Latest breaking stories from across Kenya.
A federal judge on Monday voided President Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS, ruling that the agreement represented an unlawful effort to use the courts for personal and political gain. The decision nullifies a deal that included a…
President William Ruto has taken an early lead in the latest InfoTrak opinion poll ranking presidential contenders ahead of the 2027 General Election, emerging as the most preferred candidate among respondents surveyed. The InfoTrak study…
A fire broke out at Jomo Kenyatta Boys High School in Bahati, Nakuru County, on Monday, July 13, following a student strike, destroying the school’s administration block and prompting an emergency response from firefighters and police…
Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata’s driver has been shot during Linda Mwananchi Rally. Kangata, has confirmed that his driver Gitari has been shot during the Nyahururu rally and shared a graphic image showing Gitari lying on a…
United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness. In a statement dated July 12, 2026, his family confirmed that Lindsey died on 11th June evening and thanked the public…
The Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has appointed six members to the National Infrastructure Fund Board for a three-year term. In a gazette notice dated July 8, Mbadi appointed James Mworia Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed Zein,…
The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to have Parliament declared in breach of its constitutional mandate for failing to enact a law governing the recall of elected leaders by voters. In a judgment delivered on July 7, Justice…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the death of retired High Court Judge Omondi Tunya. In a statement issued on July 7, CJ Koome mourned Justice Tunya’s passing and extended her sympathies to his family, friends, former colleagues,…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has removed Finance County Executive Committee Member Catherine Mutanu from office in a dramatic escalation, just as she was expected to appear before MCAs to respond to impeachment charges. “In essence as…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has announced his exit from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Speaking in his constituency on 4th June 2026, the lawmaker cited frustration and a sense of political alienation, accusing…
The National Police Service has escalated its investigation into the violent attacks that occurred on Friday, 3 July 2026, along the Kisii–Keroka Road in Keumbu. In a statement dated June 5 2026, NPS confirmed arrests and the summoning of…
A post-mortem examination conducted on the body of youth mobiliser and Technical University of Kenya student Cecil Ouma has confirmed that he died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. The autopsy, conducted by two pathologists…
President William Ruto has directed payroll audit of the Government payroll system after an audit uncovered suspected irregularities of KSh6.2 billion across 12 State departments. The decision follows a Cabinet meeting chaired by President…
The Supreme Court ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees U.S. citizenship to children born on American soil, including those whose parents are in the country unlawfully or on temporary visas. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the…
The High Court has ruled that President William Ruto’s Cabinet appointments failed to comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender rule. In a majority ruling on June 30, 2026, Justices Eric Ogola and Stephen Githinji found the…
The Kenyan government has begun evacuating its citizens from South Africa following security concerns over the unrest caused by anti-immigrant protesters. In a press statement dated June 30, 2026, the State Department of diaspora affairs…
WhatsApp announced on Monday that users can now reserve usernames, a new feature that will allow people to message each other without exchanging phone numbers. The Meta-owned messaging app, which has more than three billion users…
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday that states may continue counting mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day if postmarked by that deadline, rejecting a Republican challenge and dealing a setback to President Donald…
The U.S. and Iran agreed to halt strikes against each other, a senior U.S. official said, as the two sides prepare to meet Tuesday in Doha to resolve disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement comes amid fresh exchanges of fire that…
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can cancel Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants, clearing the way for potential deportation proceedings against many who have lived…
Several roads have been closed with heavy police deployment ahead of the anticipated June 25 protests, to mark two years since the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations that left tens of Kenyan youth dead. The events have been organized…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the temporary suspension of M.P. Shah Hospital from its panel of contracted healthcare providers, effective June 23, 2026. In a notice dated June 24, the Authority stated that the suspension…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a seven-day ultimatum for the surrender of illegal firearms in Angata Barrikoi. The CS had arrived in Ang’ata Barrikoi, Narok County, on June 24 to assess the security situation and…
President William Ruto has accused Gideon Moi of attempting to blackmail him through persistent negative media coverage targeting his administration. On June 24, Ruto launched a fresh attack on Standard Group, accusing the media house of…
