The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Ksh307.634 billion in December, exceeding its target of Ksh284.969 billion. This represents a performance rate of 108.0 percent and a growth of 29.3 percent compared to the same month last year. Exchequer revenue amounted…
Police launched investigations after residents discovered a human skeleton dumped in a swamp at Rurii Dam. Residents immediately alerted authorities, prompting officers to respond to the scene and secure the area. Officers said criminals likely killed the person elsewhere and…
Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua clarified that a widely shared image falsely shows him kneeling before President Ruto. In an official statement, Mutua said the manipulated image is AI-generated, deliberately misleading, and entirely fabricated digitally. He explained that the image falsely…
Police in Keiyo South intercepted a 33-year-old man transporting seven bags of bhang valued at Sh13 million. The arrest occurred along Eldoret–Ravine road at Kamwosor while he drove from Busia heading to Nairobi. Authorities revealed that the suspect removed all…
A deadly commuter rail accident near Barcelona has deepened Spain’s growing transport safety crisis, killing a train driver and injuring dozens of passengers only days after another catastrophic rail collision in the south. The derailment occurred on Tuesday evening on…
The government has warned secondary schools that fail to admit learners into Grade 10 that they risk closure as Kenya rolls out senior secondary education under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba issued the warning on Tuesday,…
For many women in Siaya County, gold provides income but exposes them to severe exploitation and unsafe conditions. Beneath the promise of economic survival lies a hidden system where poverty, sexual discrimination, and coercion dominate the mining economy. These findings…
Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya, called on President William Ruto to sell Kenya Pipeline Company, Safaricom, and other state assets, provocatively asking what would be next for sale. He suggested that even Parliament buildings and State House could…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the suspension of Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw. The suspension comes in the aftermath of the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco. CAF indicated that the…
Residents in Mosoriot, Nandi County, have accused police officers of conducting violent raids on their homes. The raids reportedly involved unlawful seizure of livestock and household electronics under the guise of enforcing court auction orders. Allegations emerged after a series…
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw publicly apologised after his team briefly walked off the pitch during the AFCON final. The dramatic protest followed a late penalty decision awarded to hosts Morocco, triggering chaos during the closing moments. Thiaw admitted responsibility…
A Nairobi court has been told how a man allegedly posed as Head of Public Service Felix Koskei to solicit a bribe. Prosecutors say the impersonation targeted a senior government engineer and involved demands running into millions of shillings. The…
Armed gangs carried out a coordinated attack on two churches in Nigeria’s Kaduna State, kidnapping worshippers during Sunday services. The incident unfolded in Kurmin Wali, a forested settlement within Afogo ward, an area long troubled by armed criminal activity. Local…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has openly endorsed Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the 2027 presidential election, urging Kenyans to back him on the basis of what she described as his proven track record and long-standing commitment to national leadership. Speaking…
Police in Keiyo South Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have launched a manhunt for a man accused of illegally exhuming the body of his child in a disturbing incident that has shocked local residents. The incident occurred on January 17, 2026,…
A devastating rail disaster struck southern Spain on Sunday evening after a high-speed passenger train derailed and slammed into another oncoming train, killing at least 21 people and injuring dozens more in one of the country’s deadliest transport accidents in…
In late 2005, Kenya became the unlikely setting of one of its most bizarre and controversial security and media saga. Two foreign nationals, Artur Margaryan and Artur Sargasyan, arrived in Nairobi under circumstances that would soon shock the nation. They…
Police have launched a manhunt for a criminal gang suspected of abducting and killing a man in Amayo village, Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County. Investigators believe the killing was targeted and directly connected to an ongoing murder case in which the…
EALA MP Winnie Odinga has launched a blunt and uncompromising attack on a section of Orange Democratic Movement leaders whom she accuses of pursuing selfish political interests. She argues that these individuals are deliberately working to sideline her from the…
Senegal emerged as Africa Cup of Nations champions after defeating hosts Morocco one–zero in dramatic extra time.The final became unforgettable after controversy, walkouts, missed penalties, and decisive moments defined the night. The Teranga Lions secured their second continental title following…
A dramatic twist unfolded in the final minutes of Sunday’s AFCON final, shocking players, officials, and spectators alike. Senegal’s players abruptly headed toward the dressing room after Morocco received a late penalty decision. The Africa Cup of Nations final between…
Kenyan match official Stephen Eleazar Onyango Yiembe has played a prominent role at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.Yiembe has served as one of the assistant referees and officials throughout the tournament, culminating in his appointment to…
Another Member of Parliament has set day secondary school fees at Ksh 500 per term.The decision follows a similar education subsidy model earlier introduced by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. The programme applies to all public day secondary schools within the…
The Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services has condemned circulation of disturbing online content. The content involves a woman recorded in a vulnerable condition inside a Nairobi entertainment joint. Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo issued the warning on…
The demolition of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s business near Nyayo Stadium caused public attention. Authorities confirmed the action aligns with preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The site housed a car wash, carpet cleaning services, and a…
Comedian turned activist Eric Omondi has formally stepped into Kenya’s political arena by unveiling the first political candidate under his Youth 47 Movement. The announcement marks a strategic shift from street activism to structured political engagement, signalling Omondi’s intention to…
Controversial Kenyan preacher Prophet David Owuor has claimed he predicted a United States military intervention in Venezuela months before it occurred. The claim has stirred renewed debate about prophecy, politics, and credibility. According to Owuor, the revelation came through a…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has opened a free online training programme for senior school teachers. The initiative focuses on Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) and aims to enhance teacher capacity. In a notice issued on Tuesday, January 13, KNEC said…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a temporary internet shutdown starting January 13, 2026. The measure will remain in effect until the UCC issues a restoration notice. Authorities implemented the shutdown a day before Uganda’s General Elections on January…
Parents in Kiharu Constituency have welcomed a historic reduction in school fees, with students now paying just Ksh500 per term. The announcement came as Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro officially launched the Kiharu Masomo Bora 2026 Edition, an education…