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12 Jun 2026 - Police fired warning shots after goons disrupted a KHRC-hosted public participation forum on the 2026/27 budget at All Saints Cathedral.

12 Jun 2026 - Families, officials and mourners gather in Gilgil for a memorial service honoring 16 students who died in the Utumishi Girls Academy fire.

12 Jun 2026 - Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed 30 years in prison over a drone operation linked to his failed 2024 martial law bid.

12 Jun 2026 - The High Court has certified as urgent a contempt application against AG Dorcas Oduor and Health CS Aden Duale over Ebola orders.

12 Jun 2026 - Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has suspended Chief Officer Samuel Limisi Imbwaka and appointed CPA Diminah Chikamai in acting capacity.

11 Jun 2026 - Trump canceled planned military strikes against Iran just hours after vowing to hit the country hard and threatening its oil infrastructure.

11 Jun 2026 - Treasury CS John Mbadi says the government's plan to exempt workers earning below KSh30,000 from PAYE tax remains under consideration.

11 Jun 2026 - LSK threatens legal action over the Finance Bill 2026, warning that proposed securitisation measures could create hidden debt.

11 Jun 2026 - Laikipia East Police Commander Daniel Kitavi has identified the victim of Tuesday's Nanyuki protests as 16 year old Sylvester Ndung'u.

11 Jun 2026 - The Anti-Counterfeit Authority has warned retailers selling fake football jerseys that they face raids, hefty fines and prison terms

11 Jun 2026 - The B.A.G Grand Gala celebrated its first anniversary in Nairobi with awards, fashion, celebrity guests and DJ Shema's viral mix.

11 Jun 2026 - WHO says 3 laboratories in DR Congo have run out of Ebola testing supplies as the Bundibugyo outbreak expands, with cases continuing to rise.

11 Jun 2026 - Heavy security has been deployed around Parliament and the National Treasury as CS John Mbadi prepares to present the 2026/27 budget.

11 Jun 2026 - The United States has announced an additional $20 million for Ebola preparedness in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.

11 Jun 2026 - The US State Department says it has dismantled birth tourism networks across Africa and Europe, revoking hundreds of visas linked to fraud.

11 Jun 2026 - Detectives have arrested three suspects, including a SACCO ICT officer, over an alleged Sh22.4 million fraud scheme.

11 Jun 2026 - UK Embassy says no BATUK personnel policed Nanyuki protests after images showed an officer wearing a uniform bearing a UK flag insignia.

11 Jun 2026 - Rigathi Gachagua and Governor Natembeya met in Nairobi and discussed opposition unity, the Western Kenya tour and the 2027 presidential race.

11 Jun 2026 - Kenya's street families population has fallen by over 60pc since 2018, with Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa recording the highest numbers.

11 Jun 2026 - Treasury has proposed a Sh4.8 trillion budget for 2026/27, with education receiving the largest allocation amid rising debt obligations.

11 Jun 2026 - The 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing controversy ahead of kickoff, from ticket pricing scandals and visa bans to player welfare concerns

11 Jun 2026 - Kenya has selected a Chinese company for the $2.9 billion expansion of JKIA, a project expected to increase passenger capacity.

11 Jun 2026 - The Kenya Dental Association has warned against unregulated healthcare training programmes and citing risks to students.

11 Jun 2026 - The Court has barred the State from altering Imenti Forest pending a petition challenging plans for an airstrip & golf course.

11 Jun 2026 - Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to scrap the SHA-linked Sh104 billion project and unveiled a Sh4.3 trillion People’s Budget.

11 Jun 2026 - Education CS Ogamba announces a multi-stakeholder taskforce to address school unrest after disturbances affected 204 senior schools nationwide.

11 Jun 2026 - KeNHA has extended exemption permit validity and application deadlines to June 19, 2026, after restoring its permit application system.

11 Jun 2026 - The government has signed POMSF contracts with healthcare providers and launched SHA biometric registration for dependents aged 7–17 years.

11 Jun 2026 - Inspector General Douglas Kanja has appointed Johana Tonui as GSU Commandant in a reshuffle affecting senior officers in key National Police Service…

11 Jun 2026 - Katiba Institute has filed a contempt application alleging continued construction of a U.S.-backed Ebola facility despite court orders.

11 Jun 2026 - Kenya has intensified Ebola preparedness through a national training programme aimed at strengthening outbreak detection and response capacity.

11 Jun 2026 - DCI detectives have arrested five suspects linked to a deadly attack in Tharaka Nithi that left two people dead and two others seriously injured.

11 Jun 2026 - Kenya and Finland sign three cooperation agreements on education, digital innovation and climate action during President Ruto's state visit.

11 Jun 2026 - Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says Kenya has secured fuel supplies through July and promises further diesel price cuts in the next review.

10 Jun 2026 - The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 48 teams, 104 matches and a new Round of 32. Here's a complete guide to the tournament's new format.

10 Jun 2026 - FIFA's decision to introduce a halftime show featuring Shakira, Madonna and BTS at the 2026 World Cup final has divided football fans.

10 Jun 2026 - Grace Ekirapa has shared an emotional account of her parenting journey, revealing the struggles, faith, and lessons she has learned

10 Jun 2026 - Reigning Vurugu champion Majembe has withdrawn from Vurugu 2.0 boxing event following a contract and sponsorship dispute.

10 Jun 2026 - IShowSpeed has received the first-ever FIFA Fan ID for the 2026 World Cup from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a ceremony in Miami

10 Jun 2026 - Amnesty International Kenya Director George Morara has raised alarm over the abduction of businessman Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit in Nairobi.

10 Jun 2026 - Former CJ Maraga says Gachagua's impeachment should have been annulled after the court found his right to a fair hearing was violated.

10 Jun 2026 - The Anti-Counterfeit Authority raided Shiquo wa Hii Style's Nairobi shop and seized goods worth more than Sh 15 million

10 Jun 2026 - Somali referee Omar Artan received a hero's welcome in Mogadishu after the US denied him entry for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

10 Jun 2026 - COTU has accused private pension providers of misleading workers about NSSF reforms, saying the campaign is driven by commercial interests rather…

10 Jun 2026 - SpaceX's planned IPO has attracted more than $250 billion in investor demand, nearly four times the $75 billion offering size, sources say.

10 Jun 2026 - The United States has denied Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan entry for the World Cup, citing alleged security concerns and links to suspected…

10 Jun 2026 - KWS and the Mara Elephant Project have strengthened their partnership to combat poaching, reduce human-wildlife conflict and protect endangered…

10 Jun 2026 - UNDP will roll out 500 graduate job placements under the NextGen programme, offering one-year opportunities and monthly stipends of up to Sh25,000.

10 Jun 2026 - Ombudsman calls for accountability, transparency, and governance reforms as student unrest disrupts learning in more than 70 schools.

10 Jun 2026 - Starlink has connected 30 schools across Kenya, providing internet access to over 32,000 students and 1,000 teachers.