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20 Aug 2026 - Education CS Ogamba says day-school learners cannot be required to report before 7:15am, while official class hours run from 8am to 3:30pm.

19 Aug 2026 - Ecuador intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife and five Americans were killed when a tourist helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in…

19 Aug 2026 - The National Assembly has approved Duncan Ojwang as the new IPOA chairperson, succeeding Issack Hassan at the police oversight authority.

19 Aug 2026 - LSK has given its ethics panel 14 days to review remarks by MPs John Kaguchia and Peter Kaluma for possible professional misconduct under the…

19 Aug 2026 - CFAO Mobility Kenya has recalled select Toyota vehicles made between 2001 and 2017 over defective Takata airbags.

19 Aug 2026 - Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that he was born prematurely and spent a long time in an incubator.

19 Aug 2026 - Vocal Africa has urged the ICC to closely monitor Kenya ahead of the 2027 election, citing rising political tensions, ethnic incitement and violence.

19 Aug 2026 - Chinese robotics company Unitree says its humanoid robot Superman reached 12.66 m/s, surpassing Usain Bolt’s peak speed

19 Aug 2026 - Kenya has approved imports of 25 million 90kg bags of maize to bridge a projected deficit caused by drought and reduced local production.

19 Aug 2026 - Police have arrested 14 suspects in Nakuru over an alleged fake bus ticket scam and recovered 25 phones, 16 SIM card plates and 10 SIM cards.

19 Aug 2026 - 7 tourists are feared missing after a helicopter reportedly crashed near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County, with rescue teams rushing to the scene.

19 Aug 2026 - President William Ruto says free diapers for new mothers will be included in the expanded SHA benefits package by October 30.

19 Aug 2026 - Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro will hold his first political rally in Makuyu after leaving UDA and joining the People’s Party of Kenya.

19 Aug 2026 - Rigathi Gachagua has warned ODM leader Oburu Oginga that political pressure could mount against him as rival factions battle over ODM's leadership…

19 Aug 2026 - Geoffrey Mosiria has asked the Communications Authority to investigate alleged misuse of digital platforms and strengthen protection of children…

19 Aug 2026 - Geoffrey Mosiria has urged President William Ruto to commission an independent probe into SHA implementation, citing alleged cash demands, system…

18 Aug 2026 - Kassim Abdi Sebo, alleged Hammer Boys leader, has been ordered to surrender to DCI as investigations into the deadly Homa Bay chaos intensify.

18 Aug 2026 - DCI Mohammed Amin has called for stronger intelligence sharing, joint investigations and regional police cooperation to combat transnational…

18 Aug 2026 - DIG Eliud Lagat has commissioned a new Strategic Communication Office at Vigilance House alongside a Kenya Police magazine and redesigned website.

18 Aug 2026 - Police have ordered Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender to DCI Homa Bay over his alleged involvement in the violence during the Linda Mwananchi rally.

18 Aug 2026 - The NCIC has summoned DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua to appear on August 27 over alleged inflammatory remarks and warned that failure to appear could…

18 Aug 2026 - Kanye West’s Russia concert tickets are selling rapidly, with the cheapest tier selling out within an hour and VIP packages within hours.

18 Aug 2026 - Homa Bay MP Peter Kaluma has asked NCIC to postpone his summons, citing unavoidable State duties and disputing the transcription of his remarks.

18 Aug 2026 - Former Chief Justice David Maraga has given President William Ruto seven days to release the full police reforms taskforce report.

18 Aug 2026 - Tupac Shakur’s murder trial has begun in Las Vegas nearly 30 years after his death, with prosecutors accusing Duane Davis of orchestrating.

18 Aug 2026 - YouTube will count public video views from the first frame from August 24, 2026, while retaining Engaged Views.

18 Aug 2026 - DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of orchestrating violence in Homa Bay as part of an alleged plot to postpone the 2027 General…

18 Aug 2026 - The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has asked the High Court for compensation, citing emotional trauma and financial depletion…

18 Aug 2026 - Duale has highlighted key health sector reforms at the 2026 Kenya Health Summit, including Sh10 billion KEMSA recapitalisation and 32.3 million SHA…

18 Aug 2026 - President William Ruto says 32.3 million Kenyans are registered with SHA as he highlights progress in Universal Health Coverage reforms.

18 Aug 2026 - Oil prices have surged above $90 a barrel after the US-Iran ceasefire expired without a deal, as Trump demanded Iran surrender and threatened to bomb…

18 Aug 2026 - EACC has arrested nine suspects over alleged Sh1.57 billion fraud involving the IFAD-funded PROFIT Programme implemented by the National Treasury.

18 Aug 2026 - Police in Eldoret have recovered suspected fake US$259 million notes from two safe boxes in a Toyota Land Cruiser.

18 Aug 2026 - NCIC Chairperson Dr Kefa Omae-Daktari has explained why Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku have not been prosecuted.

18 Aug 2026 - The UK has banned TPO in cosmetic nail products from August 15, 2026, citing its reproductive toxicity classification.

18 Aug 2026 - New police recruits have been warned against posting crime-scene images and operational information on social media as NPS tightens digital conduct…

18 Aug 2026 - Irungu Nyakera has dropped his Nairobi gubernatorial bid and will seek the Makadara MP seat on a DCP ticket after consultations with Rigathi Gachagua.

18 Aug 2026 - EACC has arrested nine Treasury officials in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Sh1.57 billion from a National Treasury programme, with…

18 Aug 2026 - UDA politician Betty Maina has congratulated Ndindi Nyoro on joining PPK, saying Mount Kenya voters should have freedom to choose their political…

18 Aug 2026 - Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed tougher wealth accountability rules for presidential hopefuls, including asset declarations and 25-year post-…

18 Aug 2026 - Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has convened a multi-agency team and established five sub-committees to coordinate El Niño preparedness as Sh2.4…

18 Aug 2026 - Natalie Githinji has undergone surgery for endometriosis and remains in ICU under observation after a severe flare-up.

18 Aug 2026 - KEWOPA has called for reforms to end violence and intimidation against women in politics ahead of the 2027 elections, with Martha Karua urging women…

18 Aug 2026 - EPRA has opened applications for a new Director General following Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria's resignation over a fuel import scandal.

17 Aug 2026 - Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has announced his move to the People’s Party of Kenya, where he will serve as party leader ahead of the 2027 elections.

17 Aug 2026 - Linda Mwananchi leaders have accused Gladys Wanga and Peter Kaluma of orchestrating violence during the movement's Homa Bay rally.

17 Aug 2026 - The National Police Service says 37 suspected gang members have been arrested following violence during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay.

17 Aug 2026 - A police officer has died after violence erupted during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday, with several police officers and civilians…

17 Aug 2026 - TikToker Fardosa has been hospitalised in Turkana amid reported health complications, dehydration and weight loss.

17 Aug 2026 - The High Court has postponed judgment in a petition seeking to halt the proposed Safaricom share sale, with Justice Francis Gikonyo setting September…