It's been a dark week for families in different corners of Kenya, as a series of violent deaths once again put the spotlight on domestic strife and rising insecurity. From the shores of Lake Nakuru to villages in Trans Nzoia, Homa Bay, Kilifi and Nyamira, police are piecing together grim
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Court Suspends Kenya Police Recruitment 2025
The long-awaited recruitment of police constables, set to begin today, 3-Oct-2025, across the country, has been thrown into disarray after the Employment and Labour Relations Court suspended the exercise, leaving thousands of hopeful candidates stranded.The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) on Thursday confirmed that it had received official communication on
Kenya to Replace Paper Degrees with Digital Verifiable Credentials – CS Kabogo
Kenya is preparing to phase out traditional paper degrees in favour of digital, verifiable credentials, a shift which the government says will revolutionise the country’s education and job market systems. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE) William Kabogo announced the plan when he was opening a stakeholders’
Rights Groups Drag State to Court Over Housing Levy
Civil Rights organisations have moved to the High Court in Nairobi to challenge President William Ruto’s housing levy, calling it unfair, unconstitutional, and politically motivated.The petition, filed on Monday, is spearheaded by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Transparency International Kenya, Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi, The Institute for Social Accountability
Green Park Underpass to Get 24-Hour Security
Residents living in Nairobi have been assured of round-the-clock safety once the Green Park Terminus Pedestrian Underpass, currently under construction at the Haile Selassie–Uhuru Highway Roundabout, is completed.During the project inspection on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Roads Principal Secretary (PS) Joseph Mbugua said the government has placed security of its
Hope as New HIV PrEP Injection to Cost Just $40 in Kenya
Millions of people across Africa and other low and middle-income countries, including Kenya, are set to access a powerful new HIV prevention option following a groundbreaking deal that will slash treatment costs.The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with Indian pharmaceutical company Hetero Labs to manufacture a generic version
World Athletics Vice President Mourns Jairus Birech
World Athletics Vice President Jackson Tuwei led Kenya in mourning the sudden passing away of African athletics champion Jairus Birech, a star in the 3,000m steeplechase.Birech, born on December 14, 1992, passed away on Thursday night, September 18, after a period of illness. His last competition was the Guadalajara Half
Orengo Seeks Raila’s Backing Before the Investment Conference
Siaya Governor James Orengo yesterday led a high-level delegation to meet Azimio leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi, seeking his endorsement for the upcoming Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025).Tha meeting which was held at Raila’s office, centered on briefing him about preparations for the October 14–17 event and
Deputy IG Eliud Lagat Cleared to Return to Work as Court Withholds Restrictions
[Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat] Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat is now free to resume his duties after a court application seeking to bar him from accessing his office or using National Police Service facilities was withdrawn on Wednesday. The application, linked to investigations into the death of blogger
Robin “Gaucho” Ochieng Denies Involvement in Nairobi Protest Violence, Accuses Bloggers of Harassment
Robin Ochieng, popularly known as Gaucho, has publicly condemned social media users and bloggers for linking him to the violent attacks on protesters during the 17th June Nairobi demonstrations, where several individuals were seriously injured. In a heated statement, Gaucho dismissed the allegations as false, insisting that he was not