President William Ruto has appointed gospel musician Paul Waiganjo as an advisor on development matters under the Office of the President. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced the appointment on Sunday, June 7, during a church service in Ol-Kalou, Nyandarua…
Eric Omondi Released on Ksh100000 Bond After JKIA Arrest Eric Omondi Released on Ksh100000 Bond After JKIA Arrest Comedian Eric Omondi secured release on a Ksh100,000 bond after his arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on June 5. He…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga faced arrest on Monday morning after he joined a protest opposing planned infrastructure development near Nairobi National Park. Police officers arrived shortly after the protest started and detained him at the scene. Officers placed him…
Alliance High School has suspended learning and sent students home following a fire incident reported within the institution on Thursday morning. School principal David Chomba confirmed that a blaze broke out at the school’s mattress storage area in the early…
American officials have defended plans to set up an Ebola isolation centre in Kenya, arguing that the country’s location makes it well placed to support emergency responses during disease outbreaks in the region. Speaking at the White House on June…
Trump Nominates Henry Wooster as Next US Ambassador to Kenya U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated veteran diplomat Henry Wooster as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya. The nomination now awaits approval by the U.S. Senate. The announcement was…
KRA Clarifies Who Must File Tax Returns Ahead of June 30 Deadline The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that not all individuals with a KRA PIN are required to file tax returns. The explanation offers relief to some taxpayers…
Thousands of teachers in Kenya could soon benefit from faster career progression after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) proposed major reforms to its Career Progression Guidelines (CPG). The changes aim to address long-standing complaints about delayed promotions and stagnation in…
Lenana School Closed Indefinitely After Night Unrest, Parents Ordered to Pick Students Lenana School in Nairobi has been closed indefinitely after unrest broke out during night preps on Monday, June 1. Parents have been directed to pick up their sons…
Kenyans enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA) Lipa Pole Pole programme can now opt out using a simplified mobile-based process. The authority introduced the update to improve convenience for contributors. SHA confirmed that members no longer need to visit…
Ex-Priest Arrested Over Tax Boycott Calls Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a former Catholic priest over alleged social media posts targeting the government. The 44-year-old suspect was arrested on June 1, 2026, during an operation…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has established two new police stations to improve security services in Uasin Gishu and Kajiado counties. He announced the move through a gazette notice dated May 29, 2026. The new stations include Chagaiya Police…
Panic gripped the Maasai Mara airstrip on Monday, June 1, after a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft crash-landed at the facility. Videos from the scene showed the white aircraft, registration 5Y-SOP, resting nose-down on the airstrip with its tail lifted into…
A Mercedes-Benz vehicle burst into flames after a serious road accident at the Ole Sereni section of the Nairobi Expressway on Sunday, May 31. CCTV footage captured the dramatic moments leading to the crash. The video shows the Mercedes-Benz moving…