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Matatu owners’ boss Albert Karakacha has announced immediate fare increases following the latest fuel price hike by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). In a statement on October 15, Karakacha condemned the increase and…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced higher maximum retail prices for petrol, diesel, and kerosene for the period from October 15 to November 14, 2026. After the review, motorists in northern and northeastern…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has revisited two defining moments in his political relationship with the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, reflecting on their 2018 Handshake and his decision to back Raila’s 2022 presidential…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya’s security has been withdrawn, with opposition group Linda Mwananchi condemning the move and describing it as an attack on democratic governance ahead of a commemoration event for the late Raila…
Kenya’s Parliament has announced a new fuel tax measure that could affect motorists, businesses, and households across Kenya in the coming months. The National Assembly passed the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to maintain Value…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved charges against five individuals and 12 companies in an alleged KSh3.9 billion fraudulent Value Added Tax (VAT) transactions scheme. In a statement dated October 15, the…
The widow of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga, who is also a United Nations Ambassador, Mama Ida Odinga, has disclosed that her husband appeared healthy and in good spirits during their final conversation before he…
Thousands of households in Trans Nzoia County are expected to benefit from expanded electricity access under two last-mile connectivity projects highlighted during President William Ruto’s development tour of the North Rift. The Government…
The High Court in Malindi has declined to extend orders blocking activities on land set aside for Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s planned Lamu oil refinery, allowing the project to proceed. In a ruling on October 14, Justice Jane…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced new fuel prices for the October-November 2026 pricing cycle, effective October 15 and in force until November 14. In the latest review announced on Wednesday, October 14,…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a second case of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), with health officials saying the patient was identified early through ongoing contact tracing and quarantine measures following the country’s first…
President William Ruto has proposed introducing buffalo farming and increasing camel milk production to boost milk supply and increase farmers’ income. Speaking at the Agriculture and Food Security Summit at Jamhuri Park in Nairobi, Ruto…
The 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations will take place from Monday, October 19 to November 20, according to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) schedule. According to the official examination…
John “Bobby” Ogolla is a former Harambee Stars captain and Gor Mahia defender whose strength, fitness and commanding presence on the pitch earned him the nickname “Six Million Dollar Man” during his football career. Early Life and…
A motorist travelling along Limuru Road near Muthaiga Mini Market Roundabout recovered his iPhone 15 Pro Max after chasing a suspected phone snatcher who grabbed it through his vehicle window. Police officers on patrol joined the pursuit,…
Travellers heading from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) can choose between the Nairobi Expressway, the standard Mombasa Road route, and public transport, depending on their budget,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over remarks he allegedly made at a…
Bonface Ngumbi, a construction consultant with a background in business administration, is seeking to become the next Member of Parliament for Machakos Town Constituency in the 2027 General Election. Ngumbi is running as an independent…
Nominated Member of Parliament Harold Kipchumba has won the Distinguished Polio Advocacy Award from the Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy (RCWDA) for his work promoting polio eradication and the rights of persons with disabilities.…
Former Kenya Television Network (KTN) news anchor Esther Adongo Arunga has attracted public attention after dropping her husband’s surname, Timberlake, 16 years after adopting it. A Gazette notice on October 9 confirmed that she had…
Mamlaka Hill Chapel began in Nairobi in August 2005 with about 80 worshippers. Within three months, attendance grew to around 300, and by December that year, the congregation neared 500. The church was established under the leadership of…
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has sought the have Chief Justice Martha Koome and Supreme Court Justice Mohammed Warsame recuse themselves from a case challenging a Ksh10 million taxable car allowance awarded to judges…
The High Commission of India in Nairobi has advised Indian nationals traveling to Kenya to obtain the country’s mandatory travel health insurance before departure following the implementation of a new entry requirement for foreign…
Former popular journalist Esther Arunga, who divorced Quincy Timberlake, has formally reverted to her maiden name after dropping the surname she adopted when they married in March 2010. A Deed Poll executed on October 2, 2026, was…
