Benjamin Muriuki

June 13, 2026 10:48 (EAT) • 1 day ago

NACADA partners with Clergy in North Rift to tackle drug and alcohol abuse

The collaboration was unveiled during a meeting attended by NACADA Board Chair Bishop Dr Stephen Mairori, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, and clergy from across the region

June 12, 2026 12:46 (EAT) • 1 day ago

'I'm Kenya's chief diplomat, not a tourist': Ruto defends his frequent travels

Speaking during a town hall meeting with Kenyans living and working in Scandinavia in Helsinki, Finland, President Ruto dismissed claims that his travel schedule is excessive or unnecessary, insisting that his role requires sustained diplomatic engagement abroad.

June 12, 2026 11:50 (EAT) • 2 days ago

'Suspension was imposed 10 years ago,' Kenya explains Kuwait domestic worker ban reports

The Embassy said the Government of Kenya voluntarily suspended the deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait approximately ten years ago.

June 12, 2026 08:42 (EAT) • 2 days ago

United Opposition leaders begin three-day Western Kenya tour

According to the itinerary, the tour will begin on Friday in Luanda, with stopovers planned in Khwirumbi, Khayega, Malava, Mayuge, and Shikomari, where the leaders are expected to address residents and hold informal engagements.

June 12, 2026 08:17 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Requiem mass for girls killed in Utumishi Academy fire to be held today in Gilgil

One of the victims was buried on Sunday in Kwale County after her body was released early to the family, becoming the first among the 16 girls to be laid to rest.

June 12, 2026 03:01 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Nyandarua County set for first-ever lands registry as gov't expands services

During the event, title deeds will be issued to residents of Ol Kalou Blocks 1, 2, 4 and 6, as well as the colonial villages of Rurii, Nyairoko, Melangine, Ngorika and Sabugo.

June 11, 2026 07:43 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Ksh.4.8 trillion 2026/27 budget: How it will be financed and the new tax measures

In a national address before Parliament, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government expects total revenue of Ksh 3.631 trillion, inclusive of Appropriations-in-Aid (A.I.A), alongside grants amounting to Ksh.44 billion

June 11, 2026 11:07 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Gov't given 14-day ultimatum to halt killings in Kitui or face fresh protests

Dr Muli delivered the warning while leading a peaceful procession through Kitui Town, where residents turned out in large numbers to demand urgent intervention from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration over what leaders described as a deteriorating security situation....

June 10, 2026 12:00 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Industry leaders gather in Lagos as Nigeria launches first Solar Generator Day

Co-hosted by ZE-Gen, GOGLA and VeraSol, the event brought together key stakeholders from across the distributed solar energy ecosystem to explore opportunities for scaling solar generator adoption, strengthening industry standards and unlocking investment to expand access to reliable electricity....

June 04, 2026 04:41 (EAT) • 1 week ago

No plans for early midterm break over schools' unrest, PS Bitok says

According to Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, learning remains largely uninterrupted in most schools, with only a small fraction of institutions affected by the disturbances. He said the ministry's data shows that approximately 0.8 percent of schools have experienced unrest, meaning there is no jus...