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AFC Leopards mourns Secretary General Gilbert AnduguAFC Leopards are mourning the loss of secretary general Gilbert Andugu who passed on…
Brief: New alliance puts Kalonzo in tight cornerThese are the stories making the headlines. Published Date: 2025-05-07 03:22:37 Author: by…
ArrestA man has been arrested for being in possession of a snake without a valid license from the Kenya Wildlife…
Ruto receives report on recruitment of IEBC commissionersThe IEBC selection panel concluded its interviews on April 25, following a month-long…
Wandeto: Why Kenyans resonate with Wamunyoro”These are leaders who represent more than 10 million votes.” Published Date: 2025-05-07 00:18:14 Author:…
Medical Services PS Ouma Oluga when he met the Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services (KBTTS) team on May 6,…
Stealing and other offenses against persons were the most reported crimes in 2024, a new report by the Kenya National…
Kenya recorded a drop in the number of teenage pregnancies in 2024, the Economic Survey 2025 shows.The report was released…
Government spokesperson Isaac MwauraGovernment Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has condemned the incident in which a shoe was hurled at President William…
Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi /HANDOUTHead of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi…
PS Joseph Motari (in white shirt) and Migori Deputy Governor Dr. Joseph Mahiri addressing the press regarding the incident involving…
The vivo V50 5GIn today’s world, where we’re often documenting our lives, surroundings or even news on social media, smartphone photography…
Slain Kaipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were/FILEKasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was shot five times at close range. An postmorterm on…
President William Ruto speaks in Nyatike, Migori county, during the launched of the construction of Muhuru Bay Pier, May 5,…
The late celebrated Radio Journalist Edward Kwach. /FILEThe family of the late legendary radio host Edward Kwach is appealing for…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. /FILEOrdinarily, former President Uhuru Kenyatta would pass off as harmless in regard to succession politics, considering…
Pensioners wait in line to get paid./FILEThe government through the National Treasury has reeopened the pensioner self-registration portal one final time…
A sample stall project/FILESome senators have criticised governors for neglecting or abandoning development projects initiated by their predecessors, warning that…
Enviroment CS Deborah Barasa plants a tree at the Kenya Forest Service headquarters in Karura /HANDOUTThe government has now turned…
A section of the sugar plantation on fire in Angata Barrikoi./HANDOUTA large sugarcane plantation in Angata Barrikoi, Transmara South Sub-county,…
The alleged Friday arrest of four Kenyan filmmakers reportedly associated with the BBC documentary Blood Parliament has raised alarm among…
Police IG Douglas Kanja addresses residents of Angata Barrakoi./FILEA group of opinion leaders from Bomet County has accused Kipsigis politicians…
The four filmmakers outside Pangani police station./HANDOUTPolice has released the four filmmakers arrested Friday night and booked for “false publication”…
The four filmmakers outside Pangani police station after their release on May 3, 2025./HANDOUTThe Police Reforms Working Group-Kenya (PRWG-Kenya) has…
EBK Chairman Eng. Erastus Mwongera plants a tree at Kona Baridi , Ngong Hills on Saturday 3rd May, 2025 in…
Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo at the Global Media Dialogue held during the inaugural World Audio…
A roll-up banner of the late Kasipul constituency MP Onyango Were at his Karen Home/EZEKIEL AMING’ASlain Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo…
President William Ruto watches as former Manchester United star Bastian Schweinsteiger autographs an Arsenal jersey during the reception of the UEFA Champions…
ODM leader Raila Odinga with other mourners during the funeral service of Dr Francis Ng’aru, husband of Hon Mumbi Ng’aru…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi addressing Ngoliba residents, Thika East Sub County./KNAKiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi now says he is a marked…
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i during his Homecoming tour of Kisii and Nyamira Counties on May 2, 2025/HANDOUTFormer Interior Cabinet…
Uhuru Kenyatta and Kalonzo Musyoka, and Gideon Moi, during the wedding of the former Baringo senator’s son./SCREENGRABFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at a youth and women groups empowerment programme event in Limuru Constituency, Kiambu County/DPCSDeputy President Kithure…
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i accompanied by Governor Simba Arati, acknowledges greetings from supporters as his convoy snaked through Kisii…
When someone has been shot and seriously wounded in a public place, every second counts. Immediate action from bystanders can…
BETTING ILLUSTRATION The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has flagged at least 58 betting websites it says are operating…
Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan and Deputy Ambassador Zhang Zhizhong at the Embassy in Nairobi yesterday /LEAH MUKANGAIChina has assured Kenya…
President William Ruto speaking at the Co-operative University of Kenya when he graced the installation of Benard Chitunga as the…
Directorate Of Criminal Investigations office in NairobiDetectives have dismantled a gold scamming syndicate that has been preying on unsuspecting victims.…
President William Ruto with Prof Makau Mutua at State House, Nairobi, April 30, 2025. /PCSPresident William Ruto has appointed Prof…
Some of the items recovered from the suspects by police in Yatta, Machakos County on April 30, 2025.Seven suspected thugs…
News Brief: Raila factor in ’27 as Ruto options narrowThese are the stories making the headlines. Published Date: 2025-05-01 19:59:46…
ICJ chairman Protus Saende gifts lawyer PLO Lumumba a plaque after he gave a key note address during ICJ’s conference…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata feeds pupils /FILEThe government has launched a Sh94 million research initiative to strengthen home-grown school feeding programmes in four…
Wiper Democratic Movement Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i, Martha Karua, Rigathi Gachagua, Eugene Wamalwa, Mukhisa Kituyi, Justine Muturi, Mithika…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, his ODM counterpart Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past function /ENOS TECHEA…
Governor Irungu Kang’ata addressing residents of Greystone shopping centre in Gatanga Sub County/KNAMurang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has strongly emphasised the…
Health CS Aden Duale/FILEThe government, through the Ministry of Health, has announced that the posting of Medical Interns will commence…
President William Ruto/PCSOn Monday, President William Ruto exercised his constitutional prerogative of mercy, releasing at least 57 prisoners from various…
