Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The exciting race to grab a piece of the massive KSh 1,000,000 prize drops is officially on, and Kenyan players are jumping on the opportunity. SportPesa has transformed online gaming yet again by introducing world champion X, a thrilling…
Investigations and court proceedings against police officers and other individuals accused of human rights violations during protests will continue despite the rollout of a government compensation programme for victims. The Panel of…
The Nyandarua County government has announced a mass recruitment drive targeting professionals across various fields. In a notice on June 18, Nyandarua County Public Service Board invited applications to fill 174 vacancies across various…
Several parts of the country are expected to experience generally dry conditions over the next five days, with only isolated rainfall in select regions, according to the latest forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD). In its…
The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a demonstration alert for American citizens in Kenya, warning of potential protests countrywide, including in urban areas and Nairobi’s Central Business District, around June 25. According to the…
The Government has intensified surveillance of public transport vehicles after police intercepted a passenger bus carrying cannabis worth nearly Ksh200,000 along the Kisumu-Kericho Highway, raising concerns over the use of transport…
Environmental degradation and wanton destruction of forests are igniting the emergence of zoonotic diseases like Ebola, Rabies, Yellow Fever, Avian Influenza and most recently Covid19. Public Health Specialist, Dr. Ahmed Ogwell says human…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chief Executive Officer, Abdi Ahmed Mohamud, has been elected to a key leadership position within the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA). Abdi Mohamud was elected to…
A fresh twist has emerged in the inquest into the death of Rex Masai after an Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) investigating officer told the court that new analysis of photographic and CCTV evidence points to a specific…
The Harry Reid International Airport Terminal 1 redevelopment in Las Vegas has moved from concept to detailed blueprint, with the Clark County Department of Aviation laying out a multibillion dollar modernization program designed to keep…
A 48-year-old woman died after allegedly jumping from the seventh floor of Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi on Thursday afternoon. According to the hospital and police, the incident occurred on June 18, 2026, at the hospital within the…
Kenya used a high-level United Nations forum to showcase its plan to transform refugee camps into integrated municipalities, calling on the international community to shift from aid to financing resilience. Speaking at the 2026…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata confirmed he is part of Linda Mwananchi, saying he joined the movement to help build a platform that brings together Kenyans from different political backgrounds around a common national agenda. Speaking…
Kenyans have been urged to stay at home on June 25, 2026, as families mark the young people killed during anti-government protests over the past two years. In a notice submitted to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja at his office,…
Detectives are investigating a suspected murder after the death of an Officer Commanding Station (OCS) – Murang’a Railways Police Station, whose body was found at a church compound in Siaya County. Police received the report on June 16,…
President William Ruto says he has invited English Premier League champions Arsenal to visit Kenya after supporters in Nairobi marked the club’s title win with jubilant celebrations. Ruto said he was struck by how large and enthusiastic…
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has formally challenged a CECAFA decision to award Kenya a 3-0 win after the abandonment of a U-17 match against Sudan. FKF wants CECAFA to keep the original 16-0 scoreline, arguing that the stoppage…
The High Court dismissed an application by Jackson Kihara Gachucha seeking a review of his 20-year sentence for robbery with violence, ruling that the request had no merit. In a ruling by Justice Alexander Muteti, the court said the…
Vice President JD Vance did not travel to Switzerland late Thursday for planned technical talks with Iran, the White House said. A White House spokesperson confirmed the change in plans to reporters on Thursday, June 18, the same time…
South Africa is staring at a major cut in U.S. support for its HIV programs as the Trump administration moves to phase out PEPFAR funding for the country. A State Department official confirmed Thursday, June 18, that the U.S. will start a…
It is with profound sadness and heartfelt acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mr. Peter Wathoko Kumuru, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Peter had recently relocated from Kenya to Vancouver,…
Tempers are rising in Nyaribari Masaba Constituency after residents accused the Kisii County Government of withdrawing road maintenance machinery from the area, leaving several wards with impassable roads and fueling claims of politically…
Police in Kisumu County are investigating an attack on Chemelil Academy after an armed gang invaded the school, assaulted staff, vandalised offices and stole cash and mobile phones. Four people sustained injuries during the incident. The…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chief Executive Officer Abdi Ahmed Mohamud was elected to the Executive Committee of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA). Mohamud was elected to represent the…
