- Veteran politician and Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) member Johnson Muthama has added a new and prestigious feather to his cap, graduating with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. The milestone, which Mr Muthama proudly shared on…
- Boniface Kariuki, the 22 year-old mask vendor who was shot in the head by a police officer during protests in Nairobi’s CBD on June 17th, 2025, has been laid to rest.
- National Reading Day 2025 celebrates access to knowledge as a foundation for inclusive development The post CS Cheptumo champions literacy as pillar of national progress appeared first on KBC Digital .
- Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts, and Heritage, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to promoting literacy as a constitutional right and a vital enabler of national development. Speaking during the National Reading Day 2025 celebrations held at the…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), through the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum (KLIF), Friday led the national commemoration of the 9th Edition of the African Anti-Corruption Day at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The event brought together stakeholders from…
- Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, Martha Koome, has issued a heartfelt charge to the newly sworn-in Chairperson and Commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), urging them to rise above political interests and ensure peaceful, transparent, and…
- Chief Justice urges electoral body to restore public trust, deliver credible 2027 polls, and learn from Kenya’s painful electoral past The post CJ Koome to New IEBC: Uphold integrity, restore electoral trust appeared first on KBC Digital .
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun played down the prospects of normalisation with Israel, for the time being, on Friday, while expressing hope for peaceful relations with the country which still occupies parts of southern Lebanon. Aoun’s statement is the first official reaction to Israeli Foreign…
- Government is cracking down on facilities both public and private, that compromise standards or exploit the system as it moves to entrench accountability and excellence in the health sector.
- The newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson, Erastus Edung Ethekon, has officially assumed office with a call for support from all stakeholders and Kenyans to help the Commission effectively deliver on its mandate. Speaking at the Supreme Court after being…
- When Esther Mumbi received a call from her fiancé Harrison Wachira on the afternoon of July 7th, she had no idea it would be the last time she would ever hear his voice. “He kept asking if we were okay where we were,” Mumbi recalls, her voice trembling as she sits on the edge of […]
- Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Friday bade farewell to outgoing Kenya Air Force Commander Major General (Rtd) Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed at Defence Headquarters. Major General (Rtd) Fatuma Ahmed has retired from the Kenya Defence Forces after 42 years of distinguished service that saw her rise…
- Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Friday bade farewell to outgoing Kenya Air Force Commander Major General (Rtd) Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed at Defence Headquarters. Major General (Rtd) Fatuma Ahmed has retired from the Kenya Defence Forces after 42 years of distinguished service that saw her rise…
- The newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson and six commissioners are set to be sworn in at midday at the Supreme Court. This follows their re-gazettment after a three-judge bench on Thursday evening dismissed a petition that challenged the selection and…
- Kenya is set to join other African Union (AU) Member States this Friday in commemorating African Anti-Corruption Day 2025. Observed annually on July 11, the day offers Africans an opportunity to reflect on progress made in the fight against corruption, assessing both the successes and shortcomings…
- The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has urged East African countries to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chains and enhance regional cooperation to combat the rising threat of illicit health products. Speaking at a workshop in Nairobi, PPB CEO Dr. Fred M. Siyoi highlighted Kenya’s pilot of the…
- Boniface Kariuki, the hawker who was shot in the head by police during protests in Nairobi’s CBD on June 17, 2025, will be laid to rest today, Friday, in Kangema, Murang’a County. His burial comes a day after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved murder charges against Police Constable…
- US President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting 1 August, even as the two countries are days away from a self-imposed deadline to reach a new deal on trade. The announcement came in the form of a letter published on Truth Social, along with additional…
- President William Ruto has issued a fresh gazette notice appointing Erastus Edung Ethekon as Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), along with six commissioners, after the High Court nullified an earlier appointment made on June 10.
- The High Court has upheld the nomination of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon and six commissioner nominees whose appointments had been contested in court.
