Cops to be probed over fatal shooting of teen boy Machurusi during Kasarani protests

By Citizen Reporter,

Police officers alleged to have been behind the fatal shooting of two people in Mwiki and Majengo are to be probed. The Independent Policing Overs...

Kasarani Mwiki , machurusi

Djokovic the man to beat, again, at Melbourne Park

By Reuters,

Gary Lineker’s celebrated quote that football is a simple game that “the Germans always win” might well be adapted to tennis and the inescapable...

Australian Open , Novak Djokovic , Roger Federer

Bekele to face Eliud Kipchoge in mouthwatering London showdown

By Agencies,

Fireworks are expected at this year’s London marathon after organisers added the three-time Olympic gold medallist Kenenisa Bekele to the star-studd...

Bekele , Eliud Kipchoge , London Marathon

Lightning strike kills three primary school pupils in Nakuru

By Kiprotich Kimetto,

Three pupils of Mkulima Primary School in Kuresoi, Nakuru County, were on Thursday evening killed and 34 others injured following a lightning strike. ...

Commissioner Erastus Mbui , Mkulima Primary School , MP Moses Cheboi , Nakuru County

OPINION: Undeterred: Kenya’s tourism faces 2020 confidently

By Joseph Bonyo,

Last weekend I was in Diani, Ukunda. Famed for its white sandy beaches and hospitable facilities, it was a welcome relief to Nairobi’s hustles. T...

Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa , tourism

Meet Nadia and Zach: Kenya’s youngest CASs

By Tonny Ndungu,

Zack Kinuthia, an outspoken former SONU Chairman was on Tuesday appointed the Chief Administrative Secretary at the Ministry of Education. The post...

OPINION: Miguna has not presented himself as a threat to Kenyan gov’t or citizens

By Citizen,

By Winnie Rugutt The new year begun with an interesting case of one Miguna Miguna being prevented from traveling to Kenya as a result of a red ale...

miguna

VIDEO: 6-year-old beats leukemia, gets unexpected standing ovation in school

By CNN,

A 6-year-old boy who has been battling cancer got a surprise standing ovation from his classmates when he returned to school after finishing his last ...

Full list: Uhuru’s new appointments to Cabinet, reshuffle

By Citizen Reporter,

This is the full list of the Cabinet reshuffle and new appointments as announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday: Cabinet Secretary nominati...

Kiunjuri out! President Uhuru Kenyatta reshuffles Cabinet

By Citizen Reporter,

Mwangi Kiunjuri has been dropped as Agriculture Cabinet Secretary. President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the new raft of changes on Tuesday morning. ...

kiunjuri

Polygamous men from Awendo say new NHIF rules will kill marriages

By George Juma,

The Union Association of Awendo polygamous which agitates for the rights of polygamous men has opposed the new radical propositions by the NHIF. Al...

polygamy

BWIRE: Universities must remain independent

By Victor Bwire,

By Victor Bwire The recruitment of vice chancellors for public universities should be done by respective councils in consultation with the cabinet ...

public universities

Williams ends three-year title drought in Auckland

By Reuters,

Serena Williams won her first title since the 2017 Australian Open with a 6-3 6-4 victory over Jessica Pegula at the Auckland Classic on Sunday but wa...

Auckland Classic , Jessica Pegula , Serena Williams

Shattered dream for top KCPE candidate who was to join Lenana School

By Peter Mwangi,

The dream of a top KCPE candidate from Mungetho village in Ndaragwa constituency to join Form One at Lenana School hangs in the balance. Gerald Wan...

LENANA SCHOOL

Only one wife and 5 children: NHIF announces new rules, penalties

By Benjamin Muriuki,

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) will not cater for extra spouses in a polygamous family set-up. In a raft of changes contained in a mem...

NHIF

Justin Bieber reveals he’s battling Lyme disease

By CNN,

Justin Bieber has revealed he was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, an infection caused by bacteria commonly carried by ticks. Bieber, 25, shar...

Justin Bieber

At least 30 killed in Libya military academy attack

By Reuters,

At least 30 people were killed and 33 others wounded in an attack on a military academy in the Libyan capital late on Saturday, the health ministry of...

libya

10-year-old boy circumcises himself over lack of Ksh.1,000

By Chrispine Richard,

A 10-year-old boy left residents of Itare village in Kisii County in shock after he circumcised himself after his parents were allegedly unable to rai...

circumcision , Kisii

‘Man up! I invested Ksh.50M to be elected,’ Esther Passaris tells Twitter user

By Ian Omondi,

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris on Sunday came under heavy criticism after she blasted a Twitter user who criticized her for seeking medi...

Esther Passaris , King Kaka , KOT

Locust invasion made worse by unusual heavy rainfall, floods

By Agencies,

Locusts can form huge swarms that can strip trees and crops over vast areas if allowed to breed unchecked in favorable conditions. Adult locust swa...

Locust invasion