Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A 14-year-old boy died after allegedly stabbing himself following a disagreement with his mother at their home in Dandora, Nairobi. According to police, the incident was reported on Tuesday night at Dandora Police Station by the boy’s…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Ruth Kulundu as the Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary. In a statement, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said Kulundu’s appointment took…
Hiring police escorts for weddings, funerals and other private events has become increasingly common in Kenya. Event organisers often request police escorts to help wedding convoys move smoothly through traffic, maintain order at venues…
The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed as fake a viral document circulating on social media purporting to contain a list of newly appointed Officers Commanding Stations (OCSs) in Nairobi. In a statement shared through its official…
Hundreds of pedestrians have been arrested across Nairobi for ignoring a footbridge as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), working with the National Police Service and Nairobi City County, intensifies enforcement against…
If you are still holding onto a Pixel 6 or Pixel 7 device, Google has a subtle yet clear message for you: it’s time to upgrade. With the rollout of the latest August 2026 security update, Google is once again giving older Pixel hardware…
The four China nuclear power projects cleared at a State Council executive meeting on 31 July 2026 will add eight reactor units across four coastal provinces, at a combined capital cost that corporate statements place above RMB 170…
The government has released Ksh2.43 billion to fund the June 2026 cycle of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, injecting additional spending power into households that depend on social-protection support. The funds, disbursed through…
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is urging the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority to effectively utilize its wide network of radio, television and digital platforms to reach the last mile in the delivery of weather forecasts. The…
A 28-year-old Kenya Power technician died after falling from an electric pole while on duty in Garissa Town. The incident occurred on Tuesday at around 8 a.m. at the Regional Police Training College (RPTC), where the employee, identified…
CCTV footage has captured the final moments leading to the fatal stabbing of motorist Kennedy Ngeno during a road rage incident on Mombasa Road near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. Revealed footage captures how a minor traffic collision…
Detectives from the DCI Headquarters Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) arrested a suspect linked to an alleged land fraud scheme involving a prime property valued at approximately Sh12 million in Muthaiga, Nairobi. The suspect,…
Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has outlined what he described as the three key pillars that will determine the success of President William Ruto’s Vision 2060 development agenda, saying the country’s future depends on political…
Motorists could soon be protected from excessive towing charges imposed after road accidents as Members of Parliament (MPs) back proposed amendments to the Traffic Act. Members of the National Assembly’s Transport and Infrastructure…
Nairobi is set to see a major expansion of its road network under a proposal to construct a new 19.5-kilometer road system aimed at improving traffic circulation around the Talanta Sports City Stadium and the Bomas International Convention…
President William Ruto will launch the National Ambulance Dispatch Centre on Wednesday, August 5, to coordinate emergency medical services nationwide. Ahead of the official commissioning, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale inspected the…
Murang’a County has been ranked Kenya’s best-performing county in the latest CountyTrak Performance Index 2026, released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The index placed Murang’a first nationally, ahead of all other devolved units.…
President William Ruto announced that all 106,000 village elders across the country will begin receiving a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 next month, acknowledging their vital role in preserving peace and aiding local governance. Addressing…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, urging political figures to allow the judicial process to unfold naturally rather than protesting law enforcement actions against…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga said he feels confident that he can run for the Deputy President’s seat in the 2027 General Election. He spoke at State House, where President William Ruto hosted village…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced increased budget allocations for local administrators, ongoing promotions, and plans to train village elders in digital literacy and leadership. Speaking on Tuesday at State House in…
Raila Odinga Junior, son of the former Prime Minister, has stepped up his campaign for the Kibra parliamentary seat, informing residents that he is already laying the groundwork for the constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election.…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has addressed the controversy surrounding the service fee charged on claims processed through the national digital health system, dismissing media reports claiming that public funds are being diverted to…
Lawyer Angela Mulwa and her co-accused, Nelson Masiga Makaralu, will remain in police custody for 14 days after a Mavoko court granted detectives more time to investigate their alleged links to a land dispute, stolen vehicles, and the…
