- The state is seeking to establish a new Government-Owned Enterprises department as MPs raise concerns over rising public spending.
- Kenyan motorist Kim Musau is travelling across Canada in a Land Rover from Nova Scotia to Vancouver, showcasing cultural pride and adventure.
- DCI officer Charles Mugendi will lead Team Kenya in IPSC Level III Championship in Naivasha as they prepare for the Aruba Pan American event.
- Government says the new seven-storey Gikomba Market Block D will improve safety, sanitation and trading conditions for over 1,700 traders.
- President Ruto has congratulated Arsenal following their Premier League success, praising the club’s resilience, discipline, and teamwork.
- Israel launched fresh airstrikes across southern Lebanon and ordered evacuations in several towns despite an ongoing truce with Hezbollah.
- The first Global REDD+ Summit in Nairobi brought together 59 countries to accelerate action against deforestation and climate change.
- MP Jayne Kihara urges residents to protect businesses and property as anti-fuel hike protests leave deaths, injuries and economic losses.
- Mumias East MP Peter Salasya and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale have accused UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar of fueling tribal division.
- Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya has been released unconditionally after his arrest over the release of protest suspects.
- A court petition has been filed seeking to block Adan Mohamed’s appointment as KRA CG over claims that he exceeds the legal age limit.
- Nairobi hosts East Africa’s largest AI summit as leaders and global tech firms push for digital sovereignty and infrastructure growth.
- Debbie Ronoh has shared an emotional and humorous rant about the pressures of adulthood, rising costs and modern global challenges.
- Digital creator Val has appealed for financial support following the sudden death of her mother to support organize funeral arrangements.
- Nairobi Governor Sakaja urges banks and SACCOs to offer temporary loan relief to struggling Kenyans as the fuel crisis and matatu strike strain the…
- Rigathi Gachagua dismisses the suspension of the matatu strike, criticises Ruto’s Azerbaijan trip, and demands urgent fuel price reductions.
- TikTok removed 820,552 videos and banned over 108,000 accounts in Kenya during Q4 2025 as AI-powered moderation systems intensifies
- Kenya has received WHO recognition for eliminating sleeping sickness after sustaining zero indigenous cases since 2009.
- Starbucks Korea has fired its CEO after a “Tank Day” campaign sparked backlash over alleged references to the 1980 Gwangju massacre.
- Super Metro has resumed normal operations after transport stakeholders called off the matatu strike following talks with the government.
- DCI Homicide Directorate has taken over investigations into the brutal murder of gospel artist Rachel Wandeto.
- CS Murkomen brokered a truce ending the nationwide matatu strike as operators gave the government seven days to address fuel price concerns.
- The US Department of Justice has dropped criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after major settlement agreements.
- The union said a rowdy crowd allegedly stormed the facility, disrupted medical services, and took away a deceased body during the chaos.
- The LSK and the Police Reforms Working Group have condemned protest killings, arbitrary arrests and the detention of Central OCS.
- Fuel strike continues despite a Sh10.06 diesel price cut, as operators reject the government’s intervention and demand deeper fuel reforms.
- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised President Ruto’s Azerbaijan trip, saying the government should have focused on fuel protests.
- TSC has announced a new policy allowing teachers who resigned or were dismissed since 2018 to claim terminal benefits and pension arrears.
- Methu has accused Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and the Ruto administration of profiling the Mt Kenya region during ongoing fuel protests.
- CS Murkomen has urged matatu operators to accord Ruto the same understanding they gave former President Kenyatta during past fuel crises.
- Central OCS Dishen Angoya has been hospitalised under police guard after his arrest over the alleged unlawful release of protest suspects.
- The DCI says 710 people have been arrested nationwide over offences linked to violent protests, warning against criminal acts during demos.
- A federal jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, clearing a major legal hurdle for the ChatGPT company.
- Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in early 2026, but rising inflation and Middle East tensions are straining households and policymakers.
- DCI said detectives had launched investigations into the viral Githurai incident involving a Mazda CX-5.
- The officer was arrested by senior police commanders and later detained at Lang’ata Police Station pending investigations.
- The government has announced stricter enforcement measures against GBV and femicide following rising cases of brutal killings across Kenya.
- Chesumei MP Paul Biego has condemned the torching of his Sh20 million truck during fuel price protests in Naivasha.
- Explore images capturing transport protests, street demonstrations, commuter disruptions and key moments from unfolding events on the ground.
- DCI has launched investigations and a manhunt for suspects captured in viral footage linked to the torching of a Mazda CX-5 on Thika Road.
- EPRA has lowered diesel prices following pressure from transport operators, while kerosene price has increased in the latest review.
- Super Metro has suspended operations due to the ongoing nationwide matatu strike triggered by soaring fuel prices and failed talks.
- The High Court has extended orders blocking the government’s planned sale of its Safaricom shares in a major setback for Ruto.
- The nationwide matatu strike entered its second day after talks between transport operators and the government failed to resolve the crisis.
- Kenya Association of Manufacturers has warned that soaring fuel prices will increase production costs and worsen the cost-of-living crisis.
- Kenya Met has forecast continued rainfall across the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Coast and parts of eastern Kenya from May 19 to 25.
- The Law Society of Kenya has threatened court action over rising fuel prices, electricity tariffs and alleged police brutality during protests.
- DP Kindiki says government intervention prevented fuel prices from rising to Sh300 per litre amid the global oil crisis and transport strike.
- Interior CS Murkomen has condemned the deaths of four Kenyans during violent fuel protests and warned politicians against inciting chaos.
- CS Murkomen has accused rogue politicians of sponsoring violent fuel protests that left four people dead and dozens injured across Kenya.
