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Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has narrated how he was attacked by a group of rowdy youth during an encounter he initially believed was friendly. In his first press briefing since he was attacked on Thursday, Osotsi said the youth…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) opened the 2026 application window on April 7, targeting candidates from the 2025 KCSE cohort and other eligible applicants seeking placement in universities and…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) sets the retail prices of Diesel, Super Petrol, and Kerosene in Kenya under the Energy (Petroleum Pricing) Regulations, 2022. Fuel prices are reviewed and announced by EPRA on the 14th…
The Ministry of Education has indicated a policy shift in future textbook procurement, saying it will adopt recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform (2023) Report. Education PS Julius Bitok said the…
Motorists on the Southern Bypass on Saturday fell victim to suspected goons who were caught on camera demanding money from drivers on the busy highway ahead of a series of rallies by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. In a video…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed Kyiv’s position on the ceasefire, stating that Ukraine will respond in equal measure to any violations by Russian forces. In a statement on April 11, Zelenskyy said Ukraine would…
The government of Germany has opened applications for its DAAD scholarship program targeting graduates and postgraduates across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenyans. The In-Country/In-Region program aims to train highly qualified…
Photojournalist Allan Ademba has raised concerns about voter-registration mobilization efforts, noting that some young people expect financial incentives to participate. In a statement shared after his reception in Kitale during the Niko…
The Kenya Red Cross Society has sounded an alarm about families in Turkana County facing extreme hardship as a long‑lasting drought crisis continues to destroy lives and livelihoods. In a statement on April 10, the Red Cross said that many…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has maintained the tax rates applicable to employee and company loans for April, May, and June 2026. In a notice dated April 10, 2026, KRA stated that the market interest rate for the purposes of fringe…
The Ministry of Education has announced the opportunities for the Special Needs Education (SNE) Diploma full-time in-service course at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) for the year 2026. In a notice signed by Education…
Kenyans covered under the Social Health Authority (SHA) can now access the overseas treatment benefits package following the conclusion of the empanelment of overseas providers by the authority. SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, while speaking…
Joseph Kipkoech’s nomination to the High Court bench on April 10 marks a remarkable transition from his role as a senior officer in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), where he served at the rank of Colonel. Two months ago, while facing the…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reported tremendous progress in the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise, which began on March 30 and will run until April 28, 2026. In a press…
A fuel tanker has been seized by police in Eldoret following allegations that its driver siphoned off more than KSh2 million worth of fuel before abandoning the vehicle in Uasin Gishu County. According to the police, the tanker was loaded…
By Donald Heflin, Tufts University President Donald Trump on April 7, 2026, announced a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, after more than a month of war marked by U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military leadership,…
Traffic flow along the Southern Bypass has been paralyzed after suspected goons blocked the road at Thogoto and Gitaru, disrupting travel to and from Kikuyu. Photos seen by The Kenya Times show several piles of burning tires set across the…
President William Ruto has appointed selection panels to oversee the recruitment of nominees for key public offices following vacancies and impending exits. The panels will oversee recruitment processes to fill vacant posts at the…
The United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East despite a ceasefire with Iran, sending additional troops and aircraft to the region as preparations continue for high-stakes negotiations in Pakistan this weekend.…
Tucker Carlson hit back hard against President Donald Trump on Friday, April 10, using unusually blunt language to describe his feelings toward the man he once supported enthusiastically. In an interview with Newsmax, Carlson said he still…
The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a 250-foot Triumphal Arch to be built along the Potomac River near the Arlington Memorial Bridge, a project already drawing controversy over its scale, funding, and symbolism. Renderings show…
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has once again found herself in the spotlight amid her tenure as the Trump administration’s point person on border security and cartel disruption, taking a hit with a rapid demotion. On March…
United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reportedly been forced to drop legislation underpinning the UK’s controversial Chagos Islands sovereignty deal after President Donald Trump branded the agreement “an act of great…
Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter on Friday, April 10, to the White House physician calling for a full neuropsychological assessment and cognitive screening of President Donald Trump. The…
