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Esther Passaris joins ODM after 'failed' governor ambition

Nairobi businesswoman Esther Passaris has joined ODM.Passaris who wanted to vie for the Nairobi governor seat said she was going to run for Nairobi woman representative."For Kenya to be united we must...

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Jigger survivors in Murang’a tie the knot in mass ceremony

It was celebration time in Kandara, Murang’a constituency, on Saturday when 10 couples healed from jigger infestation said their vows in a mass wedding ceremony.Relatives and locals flocked to the...

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KDF soldier captured in El Adde al Shabaab attack begs Uhuru, First Lady for...

A man believed to be a Kenyan soldier held captive by al Shabaab, following last year's attack in El Adde, has pleaded for the government's help.Reports indicated at least 12 soldiers were captured...

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Migori attack 'an assassination attempt' by trained security officers - Joho

Hassan Joho has accused trained security officials of attempting to assassinate ODM leaders in Migori town on Monday.Joho's bodyguard was shot and injured by one attached to Migori's Okoth Obado during...

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Raila's Presidential Campaign team takes shape

The core of ODM leader Raila Odinga’s presidential campaign team was named yesterday — six major governors — and all were gifted with direct nominations.Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho will lead the corps...

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Martha Karua likely Ruto’s running mate as contest for post intensifies

The battle for Deputy President William Ruto’s 2022 running mate has intensified within Central Kenya.Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua is the latest influential politician from President Uhuru Kenyatta’s...

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Willie Kimani murder: Diver narrates horror of finding bodies floating in...

A diver who found the bodies of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani and two others in River Athi in Oldonyo Sabuk yesterday told of his two-day horrific experience.John Mwaniki said the bodies of Kimani,...

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Why NASA is not about to name its candidate

NASA has delayed naming a presidential candidate for tactical reasons, not because of discord or inability to decide, insiders say.The alliance will wait until the last possible moment to unveil its...

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Another extrajudicial killing? Suspected cops shoot mother, son and rider in...

Another case of police extrajudicial killing has emerged following the shooting of a woman, her son and his friend in Gathiga, on the outskirts of Nairobi.A group of men on Saturday invaded the family...

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You’re killing NASA, Nyenze says after ODM issues direct tickets

A storm is brewing in NASA after Wiper yesterday accused Raila Odinga’s ODM party of “bullying and undermining” other coalition partners ahead of the primaries.National Assembly minority leader Francis...

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Walkie-talkie may fix Leliman in Willie Kimani’s murder

The prosecution yesterday attempted to link a police pocket radio to the main suspect in the brutal murder of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani and two others.Witnesses, including Mlolongo OCS Stephen...

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Infrastructure pushes Kenya debt to Sh3.76 trillion

Kenya’s overall public debt increased by Sh608 billion in 12 months through December 2016, fresh data by the Central Bank of Kenya shows, underlining increased debt appetite for infrastructure...

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Ongoro narrates ordeals at ODM, claims Kajwang' after her life

Elizabeth Ongoro has said she is in ODM to stay but noted she can no longer be silent about intimidation and frustration.The Nominated Senator clarified on Wednesday that she had not defected as...

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Joho's primary school writes to EACC, confirms KCPE results

Tom Mboya Primary School in Mombasa has written to the EACC confirming that Hassan Joho was their student and sat his KCPE there in 1988.Detectives from the anti-graft agency visited the school on...

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Armyworm invades Rift, state issues alert and promises help

The government has issued an alert on the outbreak of the fall army worm in Kitale, Bungoma, Kakamega, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzioia, Busia, Nandi, Kericho, Baringo and Nakuru counties.Agriculture CS Willy...

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Gunshots disrupt ODM nominations

ODM is staring at chaotic nominations that could once again derail the presidential bid of party leader Raila Odinga.Staggered primaries kick off tomorrow.Days after violence shattered an Monday ODM...

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It's Raila-Kalonzo! NASA experts say

The NASA technical committee has settled on ODM leader Raila Odinga as the presidential candidate and Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka as his running mate.The final decision will however be made by the four...

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Phone records, Facebook chat links cop to suspect in Willie Kimani’s murder

The prosecution on Wednesday pursued shocking evidence that links yet another police officer to the suspected killers of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani, his client Josphat Mwenda and taxi driver...

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'One day a regular mum, the next in hospital': Janet Kanini's battle with cancer

One year ago my unexpected, shocking and intense medical journey began.One day I was hard at work, managing two jobs at NTV and Pampers diapers, and the next day I was hospitalised suddenly for fear of...

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Kabogo uses armoured military cars to take Uhuru around Kiambu

Kiambu Governor William Kabogo is known to love a flashy lifestyle but it is not everyday that one uses an armoured military vehicle to escort the President.On Wednesday, as President Uhuru Kenyatta...

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