- At least 16 students have died after a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, 74 hospitalized.
- In an update, 16 students have been confirmed dead while 74 others have been admitted to hospital with injuries following the dorm fire.
- KUCCPS has extended university and TVET application deadlines beyond May 22, giving students more time to revise or submit applications.
- Kalonzo Musyoka said Utumishi Girls fire victims should be honoured not just with tributes, but with action to prevent future tragedies.
- Police intercept armed robbery suspects in Jamhuri, Nairobi, arresting one after a shootout along CITAM Church Road during patrol operations.
- Fifa is under investigation by authorities in New York and New Jersey over sales of 2026 World Cup tickets.
- Chama, the parliament protester who became a symbol of courage during the anti-Finance Bill protests says he is ready to rebuild his life.
- Rachael has shared an emotional testimony about a woman who reminded her of prayers she made for her before later being blessed with twins.
- Kiambaa MP Njuguna Kawanjiku has demanded UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar’s resignation over controversial ethnic profiling remarks.
- IG Douglas Kanja joined regional police chiefs in Kigali as Rwanda marked 25 years of the Rwanda National Police.
- An Al Jazeera documentary has reignited concerns over digital surveillance, privacy rights and alleged monitoring of protesters in Kenya.
- First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for national healing, unity and reconciliation during the National Prayer Breakfast Women Convocation in Nairobi.
- FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga has moved to the Sports Dispute Tribunal seeking to stop disciplinary proceedings against him.
- Uganda has closed its border with the DRC over a deadly Ebola outbreak, ordering all returnees to undergo mandatory self-isolation.
- Kenya says it has intensified Ebola preparedness measures, including surveillance and testing, amid ongoing regional outbreak concerns.
- UDA MPs have rejected Hassan Omar’s apology over alleged ethnic profiling remarks and issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding his resignation.
- IShowSpeed has launched and unveiled the Live Africa Fund, an initiative aimed at youth sports programs across 20 African countries.
- Kenyan actor and comedian Inspekta Mwala wins gold at the National Dwarf Games in the UK, securing multiple medals
- A Kakamega resident has filed a petition accusing Governor Barasa of violating transparency and integrity rules over a Sh450 million claim.
- The Copyright Tribunal has stopped Black Market Records from exploiting music by Harry Craze and Fathermoh pending hearing of a copyright dispute.
- Police in Dandora have arrested five suspects and recovered stolen phones and Kenya Power token meters linked to a criminal gang.
- Kenya’s flower industry holds firm ahead of IFTEX 2026 despite rising freight costs, geopolitical pressures, and supply chain disruptions.
- IEBC has cleared nine candidates to contest the Ol-Kalou parliamentary by-election following the death of MP David Kiaraho.
- Ferrari has launched its first fully electric car, the Luce, priced at Sh82.9m, offering a 530km range and a five-seat luxury design.
- Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda revealed that she welcomed her firstborn at 60 years old before later giving birth to quadruplets at 63.
- KeNHA has extended expired truck permits by two weeks to June 9 after a system failure disrupted issuance of exemption permits nationwide.
- FIFA’s official World Cup match ball now uses Connected Ball Technology with a built-in sensor chip that tracks movement, supports VAR.
- Content creator Kelvin Kinuthia has said he wants two children in future but admits he is unsure how it will happen, sparking public debate.
- Content creator Kelvin Kinuthia has said he is considering changing his name after facing challenges with identification and public recognition.
- A 28-year-old woman returning from Uganda has been isolated in Bengaluru over a suspected Ebola infection as authorities await test results
- COTU has urged Parliament to revise PAYE bands for workers earning up to Sh60,000 under the Finance Bill 2026.
- Celebrity barber Sam Kitiki has shared that he almost lost his life last week but continues to fight with faith and determination.
- In one of the biggest exits, Moses Ali was dropped after decades of uninterrupted ministerial service dating back to the Idi Amin era.
- State Department for Children Services has appealed for public help in tracing two minors who went missing in Nairobi’s Komarock area.
- Trump administration is planning to send Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya for quarantine and monitoring as the outbreak spreads.
- DCI detectives have arrested Evans Onyango Kawala alias Kidero Jasuba over alleged inflammatory social media utterances.
- Canada has imposed a 90-day entry ban on residents of DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan as authorities move to contain the spread of Ebola.
- Iran has started restoring internet access after a months-long blackout imposed during conflict and heightened security concerns.
- UDA has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of undermining President Ruto’s administration and fuelling dissent against the government.
- Justice sector leaders meeting under NCAJ discussed rising road deaths, femicide, and crime threats affecting public safety and justice delivery.
- Ghana has begun repatriating citizens from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests sparked fears of renewed xenophobic violence.
- 19 suspects have been arraigned over an alleged Sh14 billion Sacco fraud involving fake loans, embezzlement, and financial misconduct.
- Diana Marua reflects on her difficult childhood after revisiting her former home and primary school, revealing struggles with poverty.
- The graduation ceremony where 71 participants completed the programme was presided over by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya.
- Kathy Kiuna has emotionally recalled giving birth to her son Jeremy at six months as she celebrated his latest master's degree in finance.
- A new survey shows DCP candidate Sammy Ngotho leading the Ol Kalou by-election race with 61.4% support ahead of UDA and Jubilee rivals.
- Lilian Ng’ang’a has questioned whether parents consent to teachers posting students on social media, raising privacy concerns online.
- IEBC has condemned claims of possible manipulation of the 2027 General Election, warning politicians against undermining public trust.
- A boda boda rider shot seven times during the Ruiru fuel protests is demanding justice as concerns over police brutality intensify.
- Ousmane Sonko has been elected Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker, escalating his political rivalry with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
