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Easter holiday traditions you should know about

As Christian faithful around the world prepare to culminate the Easter holiday tomorrow, April 20, many may reflect on the meaning of Easter and the traditions.

Easter holiday traditions you should know about

Where is Lissu? Tanzania opposition demands access to detained leader

Where is Lissu? Tanzania opposition demands access to detained leader

Interpol, FBI probe CBEX scam in Kenya and Nigeria

Interpol, FBI probe CBEX scam in Kenya and Nigeria

Swarup Mishra suspended as Kenya BioVax chair

Swarup Mishra suspended as Kenya BioVax chair

'Ignore the noise, focus on the goal,' Ruto tells newly sworn-in CSs

President William Ruto has dismissed criticism of his administration, saying he will continue to make tough decisions—and is prepared to pay the price.

'Ignore the noise, focus on the goal,' Ruto tells newly sworn-in CSs

Nassir moves to tame illegal prescription drug sales in Mombasa

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir is a man on mission.

Nassir moves to tame illegal prescription drug sales in Mombasa

Kindiki to the Church: Correct us with love

The Kenya Kwanza administration has had a complex relationship with the Church, marked by generous government donations on one hand, and public disagreements on the other.

Kindiki to the Church: Correct us with love

Kericho Governor Mutai slams Malala over controversial school play

Mutai accused Malala of taking Butere Girls High School students to the drama festivals despite not being qualified to do so.

Kericho Governor Mutai slams Malala over controversial school play

Spot check: Stranded commuters, parked buses as Super Metro grounded

Commuters using Super Metro Sacco buses within Nairobi and its metropolitan counties were left stranded for the better part of Tuesday morning.

Spot check: Stranded commuters, parked buses as Super Metro grounded

Government cracks down on harmful pesticide imports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has stated it is on cause to fight the importation of harmful pesticides in the country.

Government cracks down on harmful pesticide imports

Mutula Kilonzo walks back 'reckless' HIV remarks after uproar

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has come under fire for comments he made about the high prevalence of HIV in Homa Bay County.

Mutula Kilonzo walks back 'reckless' HIV remarks after uproar

Ogamba revokes appointments of four UoN Council members

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has revoked the appointment of four members of the University of Nairobi Council, effective April 11.

Ogamba revokes appointments of four UoN Council members

European embassies raise concern over South Sudan political tensions

European countries have raised concerns over rising political tensions and the fragile peace process in South Sudan.

European embassies raise concern over South Sudan political tensions

We're not threatened nor in the censorship business, Murkomen on Echoes of War controversy

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed reports that the government is ‘threatened’ by Echoes of War.

We're not threatened nor in the censorship business, Murkomen on Echoes of War controversy

Shattered echoes: Malala decries intimidation, says no explanation given for arrest

Cleophas Malala condemns government for intimidation against Butere Girls students, says no explanation given for his detention

Shattered echoes: Malala decries intimidation, says no explanation given for arrest

Butere Girls refused to perform their play voluntarily- CS Ogamba

Education CS Ogamba says government did not stop Butere Girls from performing, claims students voluntarily declined, insisting on Malala’s presence despite him not being a teacher or play’s director

Butere Girls refused to perform their play voluntarily- CS Ogamba

ODM condemns Butere Girls and Journalists mistreatment, demands staging of play

Echoes of War: ODM condemns mistreatment of Butere Girls students, journalists, and other festival attendees; demands authorities allow the play to be staged.

ODM condemns Butere Girls and Journalists mistreatment, demands staging of play

Police officers culpable in attacks on journalists to face action

National Police Service (NPS) condemns harassment of journalists and mistreatment of Butere Girls students during the Drama Festival in Nakuru.

Police officers culpable in attacks on journalists to face action

Arab Bank for economic development in Africa names new president

Abdullah Almusaibeeh has been appointed the new president of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).

Arab Bank for economic development in Africa names new president

Found in hours, missing for months: KWS faces backlash after family rescue

Found in hours, missing for months: KWS faces backlash after family rescue.

Found in hours, missing for months: KWS faces backlash after family rescue

It's a two-woman race for Kenya Editors Guild presidency

The much-anticipated Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) elections have narrowed to a two-woman contest, with seasoned journalists Zubeidah Kananu and Yvonne Okwara set to face off for the presidency.

It's a two-woman race for Kenya Editors Guild presidency

Waititu's Farmers Party exits Kenya Kwanza

Led by former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, the Farmers Party has issued a 30-day notice signaling its plan to leave the coalition.

Waititu's Farmers Party exits Kenya Kwanza

Former Chepalungu MP John Koech is dead

Former Chepalungu MP John Koech dies after a long illness while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital, family confirms.

Former Chepalungu MP John Koech is dead

Rwanda, Benin, Seychelles lead Africa in visa openness

Benin, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Rwanda ranked highest for visa openness, offering visa-free access to travelers from across the continent.

