Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The National Police Service assured Kenyans of enhanced security ahead of a planned matatu strike scheduled for Monday, May 18, saying measures are in place to ensure normal operations across the country. Spokesman Michael Muchiri issued a…
Nairobi gospel artist Rachel Wandeto, who was fighting for her life at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) after a brutal attack in Kasarani, has succumbed to her injuries. Officials confirmed that the singer passed away on Monday…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua projects that the opposition and President William Ruto will split the Rift Valley region’s votes down the middle in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during his tour of the United Kingdom (UK) on…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro is pushing for an emergency recall of the National Assembly from recess, calling on lawmakers to reconvene as early as Monday to pass legislative amendments that could meaningfully reduce fuel…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has hit back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his sharp criticism of Kenya’s government-to-government fuel importation framework, calling the attacks politically motivated and urging…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Oginga hit out at the rebel Linda Mwananchi faction, warning dissenting members that the party will not tolerate indiscipline. Speaking during the ODM Nyanza Delegates Consultative Forum…
Kenya is in a debt crisis. Every passing month, Kenya is sinking deeper into debts as the government engages high borrowing gears. Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) now shows that in just the first 8 months of the current financial…
The Kenyan diaspora community in the United States is mourning the heartbreaking death of Jessica Omoke, a devoted nurse, wife, and mother whose passing has left family, friends, and colleagues in deep shock and sorrow. Jessica Omoke’s…
Former FBI Director James Comey has defended his controversial decision to reopen an investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email use just days before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, saying he would make the same choice again.…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the attack on Rachel Wandeto, allegedly targeted over her political opinions, warning against rising hate speech and divisive rhetoric in the country. In a statement issued on…
Lawful Permanent Residents, commonly known as green card holders, are facing intensified scrutiny when returning to the United States after traveling abroad. Immigration attorneys and immigrant advocacy groups are warning that U.S. Customs…
A woman believed to be the mastermind behind a gold scam that fleeced an American national of USDT 431,380 was arrested by detectives domiciled at the DCI Nairobi Regional Headquarters. According to the police, the con game began with…
Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has called for unity within the Luo community, urging leaders and supporters to rally behind President William Ruto while defending recent remarks made by Winnie Odinga directed at Treasury Cabinet…
A section of schools postponed classes for Monday following s planned strike by the transport sector players. This is over rising fuel prices. Transport Alliance umbrella, including matatu operators, digital cab drivers, boda boda…
Stakeholders in Kenya’s transport sector have unanimously called for a countrywide strike beginning midnight in protest of the high fuel prices announced last week. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, over 15 stakeholders under the…
The Ministry of Health has directed County Governments for urgent preparedness and response measures to prevent possible cross-border transmission of the Ebola Virus. Although the country has not registered any Ebola case, Health Principal…
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are still in a serious relationship and “very much in love” despite recent legal and health challenges facing the golf star, according to people familiar with the situation. The reports come after Woods…
Equity Bank Kenya has once again cemented its position as the leading financial institution empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses in Kenya after emerging as the top lender to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the…
Democrats in Congress are moving to block a proposed $1 billion taxpayer allocation linked to security upgrades for President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, setting up a tense budget dispute with Senate Republicans who say…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has announced his intention to engage directly with President William Ruto to advocate for urgent measures aimed at reducing the escalating cost of fuel, which he says is placing…
A senior government officer at the Nandi Huduma Center forced junior staff to surrender part of their salaries to a worker he later turned into his house help, before dismissing those who refused to comply, an investigation has revealed.…
Assistant Inspector General of Police Noah Maiyo heads the Presidential Escort Unit, the elite team responsible for protecting President William Ruto and coordinating high-level state security operations. He was appointed commandant of the…
Director General of Immigration Services Evelyn Cheluget has dedicated her East Africa Public Sector Leadership Champion of the Year 2026 award to immigration officers across the country, praising their professionalism, patriotism and…
President William Ruto, together with several Cabinet Secretaries, has announced fresh appointments across key State agencies in Kenya. In a Gazette notice dated May 15, 2026, appointments include both new entrants and reappointments in…
