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Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie together with his co-accused in court.

DPP asks court to put Mackenzie on defence in 191 Shakahola murder counts

The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged the court to place controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 30 co-accused on their defence in the Shakahola mass murder trial.

Muthomi Micheni

Chuka-Igambang'ombe MP aspirant calls on Meru to unite behind Kithure Kindiki for 2032 presidency

Businessman and Chuka Igambang’ombe aspirant Muthomi Micheni has urged the Meru community to consolidate its support behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki for the 2032 presidency.

UMP Leader Kawira Mwangaza

Mwangaza blames ‘cartels’ for her impeachment, says Meru has become pathetic

Mwangaza, who is now the Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP) Leader, argues that claims she was a barrier to development and peace in Meru were misleading.

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Prison officer found dead hours after transfer orders, with final call raising questions over what happened next.

Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh

Djibouti’s incumbent president Ismail Omar Guelleh has won a sixth term in office with 97.8 percent of the vote in the presidential election held on Friday, defeating his only challenger Mohamed Farah…

Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi responding to questions during his interview for the position of Judge of the Environment and Land Court.

Senior Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi has been nominated for appointment as a judge of the Environment and Land Court.

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Nairobi Club

The Nairobi Club, a historic private members’ institution founded in 1901, is undergoing a Sh300 million transformation as it prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary in May 2026.

Mum-to-be Sheila Wanyonyi wins Sportswoman of the Year in the disability category

Kenyan para-javelin thrower Sheila Wanyonyi is currently on maternity leave after a stellar 2025 season that earned her a Sportswoman of the Year award at the SOYA 2025 ceremony.

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Outrage grows after substandard fuel enters market, raising questions on approvals and oversight.

Machakos County gubernatorial seat contestant in the last general election, Nzioka Waita, attending a Church service at Kisovo ABC Church in Kathiani Sub-County. Mr Waita defended his move to join President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying he wanted to work with the national government to bring development to Machakos as he was sure of President Ruto’s re-election in 2027

Mr Nzioka Waita, who contested the Machakos gubernatorial seat in 2022, has defended his decision to join President William Ruto’s UDA party, saying he wants to work with the national government to…

Godfrey Mbogori

The DPP is currently processing the US extradition request for the suspect under Kenya’s cross-border mutual legal assistance framework.

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New exhibition brings the journey of the Mara River to life

New Exhibition Brings the Journey of the Mara River to Life — Principal Project Investigator at the National Museums of Kenya Edward Njagi (left), explains an exhibit to Project Principal Investigator at the University of Florida, Prof Amanda Subalusky (centre), and Assistant Professor at Randolph-Macon College, Prof Ray Schmidt, during the launch of the Mara River Basin Exhibition at the National Museums of Kenya headquarters in Nairobi on March 5, 2026. Photo/ Sande Onyango

New Exhibition Brings the Journey of the Mara River to Life — Fifteen years of research culminate in an engaging display on the Mara River’s ecological, social, and economic significance for East Africa. Photo/Sande Onyango

New Exhibition Brings the Journey of the Mara River to Life — International collaboration between Kenyan and American scientists brings comprehensive insights into the Mara River ecosystem to the public through exhibition. Photo/Sande Onyango

New Exhibition Brings the Journey of the Mara River to Life — The National Museums of Kenya unveils a new exhibition tracing the Mara River’s vital journey from Mau Forest to Lake Victoria. Photo/Sande Onyango

New Exhibition Brings the Journey of the Mara River to Life — The exhibition highlights how communities, wildlife, and ecosystems across Kenya and Tanzania depend on the Mara River Basin. Photo/Sande Onyango

Journalists urged to prioritise accurate anti-doping reporting

Sixth ADAK-SJAK workshop equips journalists on anti-doping — A presentation during ADAK Media Workshop in Mombasa on February 27, 2026. Photo/SJAK

Mombasa event highlights risks of errors in doping coverage — Attendees focus intently on anti-doping regulations and jargon to enhance balanced reporting and protect Kenya's sporting reputation. Seated on the left is Jeff Olubuyi. Photo/SJAK

Mombasa event highlights risks of errors in doping coverage — Speakers stress media's responsibility in shaping narratives and safeguarding clean sport during the two-day training session. Photo/SJAK