- Allies of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have turned their guns on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of cowardice and fleeing responsibility over last Monday’s deadly Saba Saba protests. Led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, the leaders…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning against those behind the recent violent unrest in the country, describing the events not as civil protests but as a failed coup attempt aimed at overthrowing President William Ruto’s administration. Speaking during the…
- Over 1300 vulnerable residents from 250 households in Kanamkemer Ward, Turkana Central have benefitted from a food donation jointly offered by the Kenya Mennonite Church, County and National Governments. The food distribution was officially flagged off by Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus alongside…
- Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, led a food distribution drive in Mwakirunge, Kisauni, Mombasa County, reaching more than 1,000 families. The initiative focused on supporting vulnerable mothers facing ongoing food insecurity. CS…
- The National Heroes Council says it will dig in the archives to ensure all Kenyans whether dead or alive and who made great contributions to this country are honored.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China is ready to work with other countries in building a global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilizations. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the statement in a congratulatory…
- Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has called for the arrest and prosecution of an Alliance Girls High School teacher accused of grooming students for sexual relationships.
- The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has intercepted 24,000 substandard power extension cables worth Ksh2.5 million, imported from China. The 40-foot container, imported by Hilalium & Sons (Ur Home) Limited, arrived in the country a week ago and was offloaded at the Mitchell Cotts Container…
- A South African court Thursday served a 15-year jail sentence on an ex-policeman for the 1987 murder of a young anti-apartheid activist in a rare conviction for such crimes. In 2019, Johan Marais admitted killing Caiphus Nyoka, a member of the Congress of South African Students, in a township east…
- A massive overnight Russian attack has hit Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring 16, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The attack involved 18 missiles and about 400 drones, primarily targeting the capital, Zelensky added. Residents’ sleep was interrupted for three…
- A group of retired public servants from various parts of the country is calling on the Ministry of Cooperatives and relevant authorities to urgently intervene over delayed Sacco payments. The retirees say their repeated pleas have been ignored, leaving many of them in financial distress as they…
- The search for a missing medic from Naivasha Sub-county Hospital ended in tragedy after her decomposing body was discovered buried in a shallow grave within her compound. Jane Wambui Njoroge, a clinical officer in charge of the pediatrician ward at the facility, was found dead at her home in Raini…
- A section of former students from Alliance Girls High School on Thursday held peaceful protests at the institution over reports of alleged sexual abuse by a male teacher. Zahra Nechesa, an alumni advocate, said the group plans to sue the school’s management for allegedly shielding the teacher and…
- The Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, has reiterated the government’s steadfast commitment to promoting gender equality, inclusion, and dignity for all Kenyans. Speaking during the launch of the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC)…
- Pope Leo has officially erected the Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet, making it the 28th diocese in the country. The new ecclesiastical jurisdiction has been carved out of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret and will encompass the entire Nandi County. Rt. Rev. John Kiplimo Lelei, the current Auxiliary…
- The new ecclesiastical jurisdiction has been carved out of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret and will encompass the entire Nandi County. The post Pope appoints John Kiplimo as first Bishop of new Diocese of Kapsabet appeared first on KBC Digital .
- National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who accused him and other leaders of orchestrating the recent unrest in various parts of the country. While responding to what he described as “absurd and shameless”…
- National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who accused him and other leaders of orchestrating the recent unrest in various parts of the country. While responding to what he described as “absurd and shameless”…
- National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who accused him and other leaders of orchestrating the recent wave of unrest in parts of the country. Speaking in response to what he termed as “absurd and shameless” claims,…
- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved a murder charge against a police officer who allegedly murdered a mask vendor in Nairobi CBD. A 32-year-old police constable, Klinzy Barasa Masinde, appeared before Justice Kanyi Kimondo in Milimani High Court. He is alleged to have shot…
- The High Court has granted the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) leave to join a petition filed by Thika Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo. The petition challenges search warrants issued to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in relation to a corruption probe targeting the…
- A new series of court arraignments unfolded across several counties, with dozens of suspects charged in connection with incidents of looting, vandalism and arson during the recent Saba Saba demonstrations.
