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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…
The Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen will on Tuesday morning appear before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and…
State Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria/ MOSES KURIA/X President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has hit out at…
Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga/ ABALA WANGA/XKisumu City Manager Abala Wanga has warned land rate defaulters of enforcement actions, including…
Pope Francis/FILEThe Vatican has announced the Pope’s funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 local time (09:00…
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku/handoutPublic Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has pledged to…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at a past event/ DPCSIn a heartfelt message to the nation and the Christian community, Deputy…
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, Defence CS Soipan Tuya, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, President William Ruto and Narok Senator…
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, Defence CS Soipan Tuya, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, President William Ruto and Narok Senator…
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku during the ordination service of Pastor Anderson Mwathi at Ītúgúrúrú Baptist Church in Chuka Igambang’ombe,…
SHA building/ FILE The Ministry of Health has dismissed a notice announcing job vacancies for the Social Health Authority (SHA).In…
Defence CS Soipan Tuya, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, President William Ruto and other dignitaries share a light moment during an…
Archbishop Martin Kivuva of the Mombasa Holy Ghost Cathedral delivers his Easter message./KNAAs President William Ruto is set for a…
Crimes of the week: Theft, poaching dominateThis has been a turn around, considering that the previous weeks have been marred…
Kenya Power staff Kenya Power has listed areas set for power cuts on Monday.The utility firm said areas in three…
Dr Swarup MishraPresident William Ruto has suspended Dr Swarup Mishra as chairperson of the Kenya BioVax Institute, with immediate effect.In…
DPP Renson Ingonga/FILEThe Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has called for inter-agency collaboration and cooperation in prosecution of terrorism.In…
Panellists during the ESAK C&I Conference Exhibition n Nairobi/COURTESYKenya’s use of captive power—electricity generated on-site by businesses—is growing fast and…
Bishop Philip Anyolo leads Catholic faithful to take part in a reenactment of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and death, in observance…
The war against the impacts of climate change has received a major boost after the global community reached a deal…
Developing nations, Kenya included, face a “perfect storm” of worsening external financial conditions, unsustainable debt and weakening domestic growth as…
Cattle graze at Lang’ata cemetery /FILEThe current tiff between the Ministry of Health and the Nairobi government over the Lang’ata…
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor speaks at the Administration of Justice in Kenya Annual Report 2023–2024 launch at Safari Park Hotel,…
The government has gazetted two new locations that will serve as State Lodges in Bungoma and Kwale counties.In the gazette…
A fleet od Super Metro buses at a parking lot/COURTESYCity transport sacco Super Metro Limited has resumed operations after meeting…
News Brief: Varsities on the verge of collapseThese are the stories making the headlines in the Weekend Star Published Date:…
Ministry of Health headquarters/FILEThe government has suspended all transplant services at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals. The directive takes effect…
The resident of Mwea in Kirinyaga county, said she became curious since she had not experienced the same with her…
Ministry of Health headquarters/FILEThe government has suspended all transplant services at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals. The directive takes effect…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a former meeting/ RIGATHI GACHAGUA/XFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sensationally claimed that his…
Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua/FILEFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made six demands to the Inspector General, Douglas Kanja, after he claimed…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga. [PHOTO: FILE]Former Chief Justice David Maraga has sharply criticized the government over allegations that billions…
Super Metro PSVs/ HANDOUTTransport Licensing Appeals Board Tribunal has ordered Super Metro to sack 269 drivers.The decision stems from a…
Council of Governors Vice-Chairperson Mutahi Kahiga with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale/COGThe Council of Governors’ vice-chairperson Mutahi Kahiga has urged…
Pope FrancisThe Vatican has announced that Pope Francis continues to improve as he recovers at his residence in Casa Santa…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki inspects the ongoing construction of Kabonyo Fisheries Aquaculture and Training Centre in Nyando, Kisumu County/DPCSThe government…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi /MUSALIA MUDAVADI/XPrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the international community to increase pressure…