Also known as: KDF
Military organization involved in judiciary appointments, university construction, and boxing competitions in Kenya.
The Kenya Defence Forces is collaborating with a Chinese company to construct the first public university in Baringo at Kabarnet, a Sh1 billion project with the first phase of academic infrastructure expected to be completed in one and a half years. Officers from the force were also among new judges appointed to Kenya's High Court, bringing military backgrounds into the judiciary.
The Kenya Volleyball Federation has postponed the fourth round of the national men's league (originally scheduled for May 14–17) to allow the national team, Wafalme Stars, adequate preparation time for the CAVB African Nations Championship Zone V Qualifiers 2026, set for June 1–5 in Kampala, Uganda.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Volleyball Federation has postponed the fourth round of the national men's league (originally scheduled for May 14–17) to allow the national team, Wafalme Stars, adequate preparation time for the CAVB African Nations Championship Zone V Qualifiers 2026, set for June 1–5 in Kampala, Uganda.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
During a development tour of Laikipia, President William Ruto said the government is implementing inclusive development programmes to ensure no community or region is left behind, committing that Laikipia County will not be marginalised any longer.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto declared that the era of discrimination and marginalisation in Kenya is over, committing to inclusive development programmes. During a tour of Laikipia County, he announced major investments including Sh15 billion for affordable housing and markets, and Sh4 billion for a Nanyuki–Doldol road project.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
New judges appointed to Kenya's High Court include officers from the Kenya Defence Force and Kenya Revenue Authority, bringing fresh perspectives to the judiciary from backgrounds outside the legal profession.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto said construction of the long-awaited Kidundu Stadium in Vihiga County was delayed because residents on the project site needed to be compensated and relocated. The government has completed the compensation exercise, spending Sh90 million to relocate affected residents and clear the way for construction of the 10,000-seater facility.
1 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate Committee on Roads, Transportation and Infrastructure inspected the Bomas of Kenya International Conference Centre, which had been announced for April 2026 completion but now is scheduled for September. The facility is designed to become East Africa's largest conference centre with capacity for up to 30 Heads of State and various large venues.
1 May 2026 · Capital News →
A 29-year-old woman was swept away by fast-moving floodwaters near Turners Club in Roysambu on Tuesday night and drowned. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura warned of rising dam levels and heightened flood risks in downstream areas as heavy rains continue across the country.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rains have raised water levels in Tana River County, threatening 700 households in Abakuyu and Anole villages with displacement. Severe flooding has also submerged more than 100 homes in Kasarani, with emergency response teams conducting rescue operations as authorities urge residents to move to higher ground.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
The National Liberal Party has called for a declaration of national emergency over escalating violence along the Mwingi–Garissa Highway, citing fresh attacks in Ukasi where a child was reportedly killed and recent deadly raids in Kwa Kamari village where seven people were shot and hacked to death by bandits, warning of risk of inter-communal conflict.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kilang'ata–Tot–Kopasi corridor road project, part of the wider B15 road network linking Kapsoar to Eldoret, has resumed following improved security from Operation Maliza Uhalifu. The works, divided into three sections with current focus on Lot Two between Tot and Kopasi, aim to upgrade the route to asphalt standards and open up remote parts of Elgeyo Marakwet County.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →