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President William Ruto has rejected calls to delegate oversight of youth programmes, saying that he will personally supervise the NYOTA initiative. Speaking in Garissa during the launch of the Nyota Capital programme, the President said youth empowerment is too important to be handed over to others…

Kenya and Saudi Arabia have agreed to accelerate defence cooperation following high-level talks between their senior military leaders at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh. General Charles Kahariri, Kenya’s Chief of the Defence Forces, met General Fayyad Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chairman of the…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has signalled its intention to formally sever ties with the Azimio coalition, with party leader Oburu Odinga insisting that ODM’s dominance within the coalition had long rendered its continued membership untenable. Speaking in Mombasa at the opening of the party…

The High Court in Nairobi heard forensic evidence linking John Matara to the killing of Starlet Wahu, with DNA findings placing both the accused and the deceased at the scene. Government chemist Emily Okworo testified before the Milimani High Court that DNA analysis was conducted on items recovered…

Nyeri police are investigating the killing of nine‑year‑old Shantel Waruguru, whose body was found in a pit latrine in Kianjathi village, Mathira West. Shantel was reported missing on Saturday after her mother left her at home with her younger sister. Neighbours said a relative, 29‑year‑old Peter…

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a public warning against the sale and use of mobile phones that have not undergone its mandatory type-approval process, naming 21 non-compliant brands currently in the market. In a notice released on Tuesday, the regulator said the identified…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing President William Ruto and senior members of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of seeking to intimidate and silence him. Speaking at a public event, Gachagua claimed that Kenyatta was facing…

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has pledged to strengthen safety and student welfare measures following the fatal shooting of a first-year student in Huruma, Nairobi. On Tuesday, 10 February, KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr Kelly Oluoch visited the Mathari Campus to address students and…

Senior leaders within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are openly divided after former party chairperson and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi called for the removal of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Speaking at a fundraising event in Homa Bay County, Mr Mbadi accused the Nairobi senator…

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has publicly rebuked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of repeatedly directing personal attacks at her and her husband during recent political engagements. In a statement issued on Monday, Kihika criticised Gachagua’s remarks at a political rally in…