The state is seeking a 30-day detention of nine students from Utumishi Girls High School, Gilgil, who are accused of arson that resulted in the deaths of nine of their colleagues. The case was heard at Naivasha Law Courts.
23 hours ago · The Standard →
Health experts are raising concerns about the safety and effectiveness of an Ebola isolation and treatment facility being set up in Kenya, warning that without proper containment measures, Kenya risks an Ebola outbreak.
23 hours ago · The Standard →
Ten individuals and companies have been fined a total of Sh198 million or sentenced to more than 75 years in prison after being found guilty of fraudulently receiving Sh51.6 million from Kilifi County in a sham supply scheme involving "air" deliveries.
23 hours ago · The Standard →
Annual inflation in Kenya accelerated to 6.7 per cent in May from 5.6 per cent in April, driven largely by rising food and transport costs. Tomatoes were 45.7 per cent more expensive than a year ago, sparking viral memes portraying them as luxury items.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Head of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the United States, said Kenya is the most ideal place to set up an Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens because of its proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo, allowing for swift medical attention.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Residents of overcrowded displacement camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo express fear that Ebola could devastate their communities if the virus spreads to the camps, where millions have fled armed conflicts.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Health CS Aden Duale briefed Parliament on the country's Ebola preparedness.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has clarified that a planned Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base will not expose nearby communities to the virus, stating that health security protocols are being observed in collaboration with the Kenyan government.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health dismissed reports of a suspected Ebola case involving a Turkish national admitted to a Kenyan health facility. Laboratory tests confirmed the patient tested negative for Ebola virus, and the Ministry said it remains on high alert regarding the regional public health situation.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A court in Eldoret has adjourned for a second time the case against Celestine Chepsoi Cherop, a former Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital employee accused of forging academic qualifications to secure employment, after a key witness failed to appear.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Parents of Grade 10 students at Ambira Boys Senior School have hired a lawyer to challenge a Ksh.33,000 arson and damage fine imposed by the school following violent unrest on May 19, 2026. The parents claim the school administration had promised during a May 21 stakeholders' meeting that Grade 10 learners would be exempted from repair costs, and accuse the administration of illegally enforcing collective punishment.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Students from Kenyan universities and colleges are participating in the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in Shenzhen, where 131 teams from more than 40 countries are competing across tracks including Network, Cloud, Computing, and Ascend AI.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu has activated emergency preparedness measures including isolation units, staff training, and enhanced surveillance systems amid growing concerns over Ebola spreading from Uganda, despite no confirmed infections in Kenya.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
The Ministry of Health has declared a suspected Ebola case referred from AAR Hospital in Kiambu County resolved after laboratory tests returned negative. Health authorities say surveillance systems remain on heightened readiness amid ongoing regional health threats.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament that the government requires Ksh.2.6 billion to strengthen readiness for the first 100 Ebola cases, with funds allocated to border screening, laboratory services, surveillance, communication, and support for frontline workers. A readiness assessment found Kenya has strong capacity in contact tracing, rapid response, and laboratory readiness, but gaps remain in prevention and control, logistics, and case management.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has identified and submitted the names of at least 1,800 victims of anti-government protests between 2024 and present to the government for compensation. According to KNCHR Commissioner Prof. Marion Mutugi, many Kenyans suffered serious injuries or died during the demonstrations, and the State has a duty to prevent such human rights violations.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A Naivasha court has ordered the detention of nine girls from Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil at Nakuru children's remand home for 21 days. The Chief Magistrate denied their release on bond or bail, citing compelling reasons advanced by the prosecution, who stated that investigations require time to locate and record statements from crucial witnesses across the country.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament the government is seeking Sh2.6 billion to enhance Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak, focusing on preparedness for the initial 100 cases. The funding will strengthen border screening, surveillance, laboratory capacity, risk communication, emergency staffing, and infection prevention measures, based on a nationwide assessment that identified weaker areas in infection prevention and control, logistics support, case management, and readiness at ports of entry.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament that the government will establish an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base without public participation, arguing that the Public Health Act allows swift action during disease threats and the urgency of preparedness leaves no room for consultations.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said Kenya has strengthened its Ebola response capacity by establishing an 8-bed isolation unit at Kenyatta National Hospital, setting aside 49 beds at NPS Hospital, and designating isolation facilities in 29 counties.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
Naivasha Law Courts has allowed police to detain nine Utumishi School students for 21 days as investigations continue into a dormitory fire in Gilgil, Nakuru County, that killed 16 learners. Police say the detention will enable them to gather evidence, conduct forensic analysis, and record witness statements; early findings suggest possible arson, though the exact cause has not been confirmed.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Loreto Girls' High School Limuru has been closed indefinitely following a student unrest incident on June 3, with school management directing parents to collect their daughters immediately. The closure is part of a wave of student unrest affecting schools across Kenya in recent weeks.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
Autopsy results show that 26-year-old Joseph Kamau from Nyeri died from a single gunshot wound to the head on May 24, 2026, during anti-fuel protests. The family says he was guarding his employer's shop from looters and was not part of the demonstrations, and they are demanding justice.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
For Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, the Kenya Youth Parliament for Water brought menstrual health education and sanitary products to Lang'ata Women's Maximum Security Prison, aiming to address hygiene challenges faced by incarcerated women and amplify conversations often ignored in broader menstrual health discussions.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Detectives arrested Caleb Wanyonyi Mukwenyi and recovered 29 kilograms of cannabis valued at approximately Sh870,000 during an operation along Waiyaki Way aimed at disrupting narcotics distribution networks in the city.
7 hours ago · Capital News →