- President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to inclusive development, describing the unity with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a crucial foundation for Kenya’s transformative journey. Speaking at State House Nairobi during a meeting with Kisumu leaders…
- World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, addressing a critical and growing health challenge that can have life-threatening consequences for both women and babies.
- The Senate Health Committee has called for urgent infrastructural expansion and increased funding for Nyahururu County Referral Hospital to accommodate the rising number of patients it receives from Laikipia and seven neighboring counties.
- A police constable attached to the Special Police Intercept and Verification (SPIV) unit was shot dead on Tuesday evening at Cravers, Thika West Sub County, after a routine inspection of motorcycles turned violent.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday he remains “profoundly alarmed” by the ongoing military escalation between Israel and Iran, as the sides continued to trade airstrikes.
- COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli says the union has reached a major agreement with the government on how the Affordable Housing Levy will be utilized — especially regarding social infrastructure. This comes after COTU raised concerns over the use of worker funds for projects such as market…
- The Government of Kenya has issued an urgent security advisory to all its nationals residing in Israel and Iran due to intensifying hostilities between the two Middle Eastern nations. In a statement released on Wednesday by Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu, the government…
- President William Ruto has officially bid farewell to the United States Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya, Marc Dillard, who has concluded his diplomatic tour of duty in Nairobi.
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to record a statement as part of ongoing investigations into the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody.
- The Ministry of Health has lauded the United Kingdom through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for their continued support to Kenya’s family planning programme. Speaking at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) during the…
- Every patient interaction, prescription, and transaction will now be digitally recorded and monitored—greatly minimizing the risk of manipulation, theft, and the circulation of counterfeit medicines. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made this announcement during the 45th Annual Scientific…
- General Counsel across Africa are being asked to wear multiple hats – balancing core legal responsibilities with strategic oversight of risk, compliance, ESG and governance, amid rising complexity and persistent gaps in legal infrastructure. These findings come from On the Horizon: A 2025 African…
- The National Police Service has released the identities of two officers linked to the shooting of an unarmed civilian during Tuesday’s protests. Police Constables Klinzy Barasa Masinde (No. 119413) and Duncan Kiprono (No. 117193), who were immediately arrested, have since been interdicted. They are…
- The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and delivering justice in the face of rising cases of police brutality and violence during peaceful protests. In a statement, Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo expressed deep concern over the infiltration of protests by…
- Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam has been detained for 15 days to allow police to complete investigations into the murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody. Trial Magistrate BenMark Ekhubi on Wednesday ruled that the prosecution had presented…
- Police officers in Vihiga Sub-County are holding a suspected drug peddler who was found in possession of three kilograms of cannabis sativa, 72 rolls of the same and a kilogram of tobacco.
- Additionally, the hospital confirmed receiving 16 other patients with various injuries ranging from gunshot wounds to blunt trauma. The post Protests: 7 admitted to KNH as Boniface Kariuki’s condition remains critical appeared first on KBC Digital .
- Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has issued an update on the condition of Boniface Kariuki, a trader who was shot during Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). Addressing the media on Wednesday, KNH acting Chief Executive Officer Dr. William Sigilai said that Kariuki was…
- The State Department for Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has called on county governments to embed HIV prevention strategies within their healthcare services, citing the urgent need to reduce rising infection rates among young people. “We have issues of prevention that we want…
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos has announced that the government will strengthen the school audit system to ensure the prudent use of public funds in the education sector. Speaking at the inaugural National Retreat of Public Universities Councils in Mombasa, Migos revealed that the…
- Education ministry to enforce stricter audits as sector gets Ksh702.7 Billion in budget The post CS Migos: No room for misuse of school funds appeared first on KBC Digital .
- His father, Jonah Kariuki, who is also a hawker, dismissed reports of his 22-year-old son’s death, confirming that he had undergone surgery, although his condition remains delicate. The post My son is alive, father of vendor shot by police confirms appeared first on KBC Digital .
- The family of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, the mask vendor who was shot during Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District, has confirmed that he is alive. His father, Jonah Nyambura Kariuki, who is also a hawker, spoke to the media amid reports that the 22-year-old had died. He said his…
- Gov’t boosts cash transfers, parenting skills, and digital safety for children The post Kenya stepping up child welfare services, says PS Ageng’o appeared first on KBC Digital .
