Ruto taunts Opposition after by-election victories

Safe haven for the unwelcome: How Kenya is wasting its moral authority

Diplomatic passports are not souvenirs, they are signals of trust.

Renounce repression and assault on activists

There is a growing pattern of persecution of voices against governments' excesses in the East...

Probe stadium project

Kenya cannot afford to lose billions of shillings to mismanagement and possible corruption

Kenya must get infrastructure financing right

Public debt has become a source of national anxiety, and citizens are tired of hearing about...

Water security bedrock of our future

Africa's development cannot be built on fragile water systems or neglected sanitation...

SHA Lists 8 Hospitals For Kenyans Seeking Overseas Treatment

She also added that more hospitals are being added to the system as more are applying and are being trained on how to process claims through SHA's system

Kilifi man who killed wife over Instagram dispute gets 30-year jail term 

The prosecution secured a significant victory after the High Court in Mombasa sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for the brutal murder of his wife in Majengo Kanamai, Kilifi County. In a judgment delivered by Justice Wendy Kagendo Micheni at the High Court in Mombasa, 40-year-old Murad Awadh Mbaraka was found guilty of [...] The post Kilifi man who killed wife over Instagram dispute gets 30-year jail term  appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Man slapped with landmark 50-year sentence, Sh50 million fine in Bomet drug trafficking conviction

A court in Bomet handed down a landmark sentence against a convicted drug trafficker, reinforcing the State's resolve to dismantle narcotics networks operating along key transit routes. Senior Principle Magistrate Stephen Onjoro sentenced Bernard Miyeiende Kerongo to a 50-year prison term following his conviction for trafficking in narcotic drugs. Further, Kerongo was sentenced to pay [...] The post Man slapped with landmark 50-year sentence, Sh50 million fine in Bomet drug trafficking conviction appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Opposition alleges international crimes, demands urgent probe

Leaders of Kenya's United Opposition coalition on Friday mounted a scathing attack against President William Ruto, accusing him of colluding with international criminal networks and tarnishing the country's global reputation. Addressing supporters during a series of stopovers across Nakuru County, the opposition principals — Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua and Eugene Wamalwa [...] The post Opposition alleges international crimes, demands urgent probe appeared first on Kahawatungu.

US embassy says non-essential staff can leave Israel amid possibility of strike on Iran

The US embassy in Israel has authorized non-essential personnel to leave the country amid the possibility of a strike on Iran. The US embassy announced on its website on Friday that the State Department had authorized non-emergency staff and family members to leave "due to safety risks." The embassy went on to say, "Persons may [...] The post US embassy says non-essential staff can leave Israel amid possibility of strike on Iran appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Appellate court suspends ruling on police commission powers to recruit officers 

The Court of Appeal partially suspended an Employment and labour Court judgment that declared the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) lacks constitutional authority to recruit police officers. In a ruling delivered on February 27, appellate judges Musinga (President), Mumbi Ngugi and Odunga stayed the High Courts declarations to the extent that they vest exclusive powers [...] The post Appellate court suspends ruling on police commission powers to recruit officers  appeared first on Kahawatungu.

NMG convenes key stakeholders to discuss future of development and NGO funding in Kenya

The conference offered a platform for NGOs, the government and private entities to share their...

Manyanja Mall: Quickmart, Goodlife and Rubis among anchor tenants of Sh400 million mall

The three-storey building that will be located along Manyanja Road will sit on about half an acre next to Berean Fellowship Church. It is aimed at transforming the retail landscape.

Kindiki confident Broad-Based Government will win 2027 polls

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki expressed confidence that the broad-based government will secure another term in 2027, citing massive development projects and programmes that have consolidated its national support. The DP said those pushing one-term politics are focused on a fruitless theoretical engagement that will result in defeat in next year's elections. "This broad-based government has [...] The post Kindiki confident Broad-Based Government will win 2027 polls appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions League's last 16

Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season. Although six Premier League clubs have qualified for the last 16 there will be no all-English ties, with leaders Arsenal to face Bayer Leverkusen. Newcastle United [...] The post Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions Leagues last 16 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ruto tightens grip on Western as UDA clinches West Kabras Ward seat in by-election

UDA kept the seat, but the DCP's strong second-place finish suggests the "Western bloc" is no...

Inside the State's Sh9 billion plan to fight drought

Four counties, Mandera, Wajir, Kwale, and Kilifi, have been placed in the "Alarm Phase".

Kenyans fight for regional boxing titles

Kenyan professional boxing is making a comeback with monthly fights.

Expensive vegetables keep pressure on Kenya's food basket

Impact of the poor short rains (October–December) continues to grip the food markets.