FKF president Hussein Mohammed (right) with Chris Omollo in hospital on April 29, 2025/HANDOUTThe Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has publicly…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga. /DAVID MARAGA/XFormer Chief Justice David Maraga has condoled the families who lost their kin during…
Kenyan currency/FILEThe Salaries and Remuneration Commission saved Kenyans the burden of footing a wage bill worth Sh3.8 billion comprising allowances…
Nairobi City/FILELand prices in Nairobi’s satellite towns rose at a higher pace of 2.4 percent compared to 1.9 per cent…
Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge/HANDOUTWorld marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has thanked his fans for cheering him on during the London marathon…
Nyamira Senator Okong’o Mogeni /FILEInsurance personnel found guilty of discrimination in issuing insurance cover could face hefty penalties under a…
Cashier counts dollars and shillings at a Forex Bureau in Nairobi /FILEKenyan shilling continued to drop against the British pound…
Second Kenya Devolution Support Programme Coordinator Samuel Nyaga makes a presentation during the 2nd Annual Own Source Revenue (OSR) Conference…
Deputy Auditor General Isaac Kamau /ENOS TECHEThe actual public debt portfolio will be made public by August, as Kenyan Auditor…
Al Shabaab militia /FILEKenya and other countries contributing troops in Somalia have called for UN financing of the African Union…
Former Tigania West MP David Kariithi, former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua and former Igembe North MP Maoka…
Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, toured parts of Marsabit and Isiolo Counties./HandoutThe Deputy Inspector-General (DIG)…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking on Sunday during a Church service at Marani Catholic Parish in Kitutu Chache North Constituency,…
President William Ruto during the funeral service of Pope Francis in the Vatican on April 26, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto on…
Interior PS Raymond Omollo Speaking in Homa Bay County during the burial of the late Preskila Koyo.Residents of Homa Bay…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during a Coffee farmers engagement meeting at Kavutiri Primary School Grounds, Runyenjes Constituency, Embu County/DPCSDeputy President…
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen meets various officials in Machakos/HandoutLand fraud and contracted squatters are a serious threat to national security,…
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen in Machakos/HandoutInterior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has said that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Public…
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and PS Raymond Omollo in Machakos/HandoutThe government will crack the whip on those found culpable in…
Pallbearers are now lifting up the Pope’s coffin to be taken in procession to the church of Santa Maria Maggiore…
Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga/FAITH MATETEKisumu City has announced the immediate closure of Kibuye Market following an urgent risk assessment…
The Judiciary has responded to a report published by a local daily on April 25, 2025, concerning a land dispute…
Brief: How China deals could hand Ruto lifelineThese are the stories making the headlines in the Star Published Date: 2025-04-26…
Pope Francis/FILEAfter lying in state for the past three days, Pope Francis’s coffin will soon be removed from St Peter’s Basilica and…
Pope FrancisHis ascension to the papacy was one that heralded many firsts.Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on…
The funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions he set out himself.But as…
Pope Francis’ coffin is now being carried out from St Peter’s Basilica out into St Peter’s Square.Remember: today’s proceedings are…
Pope Francis/BBC SCREENSHOTHundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday in St Peter’s Square,…
People in Rome to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, April 26, 2025/SCREENSHOT, BBCThe Vatican says 200,000 people are attending the Pope’s…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during a City County cabinet meeting in the past/ NCCGNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) is set to launch a community-based rehabilitation framework for…
Leaders during the 26th ICGLR Audit Committee Meeting aimed at advancing responsible natural resource governance in the Great Lakes Region…
Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho making his address during the consultative meeting…
Former Kenyan presidential candidate Mohammed Abduba Dida/FILETwo-time presidential candidate Mwalimu Mohammed Abduba Dida is a free man after serving a…
News brief: Ruto inks Sh130bn deal in ChinaThese are the stories making the headlines in the Star Published Date: 2025-04-24…
The National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula in a house session addressing the MPs/FILEThe National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged…
The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku visits families affected by flash floods in…
Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga/ ABALA WANGA/XKisumu City Manager Abala Wanga has warned land rate defaulters of enforcement actions, including…
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku/handoutPublic Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has pledged to…
FREEPIK/www.freepik.comThe Vatican on Monday announced that Pope Francis had passed away due to a stroke followed by irreversible heart failure,…
Defence CS Soipan Tuya during the launch of a four-day training on counter-terrorism financing by the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism…
FREEPIK/www.freepik.comThe Vatican on Monday announced that Pope Francis had passed away due to a stroke followed by irreversible heart failure,…
IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan./FILEThe Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into an alleged assault by a…
President William Ruto received by dignitaries at the Beijing Airport, China on April 22, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto has arrived in…
Mediheal Hospital lawyer Conrad Maloba with his team, during the media briefing in Nairobi on April 22, 2025.Some of the…
[PHOTOS] Nairobi Catholics mourn Pope FrancisA condolence desk set inside Basilica, where mourners lined up to honour of the late…
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua/HANDOUT People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has affirmed that come 2027, her…
Activist Boniface Mwangi at the hospital following an alleged assault by police officers on April 2, 2025/ BONIFACE MWANGI/X Activist…
President William Ruto boards plane/FILEPresident William Ruto departs tonight for a State Visit to China, State House has confirmed.In a press…
Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi and Joh Korir win the Boston MarathonKenyans on Monday continued the country’s renowned prowess in distance running…