Sixth ADAK-SJAK workshop equips journalists on anti-doping — Participants at the Mombasa workshop absorb key insights on WADA Code, TUEs, and precision in sports journalism. Photo/SJAK

Sixth ADAK-SJAK workshop equips journalists on anti-doping — ADAK and SJAK collaborate to equip Kenyan sports media with tools for ethical, informed anti-doping coverage. Photo/SJAK

Media plays key role in safeguarding clean sport, ADAK says — Attendees focus intently on anti-doping regulations and jargon to enhance balanced reporting and protect Kenya's sporting reputation. Photo/SJAK

Media plays key role in safeguarding clean sport, ADAK says — Journalists engage deeply as Dr Martin Yauma highlights the critical role of accurate reporting in anti-doping efforts. Photo/SJAK

ADAK workshop stresses precision in covering doping matters — Speakers stressed media's responsibility in shaping narratives and safeguarding clean sport during the two-day training session. Photo/SJAK

ADAK workshop stresses precision in covering doping matters — ADAK and SJAK collaborate to equip Kenyan sports media with tools for ethical, informed anti-doping coverage. Photo/SJAK

Media plays key role in safeguarding clean sport, ADAK says — Speakers stressed media's responsibility in shaping narratives and safeguarding clean sport during the two-day training session. Left is John Kimwere listening to presentations. Photo/SJAK

ADAK workshop stresses precision in covering doping matters — Participants at the Mombasa workshop absorb key insights on WADA Code, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), and precision in sports journalism. Photo/SJAK

Journalists urged to prioritise accurate anti-doping reporting — Journalists engage deeply as Dr Martin Yauma highlights the critical role of accurate reporting in anti-doping efforts. Photo/SJAK

Journalists urged to prioritise accurate anti-doping reporting — Nation Media Group's photojournalist Sila Kiplagat (right) engages deeply as Dr Martin Yauma highlights the critical role of accurate reporting in anti-doping efforts. Photo/SJAK

Journalists urged to prioritise accurate anti-doping reporting — Acting Director of Standards and Compliance at Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) Dr Martin Yauma makes a presentation during the sixth ADAK Media Workshop in Mombasa on February 27, 2026. Photo/SJAK

Kang'ata distributes maize seed to farmers

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata distributes maize seed in Kandara constituency. Photo/Tybalt Madume

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata distributes maize seed in Kandara constituency. Photo/Tybalt Madume

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata distributes maize seed in Kandara constituency. Photo/Tybalt Madume

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata distributes maize seed in Kandara constituency. Photo/Tybalt Madume

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Wavinya Ndeti distributes 74.9 tons of certified maize seeds to 37,450 farmers in Machakos

Maize seed distribution project in Machakos — Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti gives an elderly woman some maize seeds for planting at Kathaana in Kangundo Constituency on March 3, 2026, during the launch of the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county. Governor Ndeti said the rains which were expected to start towards the end of March had started early thus farmers could expect good yields if they planted and tilled their crops. Photo/Gastone Valusi

Maize seed distribution project in Machakos — Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti at Kathaana in Kangundo Constituency during the launch of distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county. Governor Ndeti said the rains which were expected to start towards the end of March had started early thus farmers could expect good yields if they planted and tilled their crops. Photo/Gastone Valusi

Maize seed distribution project in Machakos — Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti (right) poses for a photo with a resident of Kathaana in Kangundo Constituency on March 3, 2026, during the launch of the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county. Governor Ndeti said the rains which were expected to start towards the end of March had started early thus farmers could expect good yields if they planted and tilled their crops. Photo/Gastone Valusi

Maize seed distribution project in Machakos — Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti (right) hands a bag of certified hybrid maize seed to a resident of Kathaana in Kangundo Constituency on March 3, 2026, during the launch of the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county. Governor Ndeti said the rains which were expected to start towards the end of March had started early thus farmers could expect good yields if they planted and tilled their crops. Photo/Gastone Valusi

Maize seed distribution project in Machakos — Governor Wavinya Ndeti interacts with some residents of Kathaana in Kangundo Constituency on March 3, 2026, during the launch of the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county. Governor Ndeti said the rains which were expected to start towards the end of March had started early thus farmers could expect good yields if they planted and tilled their crops. Photo/Gastone Valusi

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A nation that cannot protect the education of its poorest children cannot claim to be serious about development.

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