US committee wants Ruto to address Congress

Ruto would be the first Kenyan, and second African President in 18 years to address a joint session of Congress.

Senior police officer dies in Machakos river

His vehicle was submerged in River Kware.

At least 10 bodies collected separately after drowning

Police said an unknown number of people are missing after they were swept by raging ...

Devastation and danger as floods havoc sustains

Spokesman Isaac Mwaura updated on Thursday that the country has so far lost 179 people to ...

Kenyan troops on standby after Haiti picks new head

The Kenyan team has been waiting for deployment and this could happen in weeks.

Kenya's inflation drops to lowest level in two years

Prices of sugar, maize and flour have been going down.

Cops pursue rider who dropped pistol at city petrol station

The rider was alighting from motorcycle when he dropped the weapon.

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PILI: We must demand better from leaders, we deserve better

Inadequate drainage systems stand as a damning testament to broken promises, leaving citizens exposed to the mercy of ...

ANG'ANA: Nairobi: Ten times bitten, still never shy

In this battle between the government and Mother Nature, it is us, the ordinary ...

OGUTU: How Ruto can drive 'fair' bargain in US

National interest is the driving force in international relations.

Impeachment motion against CS Linturi welcome

The fertiliser scandal is a mockery of the President’s agenda to uplift those at the ...

opinion

HERMAN: Breaking silence surrounding obstetric violence

Obstetric Violence (OBV) is a form of Gender Based Violence - one that rarely makes media ...

OMWOYO: Press freedom near yet far, time to turn the tide

It requires unwavering commitment, collaboration, and a shared belief in the rule of law.

KENDO: Perennial flooding exposes dearth of planning

The official advice is always to ask people in flood-prone areas to move to higher ...

WATO: General Tonje's legacy in Kenya Defence Forces

Contrary to some media portrayals, Tonje Rules are not about rotating leadership among ...

DYER: Why so many wars in Africa?

There has never been a time in the last half-century when peace has reigned everywhere in ...

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markets

Oil supply disruptions to dampen 2024 commodity price ...

This could render the anticipated ease in commodity prices futile in coming years.

Apple forced to ditch lightning charger in new iPhone

The tech giant said iPhone 15 would use a USB-C cable as "universally accepted standard".

Russia pullout yet to badly hit cereal prices - WB

Says wheat futures jumped only three per cent on July 17 but remained well below peak ...

Locked Time and expertise shape strategies

Time and expertise shape strategies

ICT can solve youth unemployment

•Youth unemployment in Kenya is as high as 35 percent (4.5 million young men and women), ...

Locked Quick thinking always starts with emotion

•When you see an angry person in the street, the first thing you register is that she’s ...

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I'll not be moved by critics Sakaja says, defends Atwoli

The News Brief: Dad help! A child’s plea as floods swept village

Poleni sana! Ruto condoles with Mai Mahiu families

Ruto launches 24th annual supplement of Laws of Kenya, first in 28 years

Businessman James Wanjohi denies being pastor, claims of visa fraud

KDF, police reach truce after Likoni channel face off

commentary

We had a headache selecting Paris marathon team, says Tuwei

“With 86 days to the Olympics, we had a lot of discussions on who is suitable to fly the ...

Keroka throw the gauntlet ahead of KATTISO Lake Region show

Keroka emerged overall winners in last year’s championships at Gusii Stadium, beating ...

Mutua tips women's 4x400m to secure Olympic slot in Bahamas

Mutua will be in the company of Diana Chebet, Joan Cherono, Jackline Nanjala, Rahab ...

Kisii University to host Nyanza South track and field ...

AK Nyanza South chairman Peter Angwenyi settled on Kisii University after inspecting the ...

Kabras lock Bunduki set to join South African Currie Cup ...

He will be in South Africa for the high-performance training and up-skilling programme ...

Sancho back at home as he fast settles at Dortmund

Sancho’s three goals in 16 appearances in his second spell at the club, on loan, is an ...

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