The National Assembly has dismissed a viral document claiming Parliament requested integrity vetting for several alleged Cabinet nominees. Officials confirmed the letter is fake and urged Kenyans to ignore it. Parliament issued the clarification on Thursday, July 23. It said…
Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions affecting five counties on Thursday, July 23. The planned outages will allow technicians to carry out routine maintenance on the power distribution network. The company urged customers in the affected areas to prepare…
Homicide detectives have arrested the main suspect in the murder of Technical University of Kenya (TUK) lecturer Edgar Mokua after weeks of investigations and forensic analysis. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says detectives followed forensic leads that connected a…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has suspended Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested him over alleged bribery. The suspension took effect immediately as investigators continue probing claims that the magistrate sought and…
Two Lebanese Red Cross paramedics suffered injuries after their ambulance struck a landmine during a rescue mission in southern Lebanon. The explosion also left the ambulance badly damaged. The incident occurred in the Zawtar al-Sharqiyah area, where emergency teams had…
Bahrain has activated its air raid sirens after reporting another suspected aerial attack. Authorities urged residents to stay calm and move to the nearest safe location. The Ministry of the Interior advised citizens and residents to follow official safety instructions.…
Three suspects have appeared before the Sotik Law Courts over an alleged job scam. Prosecutors accuse them of conning job seekers with false promises of government jobs. The suspects appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Kimutai Matata. The court charged them…
Police have launched a major search for two missing schoolboys from Garissa County. Investigators fear someone may have taken them across the Kenya-Somalia border to join Al-Shabaab. The missing boys are 13 and 15 years old. Both study at Mzuri…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced a digital platform for KCSE certificates. The system allows candidates to access, download and verify their certificates online. The council unveiled the platform alongside detailed application guidelines. KNEC says the new service…
Political activist Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party after 14 years, ending a chapter that saw her rise to the party’s National Executive Committee as Deputy Organising Secretary. In a statement issued on Monday, July 21, Njoroge said…
President William Ruto has announced a major overhaul of Kenya’s higher education funding system, saying the government will fully fund university and college education for every student who qualifies for admission. Ruto made the announcement on Tuesday, July 21, at…
Fresh reports claiming that President William Ruto’s official website may have been targeted by cyber attackers have sparked debate about the safety of Kenya’s government digital systems. Information circulating online alleges that unknown individuals gained unauthorized access to the website…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday, July 22, while declaring an indefinite boycott of selected courts over concerns about alleged judicial misconduct. In a statement issued on Friday, July 17, the…
Former Democratic Action Party (DAP)-Kenya politician Seth Panyako has announced his return to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), confirming that he will seek the Malava parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Panyako made the announcement on Thursday, July 17,…
Former Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru has alleged that the government has started removing electricity transformers that were installed in various areas during previous election campaigns. She claimed the exercise had affected several communities that had expected the projects to…
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Ngotho has won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after securing more than 80 percent of the votes cast. His commanding victory handed the party a major political boost in one…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has congratulated Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau following the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Kindiki described Kamau’s victory as imminent and urged him to serve all residents equally. He called on…
A wave of tension has swept through parts of Ol’Kalou constituency on this morning, after a vehicle belonging to an agent of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah gets targeted and set ablaze by unknown assailants. The incident,…
Waweru Sammy Douglas Kamau has taken a commanding early lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as vote counting continues across the constituency. Preliminary results indicate the DCP candidate has secured more than 80 per cent of the ballots counted…
Detectives have linked a Beretta pistol recovered during a police operation in Machakos County to Court of Appeal Judge Justice Aggrey Muchelule. Officers recovered the firearm after a suspected robbery suspect died during a shootout with police in Joska. Investigators…
A Kenyan has petitioned Parliament to recognise persistent low libido and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) as disabilities under Kenyan law. The petition asks both the National Assembly and the Senate to consider legal and policy changes affecting people diagnosed…
The High Court has ruled that cannabis will remain illegal in Kenya after dismissing a petition filed by members of the Rastafarian community. The petitioners had asked the court to allow the use of bhang during religious worship. Justice Bahati…
Many Kenyans face mounting KRA penalties and accumulated interest, yet feel completely lost about their next steps. You check iTax, see the frightening balance, and freeze. The penalties keep growing. You’re unsure if you qualify for relief or how to…
Motorists across Kenya will continue paying the current fuel prices after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority left pump prices unchanged. The latest review covers the period between July 15 and August 14, 2026. The decision means households and businesses…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned Ol Kalou voters against taking photos of marked ballot papers during Thursday’s parliamentary by-election. The commission warned that anyone who breaks the law risks heavy fines and a prison sentence. IEBC Chairperson…
The Ministry of Interior has welcomed the return of railway services at the historic Ol Kalou Railway Station after decades of inactivity. The government says the restored line will improve transport, strengthen trade, and support economic growth in the region.…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in 16 counties during this week’s weather outlook. The agency also expects cool conditions in parts of the Central Highlands while many other regions remain dry. Weather experts advised residents in the affected…
Grade 9 Learner Dies After Fall at CITAM School A Grade 9 learner lost her life after reportedly falling from the rooftop of a building at CITAM Schools Ngong. The tragic incident happened on Monday morning, prompting police to begin…
The National Treasury has started recruiting a Chief Executive Officer for the National Infrastructure Fund valued at Ksh5 trillion. The recruitment follows the recent appointment of the fund’s Board of Directors by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The successful candidate…
East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega has claimed he survived an attack while returning from a political rally in Ol Kalou. The lawmaker said armed individuals targeted his vehicle as he travelled home on Monday night. The incident reportedly…