- Baghdad has asked Tehran not to target US interests on Iraqi soil, a senior security official said Saturday, as Washington’s ally Israel and Iran traded blows, heightening tensions across the region. The government in Baghdad is a close ally of Tehran but also a strategic partner of Iran’s arch-foe…
- The Israeli military said Saturday that its ongoing air campaign in Iran had now given it the required “aerial freedom” for actions from west Iran to Tehran, where 70 fighter jets carried out strikes overnight. “We have created aerial freedom of action from west Iran all the way to Tehran… Tehran…
- Kenya has reaffirmed its ambition to be Africa’s premier wellness tourism hub, targeting an influx of both regional and international visitors seeking holistic, nature-immersive experiences.
- Counties are expected to fully take over all functions delineated in Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVI – No. 219 of 16th December 2024, following the identification and allocation of corresponding human and financial resources.
- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked counties to exploit their unique strengths and invest in value chains relevant to the areas so as to put the country’s manufacturing sector back on track. While noting that manufacturing still remains the second-largest employer in Kenya after the public…
- Iran struck Israel early Saturday with barrages of missiles after a massive onslaught targeted the Islamic republic’s nuclear and military facilities, and killed several top generals. Air raid sirens and explosions rang out across Israel overnight, with its military calling on residents to take…
- Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to proactive disaster preparedness and response, following the recent fire tragedy in Mukungu Village, Kibra and other areas.
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has established that social media influencer Albert Ojwang died while in custody inside a cell at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has established that blogger Albert Ojwang died while in police custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says Ukambani region is benefitting fully from government's development agenda that target improving the lives of all Kenyans without discrimination.
- A total of 875 health facilities have been closed down due to non-compliance by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived Friday in South Africa’s flood-devastated Eastern Cape province, where a torrential storm killed at least 78 people, with the search for more bodies ongoing. Thousands of houses, roads, schools and health facilities were left caked in mud after being completely…
- Two individuals have been arrested in Kakamega in connection with the theft of a motorcycle. Police officers from Kakamega and Mudete Police Stations recovered the stolen motorbike during a dawn operation on Friday in the Mudete area. “Acting on a report of a stolen red Boxer motorcycle,…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans not to judge the entire police service based on the misconduct of a few officers, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to holding rogue elements accountable. Speaking amid heightened public concern over recent incidents of…
- The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) are ramping up forest restoration efforts in Mombasa, with a particular focus on the mangrove ecosystem, along the Tudor Creek. Mangroves play a pivotal role in carbon sequestration; they capture a…
- The Judiciary in Kisii County has identified shortage of staff as one of the major causes for delays in the timely prosecution of children matters in court. Speaking during the commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour at Itierio grounds in Kisii South Sub County, Kisii Law Courts Senior…
- President William Ruto has vowed to protect Kenyan officers from rogue police officers. He has consequently put rogue officers on notice, stating they will be held personally accountable for their actions. He was speaking at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong’, Kajiado County, where he…
- The lone survivor of 242 people aboard a London-bound passenger plane that crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad said Friday how even he was struggling to explain how he miraculously walked out alive from the fireball explosion. “Everything happened in front of me, and even I couldn’t believe how…
- Iran sharply criticised the UN nuclear watchdog on Friday, accusing it of “silence” over Israel’s strikes on its nuclear facilities and scientists. In a statement, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation said it considers the “silence” from the International Atomic Energy Agency “as a form of cooperation…
- Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on Friday condemned a wave of Israeli strikes on Iran, saying the attacks violated international law and fuelled regional insecurity. The strikes, which left key military commanders and nuclear scientists dead, “constitute a clear violation of the fundamental…
- Nyandarua Police Commander Stella Cherono has visited the Rwanyambo Police Post after a woman reportedly miscarried while in custody. Commander Cherono expressed regret over the incident, which is under investigation by the National Police Service (NPS) to determine the circumstances, given that…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has rallied communities in Garissa towards eradicating the ‘Triple Threat’ of new HIV infections, gender-based violence (GBV) and teenage pregnancy by the year 2027. The CS made the remarks Friday during a visit to the county, where a five-day free medical camp…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for a coordinated regional approach to address the proliferation of illicit firearms, cautioning that isolated national efforts are insufficient to combat the rising insecurity in the region. Speaking during the destruction of over 1,000…
- A civil society group has kicked off a campaign aimed at strengthening ties between local residents and security agencies in a bid to tackle insecurity and promote lasting peace in Mandera County.
- The National Treasury has increased funding for key governance and anti-corruption institutions for the 2025/2026 financial year, underscoring the government’s renewed commitment to accountability, justice, and integrity in public service. In his budget statement to Parliament, Treasury Cabinet…
- China and African nations have hailed substantial progress in implementing commitments from the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), with China providing over RMB130 billion in financial support and announcing 35 concrete achievements across ten sectors. This was…
- The government has significantly boosted funding for the security sector in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, with the National Treasury allocating Ksh 464.8 billion—an increase of Ksh 87.3 billion from the previous year’s allocation of Ksh 377.5 billion. While presenting the budget estimates to…
- President William Ruto has urged prosecutorial agencies across the globe to develop regional and international mechanisms to collaboratively address complex transnational threats. The President noted that transnational organised crime continues to grow in scale and complexity, citing money…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Youth Council to deepen its collaboration and partnership in the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance. Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Bishop David Oginde,…
- The National Police Service (NPS) has interdicted a police officer in Nyandarua County after woman miscarried while in police custody at Rwanyambo Police Post.
- A senior police officer stationed at Rwanyambo Police Post in Nyandarua County has been interdicted after a woman suffered a miscarriage while in police custody. In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) expressed regret over the unfortunate incident. “National Police Service (NPS) is…
- The Education Ministry has secured Ksh 702.7 billion in the 2025/26 financial year as part of the Government’s agenda to promote high-quality in the sector.
- Burundian officials and youth groups “intimidated, harassed and threatened” voters to win every seat in parliamentary elections, Human Rights Watch said on Thursday. The desperately poor Great Lakes nation held elections on June 5 in which the incumbent CNDD-FDD party swept 96 percent of the vote…
- Togolese opposition parties and civil society groups on Thursday demanded President Faure Gnassingbe step down, urging a civil disobedience campaign following youth-led protests last week. He “must return power to the Togolese people to whom national sovereignty belongs”, the National Alliance for…
- Police Constable James Mukhwana, who was the cell sentry officer on duty the night Albert Ojwang was brought to Central Police Station, has been arrested and will be charged with murder. According to a police report, Mukhwana was arrested on Thursday by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU…
- Lavington Primary School has reclaimed its land after a 15-year battle, following a decisive intervention by the Ministry of Lands. Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alice Wahome, on Wednesday officially handed over the school’s Title Deed, reaffirming the…
- A total of 69 graduates were celebrated in a colorful ceremony held in Msulwa, Kubo South Ward, marking a key milestone in Kwale County’s ongoing efforts to equip youth with vocational and technical skills. The County Governor also officially opened the VTC administration block . Presided over by…
