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15 Aug 2026 - Seven people have died and 28 were injured after a minibus carrying about 50 passengers rolled down a steep hillside in Kalembwani, Makueni.

15 Aug 2026 - Judiciary has unveiled reforms to tackle case delays, misconduct, poor performance and corruption while strengthening accountability and protecting…

14 Aug 2026 - LSK, EALS, FIDA Kenya and ICJ Kenya have warned of rising political violence, hate speech and goonism ahead of Kenya's 2027 elections.

14 Aug 2026 - Police have condemned the attack on civil society members at Mombasa County Assembly and launched a multi-agency investigation to arrest the…

14 Aug 2026 - National Assembly has passed a Bill seeking to make dedicated pedestrian walkways and cycling lanes mandatory on designated roads.

14 Aug 2026 - EPRA has cut diesel prices by Sh5 per litre to Sh217.86 in Nairobi while keeping petrol and kerosene prices unchanged until September 14, 2026.

14 Aug 2026 - Joe Muchiri has criticised Kenya's fake alcohol crisis, linking counterfeit liquor to lost taxes, corruption and deaths.

14 Aug 2026 - Liz Jackson says JKIA modernisation is not enough and calls for Kenya to build a brand-new airport, criticising the country's aviation.

14 Aug 2026 - Sarah Mtalii celebrates her Forbes Africa feature, reflecting on resilience, purpose and her mission to empower women.

14 Aug 2026 - President Ruto has ordered the rollout of Kenya National Talent Search to identify and nurture talent in music, sport, film, comedy and innovation.

14 Aug 2026 - Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has offered former CS Aisha Jumwa the Deputy Party Leader position and promised her a direct ticket to contest Kilifi…

14 Aug 2026 - Former Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa has left UDA for Wiper and endorsed Kalonzo Musyoka for president while seeking the Kilifi governorship in 2027.

14 Aug 2026 - Gachagua has started a two-day Nakuru tour as the DCP leader steps up grassroots mobilisation and positions his party ahead of the 2027 elections.

14 Aug 2026 - Rigathi Gachagua has told President William Ruto to leave Uhuru Kenyatta alone and focus on his political rivals ahead of the 2027 elections.

14 Aug 2026 - IMLU has welcomed IG Douglas Kanja's directive to interdict officers after custodial deaths, revealing 20 deaths documented in Kenya in 2026.

14 Aug 2026 - Rigathi Gachagua has told President William Ruto to leave Uhuru Kenyatta alone and face him in the 2027 presidential contest.

14 Aug 2026 - The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned Kenyans about falsified Postinor-2 pills, Batch T34197R, circulating in the market.

14 Aug 2026 - KMRC will host the 5th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference in Naivasha from August 20–21 to explore housing finance, sustainability and technology.

14 Aug 2026 - Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has declared she will seek the Kenyan presidency in 2032, leaving the crowded 2027 race to other politicians.

14 Aug 2026 - Alabama has executed Jeremy Tremaine Williams for the 2021 kidnapping, sexual abuse and murder of five-year-old Kamarie Holland.

14 Aug 2026 - Kenya plans to build 10 maternal and newborn health facilities at Sh4.4 billion while recruiting 5,000 nurses and midwives to improve specialised…

14 Aug 2026 - DCI detectives have rescued two Indian nationals allegedly kidnapped after arriving at JKIA and arrested three Pakistani suspects in Kajiado.

14 Aug 2026 - DCI detectives have arrested a 54-year-old man in Mombasa over an alleged forged KCSE certificate used in connection with his Kenya Railways…

14 Aug 2026 - Abukar Mohamed Abdullahi has been elected Dock Workers Union General Secretary after securing 1,042 votes against Salim Kumaka's 581.

14 Aug 2026 - Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua begins a two-day Nakuru tour today as DCP intensifies grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

14 Aug 2026 - Kenya Met forecasts rainfall in eight counties between August 13 and 20 as most of the country remains dry amid warnings over El Niño rains.

14 Aug 2026 - At least four people have died and five injured after record rainfall triggered floods and landslides in Japan's Chiba prefecture near Tokyo.

14 Aug 2026 - Safaricom has appointed Vodacom executives Mariam Cassim and Matimba Mbungela as Non-Executive Directors following the exit of James Ludlow and John…

14 Aug 2026 - Kakuzi Plc is expanding AI, machine learning, data analytics and drone technology as it accelerates climate-smart and sustainable agriculture.

14 Aug 2026 - Ndia MP George Kariuki says Kirinyaga should get Ruto’s 2027 running mate slot if Mt Kenya East and West fail to agree on a candidate.

14 Aug 2026 - Human rights activists have demanded the arrest of alleged goons who attacked activists and a journalist at the Mombasa County Assembly.

14 Aug 2026 - Financial industry leaders have called for smarter use of AI and data analytics to drive competitiveness, as over 180 executives meet in Nairobi to…

13 Aug 2026 - DCP-aligned MPs have challenged President Ruto to answer Gachagua’s questions on the economy, debt, jobs, healthcare, corruption and governance.

13 Aug 2026 - Britam Asset Managers has launched KidNest, a children's investment account allowing parents to start investing early

13 Aug 2026 - Skyward Express has launched four weekly Nairobi-Garissa flights following the Sh710 million modernisation of Garissa Airport.

13 Aug 2026 - A new BRACE4PEACE initiative will provide skills and livelihood support to vulnerable youth and women in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo and Samburu.

13 Aug 2026 - Kenyan-born Minnesota State Representative Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley has won the DFL primary for House District 38A.

13 Aug 2026 - Trey Songz has arrived in Tanzania for his maiden visit, where he will headline a Dar es Salaam concert, link up with Diamond Platnumz.

13 Aug 2026 - MCA Tricky has clarified that he was fired from Milele FM, contradicting reports that he voluntarily left the station.

13 Aug 2026 - Nyandarua Senator John Methu has challenged President Ruto to publish a scorecard showing what the Kenya Kwanza government has delivered since 2022.

13 Aug 2026 - A fire has broken out in Kangemi's Posta area in Nairobi, with several people feared trapped as firefighters and residents battle the blaze.

13 Aug 2026 - President Ruto has urged new KDF recruits to honour military veterans, uphold the Constitution and prepare for emerging security threats.

13 Aug 2026 - Kisumu Bunge La Wananchi has accused Rigathi Gachagua of politicising Raila Odinga's death and urged politicians to respect his legacy and family.

13 Aug 2026 - Kenya ranks first globally in AI usage, with 97.5pc of internet users aged 16 and above using artificial intelligence, a new report says.

13 Aug 2026 - Kenya and Qatar have agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, food security, aviation and skilled labour recruitment.

13 Aug 2026 - Lionel Messi has cast doubt on his football future after the death of his father, Jorge Messi,unsure how much longer he will continue playing

13 Aug 2026 - ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga has criticised Rigathi Gachagua for questioning Raila Odinga's death and urged him to stop using the late leader's name…

13 Aug 2026 - Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga says she will compete in ODM primaries for the 2027 governor race rather than seek a direct party ticket.

13 Aug 2026 - KFS has launched investigations after about 350 young trees were illegally felled overnight at Makunga forest block in Trans Nzoia County.

13 Aug 2026 - Kenya and Pfizer are exploring expanded cooperation in medicines, vaccines, clinical research, technology transfer, local manufacturing and regional…