Residents of Kabul’s District 6 woke abruptly on Thursday night after a powerful explosion shook homes. Many rushed into the streets as fighter jets roared overhead in the darkness. The blast marked a serious escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistan…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced plans to move civil servants to contracts. This will replace permanent and pensionable employment with performance-based terms. Ruku made the announcement on Thursday, February 26, during the launch of the Public Service…
While currencies across Africa and the developing world have shifted, with either depreciating in value or appreciating against the dollar, Kenya’s shilling has barely moved. For 18 straight months, the shilling has held firm between 128 and 130 against the…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has opened temporary job opportunities across multiple disciplines. In a notice dated February 25, 2026, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission invited qualified Kenyans to apply for Voter Registration Assistants, Voter Registration Clerks,…
A massive crowd filled Rift Valley Town, chanting “Wantam” as Rigathi Gachagua addressed supporters in a charged rally. The former Deputy President accused President William Ruto of sidelining the Kipsigis community and failing to deliver tangible development projects in the…
The National Treasury has invited citizens to submit comments on the Draft Public Finance Management (Child Welfare Fund) Regulations, 2026. The regulations aim to operationalize the Child Welfare Fund established under the Children’s Act. The Act gives effect to Article…
The State House warned about rising security risks linked to land encroachment near presidential residences. Some plots surrounding State Houses and Lodges have been grabbed or irregularly occupied. Officials told lawmakers that encroachment complicates protection of these high-security areas. State…
Fuel prices in Kenya might rise after global crude oil prices climbed sharply. International prices hit Ksh 8,643, equivalent to $67 per barrel. That marks the highest level recorded since August 2025. Reports released on Tuesday, February 24, linked the…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) ordered traders along Thika Superhighway to vacate. Traders at Kihunguro, Allsops, and Delview must remove their wares within seven days. KeNHA aims to start infrastructure upgrades without delays. Director General Luka Kimeli said the…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has moved to clarify its loan recovery procedures following public concern over claims that it had engaged auctioneering firms to pursue unpaid student loans. The controversy erupted after a loan beneficiary shared a message…
Embattled Edwin Sifuna has rejected claims that he has been receiving political backing from former president Uhuru Kenyatta to mobilise support for the Linda Mwananchi tours. Speaking during an interview on NTV on Tuesday morning, the Nairobi senator said he…
Thika Municipality is at the center of a renewed push for city status after the Senate began formally considering its application. The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations announced it is reviewing the request in line with the…
Schools Announce Mid-Term Break Across KenyaAll primary and secondary schools across Kenya will close for a five-day mid-term break from Monday, March 2, 2026, to Friday, March 6, 2026. The break applies to both learners and teachers, providing a structured…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has expressed strong confidence that projects launched by President William Ruto in Western Kenya will reach completion before the next general election. He delivered this message while addressing congregants at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in…
Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner and former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama’s ex-wife, Joyce Nzisa Mwongela, is set to be buried at her parents’ home in Kilome, Kilungu, Makueni County. Nzisa passed away on February 16, 2026, following a long illness,…
A U.S.-based Kenyan pastor has resigned from his leadership role at Jesus Compassion Ministry U.S. He announced the decision after the church invited President William Ruto to an event in Kenya. Pastor Charles Wachira issued a public statement on Sunday…
Kakamega County Government has confirmed an intergovernmental partnership with the national government on education funding. The agreement establishes a legal framework for issuing bursaries and scholarships within the county. Governor Fernandes Barasa announced the development through a gazette notice dated…
Violence disrupted the Linda Wananchi rally in Kakamega town on Saturday. Leaders had organised the event under Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. A tear gas canister landed near the dais during speeches. The incident caused panic among supporters near the podium.…
A campaign trailer donated to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been attacked in Kisumu. The vehicle serves the Linda Mwananchi campaign team. Sifuna confirmed the incident on Friday, February 20. He said attackers pelted the trailer with stones. The attack…
Kenya has taken a decisive step toward commercial oil production. The country has acquired an onshore drilling rig worth Ksh1.9 billion. The equipment will support drilling in the South Lokichar Basin in Turkana County. Gulf Energy E&P BV announced the…
Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama won the February 19 election to become the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya. He secured leadership of an organization that represents more than 20,000 practising advocates across Kenya. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced a major media interview targeting Kalenjin language stations. He intends to address crosscutting national issues. Gachagua shared his plans on his verified Facebook page. The post gained wide attention across social platforms. Gachagua…
A Kenyan businesswoman, Sheila Mutundi, has unveiled plans to launch an airline named after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The announcement, made from her base in Singapore, marks a bold step into aviation for the model-turned-entrepreneur, with ‘Raila…
Patrick Makau has openly signaled interest in running for the Machakos governor seat in the 2027 general election, a move that could trigger an intense political contest within his own party and reshape the county’s leadership race. The Mavoko Member…
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) warned Kenyans about fake employment letters circulating online. The authority confirmed these letters are fraudulent and do not come from KPA. Fraudsters use the authority’s logo and official formatting to make the letters appear real.…
Kithure Kindiki has rejected claims that his position as Kenya’s second-in-command is at risk. He spoke directly to supporters in Meru, insisting he remains firmly in charge and in control. Kindiki told the crowd to ignore rumors suggesting opponents want…
All primary and secondary schools across Kenya will close for an half-term break for five days. The five-day pause applies to both learners and teachers. It falls midway through the first term to give a structured break. The mid-term break…
Ledama Olekina has challenged the real value of modern political rallies across Kenya. He argued that many rallies now function more as public entertainment than serious civic engagement.He shared his criticism through a public post on X during a tense…
Oburu Odinga addressed confusion around the secretary general position within Orange Democratic Movement during a Mombasa church service. He rejected claims that the party expelled Edwin Sifuna and called those claims inaccurate. He stated that party organs removed Sifuna from…
President William Ruto has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks on drought relief food distribution. Speaking in Mandera on Thursday, the President said Gachagua lacks the moral authority to comment on such matters. He accused his former deputy of…