Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Police in Isiolo County have arrested a murder suspect and recovered an M16 rifle in a sting operation targeting outlaws wielding illegal firearms and drug barons. Isiolo County Police Commander Isaac Sang said the rifle, which had been on…
An AK-47 stolen from a police officer in Mavoko has been recovered, nine months later in the hands of a gangster who was shot dead by detectives in Machakos County. The incident unfolded in the Mashokani area of Matungulu Sub-County, along…
An M16 rifle suspected to have been used in a deadly trail of four murders across Isiolo and neighbouring Meru County has been recovered in an intelligence-led multi-agency operation in Isiolo. The firearm, loaded with five rounds of…
A Kilifi Court has sentenced a primary school teacher to 10 years in prison for abusing his position of authority to pursue a sexual relationship with a pupil. The DPP called six witnesses to testify in this case. They include the…
A 34-year-old man who had been reported missing was found dead inside a pit latrine in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County. The body of John Bosco Osano was discovered in Pala ‘B’ village, Lower Kabonyo Location, about four kilometres south of Ndhiwa…
An irate landlord has locked the Ichuni Ward offices in Kisii County over months of unpaid rent, leaving residents without a physical centre for accessing essential county services. The office has reportedly remained closed for the past…
A 22-year-old casual construction worker died after accidentally falling from the second floor of a building under construction in Tudor Mwisho, Mombasa County. The incident occurred at around 9:30am on Friday at Mina Building. According…
Universities have been challenged to accelerate the commercialization of research and innovation to create jobs, enterprises and practical solutions to Africa’s development challenges. Education Cabinet Secretary Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba…
Chiefs across Isiolo County have been directed to ensure all residents above the age of 18 obtain national identity cards and register as voters. Speaking after a meeting that brought together chiefs and assistant chiefs from across the…
Police officers have shut down an illicit liquor brewing den along the Likii River in Laikipia County after a targeted raid uncovered an established illicit distillation operation. The raid was conducted on Thursday, August 13, 2026, by…
Two Indian nationals kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been rescued, while three Pakistani nationals suspected of holding them hostage have been arrested. The two victims, identified as…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) has declared that it is willing to work with either the Opposition or the Government ahead of the 2027 General Election, but will not beg for political accommodation. Speaking at one of the largest…
Kenyans have been urged to stop stigmatizing and discriminating against people living with mental health conditions. Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi said stigma and discrimination remain major barriers to accessing mental health care in…
Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change Eng. Festus Ng’eno has emphasised the need to link green investments with national development. Speaking during the closing of the GreenWorks 4 Africa: Africa Green Skills and Jobs…
Preparations for the 2026 International Day of Peace (IDoP) celebrations have begun in Uasin Gishu County, with stakeholders calling for strengthened peace campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election. The planning committee, comprising…
A youth petition to the Mombasa County Assembly turned chaotic , with activists accusing the Assembly leadership of unleashing goons on demonstrators, while the Assembly blamed the group for disrupting House business and blocking access to…
About 150 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Uasin Gishu County have been equipped with skills and information on accessing finance, markets and other business opportunities in a programme aimed at supporting enterprise growth.…
Kenya’s affordable housing agenda is set to shift focus from increasing housing supply to expanding access to inclusive and sustainable housing finance, the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) has said. KMRC will host the fifth Kenya…
More than 5,000 members of the 70-year-old Dock Workers Union (DWU) have turned out to elect new officials in a highly anticipated election, marking a significant milestone after years of protracted legal battles and internal leadership…
The Government has set aside Sh29 billion for the construction of 13 new Level 5 comprehensive county referral hospitals, each with a capacity of 300 beds, in a major investment aimed at expanding access to specialised healthcare across…
The Government has launched a skills development and livelihood programme targeting 450 vulnerable youth and women in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo and Samburu counties as part of efforts to strengthen community resilience and prevent…
Barely a month after the Garissa airport resumed operations following a Ksh710 million modernisation project funded jointly by the national government and the Garissa County Government, airline companies have started flying the Nairobi…
The County Government of Nakuru has initiated a training program targeting small holder farmers in all the 11 Sub-Counties on sanitary and safety criteria for the production, handling, and sale of flowers, ornamentals, fruits, vegetables,…
The Communications Authority of Kenya has moved to clarify new licensing requirements for cyber cafes and other public internet centres, saying the rules are aimed at strengthening accountability and security without restricting access to…
