Two people have died after a building collapsed at Nairobi’s Gikomba Market on Thursday evening. Rescue teams also searched for several others feared trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse occurred in Block B of the market. The section had suffered…
A journalist was reportedly arrested by police during an operation targeting Gen Z protesters in Nairobi’s Central Business District. The incident occurred as security officers intensified patrols and crowd-control operations across the city. Witnesses claimed officers detained the journalist while…
Gen Z anniversary protests gained momentum across several parts of the country on Wednesday, disrupting transport and business activities. Police mounted roadblocks on major routes while many businesses remained closed amid fears of demonstrations. Areas to Avoid. Get Full Story…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has arrived at the Milimani High Court after a judge ordered him to appear in person over a contempt of court case. Duale appeared before the court on Tuesday, June 23. The summons followed a…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed plans to connect Kenya’s National Registration Bureau database with a new surveillance system to help police identify suspects faster. Murkomen said the technology will allow security agencies to compare faces captured by CCTV…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested three people, including an Embakasi East MCA, over the alleged illegal possession of a firearm in Nairobi. The operation took place in the Roasters area, where officers raided an office linked…
The Senate Committee on National Security has ordered the arrest of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika after she failed to appear before lawmakers several times. Senators made the decision during a meeting held on June 22 at Parliament Buildings. Isiolo Senator…
President William Ruto has criticised Members of Parliament who voted against the Finance Bill 2026, saying the legislation contains key allocations meant to support farmers and ordinary Kenyans. He spoke on Monday during the launch of the Coffee Revival Programme…
Gatembu Kairu has won the election for President of the Court of Appeal after securing the majority of votes cast by appellate court judges. He received 26 votes from the 41 ballots cast during the election. His victory places him…
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the United Kingdom’s prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. He said every decision he made in office focused on putting the country first. Speaking during an emotional address, Starmer said he…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has dismissed claims that June 25 will be a public holiday, stating that the day will remain a normal working day despite planned protests and memorial activities. Speaking on Monday, June 22, Mwaura urged Kenyans to…
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda on Monday after arriving at Entebbe International Airport. The senior counsel had travelled to Kampala to join the legal team representing opposition politician Kizza Besigye and lawyer Erias Lukwago.…
Leaders allied to the United Opposition have started preparations for a formal agreement that will require them to support a single presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. The move aims to prevent divisions that could weaken the opposition’s chances…
At least two people have died following the massive fire that tore through Nairobi’s Gikomba Market on Sunday, June 21, leaving widespread destruction and huge losses for traders. Reports indicate that several other people suffered injuries during the incident. Some…
Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme, Ida Odinga, has urged students to focus on education and avoid actions that could damage their future. Speaking during the funeral of Professor Jacob Ogweno Midiwo in Kisumu on Saturday, June…
A fire broke out at Ofafa Jericho High School on Saturday evening, destroying personal belongings of more than 100 students in one of the school’s dormitories. The incident happened at around 5 p.m. when flames spread through Kifaru Dormitory. The…
Fresh divisions have emerged within the Jubilee Party weeks before the Ol Kalou by-election slated for July 16. Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu claimed that some senior party officials want Jubilee’s candidate to withdraw from the race. He said…
Kibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse is mourning the loss of his brother and sister-in-law after a fatal road accident. The lawmaker announced the deaths of Stephen Ngei Musyoka and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei, on Saturday, June 20.…
Traders at Gikomba Market suffered huge losses after a fire broke out early Sunday morning and destroyed goods worth millions of shillings. The fire reportedly started at around 4 a.m. before spreading rapidly through several sections of the market. Videos…
Kenyan bodybuilder and fitness influencer Gachau Njoroge was reportedly hospitalized after suffering a technical knockout during the Vurugu II boxing event held on Saturday. Gachau faced Filipino fighter Phil Castro in one of the night’s most anticipated bouts. The match…
Jalang’o Clarifies Claims of Being Used to Fight Sifuna. Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has rejected claims that political actors are using him against Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. The lawmaker said his political decisions come from personal…
Kenyan motorists could soon get relief at fuel stations after global crude oil prices recorded a sharp decline. The drop followed easing tensions in the Middle East. The latest CBK bulletin shows Murban crude oil prices fell to Ksh9,642 per…
Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves fell by Ksh11.77 billion during the past week. New data from the Central Bank of Kenya shows reserves dropped to USD13.149 billion. The reserves stood at USD13.240 billion a week earlier. Despite the decline, the stock…
Thousands of teachers have raised concerns after noticing higher PAYE deductions in their June payslips. Many say the changes appeared without any prior communication from TSC. Reports indicate that most affected teachers lost about Ksh108 more in income tax. The…
Defence Ministry Named Best Performing Government Ministry. The Ministry of Defence has emerged as the best-performing ministry in the 2024/25 financial year. President William Ruto presented the award during a conference in Nairobi. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya received the…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has responded to criticism over his absence during the vote on the Finance Bill 2026, saying official commitments outside the country prevented him from attending the National Assembly session. The lawmaker addressed the issue…
Police have launched a search for a UDA Member of Parliament after he was identified as the main suspect in violent clashes that left three people nursing gunshot wounds in Nakuru County. In a statement issued on Friday, June 19,…
A UDA Member of Parliament has been arrested following violent clashes during a political event in Nakuru County. The lawmaker was taken into custody as police launched investigations into the incident that left several people injured. The confrontation involved rival…
Kenya has opened discussions with India on expanding cooperation in oil exploration, drilling, and energy investment. The talks aim to attract expertise and capital to support the country’s efforts to develop its petroleum resources. Officials from both countries held high-level…
Chaos erupted in Nakuru County on Friday after supporters of Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai clashed during a public event. The confrontation unfolded at Imoja Secondary School, where Kihika had organized a women and youth empowerment…