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11 May 2026 - One of 17 American passengers evacuated from a cruise ship in the Canary Islands has tested positive for hantavirus.

11 May 2026 - African leaders, Macron and UN chief Guterres arrive in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit focused on trade.

11 May 2026 - Eurovision 2026 has opened in Vienna amid growing protests and boycott calls over Israel’s participation in the global music contest.

11 May 2026 - The US Army has identified Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. after his body was recovered during a joint US-Morocco search operation near Cap Draa.

10 May 2026 - Police announce traffic disruptions in Nairobi affecting Thika, Mombasa and Kiambu roads ahead of African Forward Summit 2026 at KICC.

10 May 2026 - ODM’s Oburu Odinga shares an emotional Mother’s Day message, recalling the deep pain of losing his mother and celebrating mothers worldwide.

10 May 2026 - Kenya and France have signed a Statement of Intent to modernise meteorological services, improving weather forecasting.

10 May 2026 - Kindiki wants to cross-examine Dr Dan Gikonyo over a medical affidavit linked to ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment-related court case.

10 May 2026 - NGEC has urged a review of police recruitment policies following the dismissal of over 18 pregnant recruits at Kiganjo Training College.

10 May 2026 - Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata says he will not defend his seat on a UDA ticket in 2027, citing rising political intolerance.

10 May 2026 - UN SG António Guterres will join Ruto in Nairobi to inaugurate new UN offices and break ground on a major conference facility at UNON.

10 May 2026 - Kenya and France have signed 11 agreements covering transport, energy, tech and climate as Ruto, Macron advance a new partnership agenda.

10 May 2026 - More than 90 passengers were evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship in Tenerife after a deadly hantavirus outbreak killed three people.

10 May 2026 - Ruth Odinga accuses Treasury CS John Mbadi of devaluing the Odinga legacy after controversial remarks at an ODM retreat in Mombasa.

10 May 2026 - Moses Wetang’ula urges former President Uhuru Kenyatta to act as a statesman and stop undermining President William Ruto’s administration.

10 May 2026 - DCI says four suspects linked to a violent carjacking and gang rape in Kisii were positively identified during an identification parade.

10 May 2026 - Rigathi Gachagua congratulated Sammy Kamau Ngotho after he won the DCP ticket for the Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026.

10 May 2026 - FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey visited DCI headquarters in Nairobi for talks on terrorism, cybercrime and anti-corruption cooperation.

10 May 2026 - South Korea has recorded a modest rise in births and marriages after years of demographic decline, but experts say work must done.

10 May 2026 - CJ Martha Koome has issued new guidelines governing the transfer of road accident injury claims from Small Claims Courts to Magistrates’ Courts.

9 May 2026 - Kamau Ngotho has won the DCP ticket for Ol Kalou after securing over 12,000 votes in a nomination exercise that had over 20,000 participants.

9 May 2026 - The DCI has confirmed the arrest of two suspects linked to the brutal killing of Rev Ndumia Ngari as investigations into the murder continue.

9 May 2026 - President William Ruto has congratulated Samuel Muchina Nyagah after he won the UDA ticket for the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

9 May 2026 - President William Ruto has defended his education reforms, saying Kenya is making progress despite criticism over the state of the sector.

9 May 2026 - Six people were killed and three injured after suspected militia attacked a passenger matatu along the Mandera-Arabia road, police said.

9 May 2026 - Police have announced temporary traffic disruptions and road closures in Nairobi ahead of the African Forward Summit 2026 at KICC.

9 May 2026 - The National Police Service says female recruits discontinued at Kiganjo Police College were already pregnant before reporting for training.

9 May 2026 - Martha Karua has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of failing on healthcare, infrastructure and service delivery.

9 May 2026 - WHO chief Tedros will personally travel to Tenerife as Spain prepares to receive the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship.

9 May 2026 - WHO chief Tedros reassured Tenerife residents over the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, insisting the public health risk remains low.

9 May 2026 - Four people are feared trapped after an eight-storey building under construction partially collapsed on Saturday in Kajiado North.

9 May 2026 - Senator Okiya Omtatah has criticised the government’s affordable housing programme after housing units in Nandi reportedly remained largely…

9 May 2026 - The case filed by the Rastafari Society of Kenya challenges the outlawing of the possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis.

9 May 2026 - South Africa has denied claims of widespread xenophobia after Ghana called for AU discussions over attacks targeting African migrants.

9 May 2026 - KWS has launched new training programmes for officers and community scouts to strengthen wildlife protection and tackle conservation.

9 May 2026 - Kenya’s first exports under the new China zero-tariff agreement have arrived, with avocados leading efforts to boost trade.

9 May 2026 - Ministry of Health has issued a nationwide hantavirus alert after a deadly cruise ship outbreak linked to multiple countries left 3 dead.

9 May 2026 - Kenya Transporters Association has warned that fuel shortages are disrupting cargo movement and supply chains ahead of EPRA’s next fuel price review.

9 May 2026 - 3 people died and several injured after a Mangina crash on Nairobi–Naivasha highway involving a bus, lorry and matatu early today.

9 May 2026 - Heavy voter turnout has been witnessed as DCP continues party nominations in Ol Kalou ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election.

9 May 2026 - KWS has compensated 225 victims of human-wildlife conflict in Tana River County with Sh172 million as the government moves to speed up claims…

9 May 2026 - Two police officers, including an OCS from Nairobi, were arrested after a shooting incident at a nightclub in Eldoret.

9 May 2026 - The Tax Appeals Tribunal has reduced KRA’s Sh8.3 billion tax demand against Nairobi County to Sh130.7 million after finding major errors.

9 May 2026 - Neema Wanjiru Kamau touches hearts online after sharing the moment her father hooded her during her graduation from medical school.

9 May 2026 - Samuel Muchina Nyaga, former aide to late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, has won the UDA ticket ahead of the July 16 by-election.

9 May 2026 - South Korea’s Buddhist Jogye Order ordained a humanoid robot named Gabi as an honorary monk, triggering debate on AI, religion and modern…

9 May 2026 - Shakira and Burna Boy unveil a teaser for “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be hosted in the US, Mexico, Canada

9 May 2026 - Kenyan environmentalist Truphena Muthoni hugged 1,234 trees in one hour in Brazil, provisionally breaking another Guinness World Record.

8 May 2026 - EACC warns land grabbers in Kenya as courts uphold Karura Forest recovery, restoring 18 acres worth Sh2.8B after decades-long dispute.

8 May 2026 - KeNHA has announced the temporary night closure of Uhuru Highway between Museum Hill and Westlands Roundabout for maintenance and drainage works.