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Kenyan travellers who hold valid residence permits in several developed countries can now apply for visas on arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The change follows a new directive announced by the UAE Embassy in Nairobi. In a…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced that, starting July 1, 2026, all vehicles, including private cars, will face mandatory inspections and new inspection fees. The change comes under the Traffic (Motor Vehicle…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that all pharmacies, chemists, drug manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, and healthcare facilities that handle pharmaceutical products must complete fresh registration…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi lambasted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over comments he made ahead of the June 25 protest anniversary, accusing him of incitement and political hypocrisy. In a video posted to his X account on Thursday,…
Kenyan documentary filmmaker Peter Murimi has received an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body behind the Oscars. In a statement issued on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the Academy said it extended…
Tthe Land and Environment Court in Meru has once again halted the construction of a proposed airstrip, state lodge, and golf course inside the Imenti Forest. Justice Oguttu Mboya issued the temporary freeze after five Meru residents –…
A Nairobi High Court has dismissed a petition by Kituo Cha Sheria that sought to protect elderly women in Kilifi County and Kisii County who, the petition alleged, faced killings after being labeled witches, citing insufficient evidence.…
Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Ramadhan on Wednesday, June 24, ordered the release of one suspect in the Utumishi Girls’ Academy fire case. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the court found that the…
Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, best known for her novel The Polygamist has reacted strongly to the appearance of bootleg copies of her book in Nairobi. She said demand has surged since the Netflix adaptation of the same name premiered, and…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) plans to petition Parliament to introduce legislation that sets minimum academic qualifications for people seeking elective office. IEBC National Steering Committee chairperson…
The United Alternative Government has challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to guarantee full transparency in the technology it plans to deploy for the 2027 General Election. The Opposition warned that…
Secondary school principals are pushing for an increase in school fees, arguing that the current funding model no longer matches economic realities and the rising cost of implementing the Competency-Based Education (CBE). They want fees…
President William Ruto announced an increase in the duty-free allowance for returning travellers, raising the limit from Ksh. 39,000 to Ksh. 260,000. He said the change will help address concerns raised by Kenyans living and working abroad…
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) expansion deal, valued at Ksh. 154.2 billion, will begin after the parties signed the contract on Tuesday. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed that the government awarded the…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has confirmed that the government plans to introduce a toll fee on the Ksh 184 billion Rironi–Mau Summit Road project once it is completed. KeNHA said the 233-kilometre road will be built over…
The world’s premier football tournament has already picked up steam, and Matchday 3 of the group stage will be the deciding factor for many teams. The best sports betting site 1xBet takes a look at the standout games and analyzes what to…
The war of words between the incumbent deputy president and his predecessor escalated when Kithure Kindiki dismissed DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua’s intellectual capacity and his grasp of Kenya’s constitution. The DP said Gachagua’s approach…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has temporarily suspended M.P. Shah Hospital from its panel of contracted healthcare providers, effective June 23, 2026, pending the conclusion of ongoing investigations. In a public notice released on…
A total of 348 people affected by human rights violations connected to demonstrations and public protests between 2013 and 2025 have received compensation worth Ksh448.7 million as part of the first phase of a government-backed reparations…
A group of human rights defenders and protest victims has unveiled a security preparedness plan for June 25, when Kenya will commemorate and honour civilians killed during the 2025 and 2026 protests. Speaking at a press briefing in…
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All civil servants will receive a salary increase from July after President William Ruto ordered a review of pay and allowances across the public service. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced the decision on Tuesday,…
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to avoid the streets on Thursday during planned Gen Z commemoration protests. He claimed the state has authorized a violent crackdown under the guise of…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said he regrets any misunderstandings that may have led people to believe he ignored court directives. Speaking in court on Tuesday during mitigation ahead of his sentencing, Duale told the High Court…
