Latest breaking stories from across Kenya.
Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. Jorge reportedly died on Friday night, August 8, at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina, after battling a prolonged illness and had…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has identified Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang, the officer in charge of Nderi Police Post under Kikuyu Police Station, as a key suspect in the alleged conspiracy to murder Dr Victoria…
The High Court in Malindi has ruled that Kenya’s next presidential election should have been held in August 2026 rather than 2027 but suspended the effect of its decision to avoid disrupting the country’s constitutional order. In a…
Kakamega High School has been crowned as the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Boys’ Football Champions after edging St. Mary’s Yala 3-2 in extra time. 2026 KSSSA Term Two National Games ran from August 2 to…
President William Ruto has directed all security firms to comply with Kenya’s minimum wage regulations, warning that paying employees below the legally prescribed rates is against the law. Speaking during a meeting with security guards at…
The Ministry of Defence has released the list of candidates shortlisted for civilian jobs advertised in December 2025. In a notice issued on Wednesday, August 6, the ministry said the shortlisting process for the advertised vacancies has…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Ruth Kulundu as Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary following the completion of Moses Ledama Sunkuli’s six-month tenure. In an internal memo dated…
Kenya Airways has confirmed that its flight KQ784, operating from Nairobi to Cape Town, safely landed on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, before experiencing a tyre burst during landing. iIn a statement dated August 4, the airline said all…
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Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has been ranked Kenya’s best-performing governor in the latest Infotrak CountyTrak Performance Index 2026. The survey released on August 4 ranked Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya second with a score…
President William Ruto has announced a new support package for village elders across Kenya, including a monthly stipend, smartphones, training and health insurance cover. The Head of State said the measures were aimed at recognizing the…
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President William Ruto delivered a Special National Address from State House, Nairobi, on July 26, 2026. In his speech, the head of state called on every Kenyan to join what he described as the most consequential national conversation…
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…
