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13 May 2026 - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has backed President Ruto’s call for permanent African representation at the UN Security Council.

13 May 2026 - Public speculation has intensified after Uganda’s First Lady Janet Museveni missed President Museveni’s swearing-in and State House events.

13 May 2026 - Karen Hospital founder Dr Dan Gikonyo is set to testify in Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment petition at Milimani Law Courts, offering insights into his…

13 May 2026 - The Law Society of Kenya has moved to the Supreme Court challenging surveillance provisions in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.

13 May 2026 - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived at Nairobi’s KICC in a heavily armoured Mercedes-Maybach during the Africa Forward Summit.

13 May 2026 - Bien sparked conversation after appearing in a Mobutu Sese Seko-inspired outfit during the Africa Forward Summit concert in Nairobi.

13 May 2026 - Bien sparked conversation after appearing in a Mobutu Sese Seko-inspired outfit during the Africa Forward Summit concert in Nairobi.

13 May 2026 - TikTok has launched a £3.99 monthly ad-free subscription in the UK for users aged 18 and above, introducing a “consent or pay” privacy model

13 May 2026 - Emmanuel Macron praised William Ruto for co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit, calling his decision bold and unconventional.

13 May 2026 - President Ruto endorsed the Africa Forward 2026 Summit Declaration focused on security, agriculture, health and green industrialization.

13 May 2026 - Donald Trump said the U.S. does not need China’s help on Iran as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz fuel oil price fears and political pressure.

13 May 2026 - MPs have raised concerns over rising government expenditure on leased office space and refurbishment, urging the State Department for Parliamentary…

13 May 2026 - IG Kanja unveiled a security modernisation plan for the 2027 elections, including 10,000 new recruits, body cameras and a new IC4 surveillance system.

12 May 2026 - Singer Bien has defended his appearance at the Africa Forward Summit and meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron,

12 May 2026 - KMPDU and KNH management agreed to transition 224 doctors to permanent employment from July 2026 and launch CBA 2025-2029 talks next week under a 60-…

12 May 2026 - Kenya and France's meteorological modernisation partnership is moving to implementation after a Meteo France delegation met PS Ng'eno to discuss the…

12 May 2026 - Corporal Mark David Gitahi, known as "Soldier Boy," was convicted for the 2019 murder of Esau Juma Mwanguku at a Taveta restaurant. Sentencing set…

12 May 2026 - Botswana has declared Friday May 15, 2026 an unpaid public holiday to honour former President Festus Mogae.

12 May 2026 - A four-storey building under construction collapsed in Kisumu's Tom Mboya Estate with no fatalities. Governor Nyong'o has ordered intensified…

12 May 2026 - Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Program is 90pc complete with 32 projects commissioned.

12 May 2026 - Health CS Duale launched the Nurses and Midwives Recognition and Awards Scheme and key policy frameworks at the International Nurses Week finale in…

12 May 2026 - Chiki Kuruka has defended African artists criticized for participating in events linked to French President Emmanuel Macron’s Kenya visit

12 May 2026 - EACC arrests three officials in Nairobi and Vihiga over fake academic certificates used to secure jobs, with millions in fraudulent salaries.

12 May 2026 - Women energise Emurua Dikirr by-election campaigns as MP Njeri Maina praises rising female political agency and voter mobilisation.

12 May 2026 - Jubilee has settled on Wilson Kigwa as its candidate for the Ol Kalou by-election after concluding internal nominations with no contest.

12 May 2026 - Nviiri the Storyteller criticizes African artists for celebrating French President Emmanuel Macron during his Kenya visit.

12 May 2026 - The duo accused of stealing a car grille in traffic along Wangari Maathai Road in Nairobi was arrested after a dramatic police chase.

12 May 2026 - IEBC Deputy CEO Obadiah Keitany says the commission needs Sh74.8 billion for the 2027 polls but has received only Sh41.3 billion so far.

12 May 2026 - DPP Renson Ingonga reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to fighting wildlife crime during talks with UNODC ahead of the 10th WIRE Forum in Nairobi.

12 May 2026 - Amnesty International says at least 100 civilians were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in Zamfara state.

12 May 2026 - Amnesty International warns of rising attacks, harassment and intimidation of journalists covering political events across Kenya in 2026.

12 May 2026 - High Court in Nairobi dismissed a judicial review application against the Commission on Administrative Justice over Ngara Girls inquiries.

12 May 2026 - Detectives have linked the murder of PCEA cleric Rev. Julius Ndumia Ngari in Nakuru to a notorious armed gang connected to violent robberies.

12 May 2026 - NTSA will roll out electronic vehicle logbooks from June 10, 2026, replacing paper certificates to improve efficiency and reduce fraud.

12 May 2026 - Gachagua alleges irregularities in Kenya’s Mau Summit highway deal, linking French firms to disputed payments during Macron’s Nairobi visit.

12 May 2026 - Health CS Duale and Saudi Ambassador Saad Alnofaia discussed healthcare investment, UHC reforms, digital health and vaccine manufacturing in Kenya.

12 May 2026 - Gachagua accuses President William Ruto of rights abuses, regional interference and political repression during a Nairobi press briefing.

12 May 2026 - Nairobi police blocked human rights activists from accessing KICC during the Africa Forward Summit on Tuesday, with arrests reported.

12 May 2026 - President Ruto and Emmanuel Macron hosted more than 20 African leaders and UN chief António Guterres at the Africa Forward Summit 2026.

12 May 2026 - Yoweri Museveni, 81, was sworn in as Uganda President for another five-year term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Regional leaders attended the…

12 May 2026 - KWS confirmed that response operations are underway following reports of a hyena sighting on May 11, 2026, off Eastport Drive in Syokimau.

12 May 2026 - French President Emmanuel Macron joined Kenyan chef Dennis Ombachi for a cooking session where they prepared ugali and sukuma wiki

12 May 2026 - Ruto urges Africa to scale pharmaceutical manufacturing, strengthen AfCFTA and AMA to achieve health sovereignty and reduce import reliance.

12 May 2026 - Dashcam footage has captured suspected thieves stealing a car grille within seconds during a traffic jam along Parklands Road in Nairobi.

12 May 2026 - Rapper Octopizzo says he prefers spending time in Europe because of privacy, freedom, family and escaping the pressures of fame in Kenya.

12 May 2026 - The Attorney General’s office has disclosed a PPP proposal to develop a new Justice Centre in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area.

12 May 2026 - The global AI race is pushing up the cost of smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles and gadgets as tech firms compete for memory chips

12 May 2026 - In a notice, ODM announced that nominations are now open for candidates seeking positions from president to MCA.

12 May 2026 - DCI has launched a new training programme to strengthen investigations and prosecutions targeting human trafficking networks.

12 May 2026 - Governor Anne Waiguru has apologised to Mt Kenya residents over Rigathi Gachagua’s 2024 impeachment, calling for unity and national cohesion.