Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The family of former Governor Paul Chepkwony has appealed for support to raise over Ksh 6 million to cover the cost of his specialized medical treatment abroad following a prolonged health battle. In a statement on May 5, the family of…
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has been elected Chairperson of African Permanent and Principal Secretaries for Health in Brazzaville. PS Muthoni was elected during a high-level consultative meeting on cross-border…
The Food Policy Coalition Kenya is set to launch a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting healthier food choices and greater transparency in food labelling. The campaign, dubbed “What’s In Your Food?”, will officially be unveiled on…
Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa,…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned that motorists using the Nairobi Southern Bypass should brace for temporary traffic disruptions this coming weekend. In a notice dated May 3, KeNHA Director General, Engineer Luka…
President William Ruto brought a wave of levity to the Tanzanian Parliament on Tuesday, winning over lawmakers with a witty justification for his choice of language. During his official state visit, the Kenyan leader opted to deliver his…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has delivered a sharp rebuke against President William Ruto and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu, accusing the two East African leaders of building what he calls an “axis of tyranny” targeting youth-led…
The Orange Democratic Movement has unveiled a sweeping set of internal reforms aimed at sharpening its operations and strengthening its position ahead of the 2027 general elections, with party unity, leadership development, and expanded…
The government has announced a significant boost to learner capitation funding, with the increase set to take effect from July 2026. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok made the announcement on Monday, May 5, 2026, while…
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has cleared the way for a full hearing of a complaint filed by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. In a decisive move, the Tribunal dismissed a preliminary objection raised by the Orange Democratic…
The prominent youth leader and activist Calvince Okoth, popularly known as Gaucho, has hit back at Embakasi East MP Babu Owino following threats regarding his future in public service. The exchange ignited after Owino suggested he would…
D.C. Police are under intense scrutiny after 13 officers were placed on leave and face possible firing over alleged manipulation of crime statistics. Washington D.C. Interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll announced the move on Tuesday, May…
Congressional offices spent over $338,000 in taxpayer funds to settle harassment-related cases over a ten-year period, according to newly released records disclosed by Nancy Mace. The payments, made between 2007 and 2017, offer a detailed…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has placed Hezbollah at the heart of the long-running tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Speaking publicly, Rubio said the conflict is often misunderstood as a dispute between two nations rather than a…
A banditry raid in Isiolo North Sub-County left two suspected raiders dead following a gunfight in Leparua village. According to police, the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when about 20 armed bandits raided the home of a…
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) continues to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the standards of legal education and professional training in Kenya. As the body mandated under the Legal Education Act, Cap. 16B, CLE oversees the…
When It Feels Like Everything Is Falling Apart We’ve all been there—those overwhelming seasons when one problem after another seems to crash into our lives. Just when you think you’ve handled one issue, another appears. It truly feels like…
President Donald Trump has moved to back primary challengers against several Indiana Republican state senators who opposed his push to redraw the state’s congressional map, escalating an internal party fight ahead of Tuesday’s primaries.…
The $45bn+ Beleaguered inland rail project connecting NSW with Queensland has been abandoned by the Albanese government. The project will be significantly scaled back as the price tag blows out to more than earlier purported. Originally…
Republican strategists are stepping up efforts to reach Black voters as new political analysis indicates that long-standing loyalty to the Democratic Party may be becoming less predictable in some segments. According to reporting by Axios,…
A major disagreement inside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has emerged over how to implement President Donald Trump’s plan to deport 1 million people in a single year. The dispute centers on how far immigration enforcement…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has cautioned that a growing “trust deficit” is the most serious threat to peacebuilding efforts across Africa, warning that even well-negotiated agreements often collapse due to a lack of confidence between…
Felix Orinda, popularly known as DJ Evolve, had his life completely changed in January 2020 when he was deejaying at a popular nightclub in Nairobi. DJ Evolve was allegedly shot by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. Evolve was left bedridden,…
Martin Michuki Njoroge, the son of the late former Cabinet minister John Njoroge Michuki, will be buried in a private ceremony following his death. In a family announcement on Tuesday, May 5, the Michuki family said Martin Michuki died on…
