- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 8, 2025 – The Nairobi City County Government has begun formal legal proceedings to auction properties over unpaid land rates, with thousands of owners receiving final SMS alerts on Sunday. According to Receiver of Revenue Tiras Njoroge, more than 5,000 property owners were…
- “On the 25th of June, I have this idea—that Kenyans should go there and light candles in front of the gates, because we must honour the young Kenyans who died or were injured during confrontations with the police,” Kalonzo said.
- “We are very happy to hear that Atwoli has started to speak out—he has been silent for too long. He is one of the Trustees at NSSF, and we want him to be vocal about why NSSF funds are being irregularly appropriated to bankroll the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex and the…
- In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rwanda protested the bloc’s decision to install the DRC as chair, a role Rwanda claims it was designated to assume at the summit held in Equatorial Guinea.
- But speaking at Jesus Celebration Centre in Kilifi, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said many Kenyans haven’t seen the promised inclusivity and development.
- The alleged rape happened last month close to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) near the town of Nanyuki, 200km north of the capital, Nairobi.
- NAIROBI, Kenya June 8 – Mediheal Group of Hospitals says that it operates within the confines of Kenyan law and follows international medical standards in all its transplant procedures. The hospital that has been at the centre of a media storm following an expose which raised concerns over the…
- Speaking during a church service in Makadara, area MP George Aladwa urged the President to stay focused despite growing criticism, which he dismissed as “noisy distractions.”
- Festivities opened with the Seng’anya Dance by the Bomas Harambee Dancers—whose electrifying footwork and rhythmic drumming captured the essence of Kenyan tradition. This was followed by the iconic Chinese Lion Dance, performed by all participating Kenyan acrobatic centres, symbolising the unity…
- Before unveiling the Chenab Bridge, the Prime Minister inspected the structure and later interacted with officials and workers involved in the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project.
- The President is expected to use the platform to rally support for his administration’s agenda, even as criticism mounts from the opposition over unfulfilled promises.
- The decision has drawn sharp criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who called the move “purposefully inflammatory” and warned it would escalate tensions rather than calm them. “This is the wrong mission and will erode public trust,” Newsom said in a statement.
- Speaking in Kirinyaga County during a sensitization forum, Muthoni emphasized the health risks posed by nicotine and rallied support for the upcoming Quality of Care and Patient Safety Bill, which she said will enhance hospital service standards.
- According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, a total of 1,759,656 beneficiaries will each receive Ksh2,000. Disbursement began on June 6.
- Mudavadi acknowledged that technology and social media have transformed society by creating jobs and promoting creativity, but warned of rising global scrutiny and regulation around online behaviour.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 8 – Kenya has been losing at least Sh153 billion annually through proliferation of counterfeit good, according to a consumer survey report released by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA). The Consumer-Level Survey Report 2025, and the Firm Level Survey Report 2025, released by…
- According to the Tourism PS, retaining the exemptions would not only strengthen Kenya’s brand as a world-class tourism destination but also ensure that visitors enjoy high standards that encourage positive reviews and repeat travel.
- Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga claimed COTU-K was represented by Ernest Nadome, but Secretary General Francis Atwoli dismissed this, insisting Nadome lacked authority to speak for the Union.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 7 – Opposition leaders have called on Kenyans to unite in removing President William Ruto from office in the 2027 general election. Speaking during their tour of Voi, Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President Ruto of promoting tribalism, saying…
- In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Lady Justice Lucy Njuguna of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division of the High Court found that Robert Murage and Doris Simiyu had unlawfully received public funds disguised as various allowances, including task force, extraneous, entertainment,…
- He warned that using the housing levy to fund infrastructure already covered in the national budget—such as roads and dams—was not only dishonest but a betrayal of workers' trust.
- When Elon Musk recently announced that he was stepping back from politics, investors hoped that would mean he would step up his involvement in the many tech firms he runs. His explosive row with President Donald Trump – and the very public airing of his dirty White House laundry – suggests Musk’s…
- The global development crisis is not abstract. It is measured in families going to bed hungry, children going unvaccinated, girls being forced to drop out of school and entire communities deprived of basic services.
- Sights and sounds from the Opening Ceremony of 2025 China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season and Special Performance for the 40th Anniversary of China-Kenya Acrobatic Exchanges.
- Prince Papa, Africa Campaigner for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, echoed the call, saying Kenya has a historic opportunity to lead East Africa into a new era of climate responsibility.
- This deep bond with nature would eventually inspire Musili’s path to becoming an environmental champion. He recently earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Yale University in the United States—marking a major milestone in a journey rooted in the forests of rural Kenya.
- The Education ministry in a directive to county and regional directors on education stated that the selection process, which targets learners transitioning to Grade 10 in 2026, will be conducted through an automated system accessible
- UDA cited active participation in a DCP political event held on May 15, publicl endorsement of the Gachagua-aligned party on social media platforms—allegedly encouraging UDA members to defect.
- He made the remarks during a high-level consultative meeting on the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII), which he convened in his capacity as chair of the Committee of African Union Heads of State and Government on Climate Change.
- The operation, conducted on June 5 by officers from Kangemi Police Post in collaboration with the Area Chief of Thunguma Location, targeted a concealed brewing site hidden within dense thickets near the river.
- The 2025 CRSP list features more than 5,200 unique vehicle models—up from 3,000 in 2019—and includes detailed specifications such as trim levels and performance features, offering a more refined basis for taxation.
- The incident, which occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, June 5, allegedly involved police officers opening fire on a group of individuals said to have trespassed on private property located within the Angama Conservancy.
- In a goodwill message shared by State House and accompanied by a symbolic image of the Kaaba and a sacrificial lamb, President Ruto wished the Muslim community peace, joy, and spiritual fulfillment during the festival.
- The conference, themed “13 Years Later: Building Trust and Ensuring Safety of Genetically Modified Organisms,” will reflect on Kenya’s journey toward adopting modern biotechnology.
- In a judgment delivered by Justice Ogutu Mboya of the Environment and Land Court on May 9, the court noted that the land was not available for allocation to private persons as the same had been reserved for the expansion of the public water reservoir.
- The Friday meeting, convened in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, will bring together top leaders from Africa’s major development financial institutions, commercial banks, the African Union Commission, and other key stakeholders in the green industrial…
- The court ordered the recovery of the sum from two officials of the National Treasury, Robert Theuri Murage and Doris Nafula Simiyu, who aquired he monies in the form of illegal and unauthorized allowances.
- The sweeping ban, announced on Tuesday by the European Commission, follows an update to the EU Air Safety List, which now includes all Tanzanian and Surinamese airlines.
- Musk and Trump had formed a powerful but unlikely alliance, culminating in the tech billionaire having a key position of budget-slashing authority in the Trump administration. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or Doge, became one of the biggest stories of Trump's first 100 days, as it…
- The plan outlines strategic interventions aimed at reducing road traffic crashes and fatalities, with bodaboda riders and pedestrians featuring prominently among the priority areas.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The National Treasury is facing sharp criticism from Parliament over a secretive plan to raise the Road Maintenance Levy by an additional Sh5 per litre of fuel to back a controversial securitisation deal, a move lawmakers say bypasses legal and legislative oversight.…
- Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the National Assembly’s move violated the Constitution and nullified a 2024 decision that had withdrawn conditional grants.
- In 2023, Uganda voted in some of the world's harshest anti-homosexual legislation meaning that anybody engaging in certain same-sex acts can be sentenced to death.
- According to the report submitted by the Gender Sector Working Group to the Presidential Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, 789 cases were reported in 2024, with an additional 284 recorded between January
and May 2025.
