Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The battle for the Nyaribari Masaba parliamentary seat has begun to take shape after Presidential Adviser Charles Chweya officially declared his intention to challenge incumbent MP Daniel Manduku in the 2027 General Election. Chweya said…
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to shun tribal politics and those who preach it, saying national unity is the foundation of a strong and prosperous society. He said the government was focused on unity-driven development, noting…
Kenyan Diaspora in Maryland Mourns the Passing of Nduku Mulili Mulwa; Funeral Set for July 11, 2026 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Nduku Mulili Mulwa, a beloved sister, mother, aunt, friend, and cherished member…
President Donald Trump held separate telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year. Calls Coincide With…
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to shun tribal politics and those who preach it, saying national unity is the foundation of a strong and prosperous society. The President said the Government was focused on unity-driven…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the government’s proposal to establish a National Infrastructure Fund, saying it is aimed at ensuring proceeds from the sale of selected State assets are invested in long-term development…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that groups of hired goons have been mobilised in Ol Kalou ahead of the upcoming parliamentary by-election, claiming they are waiting for instructions to disrupt the poll. In a statement…
The Kenyan government is pushing ahead with an ambitious programme to provide modern, high-quality housing for thousands of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel and their families, aiming to boost welfare, morale and living standards…
Safaricom has explained why data bundles are depleted before midnight despite being valid. This follows a Safaricom customer raising concerns on social media about what they describe as an unexplained early depletion of their data bundles.…
Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over the alleged attack on a Linda Mwananchi convoy that occurred on July 3 in Keumbu along the Kisii-Keroka Road. The National Police…
A Kenyan woman has drawn attention in the United States after a video emerged showing her living in a doghouse on a busy street corner in Portland, Oregon. The footage, shared widely on social media, highlights the harsh realities faced by…
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has hailed women as the backbone of families, community cohesion and national development, saying their role in shaping social and economic stability remains central to Kenya’s progress.…
Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion and world record holder, has suffered her first defeat in a mile or 1500m race in more than five years after finishing third at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, on July 4. During the…
CCTV footage has captured a disturbing moment when two armed robbers stormed a restaurant in Nairobi and held customers at gunpoint. The two attackers robbed 17 people in a swift and coordinated raid before escaping on a motorcycle. The…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended empowerment programmes spearheaded by leaders allied to the Government. The CS said the programs are a key component of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s Bottom-up Economic…
Detectives are investigating an incident where a 26-year-old woman sustained critical injuries after falling from the third floor of an apartment building in Nairobi’s Kilimani area. The woman was rushed to Nairobi Hospital unconscious on…
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged attack on a convoy linked to the Linda Mwananchi political movement along the Kisii-Keroka Road. In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said investigations are…
A massive fire has broken out at Machakos Market, rapidly spreading through sections of the busy trading center and destroying businesses, stalls, and valuable merchandise. In the early morning hours of July 5, the fire broke out at the…
More than a year after Kenyan visitor Reuben Waithaka mysteriously vanished in Alabama, authorities have unveiled a new billboard in a renewed effort to generate leads and keep the missing persons case in the public spotlight. The…
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is facing a hit-and-run charge after authorities said he crashed into a parked vehicle and continued driving before his own car became disabled. The incident occurred Thursday…
Police have launched investigations after an M-Pesa attendant was robbed of Sh250,000 by armed men during a late-night attack at his shop in Kahawa West, Nairobi. According to a police report, the incident occurred at around 11 p.m. on…
Police in Rachuonyo South, Homa Bay County, are investigating the sudden death of a 24-year-old university student whose decomposing body was discovered inside a house several days after he was last seen. The deceased, identified as Ronny…
An intelligence-led operation in Migori led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of two pistols in Nyangoto, Kuria West Sub-County. Acting on credible intelligence, detectives from Migori, backed by officers from Kuria West,…
A multi-agency enforcement team uncovered an illegal alcohol manufacturing plant operating from a residential maisonette in Happy Valley Estate, Thika, leading to the arrest of a businesswoman and the seizure of large quantities of…
