The newest stories from Kenya's trusted publishers, updated throughout the day.
Flight delay: The online spat between Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika and businesswoman and musician Akothee, and the commentary it subsequently provoked, brought several issues into sharp focus. Chief among them was a surprisingly widespread…
The criticism has put the condition of roads in Suba under fresh political scrutiny, with opponents of the government using footage from the tour to question claims of development and infrastructure investment in the region.
Political activist and Borabu parliamentary aspirant Morara Kebaso has called for a comprehensive audit of recruitment into Kenya’s security services, alleging nepotism and regional imbalances in the allocation of opportunities. Kebaso…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has raised alarm over a growing wave of attacks against journalists covering political activities across the country, warning that the violence threatens press freedom and Kenya’s democracy ahead of the…
The authority said 146 pedestrians were killed in road crashes during the month, down from 178 fatalities recorded in July 2025.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has reported a decline in pedestrian fatalities in July 2026, attributing the drop to intensified enforcement and compliance checks targeting road users who fail to use designated crossing…
Godhana, who has largely kept his political ambitions under wraps, is facing growing pressure from party members and supporters in the Coast region to seek the presidency.
The police officer attached to security operations during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay and who died after he was struck on the head by a stone thrown by a demonstrator has been identified. Police identified the deceased as Police…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has disowned a graphic circulating online claiming that bank accounts belonging to Kenyans who fail to remit the Affordable Housing Levy will be frozen.
Vocational Training Centres in Kiambu are taking on a new role in local development by producing cabro stones for use in improving roads, walkways, and trading centres across the county. At Muguga Vocational Training Centre in Muguga Ward,…
Cristiano Ronaldo has given his strongest signal yet that his playing days are nearing an end, telling Vogue in an interview published on Sunday, that this coming season is “probably” his last in football. “This is probably my last year of…
Residents of Matungu Sub-County in Kakamega County have welcomed the ongoing construction of Matungu Technical and Vocational College (TVC), saying the institution is already transforming the local economy while creating new opportunities…
In 2030, Morocco will co-host the FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal, becoming the second African country to do so, following South Africa’s event twenty years earlier.
Barcelona have struck a deal to sign Manchester City captain Rodri, while also agreeing terms to bring João Cancelo back to the club on a free transfer, in a busy weekend of transfer activity for Hansi Flick’s side. Manchester City have…
The anti-graft agency said no such operation was conducted on Monday, dismissing social media reports claiming that a High Court advocate and other prominent individuals had been arrested.
“The team we were with managed to clear the road until we approached Homa Bay town, where people emerged from behind and from the sides. The police officers who were with us tried to throw tear gas, but I think the people were many and…
Entrepreneurs want to separate personal wealth from business assets. Professionals want to know whether they are saving enough for retirement. Parents want to structure their investments around education and succession. Families want to…
Police in Busia have intercepted illicit drugs worth more than Sh56 million street value since the beginning of the month of August to date. Speaking to the press in his office on Monday, Busia County Police Commander, Robinson Langat said…
Kenya is heading into a campaign period for the 2027 General Election where the fight over who controls the narrative may happen as much on cell towers and Wi-Fi routers as on the podium. Fred Matiang’i’s allegation, reported by Citizen,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 17 – H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, will headline the PMI Global Summit Series Cape Town, taking place at the…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has defended the state of roads in the county, saying the poor condition of key roads reflects decades of underinvestment in infrastructure. She attributed the infrastructure deficit to decades of historical…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga says the dusty, potholed roads in parts of her county are not a mark of shame but a painful reminder of decades of marginalisation and a testament to the resilience of its people. Ms Wanga said the poor…
Public libraries in Kakamega County are witnessing increased use by learners during the current school holidays, as students turn to the facilities for revision materials and digital resources ahead of examinations. Director of Library…
Political and religious leaders in Murang’a have renewed calls for the establishment of a special government fund to facilitate men’s empowerment. The leaders have observed that a big number of men have been left out of empowerment…
