Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has taken out a 24-page pullout in both the Daily Nation and The Standard, showcasing his administration’s development record as he serves his first term. The pullouts highlight claims that the county has…
Transport Licensing Appeals Board has suspended Nicco Movers’ PSV operator licence with immediate effect after finding serious safety and compliance failures across its fleet. The decision comes after two fatal incidents involving Nicco…
As digital technology continues to reshape how Kenyans manage their finances, convenience has become an increasingly important part of everyday transactions. My OneApp is helping meet this demand by bringing a range of financial services…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has extended the deadline for healthcare providers to comply with the Health Management Information System (HMIS) requirements by one month. In a notice on September 1, SHA said the compliance deadline has…
President William Ruto has formally appointed legal scholar and human rights expert Dr Duncan Oburu Ojwang as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). The appointment was announced through a Gazette…
A stray bullet killed a 26-year-old ranger after a patrol team came under attack from a buffalo along the Kenya-Tanzania border in the Maasai Mara. The incident occurred on Monday at about 9:38am in the Indonyok-Olpaek area within the Mara…
Millions of Kenyans risk losing inactive mobile numbers under a new plan by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to deactivate and recycle dormant lines. The regulator has unveiled draft procedural and technical safeguards for the…
As of June 2026, Kakuzi blueberry production on the pilot orchards stood at 42,000 kg, up from 8,400 kg this time last year.
President William Ruto has departed for Zambia to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Hakainde Hichilema. The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka where Hichilema is set to take…
President William Ruto has announced an agreement between the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) and Pfizer to reduce the cost of medicines used the treat several cancers. The agreement, known as the Accord for a Healthier World,…
The government has unveiled a series of measures to strengthen the country’s preparedness for the expected October-December (OND) El Niño rains. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said on Tuesday that the rainfall season…
Lentoijoni and Sossion will serve as members of the commission for six years.
According to a special Gazette notice, President Ruto appointed Ojwang to serve as Chairperson of the police oversight body for a period of six years.
Matolo faced two counts of tampering with a telecommunications plant and stealing, alongside an alternative charge of handling stolen property.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of victimizing officials who allegedly refused to support a disputed election technology tender ahead of the 2027 General…
Gachagua claimed that senior officials in the commission’s Supply Chain Management declined to give what he described as false testimony.
Ruto is expected to join other African leaders and dignitaries at the ceremony marking Hichilema’s inauguration following his re-election.
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has forecast varying weather conditions across the country from September 1 to 7, 2026, with showers, thunderstorms, cloudy conditions, and sunny intervals expected in different areas. In a…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has been selected to represent regional health organizations worldwide on the Joint Task Force on Global Health Architecture Reform. According to a statement by Africa CDC,…
Beyond the rolling hills of Kitui, beneath the shade of a sacred fig tree that has stood for generations, history is set to unfold. On 3 October 2026, at the Anzauni Cultural Grounds in Kitui, the Anzauni Ndene Clan will undertake a…
A 21-year-old man died after being trapped in a gold ore crushing machine at Ntunyigi in Kuria West, Migori County. The deceased, Alfred Kausi, was working with the crusher at about noon on Monday, August 31, 2026, when his clothes were…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has advertised 1,631 promotional vacancies for serving teachers across the country and invited qualified candidates to submit applications through its online recruitment portal. The vacancies target…
A 40-year-old man was killed by a lone elephant in Tana River County in a fatal wildlife attack. Benson Kadenge Charo, was reportedly attacked at about 5pm on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Gumba area in Ngao Sub-location, Tarasaa Sub-County.…
Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the leadership of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of attempting to impose a South Korean election technology…
