- US Secret Service fatally shot an armed suspect after an exchange of gunfire near the White House, triggering a major security scare.
- Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri has assured support for traders affected by the devastating Nanyuki Market fire that destroyed businesses.
- A devastating fire gutted sections of Nanyuki Market in Laikipia County, destroying businesses and leaving traders counting huge losses.
- LSK has condemned the death of Kiambu National Polytechnic student Brian Njung’e while in police custody, demanding a public inquest.
- Police have arrested a former KDF Special Forces officer suspected of links to criminal activities in Nairobi’s Eastlands area.
- A terror suspect was arrested and an Improvised Explosive Device recovered during a security operation along the Garissa–Dadaab Road.
- Ruto has handed over the newly constructed Diani Market in Kwale County as part of efforts to empower small-scale traders.
- Detectives in Meru have arrested a suspect linked to a fake gold syndicate that conned a retired teacher out of more than Sh7.5 million.
- The United States has introduced a major immigration policy overhaul that requires many green card applicants to leave the country
- President Donald Trump has confirmed he will skip Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations, citing government responsibilities
- The Teachers Service Commission has appointed Sharon J. Kisire as the new TSC Vice Chairperson following the end of Leila Ali Abdi’s tenure.
- Senegal President Diomaye Faye has sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of political tension.
- Spotify has unveiled AI tools, video content, creator monetisation, and audiobook expansion as it evolves into a full digital ecosystem.
- NLP leader Augustus Muli has urged Kalonzo Musyoka to unite Ukambani leaders ahead of 2027, proposing a bloc strategy for national power.
- Rapper Octopizzo has urged the government to reduce fuel taxes, saying multiple levies are driving up living costs for ordinary Kenyans.
- Kenyan marathoner Deborah Sang has been banned for five years after admitting to anti-doping violations involving testosterone.
- Activists have moved to court seeking reinstatement of 18 pregnant police recruits allegedly dismissed from Kiganjo over pregnancy.
- Treasury CS Mbadi has called for unity in Nyanza and Western Kenya, saying the 2032 presidency should move beyond Kikuyu and Kalenjin blocs.
- Kenya launches the CHERISH programme in Elgeyo Marakwet to restore the Cherangany Hills ecosystem and boost biodiversity conservation.
- Manchester United have officially confirmed Michael Carrick as permanent head coach, handing him a contract until 2028.
- Wilson Airport in Nairobi was temporarily closed after a Dornier aircraft linked to UNHAS crash-landed during landing operations.
- UK updates Kenya travel advice as Nairobi intensifies Ebola screening measures amid regional outbreak affecting Uganda and DR Congo.
- Kenya has heightened Ebola preparedness in 22 high-risk counties after suspected cases tested negative amid outbreaks in Uganda and DRC.
- The UK Embassy in Kenya has dismissed as fake a viral letter claiming Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected a meeting request from Rigathi Gachagua.
- The High Court will deliver judgment on June 8 in petitions challenging Rigathi Gachagua’s 2024 impeachment as Deputy President.
- Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret has officially been dropped from Kenya’s AFCON 2027 hosting plans after severe construction delays.
- Police raided and dismantled an Al-Shabaab camp in Garissa County after a fierce shootout during an intelligence-led security operation.
- Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City in 2026, ending one of the most successful managerial tenures in football history.
- Sanaipei Tande has spoken about marriage and motherhood, arguing that women should not feel pressured by societal timelines or expectations.
- Lupita Nyong’o has addressed criticism from Elon Musk over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
- Kenya Freedom Index documented widespread violations of the constitutional right to peaceful assembly across the country.
- Matatu operators have ended the nationwide strike after talks with President Ruto, who pledged a further Sh10 reduction in diesel prices.
- A family is demanding justice after 24-year-old Kiambu National Polytechnic student Brian Njung’e allegedly died inside a police cell hours.
- Ruto says removing all fuel taxes would cripple roads, hospitals, security and fertiliser subsidy programmes despite pressure.
- The president's directive follows a recent High Court ruling that upheld NTSA policy requiring the removal of graffiti and tint from PSVs.
- Ruto has directed a Sh 10 reduction in diesel prices in the upcoming pricing cycle as Kenya battles rising fuel costs.
- President William Ruto says Kenya’s fuel crisis is caused by global oil shocks linked to the Middle East conflict.
- President William Ruto has announced that the first 100,000 electric vehicles imported into Kenya will be duty-free.
- Tanzania’s Faustine Jackson Mafwele sanctioned by US over alleged abuses against activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire.
- A retired Tennessee officer has won an $835,000 settlement after spending 37 days in jail over a Facebook meme linked to Donald Trump.
- DCI detectives have arrested a murder suspect linked to the killing of a teacher in Kirinyaga after a months-long manhunt across Lamu County.
- Okoa Uchumi Coalition warns Kenya’s Sh4.82 trillion budget breaches fiscal limits, citing rising debt, weak services, and heavy domestic borrowing.
- Ghana has delayed the evacuation of over 800 citizens from South Africa following xenophobic violence and legal clearance challenges.
- From Waka Waka to Dai Dai, explore Shakira’s history with FIFA World Cup music and how she became one of football’s most recognizable voices.
- Boniface Mwangi has challenged artists and celebrities to stand firmly for their values, criticizing what he sees as selective activism.
- Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has written an emotional open letter to Siaya Governor James Orengo, accusing him of making hurtful remarks.
- Bahati has promised a Sh100 million wedding for Diana Marua after she challenged him to finally reveal the exact wedding date.
- Coast leaders praise President William Ruto after issuance of over 35,000 title deeds aimed at resolving historical land ownership disputes.
- President William Ruto announces Sh3 billion Likoni ferry and Sh500 million Mtongwe upgrade to ease congestion and boost transport.
- The Mackenzie murder trial in Mombasa hears emotional testimony from 20 witnesses over alleged deaths linked to Kwa Binzaro fasting compound.
