Anti-counterfeit authority introduces digital certification mark to tame fake goods By Moses Kinyanjui June 18, 2026 01:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Anti-Counterfeit Authority Board Chairman Nelson Ga …
G7 leaders bolster commitment to combat migrant smuggling By Moses Kinyanjui June 17, 2026 08:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter European Council President Antonio Costa, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Melo …
Ex-CJ David Maraga arrested in Nairobi National Park protests By Moses Kinyanjui June 08, 2026 12:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Chief Justice David Maraga being shielded by protesters along Lang …
US Embassy: Laikipia quarantine facility will not expose Kenyans to Ebola By Moses Kinyanjui June 03, 2026 02:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An anti-Ebola advocacy van drives along Kyadondo road amid th …
Ebola Virus: Nairobi among 25 counties marked as high risk By Moses Kinyanjui June 02, 2026 01:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Health workers wearing protective equipment disinfect the isolation area for …
Kenya Airways seeks fresh capital, eyes new national airline deal in recovery push By Moses Kinyanjui May 29, 2026 01:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KQ chairman Kiprono Kittony and acting CEO George Kam …
Matatu strike called off for one week to allow for fuel price negotiations By Moses Kinyanjui May 19, 2026 01:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi addressing the pr …
Murkomen says four killed, 30 injured in fuel price protests By Moses Kinyanjui May 18, 2026 07:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen. …
225 arrested during fuel protests - says Nairobi police commander By Moses Kinyanjui May 18, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud addressing the press on Wednes …
Fred Matiang'i: The worst is yet to come, brace yourselves By Moses Kinyanjui May 18, 2026 04:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and 2027 presidential hopeful Dr. …
Kenya's Anti-Counterfeit Authority has introduced an Anti-Counterfeit Security Device—a digitally verifiable certification mark with a unique identifier—to be affixed to designated goods before they enter the market, allowing consumers to verify authenticity via smartphone and enforcement officers to scan at the border.
Kenya's Anti-Counterfeit Authority has introduced an Anti-Counterfeit Security Device—a digitally verifiable certification mark with a unique identifier—to be affixed to designated goods before they enter the market, allowing consumers to verify authenticity via smartphone and enforcement officers to scan at the border.
G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested along with eight others while protesting plans to hive off 76 acres of Nairobi National Park for the Bomas of Kenya expansion project and relocation of an animal orphanage. The protesters opposed the plan on grounds that the park is a national heritage and should not be used for construction.
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.
Kenya's Ministry of Health has designated 25 counties as either 'very high risk' or 'high risk' for Ebola, including Nairobi, Mombasa, and border counties, amid outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The government is maintaining high alert at 26 points of entry and monitoring 10 neighbouring countries, though no positive cases have been reported in Kenya.
Kenya Airways Chairman Kiprono Kittony announced the airline is pursuing short-term emergency funding and plans to leverage its PLC listing to attract investment, while also bidding to become a national airline for another country as part of its recovery strategy.
Public transport operators have halted their strike for seven days to allow government negotiations on fuel price reduction. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said both parties agreed to hold "high-level" talks until May 26.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that four people were killed and 30 injured during fuel price hike protests across the country. Murkomen said a probe has been launched into the deaths, alleged the protests were infiltrated by goons sponsored by unidentified politicians, and reported 348 arrests made during the unrest.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud announced that 225 people have been arrested during ongoing fuel price hike protests, saying protesters did not pursue their grievances lawfully. Mohamud also reported that five police vehicles were vandalised, one civilian car was damaged, and six police officers were injured during clashes with protesters.
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i, a 2027 presidential hopeful, claims the nation will suffer further from the current administration's failed leadership, citing ongoing fuel price hike protests and what he describes as widespread corruption and looting of public institutions.
Heads of State are arriving in Kenya ahead of the Africa Forward summit scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, jointly hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit will bring together at least 30 presidents, innovators, and business leaders to address regional and global challenges.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team presented demands at his impeachment hearing, arguing he was ousted on unconstitutional grounds and seeking court declarations that the impeachment violated multiple constitutional articles and that public participation was inadequate.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has opened an investigation into a fatal shooting by police in Luanda, Vihiga County on May 4 during a protest by bodaboda operators over the confiscation of 20 motorcycles. The protest escalated into public disorder, resulting in one death and the arrest of five suspected protesters.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has begun an investigation into the shooting death of two people—a local DJ and a primary school staff member—during a boda boda operator protest in Luanda, Vihiga County on May 4. The protest erupted after police impounded 20 motorcycles as part of an inquiry into motorcycle theft and related crimes; the situation escalated to looting and road barricades, prompting police reinforcements.
The National Assembly has invited the public to submit views on the 2026/27 budget estimates through hearings scheduled for May 13–15 in various counties and written submissions due by May 25.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi told the Senate that Kenya will begin commercial oil production from South Lokichar, Turkana County, by the end of 2026, with daily output starting at 20,000 barrels and progressing to 50,000 barrels per day.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu has urged Kenyan counterpart William Ruto to apply tough disciplinary measures against young people agitating for good governance, saying youth activism should be handled strictly across the East African bloc and that those breaching conduct standards will face the law.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, ODM Secretary General, did not attend the party's Mombasa meeting on Monday, claiming goons had been deployed to attack him and citing a pattern of hired youth groups causing havoc at meetings when dissenting members attend.
The Linda Mwananchi political faction has raised concerns over President William Ruto's visit to Tanzania, arguing it lacks reciprocal benefit to Kenyans and that addressing the Tanzanian parliament risks endorsing a regime flagged for democratic integrity issues during its 2025 elections.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has filed a motion to withdraw the benefits and allowances of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, arguing that Kenyatta has contravened regulations under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act by engaging in partisan political processes contrary to section 6 of the Act, which requires a retired president to take only a neutral, consultative, and advisory role.
The Kenya Meteorological Department plays a crucial role in planning and decision-making across different regions, helping Kenyans navigate varying weather patterns from dry seasons in Northern Kenya to wet seasons in the Mount Kenya region, affecting food security, transport systems, and quality of life.
The Kenya Meteorological Department plays a crucial role in weather monitoring and climate analysis, helping Kenyans navigate varying weather patterns across different regions—from dry seasons in Northern Kenya to wet seasons in the Mount Kenya region—that affect food security, transport, and quality of life.
President William Ruto awarded Sebastian Sawe Ksh.8 million after the 30-year-old became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours, with an official time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. Ruto hosted Sawe at State House on Thursday to celebrate the historic feat.
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua says he will return to court to challenge what he calls his fraudulent impeachment from the Deputy President's office, asserting he has built a case proving he was ousted on unconstitutional grounds.