Ndindi Nyoro explains why he remained silent as Budget Committee chair By Brian Kimani May 22, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro speaks during an interview on Citizen on May …
MCA Alai claims chiefs, cartels pocket Ksh.30M to push illegal high-rises in Nairobi estates By Brian Kimani May 20, 2026 08:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai speaks during a con …
'You have no capacity to advise me', CS Mbadi lashes out at Winnie Odinga By Brian Kimani May 16, 2026 03:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A photo collage of Treasury CS John Mbadi and EALA MP Winnie Odin …
Japan's Asahi Group cleared to proceed with EABL-linked acquisition By Brian Kimani May 16, 2026 02:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Beer bottles pass through a conveyor belt along a production line at th …
Murkomen halts construction of security centre on Marsabit-Wajir border By Brian Kimani May 15, 2026 08:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen speaks in Ewaso Rongai, Samburu Nort …
Ndindi Nyoro lists measures to lower Super Petrol price by Ksh.26, Diesel by Ksh.53 By Brian Kimani May 15, 2026 04:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro speaks during a past fucntion. …
Kenya heightens surveillance over Hantavirus threat - PS Mary Muthoni By Brian Kimani May 09, 2026 05:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni during a pas …
6 killed after gunmen ambush vehicle in Mandera By Brian Kimani May 09, 2026 03:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize At least six people were killed on Saturday after suspected gunmen ambush …
KMPDU pushes for 30% salary increment for doctors By Brian Kimani May 09, 2026 02:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah speaks at the union's Annual Delegates Conference h …
Truphena Muthoni breaks World Record by hugging 1,234 trees in 1 hour in Brazil By Brian Kimani May 09, 2026 10:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenyan climate activist Truphena Muthoni hugs a tree in Jan …
Ian Keya, shot three times during the June 25, 2024 protests outside Parliament, has launched a fundraiser seeking Ksh.500,000 to support his ongoing medical treatment. He continues to deal with effects including spinal cord injury, chronic pain, sepsis, and bladder stones.
Ian Keya, shot three times during the June 25, 2024 protests outside Parliament, has launched a fundraiser seeking Ksh.500,000 to support his ongoing medical treatment. He continues to deal with effects including spinal cord injury, chronic pain, sepsis, and bladder stones.
Activist Boniface Mulinge Muteti, who disappeared after protests in Nairobi over Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye's detention, was found dumped in the Lukenya area early Friday and walked to a Shell petrol station to seek help. He was taken to Lifecare Hospital in Mlolongo, where he is receiving treatment and described as disoriented, weak, and injured.
The Kenya Ports Authority confirmed an operational incident involving a Rubber-Tyred Gantry crane at the Port of Mombasa on September 17, which resulted in stacked shipping containers with one container crushed. The truck tractor operator was unharmed, while the RTG operator sustained minor soft-tissue injuries to his legs and was hospitalized as a precaution before being discharged.
The widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has commissioned a national steering committee chaired by Prof. Adams Oloo to coordinate commemorations marking his first death anniversary. The committee brings together representatives from government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Raila family.
The Kenya Forest Service has stated that Muthaiga Golf Club lacks evidence proving lawful ownership of a contested 21.8-hectare section of Karura Forest, declaring the club's occupation illegal. KFS says the disputed land (Land Reference Number 13134/3) encroaches onto the gazetted forest reserve, which has been protected since 1932.
A Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has disbursed Ksh.1.014 billion to 1,083 protest victims across fatalities, injuries, sexual violence, economic losses and other recognised forms of harm. The panel verified and authenticated each claim before payment, with 139 economic-loss claims settled.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the reopening of Central Park to the public following a five-year closure for renovations and facility modernisation. The prolonged closure was attributed to controversy surrounding project completion, payments, and formal handover of the facility.
Azimio coalition party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the Council would convene a meeting to decide on Uhuru Kenyatta's role as Council Chair, following a High Court ruling that barred retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House.
Chaos erupted at a political meeting addressed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Embu County on Saturday after youths clashed with police outside the restricted UDA rally. Two people were feared dead and several vehicles were set on fire when hundreds of youths attempted to gain access to the venue, prompting police to use teargas.
The Capital Markets Authority has warned the public against 15 entities allegedly offering investment services and soliciting funds without requisite licences or approvals, disguising fraudulent activities as legitimate investment opportunities. The entities are under active investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in collaboration with the CMA and other law enforcement agencies.
