Latest breaking stories from across Kenya.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has alleged that Safaricom PLC shut down the “Paybill ya Mwananchi” service following what he described as “orders from above.” In a statement shared on Facebook on July 23, Sifuna claimed the mobile…
The High Court has struck down President William Ruto’s decision to establish the Presidential Task Force on the Forensic Audit of Public Debt, finding that the body was created in violation of the Constitution. In a judgment delivered on…
Kenyans seeking police clearance certificates (Good Conduct) will soon receive them within 24 hours following the launch of a new biometric identification system by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Interior Cabinet…
President William Ruto has appointed Samuel Muchina Nyaga, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate in the recently concluded Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, as a member of the Nairobi Rivers Commission. The appointment was…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced that the Senior Principal Magistrate at Kangema Law Courts, Martin Kinyua Mutegi, will be relieved of judicial duties pending disciplinary proceedings following his arrest by the Ethics and…
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Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion is among the latest beneficiaries of President William Ruto’s fresh postings to constitutional commissions and other state bodies announced on Tuesday. In a…
President William Ruto has promoted Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura in fresh changes within the Executive, while also nominating new officials to key constitutional commissions and statutory bodies. In an Executive Order issued on…
Motorists using Thika Road encountered a heavy traffic snarl-up on Wednesday morning, July 15, following an accident at Kahawa Wendani. According to ThikaTownToday, the crash caused heavy congestion along the busy Nairobi-Thika corridor,…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced fuel prices for the July/August pricing cycle, which will take effect from July 15 to August 14. In its monthly fuel price review released on Tuesday, July 14, EPRA said…
Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over the credibility of the upcoming Olkalou Constituency by-election, accusing the IEBC of failing to address alleged electoral…
Former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier Peter Mugure has been sentenced to life imprisonment after the High Court found him guilty of murdering his wife and two children. Addressing the court during his sentencing on July 14, Peter…
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…
