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An M-Pesa transaction allegedly linked to a former MCA aspirant helped police trace two missing Form Three students from Mombasa to Nairobi, where they were rescued after more than two weeks. Police arrested the politician cum human rights…
Leaders in Isiolo County have called for urgent government intervention to restore calm in Burat following clashes between herders and suspected cattle rustlers that left one person dead and two boys with gunshot wounds. A ranger from…
Bandari SACCO has cited the ongoing expansion of Lamu Port and the planned refinery project as part of the growth opportunities driving its expansion plans. And in the meantime, the coast-based savings and credit cooperative is exploiting…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 5-Foreign ministers from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states will convene in Djibouti next week for an extraordinary meeting expected to shape the bloc’s collective…
Muthoni said an inter-ministerial committee was already working on preparedness measures and coordinating advisories.
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 5, 2026 – Edgar Shitemi won the men’s 21km at the sixth edition of the Strathmore Annual Run, held in the Upper Hill area in Nairobi on…
A family’s celebration at an Administration Police pass-out parade in Nairobi turned into tragedy hours later after two of its members died in a road accident along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on September 5. The two were among five people…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 5-Kenya and the European Union are seeking to deepen defence and security cooperation, with maritime security and enhanced capabilities emerging as key priorities in efforts to counter…
The appeal was made during a public engagement in Nyeri under the Jamii Imara Mashinani initiative led by Public Health PS Mary Muthoni.
President William Ruto has defended the government’s decision to end Tata Chemicals’ operations in Magadi, Kajiado County, accusing the company of exploiting local mineral resources without giving residents a fair share of the benefits.…
The Government has unveiled an ambitious economic revival strategy for the Coast region, targeting a threefold to fourfold increase in production of cashew nuts, coconut, cassava and cotton, as Tanzania pledged deeper cross-border…
A new world map could change how Africa’s size is represented following the adoption of the “Correct the Map” resolution by the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution, sponsored by Togo on behalf of the African Group, was adopted…
Fally Ipupa is a Congolese singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Fally Ipupa is set to headline a major concert in Nairobi on September 5, with the event bringing together performers…
By Magati Obebo The United States Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ross (DDG 71), has arrived at the Port of Mombasa for a scheduled visit, underscoring the longstanding security partnership between Kenya and the…
Murang’a County is stepping up efforts to attract more investors by showcasing progress in industrial development and positioning the Makenji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as a key driver of economic growth. The Murang’a Budget and Economic…
Maragua residents have expressed optimism as construction of the Sh850 million Gakoigo Stadium progresses steadily, saying the project will transform the town and stimulate economic activity in the agriculturally rich area. Residents said…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 5-President William Ruto has escalated his defence of the government’s decision to end Tata Chemicals Magadi’s longstanding arrangement at Lake Magadi, accusing critics of defending an “exploitative”…
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer arrived in Mombasa on Saturday following its deployment Operation Epic Fury and the US blockade against Iran.
Nyeri town Member of Parliament Duncan Mathenge has joined the list of county leaders calling for urgent action to be taken to tackle the declining rates of enrolment in schools in Nyeri County. Mathenge said it was disheartening to see…
President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto joined thousands of worshippers at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on the last day of Rhema Feast 2026 prayer festival, reflecting Kenya’s diverse faith. The annual praise and worship movement,…
President William Ruto has directed the government to re-advertise the Magadi minerals contract, giving more companies the opportunity to bid for mining rights in Kajiado County. Speaking during the launch of the Ngong-Kibiko-Kangeria road…
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) is accelerating efforts to complete key dam projects and expand water-harvesting infrastructure across the Coast region as the country prepares for what forecasters warn could be one of the strongest…
Growing concern has emerged in Nyanza over plans to establish a nuclear power plant in Siaya County, with a section of citizens and academics opposing the proposed project and calling for comprehensive public participation and independent…
Marsabit Municipality begun collecting parking fees in Marsabit Town triggering protests, with the county officials defending the charges as legally provided for under the County Finance Act, while an advocate and residents have challenged…
