims panel, citing stalled mandate and a court order halting its work.
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia has accused President William Ruto’s administration of deceiving Kenyans and betraying the promises it made before taking power.
Kenya will take over the COMESA chairmanship from Burundi, whose President Évariste Ndayishimiye has led the bloc since the 23rd Summit.
Former Kiambu Governor James Nyoro has criticised the government’s handling of health worker strikes, warning that delayed action has cost lives and exposed systemic failure.
KNH, Murang’a Level 5 hospitals struggle to handle a surge in patient numbers as the ongoing doctors’ strike in Kiambu County cripples services.
Gov’t directs all public and private primary schools to plant at least 2,000 fruit trees on Mazingira Day, Basic Education PS Bitok says move to boost environmental conservation, school nutrition.
President William Ruto has urged African nations to embrace digital transformation to strengthen regional integration, create jobs, and secure economic independence.
Catholic bishops have introduced a new altar wine they say restores reverence to the Mass, reclaiming the sanctity of a ritual threatened by commercialization.
EACC recovers prime government property worth Sh35 million next to Bungoma State Lodge after the court ruled that a private developer had illegally acquired and developed it.
Kenya’s Gen Z protests over the 2024 Finance Bill expose flaws in Africa’s security systems, forcing governments to rethink managing unrest in the digital age, says Prof Noah Midamba.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is dead.
Government declares seven days of national mourning in honor of former PM Raila Odinga; flags to fly at half-mast as he is accorded a State funeral.
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