- The High Court has declined bail applications for three accused persons in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. Justice Diana Kavedza ruled that the three, namely Lake Basin Development Authority officer, Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo, Edwin Odhiambo, and William Emoli Shigali alias Emoo…
- Government has unveiled the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025, a key component of broad legislative reforms aimed at strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The high-level stakeholders’ forum chaired by Health Cabinet…
- Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has recorded yet another medical milestone through its Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit. A team of doctors successfully performed the hospital’s first-ever pediatric surgery for Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy (BBPP). BBPP is a nerve injury that occurs during…
- The Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), in partnership with human rights organizations has officially launched an awareness and empowerment campaign in Mandera County in a renewed push to eliminate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against women and girls.
- Africa is not a passive recipient of aid or a battleground for influence but a continent at the threshold of intra-Africa trade and economic independence, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.
- President William Ruto assented to the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 at State House Nairobi on Tuesday. He also signed into law the Insurance Professionals Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 13 of 2024). The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating…
- The three suspects, Lake Basin officer Ebel Ochieng, alias Dave Calo, William Shigali, and Edwin Odhiambo were initially arraigned on June 5 but did not take a plea pending a mandatory mental assessment. The post Three suspects linked to MP Were murder back in court appeared first on KBC Digital .
- Three suspects linked to the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were were back at the Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday as the court convened to issue further directions in the ongoing case. So far, five individuals have been charged with murder. The three, Lake Basin officer Ebel…
- Government officers serving in Marsabit County have been warned against abetting smuggling on the Ethiopia-Kenya border. Marsabit County Commissioner James Kamau expressed concern over increased cases of illegal activities concerning illicit drugs, counterfeit goods and human trafficking and…
- Kenya and Finland have underscored the critical need to sustain international momentum behind Somalia’s peacebuilding process, particularly in light of the ongoing ATMIS drawdown and heightened regional sensitivities.
- The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), in collaboration with the Global Health Protection Programme (GHPP)–PharmTrain2 initiative, has kicked off a five-day regional workshop aimed at strengthening regulatory capacity in the assessment of bioequivalence (BE) studies. The workshop brings together…
- The Government has intensified its flood response operations in Tana River County, distributing vital relief supplies worth over 60 million shillings to affected households in Garsen, Bura, and Galole constituencies. The initiative, led by Principal Secretary for the State Department for Special…
- A section of ODM party members in Mombasa is calling for the urgent review and repeal of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 (CMCA), claiming it has contributed to the harassment, arrests, and even killings of bloggers and youths. Led by ODM stalwart Betty Sharon, the group linked the…
- Shock and grief have engulfed residents of Vatican Estate in Olkalou, Nyandarua County, after a middle-aged woman was brutally beheaded by an unknown assailant. The victim, identified as Maureen, a mother of three and a well-known boiled eggs vendor in Olkalou town, was found dead in her house…
- Incidents of child neglect and abuse are increasingly becoming a disturbing reality in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, prompting urgent calls for action from community leaders and child welfare stakeholders.
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has today arraigned Khadija Abdullahi Bare, the former Chief Protocol Officer in the Garissa County Government, over allegations of forging academic qualifications to unlawfully secure public employment. The EACC revealed that it initiated…
- Ex-Garissa county official accused of using forged University of Nairobi degree to secure job, earn millions in salaries The post EACC arraigns Ex-Garissa county official over alleged fake UoN degree appeared first on KBC Digital .
- The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to police reform and enhanced accountability across Kenya’s security sector, announcing that CCTV surveillance will be mandatory in all police stations nationwide within the next two years. Speaking during his…
- Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has stepped aside to allow investigations into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
- The government has ordered the immediate closure of over 500 gold mining sites in West Pokot County following the collapse of the Kambi Karaya site on Sunday, June 15, where one person was confirmed dead, with rescue efforts still underway to retrieve miners believed to be trapped underground.
