- A funeral ceremony in Marenga Budalangi took a chilling turn when a man suddenly collapsed and died while playing a church drum beside the grave of the deceased. Emmanuel Makokha, a dedicated choir member, while turning the rhythm for followers and monours, suddenly fell into the grave, an incident…
- Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has spearheaded the distribution of 638 Galla bucks to farmers in a bid to improve local livestock breeds and boost livelihoods through climate-smart agriculture. The initiative, which is part of a broader empowerment agenda, was piloted in Kasemeni and Mwavumbo wards,…
- Kenya has joined Costa Rica, Egypt, and Ghana in spearheading a renewed global effort to tackle snakebite envenoming (SBE)—a neglected health threat responsible for over 100,000 deaths annually. Representing Kenya at the 78th World Health Assembly (#WHA78), Principal Secretary for Public Health and…
- President William Ruto has pledged to work closely with religious leaders to anchor peace, unlock development, and drive lasting transformation across the continent. He made the remarks Friday when he met the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya and the Association of Evangelicals of Africa at State House…
- The government has promised to employ an additional 26,000 teachers by the end of September this year. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced this in Ndaragwa town, Nyandarua county, during the inspection of construction works of Ndaragwa Market, in Ndaragwa, at a cost of Ksh50 million. He…
- British right-wing newspaper The Telegraph has agreed a takeover by US investment group RedBird Capital Partners, ending a two-year saga marked by UK government intervention over press freedoms. RedBird has struck an “in-principle agreement” to purchase The Telegraph Media Group (TMG), which…
- A coordinated international operation this week disrupted some of the world’s “most dangerous malware” and led to the issuance of 20 arrest warrants, EU anti-crime bodies Europol and Eurojust said Friday. Authorities took down more than 300 servers worldwide, neutralised 650 domains and seized 3.5…
- The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) in Collaboration with Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are zeroing in on politicians from western region who are believed to be behind the alleged malicious damage and theft during a raid at the residence of the Trans Nzoia County…
- Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani officially commissioned the Mwanda Dispensary General Ward and presided over the handover of the staff house construction project, marking a significant milestone in the County Government’s commitment to improving healthcare access in rural communities. Located in…
- A lobby group has urged stakeholders to establish coordinated multi-sectoral response mechanisms to tackle cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide in the country.
- The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has disbursed a cheque worth KSh 52,631,000 to 26 beneficiaries affected by Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) in Kitui County. The event held in Mutomo, also marked the 2025 International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated under the global theme “ harmony with…
- The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has disbursed a cheque worth KSh 52,631,000 to 26 beneficiaries affected by Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) in Kitui County. The event held in Mutomo, also marked the 2025 International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated under the global theme “ harmony with…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in partnership with Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) is set to launch the Corruption Risk Assessment and Management Guidelines.
- The Kenya Meteorological Department has sent out a warning for strong winds in the counties of Counties of Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa and Kwale.
- Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he had again pressed US President Donald Trump on tariffs, in a phone call ahead of fresh talks on easing the levies.
- Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Kenyans to ignore claims by opposition leaders that the country is not doing well economically.
- Two men have been found guilty of financing and facilitating the 2019 terrorist attack at Nairobi's Dusit D2 Hotel Complex which claimed the lives of 21 people and left several others injured.
- Machakos County Assembly members have announced their decision to resume committee sittings on Friday, May 23, 2025, defying Speaker Ann Kiusya’s directive to suspend them indefinitely. Addressing the media on Thursday, County Assembly Majority Leader Nicholas Nzioka stated that after reviewing…
- 14 suspects have been arrested in connection with alleged malicious damage and theft during a raid at the residence of the Trans Nzoia County Governor, George Natembeya, by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Thursday evening reported…
- Principal Secretary for the State Department for Labour and Skills Development, Shadrack Mwadime,has reaffirmed the government's dedication to reforming the overseas job recruitment industry in order to eliminate unscrupulous agencies.
