Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Scrutiny is growing over a comment made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shortly before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident, as investigators reconstruct the timeline of events surrounding the security scare…
A suspected gunman who opened fire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night had planned the attack for weeks and was driven by grievances tied to media coverage and political tensions, according to U.S. law enforcement…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner in charge of research and boundaries delimitation, Prof. Francis Aduol, has urged Nyanza residents to register as voters, as a meaningful way to honor former Prime…
African leaders, policymakers and climate experts have called for accelerated, Africa-led solutions to address the growing impacts of climate change, following a landmark advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice affirming…
The Eldoret City Marathon 2026 delivered a thrilling showcase of endurance and speed as top athletes battled for supremacy in a race themed around climate action. Koech Cheruiyot clinched the men’s title after an intense duel, clocking…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on leaders to shun divisive politics and promote unity among Kenyans. Speaking during an interdenominational thanksgiving service and resource mobilisation drive for church development…
Local contractors in Busia County are under increased scrutiny following delays and failure to complete projects on time, resulting in a backlog of stalled and rolled-over developments. Residents have expressed growing frustration,…
Sabastian Sawe, a Kenyan marathon runner, broke the previous world record of 2:00:35 set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023, completing the London Marathon in 1:59:30 on April 26. Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha was the runner-up in the race, finishing at…
Kenya has intensified efforts to eliminate malaria as a public health threat following the roll-out of the Kenya Malaria Strategy 2023–2027, even as the country joined the rest of the world in marking World Malaria Day. The strategy,…
Leaders from Garissa and Tana River counties have called for calm and restraint among residents following rising tensions triggered following the killing of a taxi driver early last week, even as the county police commander issued a stern…
The National Police Service has called for calm and restraint following a series of deadly retaliatory attacks in Tseikuru Sub-county, Kitui County. In a statement, NPS condemned the attacks noting that the chronology of criminal attacks…
Various companies from across the country convened in Eldoret for a fire safety challenge aimed at demonstrating workplace emergency preparedness and enhancing firefighting skills ahead of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The…
A Kenyan woman, Peninah Wanjiru from Dundori Ward, Bahati, in Nakuru County, is seeking assistance to reunite with her infant daughter, who was left in Saudi Arabia following her deportation. In an interview with Citizen TV, Wanjiru said…
An atmosphere of hope and renewed connection filled Kericho GK Main Prison during an open-day event that saw hundreds of families visit their loved ones behind bars, marking a significant step in strengthening rehabilitation efforts. The…
As April, globally recognised as Autism Awareness Month, comes to an end, teachers, caregivers and parents working with children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder are calling for increased support to improve care and learning…
At seven months old, Edmond did not turn when his mother called him from the doorway. Yet moments later, he startled at the sharp ring of a phone. To many, it would seem like a small, confusing detail. But to his mother, Eunice Onacha, it…
As the deadline for the 30-day Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise fast approaches, a parliamentary aspirant in Nyali Constituency has intensified his door-to-door and ward-to-ward campaign to sensitise unregistered…
Seven people died last evening in a grisly road crash at Nairega along the Mai Mahiu–Narok highway. The victims perished on the spot after a head-on collision between a Toyota Voxy they were travelling in and a Mercedes-Benz Axor truck.…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening justice, accountability, and the rule of law in Kenya. Speaking at the Haki Africa 10-Year Anniversary Conference held in Mombasa on…
Renowned academic and education reformist Prof. Raphael Munavu has died. The passing of Prof. Munavu, a towering figure in Kenya’s education and public service sector, was confirmed on Sunday, April 26, through senior academic sources.…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters have arrested two suspects in Kisumu in possession of a Phantom pistol. In a statement dated April 26, the DCI confirmed that the detectives arrested the…
Seven people have been reportedly killed after a deadly night attack in Kitui County. The attack took place in Kwa Kamari, Tseikuru Ward, Mwingi North Constituency. Kitui County Commissioner Erastus Mbui confirmed the attack, with police…
The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026, under consideration by the Kenyan Parliament, proposes to exempt certain property transfers from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and anti-avoidance safeguards. According to the Office of the Controller of…
The Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Party Leader, Rigathi Gachagua, is to charge Ksh 250,000 for anyone seeking to vie for the Ol Kalou seat. This is after the Ol Kalou constituency parliamentary seat…