- The government is in the process of reviewing the current labour laws to align them with the emerging issues in the world of work, with an aim of advancing social justice for all.
- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reiterated that the 2025/2026 Budget is specifically tailored for the ordinary Kenyan, taking into account fiscal responsibility, tax relief, and enhanced efficiency in public spending. Addressing concerns regarding taxation and public expenditure, CS Mbadi…
- Nairobi Central Police Station OCS, Samson Talam is currently at the Milimani Law Courts in connection with the death of social media influencer and teacher, Albert Ojwang. Talam was named by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss during a Senate grilling session as the prime suspect…
- Nairobi Central Police Station OCS, Samson Talam is currently at the Milimani Law Courts in connection with the death of social media influencer and teacher, Albert Ojwang. Talam was named by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss during a Senate grilling session as the prime suspect…
- A cross-border water sampling exercise aimed at assessing pollution levels and the spread of invasive species in Lake Victoria has officially kicked-off in Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania. The initiative, bringing together scientists and environmental experts from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania,…
- Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has reiterated the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in learning institutions across the country.
- The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has already developed curriculum designs for all the three grades at Senior School in preparation for the implementation of the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
- Indian health officials have begun handing relatives the bodies of their loved ones after one of the world’s worst plane crashes in decades, but most families were still waiting Monday for results of DNA testing. While mourners have held funerals for some of the 279 people killed when the Air India…
- The Council of Governors (CoG) is now threatening to initiate the removal of Controller of Budget CPA Margaret Nyakang’o, accusing her of being a major impediment to the smooth functioning of devolved units. The county chiefs have described her conduct as “intransigent and unreasonable,” claiming…
- A 26-year-old woman arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine will be arraigned in court today. Wendy Mbeke Muli, was intercepted by Anti-Narcotics detectives after she attempted to sneak the drugs by ingesting pellets, in a desperate move to evade…
- Residents of Elgeyo Marakwet County are raising alarm over a growing shortage of condoms, a situation that has been blamed for a spike in new HIV infections. According to Professor Sylvester Kimaiyo, Chief of Party at the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), over 6,600 people in…
- Rescue operations are ongoing in the Kambi Karaya area of West Pokot County following the collapse of a gold mine. According to police reports, one body has been recovered, while several others remain unaccounted for. The incident was reported at Marich Police Station at 5:30 p.m. “At Kambi Karaya…
- More than 100,000 small businesses across the country will benefit from a KSh5 billion grant to boost the enterprises, President William Ruto has announced. The President said the government, in partnership with the World Bank, will provide KSh50,000 to 70 small business owners – a total of KSh3.5…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula says a decision by China to declare duty and quoter free on all food imports from Kenya would spur economic growth. Speaking in Kakamega County Wetang’ula said the move is extremely beneficial to our country’s economy and marks a significant milestone in…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula says construction of key roads in the western region that are stalled is set to resume the new Financial Year, 2025/26.
- The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has arrived in Finland to represent President William Ruto at the prestigious Kultaranta Talks scheduled for June 16–17, 2025. According to a statement, the two-day event will focus on the geopolitical situation and…
- A tragic road accident in the early hours of Sunday morning claimed the lives of three people and left eight others injured after a speeding vehicle crashed into a police-led rescue operation at Chuma area, approximately three kilometers south of Kinangop Police Station. According to a police…
- Israel and Iran traded fire for a third straight day on Sunday, with rising casualties and expanding targets marking a sharp escalation in the conflict between the longtime adversaries. Overnight Iranian strikes killed at least ten people in Israel, adding to the growing toll in both countries…
- Israel and Iran traded fire for a third straight day on Sunday, with rising casualties and expanding targets marking a sharp escalation in the conflict between the longtime adversaries. Overnight Iranian strikes killed at least ten people in Israel, adding to the growing toll in both countries…
- President William Ruto has paid glowing tribute to fathers across the country, hailing them as “silent heroes” who play a critical role in shaping the foundation of families and communities.
