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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…
A collage of CS nominees Geoffrey Ruku (Public Service) and Hannah Wendot(Gender). /FILEThe National Assembly Committee on Appointments has recommended…
Brief: Dilemma for Kalonzo as Uhuru backs Matiang’iThese are the stories making the headlines in the Free Copy of the…
President William Ruto during a past event/ PCS President William Ruto has announced that the country will host the 11th edition…
Residents wade through flooded Thiong’o road in Kangemi after heavy rainfall on Wednesday /FILEThe Kenya Meteorological Department has urged citizens…
Arrests by law enforcements agencies made over the weekend in various illegal shisha outlets/KNAThe Ministry of Health, through the division…
Cabinet Secretary Nominee for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special, Projects Geoffrey Ruku/NATIONAL ASSEMBLYCabinet Secretary Nominee for Public Service…
Cabinet Secretary Nominee for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Projects Geoffrey Ruku/NATIONAL ASSEMBLYPublic Service, Human Capital Development and…
A fuel attendant at work/FILEKenya’s energy regulator, EPRA, has announced a drop in fuel prices in its latest monthly review…