‘Take your school elsewhere’: WhatsApp message nails man in court
WhatsApp message becomes key piece of evidence in land dispute case.
Here’s what growing older has taught me…
I’m talking from experience, it is never too late to do anything you want.
Gachagua opens door for Sifuna-Mt Kenya alliance in 2027
Gachagua says he prepared to serve as Sifuna’s running mate or have the Nairobi senator...
Only son? Think again: Court says daughters have equal claim to estate
Court rejects notion that being an only son gives one sole control over parent’s estate
Kisii village in frenzy as ‘Virgin Mary’ image ‘appears’ on a kitchen wall
What began as a faint shadow has attracted thousands of curious villagers and preachers.
The secret house, the final supper and a teacher’s last days
Njau's family only began piecing together the events surrounding his final days after his death.
A microphone, a poem and a fight against FGM
Armed with spoken word, social media and survivor counselling, a young Marsabit activist is...
Is Kecobo favouring Pavrisk in artistes’ royalty collections?
With other Collective Management Organisations suspended, the board gave a directive in favour...
Singer Zaituni: My mother didn't want to be involved in my music
I do not talk about my feelings easily. I hold everything inside.
What clubs agreed on to kick off new FKF Premier League season
The new season failed to kick off on August 29 following court orders.
With Saphire’s reform holding, I am now ready to retire…
Saphire was no longer merely reforming himself, he had started reforming everybody else.
Four things that could help end ‘worst’ Ebola epidemic in DRC
The affected areas are vast, remote and, in many places, insecure.
Avoid Afcon venues shame
The government and football authorities must match their assurances with action and ensure...
Enhance transparency but be fair to foreign investors
The Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited saga highlights the challenge of attracting and maintaining...
Infrastructure: We must think beyond financing
East Africa is estimated to need about $42 billion a year in infrastructure investment until 2040.
Expelling Tata Chemicals won’t solve Kenya’s mining problem
Without fixing our regulatory mechanism, changing the nameplate won’t guarantee community...
Gor Mahia down, but not out after home loss to Pyramids
Kenyan champions suffer early setback to Egyptian opponents in Caf Champions League tie.
Ndindi Nyoro: I will send Ruto home if I get the opposition presidential ticket
Kiharu MP says given a chance to lead, he will transform Kenya within his first year in office.
Safari Rally’s future in world series hanging in the balance
Kenya in a race against time to meet strict deadline to keep event in the WRC Series.
MP Dawood U-turn on controversial Imenti Forest projects
North Imenti MP changes tune, says the projects would be harmful to the environment.
What does childfree mean?
For most of us, having children is presented as something that simply happens.
The missing link in Africa’s projected $1trn agriculture
What is missing is access to efficient equipment and appliances. When agricultural businesses...
Why Kenya must take content creation seriously
We should be asking harder questions: What value has the content created? What intellectual...
No polygamy for Kenya's ‘free men’
Kenyan men, including public figures, who have children with several partners and reject the...
Urgently solve varsity students’ funding crisis
Higher education officials should urgently resolve the funding crisis to spare the students...
Curb maternal deaths
Counties should invest more in health programmes to prevent maternal and neonatal deaths.
Missing Kericho teacher found with stab wounds in river dies
The Kiswahili and History teacher at Lalagin Secondary School in Bureti constituency...
IG Kanja orders swift probe into Standard editor's abduction
"Anti-Abduction Unit actively investigating and will ensure that the perpetrators are brought...
Inside sleuth operation that nabbed Victoria Mutiso murder suspects in Uganda
According to police, they were arrested on August 29 after an intelligence-led operation.
Court overturns NTSA suspension of Nicco Movers matatu sacco
The Sacco's suspension followed the death of a medical student on June 5, 2026.
'We are overwhelmed': Aberdare forest fire enters fourth day
The fire has been fuelled by prolonged drought, which has left vegetation exceptionally dry.
No water, few nurses, broken machines: Inside Northern Kenya's health crisis
Hospitals in Mandera, Wajir and Marsabit are in deplorable conditions, Senate report says.
Court orders Meru to disclose details of 230 ECDE hires
The petitioners are alleging widespread nepotism, discrimination, and demands for Sh400,000...
Ronald Ngala Utalii College opens doors after 20 years of delays
CS Miano says the government is seeking partnerships with international hospitality companies.
Vanished from police quarters: Mystery of the missing AP officer
'I am told he was at his house before he went missing. Who was there, and what did his...