- Six suspects are in police custody in connection with the killing of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett of St. Matthias Mulumba Tot Parish, in Elgeyo Marakwet, on Thursday by armed assailants. The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the incident, which occurred in Mokoro Location, Kakiptul Sub-…
- The Ministry of Education has released new guidelines for the selection and placement of learners into Senior School under Kenya’s Competency-Based Education. The guidelines detail a structured transition for Grade 9 learners to Grade 10, with emphasis on subject pathways, learner interests and…
- Two officers from Mumias Level 4 Hospital in Kakamega County have been arrested for soliciting and receiving a bribe of Ksh200,000 to facilitate payment for medical equipment supplied to the hospital. William Mmasava, a Supply Chain Officer, and Mrs. Linet Kavaya, a Biomedical Engineer at the…
- Six African countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) committing to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis, also known as kala-azar, one of the world’s deadliest yet most neglected tropical diseases.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has confirmed the release of Kenyan national Boniface Mwangi. Mwangi was arrested in Dar es Salaam while attempting to attend the court hearing of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who is facing…
- Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has expressed frustration over lack of transparency regarding renowned activist Boniface Mwangi’s situation in Tanzania. The Ministry has stated that Tanzanian authorities have not provided information on his whereabouts, despite diplomatic inquiries…
- Lands, Housing and Urban Planning Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to shelve political debates until after the 2027 general election and instead focus on implementation of development projects in the region.
- The Brazil–Africa Dialogue continues to serve as a vital platform for collaboration between developing nations, advancing the shared goal of creating equitable, sustainable, and hunger-free futures.
- Police in Narok Central sub county have arrested two people pushing 69 donkeys at the wee hours of the night without a legal permit from the livestock department.
- Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US and Israeli leaders expressing outrage over the killings.
- Rising floodwaters stranded more than 50,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday, as torrential rain pummelled water-logged towns for a second day and engorged rivers swallowed roads, leaving two dead.
- President William Ruto has assured that the Lower Eastern region, along with any other part of Kenya, will not face discrimination in national development. He emphasised that the region deserves its fair share of national resources, just like the rest of the country. Speaking at a development…
- Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has announced comprehensive government support for victims of the devastating fire that swept through Mathare 4B estate in Nairobi earlier this week, claiming six lives and displacing scores of families.
- The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Guo Haiyan, on Wednesday met with the top leadership of Kenya’s ruling party, the United Democratic Movement (UDA). During the meeting at the UDA Headquarters in Nairobi, Guo engaged with Cecily Mbarire, the Chairperson of the UDA Party, and…
- The Principal Secretary for Public Service & Human Capital Development, Dr. Jane Imbunya has emphasized that a well-prepared, ethical, and competent clerical workforce is critical to Kenya’s broader efforts to modernize public administration and enhance citizen trust.
- A new data-driven initiative in Ahero, Kisumu County of Kenya has revealed crucial insights into how smallholder farmers can adapt to climate change while improving nutrition through an innovative farming method dubbed Integrated Multi Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA).
- Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has stated that the Kenya Kwanza’s ambitious plan to deliver one million affordable housing units by 2027 will become a reality. The initiative is a central pillar of President William Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economic…
- Climate scientists at the Igad Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) are predicting an increased likelihood of above-average rainfall across most areas where the June, July, August to September (JJAS) season is significant, urging for contingency measures to protect the public from the…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned politicians against inciting violence among Kenyans ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Mudavadi, Kenya has made significant progress in every electoral cycle, and leaders who seek to divide the nation must be called out and…
- The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) enforcement team carried out a high-stakes operation in Mutuini, Dagoretti Sub-County, on Wednesday, aiming to combat rampant drug abuse and the illicit alcohol trade in Nairobi. The operation in Ndonyo Market, led by…
- The National Assembly Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) has embarked on a comprehensive review of the mandates, constraints, and operational hurdles facing Kenya’s Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices (CCIOs). The committee chaired by Runyenjes MP Karemba…
- The High Court has temporarily suspended the expulsion of nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) pending the hearing and determination of her application. Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the orders on Wednesday after reviewing a Notice of Motion and a supporting…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has defended its recent operation in Kitale, which led to the arrest of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.
