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21 May 2026 - The Mackenzie murder trial in Mombasa hears emotional testimony from 20 witnesses over alleged deaths linked to Kwa Binzaro fasting compound.

21 May 2026 - DCI detectives have rescued 22 girls in Mombasa and arraigned a suspect linked to an alleged child trafficking and sexual exploitation ring.

21 May 2026 - Mohamed Salah will captain Egypt at the World Cup after being named in a 27-man squad featuring Omar Marmoush, with final cut expected after Russia…

21 May 2026 - Jackson Gachagua appealed his 20-year sentence, claiming he was framed in a dispute over his late father’s estate.

21 May 2026 - High Court ruling on consensual teen relationships has sparked debate over child protection, GBV and Sexual Offences Act reforms.

21 May 2026 - Kenya and Pakistan agreed to strengthen trade, customs cooperation, and investment ties during the Second Joint Trade Committee meeting in Islamabad.

21 May 2026 - Grace Ekirapa has opened up about grief, losing her mother, heartbreak, divorce and rediscovering herself.

21 May 2026 - High Court allows auction of Raphael Tuju’s Dari Business Park over a disputed Sh2.2 billion loan, while suspending sale of Entim Sidai.

21 May 2026 - Kenyan YouTuber Miss Trudy emotionally introduced her miracle baby to her father in Kenya after previously enduring six miscarriages

21 May 2026 - Justice Margaret Njoki has recused herself from KU VC recruitment cases after an attempt by lawyer Steve Ogolla to meet her privately.

21 May 2026 - Rigathi Gachagua has claimed President William Ruto once told him he wanted to become richer than the Kenyatta and Moi families combined.

21 May 2026 - Uganda’s Triplets Ghetto Kids have been selected to perform alongside Shakira during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show

21 May 2026 - President William Ruto has received Kazakhstan’s prestigious Order of Dostyk, First Degree, during his State Visit to Astana.

21 May 2026 - The High Court has nullified warrants issued against an ODPP prosecutor, ruling subordinate courts cannot question prosecutorial decisions.

21 May 2026 - Nairobi has pledged long-term hosting of AI Everything Kenya x GITEX, with Governor Sakaja backing the city’s bid to become an AI innovation hub.

21 May 2026 - The High Court has ruled that Kenyan authorities must consider gender marker change applications on IDs under constitutional rights protections.

21 May 2026 - Siaya County Assembly has suspended MCA Gordon Onguru for 30 days over alleged disparaging remarks against President Ruto and Governor Wanga.

21 May 2026 - Police say Rachel Wandeto’s murder is linked to money disputes and personal issues, ruling out earlier claims tied to a political tattoo.

21 May 2026 - CS Aden Duale has called for Africa-led health innovation and stronger partnerships at a World Health Assembly side event in Geneva.

21 May 2026 - A Kenyan court has ruled that consensual close-age adolescent relationships should not always be treated as sexual offences under the law.

21 May 2026 - Kakuzi Plc has approved a Sh16 dividend payout after posting a strong profit recovery driven by avocado, blueberry and macadamia exports.

21 May 2026 - The High Court in Kibera has convicted a former caretaker for the 2018 murder of his girlfriend and their three-month-old baby in Nairobi.

21 May 2026 - First Lady Rachel Ruto praised Kazakhstan’s Asyl Miras autism centre, saying Kenya can learn from its inclusive support model.

21 May 2026 - Nadia Mukami has opened up about her separation, postpartum struggles and the emotional challenges of balancing motherhood

20 May 2026 - Siaya Governor James Orengo has protested the unexplained withdrawal of his official security detail, demanding answers from IG Kanja.

20 May 2026 - DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has accused President William Ruto’s government of ethnic profiling and using divisive politics.

20 May 2026 - Discover the differences and similarities between braces and clear aligners, including comfort, cost, appearance and treatment results.

20 May 2026 - Trizah Mumbi has sparked discussion after questioning why some people in Kenya wear braces for years with little visible change

20 May 2026 - The court held that Aisha Jumwa's appointment process did not meet the statutory framework under the Kenya Roads Board Act.

20 May 2026 - Murkomen says the planned Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit will improve security, public order and emergency response in the capital.

20 May 2026 - Mary Kilobi is set to join the national technical committee tasked with strengthening coordination between national and county governments.

20 May 2026 - Kindiki has condemned rising violence, arson and robberies linked to recent protests while urging Kenyans to protect peace.

20 May 2026 - Over 100 people have died in the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, with Uganda confirming one death as health officials race to contain it.

20 May 2026 - The government is seeking Sh2 billion to support police recruitment, salary reviews and housing projects, Interior PS Raymond Omollo says.

20 May 2026 - Interior PS Raymond Omollo has denied allegations linking him to an attack on Senator Godfrey Osotsi as police investigate the Kisumu assault.

20 May 2026 - A staff member attached to Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo was allegedly shot dead by police during protests in Busia Town.

20 May 2026 - President Ruto is facing criticism for celebrating Arsenal's EPL title win as Kenyans grapple with rising cost of living and fuel crisis.

20 May 2026 - EPRA’s kerosene price increase could raise aviation fuel costs in Kenya, potentially pushing up airline ticket prices.

20 May 2026 - China has confirmed it will buy 200 Boeing aircraft as part of a new US–China trade deal following talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

20 May 2026 - Police in Nyeri have arrested suspects and recovered 784 rolls of cannabis and 21kg of raw cannabis during a raid in Kieni East Sub-County.

20 May 2026 - Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa has alleged a political plot to profile the Mt Kenya region following protests and destruction of property.

20 May 2026 - Kenya and Uganda have held high-level talks in Kampala to resolve the Moroto conflict case involving detained Turkana herdsmen and strengthen cross-…

20 May 2026 - Police in Makueni have recovered CCTV footage showing suspects fleeing with a firearm snatched from an officer during fuel protests in Wote.

20 May 2026 - At least seven Nigerian soldiers were killed in an ambush by suspected terrorists in Sokoto near Niger border during a post-raid operation.

20 May 2026 - Kenya is working to expand exports to Brazil after trade grew 25pc in 2025, reaching USD 1.5 million amid efforts to balance bilateral trade.

20 May 2026 - Kenya has intensified Ebola preparedness measures after WHO declared a regional emergency, with enhanced screening, surveillance and response systems.

20 May 2026 - Nigeria says joint airstrikes with US forces killed 175 Islamic State militants, including a senior global operations leader, in northeast operations.

20 May 2026 - Kenya faces a Sh25bn fuel bill linked to the Iran war as global oil prices surge, driving inflation, transport costs and economic pressure.

20 May 2026 - KDF and NYS have reaffirmed their partnership focusing on institutional capacity, coordination and improved public service delivery.

20 May 2026 - The state is seeking to establish a new Government-Owned Enterprises department as MPs raise concerns over rising public spending.