Kenyans seeking a legal framework to recall Members of Parliament have suffered a setback after the High Court declined to compel Parliament to enact the required legislation. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, July 7, Justice Roselyne Aburili said lawmakers…
Thousands of students who applied for higher education placement will know their fate on Wednesday, July 8, when KUCCPS releases the 2026 placement results. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service said the exercise considered students’ KCSE performance, selected…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in 36 counties this week. The outlook covers the period from Tuesday, July 7, to Monday, July 13. Forecasters expect changing weather conditions across several regions. Some areas will also experience cold nights,…
Several people are feared dead after a horrific road accident involving a Tahmeed bus and several other vehicles along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The crash occurred between Machakos Junction and Kathumani Junction on Monday night. Preliminary reports indicate the 50-seater bus…
A tragic road accident along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass has claimed the life of Ann Cherotich Chebochok, the sister of former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto. The crash happened on Tuesday morning near the Kenya Forest office in Karen. Police said the…
Motorists faced long delays on Tuesday morning after police mounted roadblocks across major roads leading into Nairobi. The operation came ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations. Traffic built up on several highways as officers stopped vehicles for security checks.…
The National Treasury has dismissed reports claiming the government plans to borrow more than KSh1 trillion from SACCO savings. It described the claims as false and intended to mislead the public. The clarification came after a graphic circulated on social…
President William Ruto has announced the rollout of the second phase of the Nyota Programme business support initiative. The programme targets selected beneficiaries who will each receive KSh25,000 in fresh funding. The announcement comes as preparations continue for a nationwide…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has removed County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Catherine Mutanu, from office. The decision came just as Mutanu prepared to defend herself against impeachment charges before the County Assembly. The governor issued the dismissal through a…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced plans to recover KSh1.5 billion linked to the Ruaraka land compensation case. The action follows a Court of Appeal decision that upheld a ruling declaring the payment unlawful. The commission said the…
Kenya Airways has explained why its New York-bound flight returned to Nairobi on July 5, 2026. The airline said Flight KQ 002D developed a technical issue while flying over Chad. The aircraft had departed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for…
Veteran journalist Muliro Telewa has died at the age of 68 in Nakuru hospital. His family confirmed he passed away after battling kidney failure for some time. He developed a severe cough on Sunday evening and was rushed to hospital.…
Four suspected armed robbers have been killed following a fierce exchange of fire with police officers in Uasin Gishu County during a late-night patrol operation. The National Police Service confirmed the incident on Monday, July 6, stating that the shootout…
The Ministry of Interior has confirmed steady progress on the Rironi–Mau Summit Highway upgrade project, with major construction works currently underway along the key transport corridor. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said on Monday, July 6, that contractors have already…
Former Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has confirmed the death of Vincent, widely known as “Mapinduzi,” a supporter of the Linda Mwananchi movement who was injured during a violent confrontation in Keumbu, Kisii County. Machogu said Mapinduzi died after sustaining injuries…
Residents of Wandathe Village in Kathiani, Machakos County, have recounted the chilling moment a neighbour’s dog unknowingly exposed what police are treating as a brutal family murder. The shocking discovery began after the dog returned home carrying what its owner…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to abandon opposition politics and join President William Ruto’s government, arguing that he should use the remaining years to deliver development to the Kamba community. Sudi made the remarks on…
Fresh divisions have emerged within the united opposition after senior leaders differed over when and how the coalition should identify its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. The disagreement surfaced on Sunday, July 5, as former Attorney General Justin…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a manhunt for four armed suspects who robbed customers at a restaurant in Nairobi’s Westlands area before fleeing on motorcycles. The robbery happened on Saturday night, July 4, at a restaurant along…
Eight suspects are in police custody over an alleged SIM swap scheme that reportedly stole more than Ksh1.2 million from an M-Pesa shop operator in Marsabit. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the arrests on Saturday, July 4. Detectives…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast five days of rain and cold weather across several regions from Saturday, July 4, to Wednesday, July 8. The department says Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central and Coastal counties will receive rainfall during the…
Six people have died and five others suffered injuries after a 14-seater matatu collided with a trailer at Kamara near Mau Summit along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway. The fatal crash happened at about 8:30pm on Friday, July 3, in the Nyanja…
Traffic along Thika Road came to a standstill on Friday morning after a group of youths blocked sections of the highway near Pangani, disrupting transport and leaving hundreds of commuters stranded. Witnesses said the youths erected barricades along the busy…
Political analyst Herman Manyora has warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that his 45-day political conclave must produce clear results or risk damaging his political influence. Speaking on his YouTube channel on Friday, July 3, 2026, Manyora said Kenyans expect…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has met Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi ahead of the Linda Mwananchi movement’s political tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties. Maraga shared the update on Thursday, July 2, through his social…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has declared its readiness to nominate women leaders for Cabinet positions after the High Court ordered President William Ruto to comply with the two-thirds gender rule within four months. Speaking on Thursday, July 2, ODM…
Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs has broken his silence following the fatal shooting of youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma. He said he will fully cooperate with investigators to help establish the truth. Fikirini addressed the press on Thursday, July 2,…
A Kitengela man has appealed for government intervention after his wife allegedly left for Saudi Arabia without informing him. He now cares for their three children alone. Benerd Ongaki said his life changed on June 19 after he dropped his…
Court Blocks Kenya Railways Eviction of Muthurwa Residents. The High Court has stopped Kenya Railways from evicting residents living in Nairobi’s Muthurwa Estate. Instead, Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the agency must first meet constitutional safeguards. On Thursday, July 2,…
Police in Nyandarua have launched a manhunt for a former Member of County Assembly (MCA) and a County Assembly official following overnight political chaos in Ol Kalou ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election. Authorities say the suspects allegedly took…