Latest breaking stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto has revealed plans for a national plan to succeed the Vision 2030 economic blueprint, a long-term development strategy aimed at guiding the country’s transformation over the next three decades. Addressing the nation…
The High Court has temporarily stopped the proposed construction of an airstrip, State Lodge and golf course in Imenti State Forest, Meru County, after issuing conservatory orders. The court found that allowing the projects to proceed…
Matatu operators have opposed a proposal by Members of Parliament seeking to empower the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to regulate and set public transport fares. The operators have argued that fare decisions should be…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has announced her resignation from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, July 30, Jumwa said the decision followed deep reflection, prayer,…
Former Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, has been confirmed dead. Her death was confirmed in a condolence message on July 30 by former University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof. Kiama Gitahi. Prof. Gitahi…
President William Ruto is set to deliver a Special National Address to the nation. According to a State House alert, the address will be delivered from State House, Nairobi, at 7:00 p.m. today. State House issued the notice hours after…
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has confirmed that it has restored power across the country after a massive outage plunged the country into five hours of mandatory darkness, without notice. According to Kenya Power, power was…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the shooting and death of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, a prominent Kenyan clinical psychologist and mental health researcher, in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area. The DCI said…
The family of Mzee Tom Nzoka has announced that it mistakenly buried the wrong body following an alleged mix-up at Kibwezi Funeral Home. In a statement on July 29, family spokesman and Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Masongaleni Ward,…
Kenya Red Cross has confirmed that 13 people were injured after two school buses carrying 101 pupils were involved in a road accident in the Riting area of West Pokot County According to the Kenya Red Cross on July 28, the injured,…
Kenya has reportedly deported Somali State Minister at the Presidency Abshir Bukhaari, making him the second senior Somali government official to be turned back from the country within days in a development that risks straining relations…
President William Ruto has appointed former Bumula MP Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The appointment, made through a Gazette Notice dated July 24, 2026,…
The High Court has struck out a petition seeking to bar National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from participating in alleged political activities. In a ruling delivered at the Milimani Law Courts on…
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…
