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Are these four the nominees for IEBC chairperson?

18 hours ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

The race for the next chairperson of the electoral commission has reportedly narrowed to four candidates as the selection committee works around the clock to meet the deadline.
Prison warders mutiny against planned new recruits with higher ranks

1 day ago | nation.africa | Joseph Openda

Two warders have filed a petition before the High Court challenging the recruitment of Kenya Prisons Service cadets whose application deadline is April 30. Mr Peter Agoro and Mr Henry Muriithi have filed the petition on behalf of 600 others seeking orders to stop the recruitment, which they claim is discriminatory and illegal.
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu allowed to renew bail application

1 day ago | nation.africa | Sam Kiplagat

A judge has allowed former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu to amend his application seeking to be freed on bond, pending his appeal. High Court judge Lucy Njuguna ruled that Mr Waititu’s bid to make a renewed application had merits. The judge further ruled that whereas the Director of Public Prosecution, Renson Ingonga, had an interest in the case, the balance was in favour of granting Waititu’s application rather than dismissing it.
Rain and resilience: The unsung lives of Homa Bay water warriors

1 day ago | nation.africa | Moraa Obiria

At the first fall of rain, Isabella Ouma’s body eases. Her muscles, usually tense from the weight of daily toil, finally relax. The 23-year-old mother of three, who lives with HIV, endures an exhausting 40-minute round trip to the nearest pond in Rodi, Homa Bay County, to fetch water for household use. “I work on farms for a daily wage of Sh200,” she explains. “To be at the farm by 8am, I must wake up at 5am, fetch water, prepare breakfast for the children, then set off.
Optional subject?: Debate on math takes centre stage at Knec symposium

1 day ago | nation.africa | Lynet Igadwah

Debate on whether mathematics should be an optional subject in senior school under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) raged during a three-day symposium organised by the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec). According to data from the council, there has been a worrying trend in performance in mathematics that reveals a significant number of learners complete secondary school without achieving the minimum required competencies in mathematics.
Don't hide behind gender: Kenyans react to Wamuchomba, Karua's presidential declarations

1 day ago | nation.africa | Moraa Obiria

What you need to know:MP Gathoni Wamuchomba and PLP leader Martha Karua announced presidential bids within 36 hours of each other. Wamuchomba focused on economic transformation and received positive feedback based on her constituency achievements. Karua's gender-focused "mother's care" approach was criticised online, with Kenyans advising her to emphasise policy solutions instead.
Woman cites paternity test to demand wealth of dead military man

1 day ago | nation.africa | Joseph Openda

A woman is fighting for control of the estate of a senior military officer who died last year after a paternity test confirmed he is the father of her child. Col Flavian Mwangi, who served as Commandant of the Kenya Air Force Training Wing at Moi Airbase in Eastleigh, Nairobi, was found dead in his car shortly after leaving the camp at 4pm on September 26, 2024.
Parliament confirms receipt of Sudan letter protesting Ruto interference

1 day ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

Kenya’s Parliament is under pressure to respond to a diplomatic protest by the Sudanese government, which has directly accused President William Ruto of aiding and abetting unrest in Sudan by allegedly supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group blamed for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Playing catch-up: Murkomen plans anti-human-trafficking unit

2 days ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

The Kenya government is working on establishing a special unit to deal with cases of human trafficking as well as illegal trade in the human body parts following concerns of an escalation of the social vices. At a meeting with members of the Administration and Internal Affairs of the National Assembly, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, while admitting that the rising cases of human trafficking are concerning, he dispelled claims that the government’s move is reactionary.
Timeline: The rise and fall of women's representation in Kenya’s political leadership since 2022

2 days ago | nation.africa | Moraa Obiria

This timeline has been created using data compiled from the official records of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association, and Presidential appointments. General electionDuring the general election, Kenyan voters elected 29 women as Members of Parliament (MPs) representing single constituencies, an increase from 23 in 2017. Cabinet nomineesPresident William Ruto announced his Cabinet nominees.