Rwanda, Benin, Seychelles lead Africa in visa openness

I will uphold media freedom, Broadcasting PS nominee Isaboke says

Broadcasting PS nominee Stephen Isaboke declares a net worth of Sh680 million, including land, apartments, cars, shares, and cash.

I will uphold media freedom, Broadcasting PS nominee Isaboke says

Address harassment by county officers, scrap metal dealers tell Sakaja

The dealers claim that a team from the Environment Department has been visiting scrap metal yards, demanding to see licenses, soliciting bribes, and making arrests.

Address harassment by county officers, scrap metal dealers tell Sakaja

Kindiki serves all Kenyans, not just Mt Kenya, says Ruto in swipe at Gachagua

Speaking on the final day of his tour of the Mt Kenya region, Ruto commended Kindiki for his dedication, discipline, and focus on development.

Kindiki serves all Kenyans, not just Mt Kenya, says Ruto in swipe at Gachagua

Lawyers demand IG Kanja's resignation for addressing rally

According to LSK, the participation and remarks of IG Kanja raise serious institutional concerns for the National Police Service, as they were not only avoidable but also unwarranted.

Lawyers demand IG Kanja's resignation for addressing rally

Raila: How I remember George Oduor

ODM leader Raila Odinga has paid tribute to his longtime aide and bodyguard, George Oduor, remembering him as a loyal and dedicated professional.

Raila: How I remember George Oduor

Murkomen: Empowering marginalized communities key to curbing insecurity

Murkomen issued a stern warning to those found culpable of facilitating armed attacks.

Murkomen: Empowering marginalized communities key to curbing insecurity

The Ghibli revolution: How AI anime is redefining digital images

The latest sensation? AI-generated Ghibli-style art—a feature that has taken the internet by storm.

The Ghibli revolution: How AI anime is redefining digital images

Gachagua escalates feud with Ruto, likens him to a 'pathological liar'

According to Ruto, the former deputy president demanded Sh10 billion to rally political support for him in the Mt Kenya region.

Gachagua escalates feud with Ruto, likens him to a 'pathological liar'

Inside Duale's seven-point pledge to overhaul ailing Health docket

Aden Duale has officially taken over the Ministry of Health from Debora Barasa, who is transitioning to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry.

Inside Duale's seven-point pledge to overhaul ailing Health docket

Police warn of road safety risks ahead of Easter holiday

Police spokesperson Nyaga warns of stern action, including license cancellations, for PSV operators who flout traffic rules ahead of school and Easter holidays; to conduct enforcement checks.

Police warn of road safety risks ahead of Easter holiday

Kenya, UN in talks to establish humanitarian hub at JKIA

Kenya and UN are discussing plans for a humanitarian hub at JKIA to support regional aid efforts, facility to be linked to a corridor from Mombasa to Naivasha.

Kenya, UN in talks to establish humanitarian hub at JKIA

Two arrested in connection with shisha business in Nanyuki

NACADA officers arrest two suspects in Nanyuki, Laikipia County during a crackdown on shisha sale, seize 10 shisha pots, 16 flavor boxes, and assorted paraphernalia.

Two arrested in connection with shisha business in Nanyuki

How Kenyan youth can get into agriculture

Kenya currently sources 20-30 per cent of its staple foods externally, including 80-90 per cent of wheat, 80 per cent of rice, and 95 per cent of edible oil.

How Kenyan youth can get into agriculture

Murkomen declares Monday a public holiday for Idd-ul-Fitr

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen declares Monday, March 31, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

Murkomen declares Monday a public holiday for Idd-ul-Fitr

Reprieve for Stephen Munyakho's family as release from hangman secured

Stephen Munyakho’s family secures his release from Saudi Arabia after Sh150 million in blood money paid, SUPKEM chair Hassan Naado says, amid uncertainty over his release.

Reprieve for Stephen Munyakho's family as release from hangman secured

We are ready! Sabina says ahead of Ruto's Mt. Kenya visit

Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege expressed optimism stating that the region stands to gain significantly from the president's visit.

We are ready! Sabina says ahead of Ruto's Mt. Kenya visit

Ruto's new Gender nominee- Hannah Cheptumo

A lawyer and mother of three, Hanna is the widow of the late Baringo Senator William Cheptumo.

Ruto's new Gender nominee- Hannah Cheptumo

I will amend IEBC laws on commissioners' exit, Manegene tells panel

IEBC chairperson candidate Lilian Manegene blames personality differences for leadership wrangles in the commission.

I will amend IEBC laws on commissioners' exit, Manegene tells panel

NPSC chairmanship candidate collapses, dies before interview

Komora Mubadi Jilo, a candidate for the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) chairperson position, collapsed and died on Tuesday, March 25.

NPSC chairmanship candidate collapses, dies before interview

Kenya - Serbia develop MoU to foster youth development

Mvurya affirmed the commitment to strengthening collaborations in the creative economy sector.

Kenya - Serbia develop MoU to foster youth development

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