Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure has urged the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to avoid awarding multiple road contracts to the same contractor, saying the practice contributes to…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed confidence in Kenya’s judiciary ahead of tomorrow’s High Court ruling on the petition challenging his impeachment. He has, however, stated his readiness to move to the Court of Appeal…
Principal Secretary in the State Department for Basic Education Julius Bitok has directed school principals and teachers across the country, to cease forcing students into examinations, instead advocating for dialogue with the learners.…
Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has defended the government’s new budget, backing President William Ruto’s administration and noting that the proposed measures are necessary to reduce Kenya’s reliance on borrowing and secure…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opened up about what he expects will happen if the court confirms his impeachment, saying he is ready to take the next legal step while urging his supporters to remain calm. Speaking ahead of…
Police in Nairobi have arrested two suspects and destroyed about 4,000 litres of illicit brew known as kangara during an operation in Soweto. In a statement on Sunday, the National Police Service said officers carried out the crackdown as…
The streaming market in Kenya in 2026 has shifted significantly following the exit of key platforms and increased competition among remaining services offering sports, local content, and international entertainment. Recommended platforms…
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched his 2027 presidential campaign platform, ‘Komboa Kenya’, which he describes as a national liberation movement rooted in principle, experience, and a strong rejection of what he…
More Kenyans are turning to traditional Kenyan breakfast foods as they seek healthier, more affordable ways to start their day. Many of these meals use common local ingredients and simple cooking methods, such as boiling or steaming, and…
President William Ruto and several Cabinet Secretaries have made a series of appointments and reappointments to various government boards and agencies. In a Gazette Notice dated June 5, 2026, President Ruto appointed former Isiolo South MP…
Police in Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County, are investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy who is suspected to have drowned in a man-made water pan in Awasi. The incident was reported on June 7, 2026. Police who responded to scene said a…
Controversial philanthropist Dan Wema has sparked debate online after claiming he earned more than Ksh155,000 on Facebook in just six days, sparking both admiration and skepticism among social media users. In a series of posts shared on…
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has criticized political leaders in the region, accusing them of fueling insecurity by using hired goons. Speaking during the burial of Hannington Were on June 6, at Matungu in Kakamega County,…
The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has strongly opposed the decision by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to press criminal charges against all members of the Nairobi City County Urban Planning Technical…
Students at Kitui School were sent home on Sunday, June 7, following overnight unrest at the institution, with reports indicating that some learners were left stranded in Kitui Town due to a lack of transport fare. Kitui School announced…
Former United Democratic Alliance Secretary-General Cleophas Malala has addressed concerns that he has abandoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) to join President William Ruto’s camp,…
The White House has dismissed a report alleging that Israel has stepped up intelligence collection targeting U.S. officials, calling the claims “false” and based on unreliable sourcing, according to a statement cited by NBC News on Friday,…
Second Lady Dr. Joyce Kithure has called for stronger collaboration between young people, community organisations and institutions in driving environmental protection efforts, saying sustainable change will only be achieved through…
Kenya has not recorded a single confirmed Ebola case. Of the 59 suspected cases whose samples have been sent to the laboratory, all have returned negative. But Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni says there is no room for…
A Kenyan man has been convicted in the United States after a jury found him guilty on all 11 counts in a major Medicaid fraud case involving a fake nurse staffing network that placed vulnerable patients at risk in long-term care…
Principal Secretary for the State Department of Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, has assured citizens that the government has ramped up measures to prevent the entry and spread of Ebola. Speaking during the…
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has called on the government to take back control of the public transport sector. In a statement issued on Saturday, June 6, the motorists association said that the current informal paratransit…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has released a 5-day weather forecast covering the period between June 6 and June 10, projecting rainfall in select regions, with cool and cloudy conditions expected to persist in some areas. In a notice…
At least 200 schools have experienced unrest in recent weeks, according to Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba. However, in a press briefing on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the CS downplayed the magnitude of the crisis, saying 98 percent…