The Kenya Revenue Authority will reduce the clearance benchmark for general consolidated cargo from Ksh.2.5 million to Ksh.2 million following President William Ruto's intervention in a dispute with small-scale traders. The government will also remove the Advance Cargo Declaration requirement as part of efforts to streamline cargo clearance.
President William Ruto has ordered foreign nationals engaged in small-scale hawking and trading in Kenya to stop, saying the government will protect local traders from unfair competition. A Bill before Parliament seeks to restrict foreign nationals from certain trading activities, with Ruto calling on traders to engage with the proposed legislation to close loopholes.
Kenya Airways acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal has resigned citing personal reasons, with a 30-day transition period ending September 30, 2026. Kamal had served in the acting CEO role since December 16, 2025, and previously spent three years as Chief Operating Officer.
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said opposition discussions on a presidential candidate could begin after Christmas, with selection possible by April 2027, but emphasized that current focus should be on political mobilization against the government.
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against blaming former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his political woes, saying the challenges facing his administration are of his own making. Gachagua vowed to remove Ruto from office in next year's General Election.
President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the Opposition to undermine his administration, claiming Uhuru failed to address issues like affordable housing and universal health coverage during his presidency and is now supporting efforts to remove him from office. Ruto said his government should be judged by its record rather than opposition slogans.
The government has increased the producer price of wheat to Ksh.5,100 per 90-kilogram bag for the 2026 season, up from Ksh.4,750 last year, aiming to improve farmers' incomes and ensure stable wheat supply. The decline in expected harvest to about one million bags this season was attributed to adverse weather and farmer shifts to barley.
The Judicial Service Commission has criticized lawyers' boycott of judges and judicial officers, saying it disrupts court proceedings and delays justice. Following a meeting with the Law Society of Kenya and Senior Counsel Bar, JSC Chairperson Martha Koome stated that judicial conduct concerns should be addressed through constitutional mechanisms, and both parties agreed to work together against corruption and unethical conduct.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he would not turn down a presidential bid in the 2027 General Election if the decision is collectively made by the people. He said discussions about his political future have increasingly come from young Kenyans, including at a recent meeting in Taita Taveta, following his recent removal from his roles as ODM Secretary General and Senate Deputy Minority Whip.
The Ministry of Interior announced that this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations will be co-hosted by Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties under the theme 'Security, Transport and Sports', with activities culminating in celebrations at Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret.
Kenya Power clarified that the removal of 15 transformers from Mbeere North between May and June was routine maintenance for faults such as water ingress; 14 have been repaired and reinstalled, while one was vandalised and is scheduled for replacement.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro asked Kenyans to give him three to four weeks to publicly outline his political direction and vision for the country's future. He also dismissed claims that he is a political double agent, saying his actions and public positions speak for themselves.
The Orange Democratic Movement has attributed the peaceful conduct during June 25 Gen Z anniversary commemorations to a call for peace issued by party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga on June 24, urging both protesters and police to uphold the law. ODM lauded its members and supporters for exercising restraint and demonstrating commitment to the rule of law.
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority will require mandatory annual inspections for vehicles older than four years under new Traffic Rules, with inspection and booking fees of Ksh.1,000 each. With more than six million registered vehicles in Kenya, the government could potentially collect at least Ksh.12 billion annually, though actual amounts may be lower.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua explained his absence from the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, stating he had gathered intelligence indicating a plot to trigger violence, loot businesses, and blame the Mt Kenya region. Gachagua made the decision during a 45-day political hiatus, citing that his appearance would have created an opportunity for goons and rogue security officers to cause mayhem.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has cautioned state and public officers against branding government-funded projects and programmes with their personal names, images, or political symbols, stating that the practice constitutes abuse of office and misuse of public resources.
The Social Health Authority has temporarily suspended MP Shah Hospital from its panel of contracted healthcare providers pending the conclusion of ongoing investigations. The suspension, effective June 23, 2026, affects critical services under multiple funds, though current patients may continue receiving care until discharge.
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced his decision to join the Linda Mwananchi movement, describing it as a platform that unites Kenyans from diverse political backgrounds and aligns with ordinary citizens' wishes rather than personal interests.
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has called for firm action against individuals financing and coordinating politically-linked goonism, insisting that both perpetrators and their sponsors must be held accountable regardless of their status.