Latest breaking stories from across Kenya.
Updated Monday, May 18 evening: The ongoing countrywide shutdown is far from over, as matatu stakeholders announced that the strike would continue on Tuesday. The operators who clashed with Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi at…
Four military pilots survived after two U.S. Navy jets collided during a live air show performance at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, triggering an emergency response and a temporary shutdown of the event, officials and…
A Disciplinary Tribunal has handed Kenyan athlete Hillary Kipchirchir Chepkwony a four-year ban following a doping violation linked to the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) programme. The ruling, comes amid continued global scrutiny of…
U.S. forces struck two key Iranian ports Thursday, targeting facilities at Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas, according to a senior U.S. official. Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin first reported the strikes on…
Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will experience a temporary diversion as MOJA Expressway Company rolls out a toll-free arrangement. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 7, the company said the move will facilitate ongoing…
Israeli forces struck a building in Beirut’s Dahiyeh area on Wednesday, killing a senior commander in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, Israeli officials said. The Israel Defense Forces identified the target as Malek Balou, a commander in the…
Federal agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation. As reported by Fox News, the operation, which also involved a…
Kenya Red Cross has reported that a fire has broken out at Dr. Aggrey High School in Taita Taveta County, with the cause of the incident yet to be established. In a statement on April 30, the Kenya Red Cross said its Taita Taveta branch…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated Hon. Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame for appointment to the Supreme Court of Kenya. Chief Justice Martha Koome has annouced his nomination, marking the conclusion of a recruitment…
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), in partnership with the Limuru Sub-County security team, has announced the closure of the Initiative for Skills Empowerment college in Tigoni. In a statement on April…
Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe has broken a record by becoming the first man to run a marathon under two hours at the London Marathon. Sawe has recorded a historic performance, finishing in 1:59:30, the fastest marathon ever recorded in an…
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is facing heightened scrutiny after FIFA, in coordination with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), raised concerns about a recent resolution directing three senior officials to step aside. FIFA…
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has confirmed a runway excursion involving an EBB Air Embraer aircraft that was arriving at Mandera Airstrip from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on April 24. According to a statement from KAA,…
Protesters have gathered in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) to demonstrate against the rising cost of fuel. However, the turnout remained low despite earlier online mobilization. Police have maintained a strong presence on key…
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has revoked the accreditation of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) and ordered the immediate closure of all its campuses across Kenya. In a notice dated April 20…
Iran has announced the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, placing the strategic waterway back under military control amid escalating tensions with the United States. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the strait has…
Traffic flow along the Southern Bypass has been paralyzed after suspected goons blocked the road at Thogoto and Gitaru, disrupting travel to and from Kikuyu. Photos seen by The Kenya Times show several piles of burning tires set across the…
Bungoma County Governor has announced a sweeping reorganization of its executive arm, with all senior officials dismissed. The move is aimed at restructuring governance and improving service delivery. In a statement dated April 9, 2026,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a leadership change at the top of the organization. The announcement follows Humphrey Wattanga’s conclusion of his tenure as Commissioner General. “The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board…
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has reportedly been attacked by a group of armed individuals in Kisumu while on a routine visit to the Acacia area and Java Restaurant for a haircut. According to a press release dated April 8, 2026, while in…
Tensions flared during the memorial service of late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho in Nyandarua County, as Senator John Methu openly criticized President William Ruto, only for the situation to escalate when his microphone was abruptly switched…
President William Ruto on Sunday, April 5, addressed the multi-billion-shilling fuel scandal, which has seen heads roll in the energy sector. Speaking during a church service in Kilgoris, Narok County, Ruto vowed to deal with the cartels.…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has appointed Joseph Oketch as the acting director general following the resignation of Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria. In a press briefing, EPRA said Oketch currently heads the Electricity and…
The much‑anticipated boxing showdown between Mbavu Destroyer (Ferdinand Omondi) and Majembe (Portifas Odipo) ended in round four with a dramatic stoppage. 21-year-old Majembe claimed victory via technical knockout after landing a punishing…
