- A provincial governor and former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel were among the victims. Dotel, 51, died on the way to hospital after being pulled from the debris.
- The system involves putting younger teens on the platforms into more restricted settings by default, with parental permission required in order to live stream or turn off image protections for messages.
- South Sudan's foreign ministry said the move was based on a case involving someone who had been incorrectly identified as South Sudanese and was sent back as a result.
- The exact cause of the clash remained unclear, but locals have previously observed long-standing political and personal tensions between the two legislators, both of whom hail from Garissa County.
- Macharia attributed the crisis to inadequate funding for teacher recruitment, warning that this has greatly undermined the delivery of quality basic education
- Officials worked round the clock on Tuesday to evacuate the Coast General Teaching an Refferal Hospital located in close proximity to the building on Plot No. XLVI/195/MI off Abdel Nasser Road ahead on Wednesday's demolition.
- April 8 – The Baloch National Movement’s human rights wing, Paank, has denounced the enforced disappearances of two Baloch men — Kamar Baloch and Abdullah — calling the incidents part of a wider pattern of state repression in the region. According to Paank, Pakistani security forces abducted Kamar…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 8 – Members of the National Assembly’s Committee on Implementation have expressed outrage at the State Department for Agriculture and the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) over delays in implementing a House resolution calling for the withdrawal of harmful pesticides from the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 8 – Former Chepalungu Member of Parliament John Koech has died. According to his family, died at a hospital in Nairobi while receiving treatment. Koech’s political career is marked by multiple terms as MP for Chepalungu and various ministerial roles. He began his professional…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized the need for heightened hygiene measures and community vigilance as surveillance and response efforts were intensified nationwide.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 8 – The Gates Foundation has formally withdrawn from its Host Country Agreement with Kenya, citing an ongoing legal case that it says has diverted focus from its core mission. The decision comes months after the High Court issued a conservatory order suspending the privileges and…
- The Farmers Party declared that its continued membership in the coalition had become “untenable” following the signing of the Broad-Based Government (BBG) agreement without consultation with constituent parties.
- The Chief Justice said that the Judiciary has intensified the focus on improving case management and ensuring that court users are not subjected to delays or administrative inefficiencies.
- Muturi said Tuesday that the two police officers assigned to him in his capacity as former Speaker of the National Assembly were withdrawn without prior notice on Monday evening.
- A new report by AfroBarometer, a Pan-African survey firm, shows that nearly six in ten locals (57 percent) are in support of high taxes to fund medical programs.
- The operation, which involved aerial surveillance, ground teams, and local ranger units, concluded with all individuals safely extracted from the park medical evaluation and debriefing.
- He maintained that Nairobi will not allow trade disputes to interfere with critical support for the Sudanese people, who are facing a deepening crisis.
- The decision follows a detailed structural assessment by a multi-agency team, which included the County Department of Lands, Urban Planning and Housing, the National Building Inspectorate, the Kenya Defence Forces, and other relevant authorities.
- From a political strategy perspective, the tour worked in the President’s favour. The visuals of massive crowds and seemingly enthusiastic supporters filled the airwaves, allowing his team to craft a narrative of overwhelming support, while effectively muting any dissenting voices. The President's…
- Following a 24-hour search effort, Tsavo Trust pilot Nick Haller—who was part of the aerial mission that included two fixed-wing surveillance aircraft, multiple ground teams from KWS and Tsavo Trust, and local ranger support—spotted the family from the air at around 9:30 AM and promptly landed his…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 8 — The Government on Monday officially commissioned Tiriki East Sub-County in a ceremony held at Shiviringa, now designated as the new sub-county’s administrative headquarters. The function was presided over by the Western Regional Commissioner Samson Irungu, who was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 8 – President William Ruto has joined other leaders in mourning the death of former Kajiado County Woman Representative, Janet Marina. He described Janet as a selfless team player and an inspiring role model who motivated many to pursue their dreams, despite her humble beginnings…
- The elections, scheduled for 12th April 2025, will see members elect leaders across several key roles, including President, Vice President, Council Members, and Trustees.
- The meeting has also been confirmed by Iran's foreign minister who said the talks would be "indirect" but could be "as much an opportunity as it is a test".
- Speaking during a televised interview on Monday night, Gachagua said the narrative from his former boss was an attempt to portray him as a "selfish person."
- The INUKA program provides secondary school sponsorships to bright and needy students with disabilities from all 47 counties, recruiting two students per county annually.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 7-The National Assembly’s Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives Committee has resolved to summon Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Esther Ngari over allegations that the agency may have lost more than Sh420 million through forgery and document falsification. This…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Apr 7 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed that security agencies will take decisive action to end the growing threat of gangs and goons targeting public spaces, including places of worship. This follows Sunday’s disruption at PCEA Kasarani East Church, where…
- The event, held in collaboration with Rwanda’s High Commission in Kenya and the Office of the Director-General of UNON, brought together members of the diplomatic corps, the Rwandan community in Kenya, and friends of Rwanda.
- The first victim, identified as Elvis Omondi, 25, lost his left hand during political clashes at Buche Primary School, located in Kachola Sub-location, Kanyamwa Kologi Ward.
- The meeting focused on uplifting the women through discussions on economic empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and emotional well-being—laying a strong foundation for growth and resilience.
- CJ Koome emphasised that as a specialised court, the ELRC plays a central role in safeguarding the labour rights of workers, even amidst economic downturns.
- Rubio, in a statement on Saturday, added that the US will also block any arriving citizens of South Sudan, the world's newest country, at US ports of entry.