Lee Ngugi: Billionaire, banks and fall of a fertiliser empire
Lee Ngugi is a billionaire who spent much of his life avoiding the spotlight. Yet, behind the...
Mystery deepens as missing receptionist found strangled
She left work on a motorcycle and was found dead nearly two weeks later.
I’m retiring in December, how do I invest my pension?
'At 60 with Sh15 million, your biggest job is not growth, it is to make sure money outlives you...
How to make your child eat traditional foods
Positive, repeated exposure helps children become more willing to try foods they initially...
From rejection to revolution: How Natasha Webuye turned her biggest setback into a movement for entrepreneurs
Two years after graduating, she is building a women’s business network with ambitions across...
Closed chapter: Pastors lose bid to reopen church constitution dispute
It's too late for a miracle, as the High Court has blocked pastors from reopening the...
Nacada arrests 11 over fake alcohol in Nairobi
The arrests were made during a 10-day multi-agency operation.
Mwangi wa Iria, others plead afresh to graft charges
Wa Iria has been charged afresh over a Sh351 million tender while he served as a county boss.
Congolese gospel singer Carlyto Lassa dies after collapsing in US
Carlyto Lassa died last Sunday during a fellowship at the home of a fellow preacher in...
Uhuru, Raila, Gachagua...Ruto’s changing enemy when things go south
The enemy has no single name He is everywhere, looming near and large, but wearing a uniform...
Migori businessman gets 10 years for luring teen into Al-Shabaab
The man exploited the teenager’s desire for revenge and introduced him to Islam.
Winning part of Malkia Strikers’ DNA since 1991
Kenya is now the most successful African women’s volleyball nation.
Drama as Governor Wavinya storms Assembly after Machakos MCAs slash budget
The county assembly slashed Sh853 million from the budget.
Lamu’s Boni forest next battle: Boarding schools for children
The situation was worsened by insecurity caused by terror groups in previous years.
The making of a vehicle body fabrication business
Enterprise fabricates specialised bodies for minibuses, high-capacity buses, trucks, tippers...
Kenyan parents count the high cost of teenage appetite
A 10-year-old requires close to 2,000 kilocalories daily, an amount that can match or even...
Nyoro’s 2027 gambit: National tours, new party and opposition pact
Nyoro is positioning himself as a major player in the 2027 matrix.
ODM leader Oburu Oginga speaks about his hospital stint
'As a leader, I can’t hide anything concerning my health, and when I’m sick, all of Kenya will...
Injured Omanyala pulls out of Diamond League final and World Ultimate Championships
The injury has also knocked him out of the 2026 Diamond League final on Friday and Saturday in...
The men challenging harmful traditions to keep Kenyan women, girls safe
Male activists are using their influence to protect women and girls from violence and abuse.
Court saves Atwoli’s sixth term on legal technicality
Challengers chose a constitutional petition over trade union dispute channels.
Court backs TSC sacking of teacher who took 15 days to care for sick father
It ruled that a family emergency does not override compliance with workplace policies.
Fix mindset, save journalism
The sector appears saturated, based on the number of those applying for advertised...
Resolution of citizens’ complaints is a right
On a typical day, the Commission on Administrative Justice receives and processes some grave...
Importance of co-operatives in the honey sector
Kenya has a production capacity of over 100,000 metric tonnes (MT) of honey and 10,000MT of...
Boost HIV/Aids funding
Vulnerable and marginalised populations in some regions still face barriers to testing and...
Implement police reforms to make service efficient
This is the best way to weed out rogue officers and address the rampant shortcomings, including...
Enhance watchdog role
Committees review and expose flaws that could easily have been missed during the main debate.
Settle disputes to end airport workers’ strike
The disruption of flights is a huge business setback for the airlines, importers and exporters.
Heartbreak as Kenya Police miss ticket to Caf Women’s Champions League
Kenyan champions fall short in the final hurdle of regional club tournament.
Argentina's Messi ends international career
Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football.
Uganda to extradite Kenyans in Dr Mutiso murder probe
Two suspects linked to gangland-style fatal shooting to be handed over to Kenyan authorities.
Passengers stranded at Kisumu Airport as aviation workers’ strike enters second day
Flight disruption leaves several passengers stranded at lakeside city airport.
From 'flight is coming' to never: Aviation workers strike hits local, international travellers hard
Airport workers' strike enters day two.
The buzzing crisis: Why mosquito numbers are rising
Kemri scientists run active surveillance of mosquitoes across about 60 sites in the country and...
