The United States responded after the High Court temporarily stopped plans to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya. The ruling came on May 29, 2026. In a statement issued on May 30, US Under Secretary Jeremy Lewin said the…
Mitumba Traders Propose New Tax on Clothes​​ as they push for a 5% levy on imported second-hand garments under Finance Bill 2026. Mitumba traders have proposed a five per cent presumptive tax on imported second-hand clothes as the government reviews…
Court Rules on Petition Seeking to Oust Wetang’ula as Speaker​​, dismissing contempt claims over National Assembly majority dispute. High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to have National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula cited for contempt of court over his handling…
Kenya Power Staff Arrested in EACC Bribery Sting The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested a Kenya Power employee and his accomplice in a bribery sting over alleged electricity reconnection demands. In a statement on May 29, 2026, the EACC…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a full probe into the fire tragedy at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, that left 16 students dead. In a statement on May 29, 2026, the DCI confirmed…
Good News as Government Signals Possible Fuel Price Reduction amid easing global oil pressure and stable fuel supply nationwide. The government has signaled a possible reduction in fuel prices as pressure in the global oil market eases. Energy CS Opiyo…
Health CS Summoned Over US-Ebola Quarantine Deal The Parliamentary Health Committee has summoned Health CS Aden Duale and senior ministry officials over the proposed US Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya. Lawmakers directed the officials to appear next Tuesday. The summons…
Court Stops Proposed Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya after Katiba Institute challenged the US-linked plan in High Court. The High Court in Nairobi has stopped the government from establishing or operationalizing any Ebola-related quarantine or treatment facility in Kenya under…
Rubio and Ruto Discuss Ebola Response as US pledges millions to strengthen Kenya’s preparedness and regional health response. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with President William Ruto over the ongoing Ebola outbreak and joint response efforts…
Ruto Says G-to-G Partners Oppose Dangote’s Oil Refinery Plan President William Ruto has said fuel suppliers under Kenya’s government-to-government deal are opposing plans to build an oil refinery in Mombasa. He spoke on Thursday, May 28. Ruto said billionaire Aliko…
Ruto Speaks on What Will Happen If He Loses 2027 Election President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to panic over the 2027 General Election outcome, saying everything rests on God’s will. He spoke on Thursday, May 28. Ruto said…
US Military to Set Up Ebola Quarantine Facility in Central Kenya The United States Military will establish a quarantine facility in central Kenya within a week to house Americans exposed to Ebola. The virus continues spreading in parts of the…
Three Drown inside Septic Tank in Makindu Three people, including a father and his son, died after drowning inside a septic tank at Makindu Boys High School in Makueni County. The incident happened on Thursday, May 28. Reports indicate that…
Kenyans Earning Below Ksh 30000 Will Not PAYE Tax President William Ruto has announced plans to remove PAYE tax for low-income workers earning up to Ksh30,000 monthly. The proposal aims to reduce pressure on salaried Kenyans struggling with the high…
Authorities Call on Kenyans to Help Trace Two Missing Children in Nairobi after red alert issued and search efforts intensified. The State Department for Children Services issued a red alert for two children who disappeared from Komarok Estate in Nairobi.…
Trouble is emerging inside the ruling United Democratic Alliance after leaders allied to President William Ruto turned against Secretary General Hassan Omar. A section of Mount Kenya leaders has now given Omar 48 hours to resign from his position. READ…
Learners in Competency Based Education institutions could soon wear standardised school uniforms nationwide. The Ministry of Education is considering a proposal introducing a common dress code across basic education levels. The proposal emerged during the National Conference on Education held…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arraigned 19 suspects linked to a massive Sacco fraud case. Investigators claim the scheme caused losses exceeding Ksh14 billion through fake loans and suspicious investments. The suspects include former and current Sacco…
The United States government is reportedly considering sending Ebola-exposed American citizens to Kenya for quarantine and treatment. Reports from multiple U.S. media outlets indicate the Trump administration is reviewing plans for a special isolation facility in Kenya. According to the…
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chair Lilian Bokeeye Mahiri-Zaja is among 16 candidates shortlisted for the position of Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). The selection marks a competitive race for one of Kenya’s top…
A former principal of a prestigious school has been arrested over alleged involvement in KCSE 2025 examination malpractice. Detectives arrested him in Embu County on Tuesday, May 26. Authorities said the suspect will be arraigned alongside a school staff member…
The Kenya National Highways Authority has secured World Bank grant funding for a major highway project. The project will cover a 536-kilometre road network across seven Rift Valley counties. KeNHA announced the project while inviting companies to express interest in…
Motorists using Nairobi’s Northern Bypass faced heavy traffic disruption on Tuesday morning after an accident involving a Super Metro bus. The bus collided with a 14-seater matatu near the Kahawa West underpass. Witnesses said the crash occurred along the busy…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has come under fresh scrutiny over alleged system inefficiencies. Business groups opposed a Finance Bill 2026 proposal seeking to shorten annual tax return filing deadlines. Stakeholders raised concerns while appearing before the National Assembly Finance Committee…
A huge fire has broken out at Kariobangi Light Industries along the busy Kwa Mbao line in Nairobi. Thick smoke covered the area as firefighters and residents struggled to contain the fast-spreading blaze. The Kariobangi Social Justice Center confirmed the…
Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity outages affecting several counties on Tuesday, May 26. The interruptions will affect parts of Nairobi, Kisumu, Migori, Nandi, and Nyeri counties. The company said the outages will occur at different hours during the day.…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced public consultations on proposed electricity tariffs. The process will determine how much Kenyans pay for electricity over the next three years. EPRA said the consultations will guide electricity tariffs for the 2026/27…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appointed Nyandarua Senator John Methu as the new Secretary General of the Democracy for the Citizens Party. The announcement came during a press briefing at the party headquarters in Nairobi on May 25. The…
A senior United States official has confirmed that Washington and Tehran have reached an agreement in principle on a framework deal. The plan focuses on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing part of Iran’s nuclear stockpile. The Strait of…
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion is among 33 candidates shortlisted for interviews. The selection targets two vacant positions at the Teachers Service Commission. The Selection Panel released the shortlist on May 25, 2026. It…