- On June 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi in Changsha. Wang Yi said that not long ago, President William Ruto made a…
- Kenya has recorded nine additional mpox cases, bringing the national tally to 137. According to the Ministry of Health, new cases have been reported in counties outside the Northern Transport Corridor. They are distributed across 17 counties as follows: Busia (48), Mombasa (37), Nakuru (16),…
- In a landmark move poised to transform Kenya’s infrastructure financing landscape, the government has unveiled a new strategy for road funding that will ease pressure on the 2025/26 budget while shielding taxpayers from new levies. The Kenya Roads Board (KRB), under the Ministry of Roads and…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetang’ula has directed the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security 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…
- Kenya has welcomed the elevation of its diplomatic ties with China to an “All-Weather Kenya-China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era.” The milestone has been praised by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as a significant step towards deepening…
- President William Ruto has officially gazetted the appointment of Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Ethekon succeeds the late former chairperson Wafula Chebukati, whose term ended in January 2023. “In exercise of the powers…
- Data from the Social Health Authority (SHA) shows that Kenyans have embraced the new universal healthcare scheme, President William Ruto has said. The President said 23.3 million Kenyans have already registered with SHA, with 93,251 registering on Monday, June 9, 2025. The figures also show that 10…
- Nyando MP Jared Okello has sought a statement from the Departmental Committee on Adminstrative and Internal Security regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of Albert Ojwang at Central Police Station.
- Kenyan special forces have foiled an Al-Shabaab bomb attack in Mandera. Acting on intelligence, the elite Special Operations Group launched a pre-dawn operation on Al Shabaab militants who were planning to terrorise Kenyans using Alungu-Elwak road, Mandera County. The terrorists who were…
- Two AK-47 rifles, a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) warhead, and a fully assembled IED have been recovered, averting a potential large-scale attack on civilian traffic. The post Special forces foil terror attack in Mandera appeared first on KBC Digital .
- Former prime minister and ODM party leader Raila Odinga has criticised the police over the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang in police custody. The circumstances surrounding the death of the 31-year-old teacher and blogger has sparked outrage, with Odinga stating that the incident has eroded the…
- Ten people died on Tuesday after a suspected shooter opened fire in a school in the southeastern Austrian city of Graz, the local mayor was quoted as saying. Several students and at least one adult, as well as the suspected shooter, were among the dead, mayor Elke Kahr confirmed to Austrian press…
- Taiwanese prosecutors charged on Tuesday four people, including a former staffer in President Lai Ching-te’s office, for violating national security after they allegedly spied for China. The four defendants were among five people expelled from Lai’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) — which…
- A veteran Greek hiker died Tuesday in a ravine fall in the north of the country after a bear encounter, rescuers said. Christos Stavrianidis was declared dead at Kavala hospital shortly after he was found in the 800-metre (2,600-foot) ravine in Fraktou forest in northeastern Greece, the Ekav…
- Iran said a new round of nuclear talks with the United States is planned for Sunday, after Washington submitted a proposal for a deal amid a standoff over uranium enrichment. The longtime foes have held five rounds of talks since April, the highest level contact since President Donald Trump…
- Nine people have been killed in a shooting at a secondary school in the Austrian city of Graz, the local mayor says. Seven students, an adult and the suspected gunman are among the dead, Graz Mayor Elke Kahr told Austria’s APA news agency. The shooting happened at the Dreierschützengasse high…
- Hydrocele patients and expectant mothers in need of surgical services in Mkongani, Matuga Sub County, have breathed a sigh of relief following the elevation of Mkongani Health Centre to a Level 4 hospital. The upgrade which was done in February this year by Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani alongside…
- Three people have been arrested following an anti-narcotics operation carried out by officers from the National Police Service in Kasarani, Nairobi on Monday, June 9, 2025. During the intelligence-led raid, officers recovered 50kg of cannabis sativa, 810 rolls of bhang, and 30 hash-infused cookies…
- The Council of Governors (CoG) has endorsed President William Ruto’s directive to use the affordable housing levy to fund not only the construction of homes but also essential public amenities such as markets.
- The Regional Forum on the International Year of Camelids and Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Africa has kicked off in Nairobi, bringing together policymakers, livestock experts, and development partners to explore the future of sustainable animal agriculture across the continent.
- The postmortem examination for Albert Ojwang’, who died while in police custody, is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to determine the cause of death.
- A nominated Senator has called for urgent government action to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that it is fuelling a silent crisis responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of children across Africa. In a statement presented to the Senate, Hamida…
- The Council of Governors (CoG) has once again expressed concern over the ongoing delays in the disbursement of funds to county governments, warning that the issue is severely undermining service delivery and threatening the very foundation of devolution. Speaking during a consultative meeting in…
- Kenya has once again made its mark on the continental stage as Prof. Emmanuel Mutisya, Chairperson of the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), has been appointed to two critical committees of the African Forest Forum (AFF). Prof. Mutisya, who also serves at the African…
- A section of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) MPs calling for an immediate, independent investigation have condemned the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ who reportedly died while in police custody. Speaking Monday during a press briefing on Monday at Parliament Buildings, Suba North MP Millie…
- The family of Albert Ojwang and human rights organisations have called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to conduct thorough investigations to unravel the mysterious death of their kin. This even as the postmortem exercise turned into a stalemate after government pathologist…
- The family of Albert Ojwang and human rights organisations have called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to conduct thorough investigations to unravel the mysterious death of their kin. This even as the postmortem exercise turned into a stalemate after government pathologist…
- The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with the health body’s director-general issuing a revised set of temporary recommendations. The announcement follows the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox.…
- The updated guidelines aim to support coordinated global efforts to reduce transmission and protect vulnerable populations. The post Mpox is still a public health emergency, WHO says appeared first on KBC Digital .
- Six people have been confirmed dead following a fatal road accident along the Ol Jororok–Nakuru road. Among the deceased believed to be tourists are four men, one woman, and a child. Additionally, 27 others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital in critical condition after the 4…
- The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has condemned the suspicious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. In a statement issued through its General Secretariat, the Catholic clergy described Ojwang’s death not just as a family tragedy but as a loss that necessitates deeper…
- Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, The Arts and Heritage, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, has officially launched the Top Car Digital Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including femicide. According to CS Cheptumo, the initiative signals a renewed government effort to tackle the alarming rise…
- Three suspects, including a police officer were arrested on Saturday night after being found vandalizing high-voltage underground power cables near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has asserted that it will be “very difficult” to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections, citing the president’s growing political influence and broad-based alliances. Speaking at…
- President William Ruto has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to transforming Kenya, vowing to stay the course despite criticism and “political noise.” The Head of State declared that his leadership is divinely ordained and guided by a deep sense of responsibility to fulfil an assignment he…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has departed for Changsha City, China, to attend the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Follow-Up Actions. The high-level session will…
- A bus carrying university students back to their campus smashed into a minivan in northern Malaysia on Monday, killing at least 15 people, police and rescue services said. Thirteen victims died at the scene near the town of Gerik, on the busy East-West Highway near the Thai border, while two died…
- On a small farm in India’s Maharashtra state, Mirabai Khindkar said the only thing her land grew was debt, after crops failed in drought and her husband killed himself. Farmer suicides have a long history in India, where many are one crop failure away from disaster, but extreme weather caused by…
- The Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja has ordered the interdiction of several officers following the death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody.
- Stakeholders in Laikipia County have moved in to promote different products aimed at diversifying its tourism offerings to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rich visitor experience.
