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Over 200 Kenyans have joined the Russian Army – Mudavadi
Mudavadi said reports indicate that recruitment networks targeting African nationals, including Kenyans, are still active both in Russia and within Kenya.
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State to expand NYS intake, launch commercial arm to empower youth
Speaking before the Senate plenary on Tuesday, Ruku said the expansion comes under a presidential directive aimed at ensuring more youth access opportunities to acquire employable skills across all counties.
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MPs pass landmark Bill regulating fertility treatments and surrogacy
The Bill seeks to safeguard ethical practices, protect the rights of parents, surrogates, and children, and outlaw commercial surrogacy and other exploitative arrangements.
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City Hall targets billboard firms owing Sh500 million in new crackdown
The county says the firms owe more than Sh500 million in unpaid advertising fees, even though most had already received payments from private clients.
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Hundreds of Kenya School of Government certificates declared invalid in crackdown on fraud
In a notice signed by the Director-General, KSG stated that certificates numbered MA 0251 to MA 1000 “do not originate from the school and cannot be recognised as evidence of any qualification.”
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CS Cheptumo urges collective action against teen pregnancies
Speaking before the Senate plenary on Wednesday, Cheptumo said teenage pregnancy remains a growing societal challenge that demands collective effort, especially from families and communities.
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Former Gabon First Lady and son jailed for 20 years in corruption case
The ruling was delivered late Tuesday night, marking a dramatic turn in the country’s ongoing reckoning with the legacy of the Bongo family, which ruled the oil-rich nation for more than five decades.
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Police boss rejects IG age cap, citing experience and succession concerns
The Bill seeks, among other changes, to set an age cap of 60 years for the Inspector General and introduce a five-year term limit for Deputy Inspector Generals, who currently do not have term restrictions. Currently, there is no age cap for the IG or DIG.
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Ethiopia to host 2027 UN climate talks as 2026 venue remains unclear
The announcement came during COP30 in Belem, Brazil, as the global community gathered in the heart of the Amazon to discuss climate action.
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AU reform proposals handed to Ruto to guide Luanda Summit
The experts also called for renewed Pan-African solidarity and unity of purpose, noting that Africa’s position in a changing global order depends on how effectively it reforms its institutions.
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Onsarigo reveals how Raila Odinga’s campaigns thrived on decentralized teams
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Onsarigo said Raila deliberately avoided having one central command structure, believing that too much concentration of power made a campaign easy to cripple.
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From handshake to 2027: Onsarigo on Raila’s vision and ODM’s path
During an interview with Radio Generation, the former press secretary described Raila Odinga as a leader who had matured over time.
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Kwale man jailed for 30 years for defiling stepdaughter
In a statement issued by the ODPP on Wednesday, Resident Magistrate Ruth Ogolla found Mangisi Chaka Mangisi guilty of repeatedly defiling the minor between April 2021 and November 2022. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Collins Orwa and Prosecution Counsel Mahdy Twalib.
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Fisherman Brian Odhiambo last seen with six KWS rangers, police say
Chief Inspector Julius Muhuri said phone records placed Odhiambo’s phone near the rangers’ devices during the time he is believed to have been apprehended for illegal fishing in Nakuru National Park.
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Inside Raila’s Campaign: Onsarigo recalls chaos, calm, and strategy
Onsaringo, speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Wednesday, said life around Raila’s campaigns was intense, layered with strategy, emotion, and a sense of constant rebuilding after every disputed election.
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Parliament to host President Ruto’s annual address on November 20
The annual address is required under Article 132(1)(b) of the Constitution, which obliges the President to speak to Parliament at least once every year. President Ruto formally requested the special sitting, prompting the Speakers of both Houses to issue notifications to Members of Parliament and the general public.
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Four years later, family urges State to produce missing security expert
Despite the family’s request for arrest warrants against the IG and DCI, the High Court declined, noting that the ODPP should first review the file before any action is taken. The matter is scheduled to return to court next week for further directions.
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Working for Ruto’s government was my biggest mistake – Muturi
In a statement shared on social media, Muturi said that despite his dismissal from Cabinet, he remains undeterred and will continue to advocate for justice and the rights of Kenyans.
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Kenya to open embassy in Vatican City, Copenhagen, and Hanoi to deepen diplomatic ties
The Vatican City — home to the Holy See and the seat of the Roman Catholic Church — is recognized as a key player in international peacebuilding, humanitarian work, and interfaith dialogue.
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Wajir South MP condemns relocation of Somali giraffes by KWS
Adow described the act as a violation of community rights, conservation ethics, and the spirit of devolution.
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Cabinet approves new framework to curb inflated infrastructure costs
The new framework seeks to address longstanding challenges in the pricing of government infrastructure projects, which have been marred by irregular, inconsistent, and costly practices.
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Cabinet approves dualling of Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi Road to ease traffic congestion
The project, which will expand the existing two-lane highway into a dual carriageway, is part of the government’s broader plan to modernise the Nairobi Metropolitan transport network.
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President Ruto hails MSMEs as backbone of East Africa’s economic transformation
Speaking during the opening of the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair in Nairobi, President Ruto highlighted the sector as a key driver of prosperity not only for Kenya but for the entire region.
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Senate health committee conducts oversight visit to Kiambu County Referral Hospital
During the visit, the Committee raised concern over several mothers who had remained admitted for over three months due to unpaid medical bills.
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Ruto opens 25th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair, calls for stronger regional economic integration
Speaking at the official opening of the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Ruto said MSMEs remain central to the region’s economic transformation and industrial growth.
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High Court clears ex-Samburu Governor in Sh83m nonflict of interest case
The court on Tuesday ruled that the prosecution failed to demonstrate that Lenolkulal had any ownership, control, or financial gain from Oryx Service Station, the company that supplied fuel to Samburu County.
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Ruto orders deployment of elite forces to Baragoi in crackdown on gun violence
Speaking during a two-day development tour of Samburu County, Ruto said the government will no longer allow the area to remain trapped in cycles of bloodshed and lawlessness.
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Waiguru: Bold reforms turning Kirinyaga into investor magnet
Governor Waiguru said the county’s focus on strategic infrastructure, streamlined licensing, and support for small and medium enterprises had transformed it into a hub for enterprise and innovation.
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Kenya’s formal milk deliveries hit eight-month record
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, milk supplied to registered processors rose by 17.2 per cent compared to the same period last year, when 588.9 million litres were delivered.
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Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan's interior minister
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said a bomber was planning to attack the district courthouse but was unable to get inside.