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[VIDEO] Governor Mutua hits at 'cowardly' Kalonzo over Wiper expulsion,...

Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has hit back at Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for expelling him from the party.He termed the move as cowardly, adding that he would support President Uhuru Kenyatta in the...

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Uhuru visits football legend Joe Kadenge

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday honored ailing football legend Joe Kadenge’s dying wishes by paying him a visit at his South B home in Nairobi.The President donated Sh2 million to aid in offsetting...

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EACC probes Sh2 million High Court bribery bid

A High Court clerk and a secretary attached to a judge have been arrested by EACC detectives for receiving part of a Sh2 million bribe at the Milimani Law Courts.The two are alleged to have collected...

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Cord told to stop issuing war threats when it loses

Two Jubilee senators have asked Cord to stop issuing threats of war to Kenyans whenever they are defeated.Addressing a press conference at Parliament Buildings on Friday, Senate majority leader Kithure...

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Big Read: Free maternity shunned for traditional birth attendants

With free maternity services not significantly reducing mother and child deaths at birth since their introduction in 2013, focus is turning to traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in the fight against...

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Jackson Kibor weds new lover Yunita as he pushes to divorce 2nd wife Josephine

Politician Jackson Kibor, 86, has married his 40-something-year-old lover just months after filing for divorce from his second wife.Kibor and Yunita tied the knot two weeks ago and pictures of them on...

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Uhuru signs election laws to allow use of manual back up in August poll

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday signed the controversial Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2015 into law at State House, Nairobi.The assent now allows IEBC to use a manual back-up to the electronic...

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Kilifi speaker says security withdrawn day after Joho, Kingi drama

Kilifi Speaker Jimmy Kahindi has reported the withdrawal of his security under unclear circumstances, barelydays after that of two Coast governors was taken away.The government withdrew the security...

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Opposition to unveil candidate in 60 days

Opposition parties will announce a joint presidential candidate in February, six months to the polls, and they will set the stage tomorrow at a mass meeting at the Bomas of Kenya.More than 15,000...

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Succession talk as Museveni appoints son Muhoozi Kainerugaba his advisor

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has named his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations.Kainerugaba, 42, who was Special Forces Commander, was appointed on Monday...

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Uhuru, Raila battle shifts to mass registration

It's all about the numbers, the calculus of victory.There may be seven months to the polls, but the outcome could be decided by the month-long registration starting next Monday, as well as the...

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Obama supporters ask for 'four more years' as he bids farewell

President Barack Obama received a hero's welcome in Chicago Tuesday night as he took the stage to deliver his farewell speech.Supporters stomped on the bleachers set up behind him and members of the...

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All grown up! Chic Malia Obama attends father's farewell speech

As President Obama and his family left Washington, DC for his farewell address Monday, it was clear to the crowds watching the outgoing First Family that Malia - more than anyone there - will leave the...

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[AUDIO] Only drug dealers want many guns, says Marwa

Nelson Marwa has claimed only those who deal in drugs require many guns to protect their trade.During a press briefing on Wednesday, the visibly agitated Coast regional coordinator asked residents to...

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Confusion, pomp as Cord supporters take over grand rally venue at Bomas

Confusion rocked the opposition's gathering at Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi on Wednesday when Cord supporters took over the auditorium.It was apparent that organisers underestimated the number of leaders...

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Kenya to hire skilled, cheaper and jobless doctors from India, Cuba

Kenya will advertise in Cuba and India to woo at least 188 doctors who are experienced, unemployed and more affordable than Kenyan medics.Both Cuba and India are well known for their high level of...

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Kanu leaders split on NASA move as Kittony dismisses Salat 'personal' statement

Kanu members are split over remarks made by secretary general Nick Salat at Bomas of Kenya that the independence party will join hands with the Opposition during the August poll.While Salat stated that...

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Opposition vows to stay united to election

Opposition chiefs have for the first time pledged publicly remain united in a strategic effort to unset President Uhuru Kenyatta.They announced they would have a single flagbearer, however, they did...

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Inside the striking doctors’ 2013 collective bargaining agreement

The government claims it has met 80 per cent of the CBA, the only contention being salaries and allowances, but doctors disagree.What else is inside the 2013 collective bargaining agreement that...

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KOT takes on judge Hellen Wasilwa for referring to doctors as 'stinking sewage'

Kenyans on Thursday took on Labour Court judge Hellen Wasilwa after she ordered doctors to end their strike and resume duty.Through a Twitter hashtag #StinkingDoctor, Kenyans accused the judge for...

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