- The Kenyan government is intensifying its efforts to protect and support children nationwide by implementing an integrated approach that includes social protection, parenting training, and digital safety initiatives, according to Principal Secretary Carren Ageng’o of the State Department for…
- The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has engaged the Ministry of Defence on its inquiry into the conduct of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK).
- New HIV-Aids infections in the country are on the rise mainly among the youths with efforts to reduce the numbers in the last four years failing mainly due to financial and behavioral changes. According to the latest data from the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), the government…
- The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is expected to lead the nation in commemorating the International Day for Countering Hate Speech today (Wednesday).
- Members of the National Assembly Committee on Education have raised concerns over Moi University’s financial health and its handling of a staff downsizing exercise. The Committee, chaired by Julius Melly, met with Moi University’s Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kiplagat and Acting Deputy Vice…
- Members of the National Assembly Committee on Education have raised concerns over Moi University’s financial health and its handling of a staff downsizing exercise. The Committee, chaired by Julius Melly, met with Moi University’s Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kiplagat and Acting Deputy Vice…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded China’s recent commitment to providing 100% tariff-free market access for African goods, describing it as a defining moment in the continent’s global trade relations. Speaking at the 13th Kultaranta Talks in Finland, Mudavadi remarked that this…
- Renowned televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has died following a tragic road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu–Bondo highway. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, the accident involved three vehicles: a Toyota Noah driven by Deya, a Moi University bus, and a…
- President Donald Trump faces potentially the hardest choice of his time in the White House, as he weighs up whether the United States should join Israel’s bombing campaign against Iran. Trump fueled speculation about a US intervention as he dashed back from a G7 summit in Canada, warning Tuesday…
- Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi urged on Tuesday residents of the major Israeli cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv to evacuate, warning of imminent “punitive” attacks. “Punitive operations will be carried out soon,” Mousavi said in a video statement carried by state TV on the fifth…
- In a world increasingly fractured by geopolitical tensions and economic headwinds, the deepening cooperation between China and Central Asian nations stands as a key stabilizing force — one that fosters both regional peace and sustainable development. Anchored in millennia of the ancient Silk Road…
- Leader of Majority Party in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung’wah has condemned the recent wave of violent protests across the country, warning that the growing trend of citizens confronting and taunting police officers is a dangerous path that could plunge the nation into chaos. Speaking on the…
- The government has called for stronger, sustainable partnerships and collaboration to improve maternal and neonatal health services across the country, citing the need to reduce preventable deaths.
- A police officer has been arrested and will be arraigned in court after shooting an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District, according to the National Police Service (NPS). In a statement, the NPS confirmed that the Inspector-General of Police directed the officer’s…
- A police officer has been arrested and will be arraigned in court after shooting an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District, according to the National Police Service (NPS). In a statement, the NPS confirmed that the Inspector-General of Police directed the officer’s…
- Members of Parliament on Tuesday threw their weight behind the nomination of new commissioners to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for far-reaching police reforms amid growing public anger over alleged brutality and a deteriorating relationship between law…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetang’ula has directed the Departmental Committee on National Security and Administration to table a preliminary report and statement in the House on Thursday at 2:30 PM. The report is expected to update the House and the nation on the progress of…
- Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino has called for urgent reforms to restore professionalism, discipline, and public trust in Kenya’s police service. While backing the nomination of new commissioners to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), Owino said as they assume office they must courageously face…
- Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has presided over a graduation ceremony for 60 graduates, the distribution of business start-up kits including hairdressing equipment, and the launch of the Tujiajiri na Tandaza program in partnership with the KCB Foundation at Matuga Technical Training College in Kwale…
- Seven police officers suspected of shooting and killing Daniel Mwangi in London Estate, Nakuru, on June 9, have been detained for seven more days, pending investigations by Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
- The High Court has declined bail applications for three accused persons in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Odour Odhiambo alias Machuani, and Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo were charged before the Kibera High Court, where they all pleaded not guilty to…
