Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 was tabled in the National Assembly on May 5, 2026. Most of its provisions take effect on July 1, 2026. These changes will directly affect your finances, so it is crucial to understand them. The government…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a man suspected of impersonating a police officer. He allegedly stole a loaded firearm from an officer at Kitale Police Station on May 20, 2026. The suspect, dressed in a police raincoat,…
President William Ruto has directed NTSA to stop its ban on matatu graffiti and tinted windows. The move follows consultations with public transport operators in Mombasa. The directive provides relief to PSV operators and artists after a year of legal…
President William Ruto has directed a Ksh10 reduction in diesel prices for the June-July cycle. The move aims to stabilise pump prices and cushion consumers from rising costs. The price cut follows discussions with public transport operators over recent diesel…
The United States government sanctioned Tanzanian Police Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Mafwele for human rights abuses. He allegedly detained and tortured Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on…
Jackson Nderitu has moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge his 20-year prison sentence in a case that now threatens to reopen a family dispute linked to property and inheritance claims. Jackson, the son of the late Nderitu Gachagua,…
President William Ruto has made a significant leadership change at the Communications Authority of Kenya by appointing Charles Kamau Karondo as the new Chairperson of the agency. In 2022, Karondo was appointed Chairperson of the Athi Water Works Agency, earning…
The High Court in Embu has dismissed the petition challenging the election of Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leonard Wamuthende Njeru. More to follow…..
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has opened applications for temporary staff ahead of the Olkalaou constituency by-elections. The positions available include presiding officers, deputy presiding officers, clerks, and polling assistants. Applicants are urged to submit their applications through…
India will receive four cheetahs from Kenya later this year as part of an ongoing wildlife conservation and translocation effort. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the transfer after inspecting Gujarat’s Banni grasslands in March. The four cheetahs, consisting…
Lamu County – Four people have been rescued and rushed to the hospital after a boat capsized at Kwa Bruno Channel near the LAPSSET area in Lamu County, authorities confirmed on May 21. The Kenya Red Cross (KRC) stated that…
A political gathering turned chaotic after a reported confrontation between Robert Nyasuna and Onyango Koyoo over speaking time during a public event. The incident attracted large crowds before tensions escalated and forced security officers to intervene. According to eyewitnesses, the…
Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., revealed she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She shared the update on social media, stating she underwent a procedure earlier this week and is now working with doctors on a treatment plan.…
Adan Mohammed has officially assumed office as the new Commissioner General of Kenya Revenue Authority. The swearing-in occurred at the Supreme Court on May 20. His appointment followed a directive by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on May 19.…
The National Police Service (NPS) faces scrutiny after reportedly shooting a staff member of ODM’s acting Secretary General. The incident occurred during chaotic fuel price protests in Busia Town on Tuesday. The deceased, Frederick Odiwuor, known as ‘Papa’, ran a…
Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi has been appointed the new Traffic Commandant. He replaces Dr Fredrick Ochieng, who was recalled to police headquarters. Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat also recalled Central Regional Police Commander Jasper Ombati. Railway Police…
Kenya may struggle to host AFCON 2027 as crucial stadium projects need Ksh 11.02 billion more.Only Ksh 3.74 billion has been paid, leaving a huge funding gap, officials told parliament. Sports PS Elijah Mwangi asked MPs for Exchequer funds to…
Matatu operators have suspended their ongoing strike for one week to allow high-level consultations between government and transport sector stakeholders aimed at resolving the dispute over fuel prices and related concerns. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decision followed…
A family in Githogoro, Nairobi, is demanding answers after their son, James Muhia, was found dead in a forest in Limuru days after police allegedly arrested him. Relatives say officers arrested Muhia over what they described as a minor offence…
Fresh reports indicate that Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya has been hospitalised after his arrest over the alleged unlawful release of 64 protest suspects in Nairobi. Police arrested Angoya on allegations of abuse of office after authorities accused him…
A family and the National Police Service are mourning after tragedy struck police officer Fred Otieno, leaving him to cope with the loss of almost his entire young family within a short time. The events began when Otieno’s wife, Louis…
A 48-year-old woman in Ukraine allegedly killed her husband after years of reported domestic abuse. Investigators say the incident happened. Authorities identified the woman as Maria and the victim as Oleksandr. Reports indicate Oleksandr returned home from a night shift…
TikTok removed more than 820,000 videos in Kenya between. The platform increased moderation efforts to improve online safety and reduce harmful content. According to TikTok’s Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, the company removed 820,552 videos in Kenya during the…
Paul Biego has broken his silence after losing a truck worth over Ksh20 million during violent protests in Naivasha. The Chesumei MP said protesters torched his Actros 3340 truck on Monday, May 18, during demonstrations linked to the ongoing matatu…
Transport operators across Kenya have maintained a nationwide shutdown to protest high fuel prices and rising taxes. The strike has disrupted transport services in major towns and cities. The National Matatu Owners Association addressed the media in Gigiri, Nairobi. Leaders…
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mahamud is among six police officers injured during ongoing protests over rising fuel prices in the capital. The incidents happened in Nairobi CBD as demonstrations escalated into running battles between protesters and police. Officers moved…
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud says police arrested 225 people during ongoing fuel price protests across the city. Mohamud said protesters broke the law during demonstrations and police took action to restore order. He warned that all suspects will…
President William Ruto addressed the nation after the death of gospel singer Rachel Wandeto. He promised tough action against those who attacked her. Wandeto died after suffering severe burns in a petrol attack in Nairobi. Attackers poured petrol on her…
Kenya is facing widespread disruption after nationwide anti-fuel price protests erupted across major towns on Monday, blocking key highways and bringing transport to a halt. The demonstrations follow a sharp increase in fuel prices that triggered anger among commuters and…
A black Mazda CX-5 was torched along Thika Road by unknown individuals as anti-fuel protests escalated. The incident caused panic among motorists and disrupted movement in the area. The protests broke out over rising fuel prices and quickly spread along…