MP Joseph Wainaina’s remarks spark outrage
Nominated MP facing mounting condemnation for telling Ruto's critics to leave Rift Valley.
Luo elders’ power struggle deepens
For more than a decade, two factions of the Luo Council of Elders have remained locked in a...
Frustration as KRA's eCitizen service suffers outage for days
KRA customer service confirmed that the platform was experiencing downtime.
Police nab GSU officer who went on the run after fatal shooting
The victim, identified as Doris Murei, was having drinks at the GSU mess when a disagreement...
Moment of truth for Kenya Police in fight for place in CAF Champions League
Kenyan champs seek maiden Cecafa title with a ticket to continental football at stake.
Garissa’s hidden ransom economy
Trafficking network target young people with fake job offers and opportunities abroad.
Maraga: Partisan police force could plunge county into post-election chaos
'A partisan police force was a root cause of the slaughter of 2007/2008'.
Puzzle as engagement party ends in death of host
Detectives trying to establish how attackers entered and murdered the businessman inside his...
New rules for government suppliers as KRA integrates eTIMS with Ifmis
KRA issues new requirements for all suppliers engaging with government entities.
‘Bag ni ya nini?’ Alele rapper opens up on newfound fame and Sh10m dream
Musician says ‘Kitemeo’ hit song changed his fortunes immediately.
Decision 2027: How ODM splashed Sh2bn in one year
The accounts reveal a party trying to spend its way through an identity crisis: rich on paper...
Alcoholism: The scourge destroying homes and lives
Parents must provide proper guidance, including monitoring what children watch on television.
Fake vacancies undermining public service
Public office must remain a public trust rather than a commodity shuffled in the dark.
Health Summit 2026: The big talk that Kenya needs
Every health financing system must prevent fraud and protect public resources.
Why Batuk must fulfill moral, legal duty to Kenyan victims
For decades, host communities have carried the heavy burden of Batuk's presence.
Jaboya goes digital as women still struggle for fish
Technology and HIV awareness have changed how the practice operates, but women traders remain...
Kenya’s expensive election black box
The election server has become the most mysterious and politically consequential part of every...
Ban physical political rallies to end violence and goonism
Gatherings of thousands of people have become a cover for “goonism”.
Odinga family’s 2027 political ambitions put ODM to test
Five members of the Odinga family have expressed interest in various elective seats in the 2027...
Why Kenyans are adopting more girls than boys
The law allows prospective parents to express a preference, but it does not allow them to...
Inside fresh push to let diaspora Kenyans vote with IDs
Currently, Kenyans living outside the country are required to be holders of valid passports to...
Ruto woos teachers, police in election budget as roads, energy take hit
In the last budget before the 2027 election, the government will recruit 24,000 teachers and...
Tea factory blocked from joining Citibank Sh261 million loan case
The case concerns a $2.02 million facility the bank advanced to Kiru Tea Factory Company Ltd...
From Christmas table to Sh30 plate: The rise of ‘kuku mwitu’
Customers can buy individual pieces instead of an entire chicken, making the once prized meal...
Ruth Muthoni: I'm a victim of extortion, not mastermind of Equity Bank heist
She says legal battles surrounding her businesses, property and relationships are part of an...
Revealed: Parliament’s watchdog committees caught sleeping on the job
The poor performance by some committees come despite the attractive salaries and allowances...
Unable to plan accordingly, KPL teams play waiting game as saga rumbles on
The present uncertainty surrounding the competition is reminiscent of the turmoil that rocked...
Peres Jepchirchir back to winning ways after injury setback
World marathon champion happy to have won women's race in Sydney after long struggle with injury.
Njiiri School learners wow audience at National Music Festival
Njiiri won Class 2060K, sponsored by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), with their piece entitled...
Build talent for Dakar glory
Federations must uphold the highest integrity and fairness when selecting teams or athletes...
Solve varsity students’ serious funding crisis
Thousands expected to report to university early next month are stuck.
Why rangelands are central to the economy
Across the world, rangelands support more than two billion people and sustain some of the...
Assist king Fernandes turns from provider to predator in Man United romp
Fernandes scored a hat-trick to inspire a 5-2 thrashing that gave Michael Carrick's side their...
Sh1.5 billion Equity Bank heist suspect ‘grabs’ microfinance firm
Ruth Muthoni Kamau, one of those suspected of stealing cash from Equity Bank i 2024, faces...
Sifuna leads Linda Mwananchi charge in Meru, calls for unity against Ruto
After Homa Bay chaos, Sifuna rallies Linda Mwananchi supporters in Meru.
