Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday as authorities move to conserve fuel amid rising shortages. The decision comes as global tensions linked to the US and Israel conflict with Iran disrupt oil supplies. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…
Russia will no longer recruit Kenyans into military operations following a bilateral agreement between the two countries. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced the decision during a joint press conference with Russian officials in Moscow on Monday, March 16. Mudavadi…
Chelsea Football Club has been fined £10.75 million by the Premier League after breaching league regulations. The Premier League clarified that the one-year transfer ban is suspended for two years, only activating if further breaches occur. This means Chelsea can…
Mary Juma Deya, widow of the late controversial televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya, was found dead at her Bondo home. Her death comes just nine months after Gilbert Deya died in a road accident, shocking his followers and reigniting attention on…
Cancer patients across Kenya will now access enhanced treatment support under the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme. The government increased the oncology package by Ksh250,000, responding to months of public concern over high treatment costs. SHA Oncology Package Upgraded Interior…
More than 800 personnel from the French Army have arrived in Kenya to support a growing defence partnership. The troops travelled aboard three French warships that recently docked at the Port of Mombasa. The mission focuses on military training and…
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to merge several secondary schools recording low student enrollment. Officials say the move aims to improve resource use and strengthen learning institutions nationwide. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok revealed the plan while…
EPRA has announced new fuel prices for the March–April review period. The latest update comes as Kenyans closely monitor petroleum costs following global oil market uncertainty linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The government of Israel has announced scholarships for Kenyan students aiming for postgraduate studies. These opportunities focus on sustainable development and community empowerment across African societies. In a notice dated Saturday, March 14, the Israeli mission in Kenya confirmed applications…
Several learners are feared dead after falling into a septic tank while watching William Ruto’s motorcade pass by. Rescue teams and community members rushed to pull students from the sewage pit as chaos unfolded. The incident occurred at Kapsabet School…
The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has accused Fairways Hospitality Kisumu Limited of manipulating the judicial system to avoid paying more than KSh25 million in rent arrears. The authority claims the company has continued occupying its property while frustrating efforts…
MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised the national government’s launch of the Sh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund. He said the initiative could enable borrowing outside the official national budget. Speaking in Gakurwe, Kiharu Constituency, Nyoro said the fund allows the government…
CCTV footage shows armed men storming former PS Irungu Nyakera’s hotel in Kisumu early Wednesday. The attackers carried machetes and sticks, overpowering the security officer at the gate around 5:15am. They rushed inside, breaking furniture, kitchen equipment, and other hotel…
Detectives from the Banking Fraud Investigations Unit (BFIU) have arrested a man accused of mutilating Kenyan currency notes and sharing the act on social media. Authorities identified the suspect as Maximilian Motara. In a statement on Tuesday, March 10, the…
The National Transport and Safety Authority has released a detailed list of 35 traffic offences and penalties. The announcement came as the government rolled out a new instant fines system. The notice was issued on Tuesday, March 10. Authorities say…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has successfully secured a 20-year prison sentence against a man convicted of defiling a minor in Kericho County. On Monday, March 9, the ODPP confirmed that Victor Kiplangat Cheruiyot was found…
The government, through the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Digital Economy, requested TikTok assurances on election-period misinformation. Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo met with TikTok leadership to discuss safety measures. He sought clarity on tools to detect misinformation and prevent coordinated…
Shocking details have emerged from an audit report showing that more than 50 children under the age of five died at the Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital. The revelations appear in the latest audit report released by Nancy…
Tension marked the official opening of the Kahuro Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) offices in Kiharu constituency after local administrators failed to attend the ceremony. The event, held on Monday, March 9, was presided over by area MP Ndindi Nyoro and…
At least one person has died and three others sustained injuries after a city shuttle bus lost control and crashed into several vehicles on Monday morning. The accident occurred near Pan Afric Hotel along Valley Road, causing major traffic disruption…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially launched the instant fines traffic management system. The authority confirmed on Monday, March 9, that motorists committing traffic violations will now receive instant notifications via SMS. “The Instant Fines Traffic Management…
Former Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has died after suffering a heart attack. Firat passed away on Monday, March 9, according to confirmation from his club Nejmeh SC. He served as the club’s first-team coach at the time of…
Nairobi has been hit by devastating floods following heavy overnight rainfall, leaving 23 people dead and causing widespread disruption across the city. The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the fatalities as part of an ongoing emergency response. Widespread Damage and…
Yoweri Museveni has taken over the rotating chairmanship of the East African Community from William Ruto, marking a new phase in the leadership of the regional bloc.The transition follows the long-standing practice within the regional body where the chairmanship rotates…
Kericho residents were left shocked on Thursday evening after a massive Simotwet tree suddenly collapsed in central Kericho. The fall happened just hours before the burial of Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng’eno, who died in a helicopter crash on February…
The Kenyan shilling has ranked among the most stable currencies globally over the past year. The currency has maintained steady performance against the United States dollar during that period. Data published by Bloomberg shows the Kenyan shilling recorded very low…
Kenya Airways has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors. The announcement, made on Thursday, March 5, revealed the names of the new non-executive directors. The newly appointed directors are Kiprono Kittony, Chris Diaz, Winnie Iminza Nyamute, and…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill could enable election rigging. He made the remarks on Thursday, March 5, while responding to journalists. A journalist asked whether he trusted the government’s explanation for creating the…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced a nationwide update of records for registered teachers. The exercise targets teachers who hold registration but currently lack employment with the commission. TSC issued the notice on Wednesday, March 4, urging unemployed registered…
The Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has rejected any registration plans. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s group says it never authorised anyone to register the party. The faction wrote to the Office of Registrar of Political Parties…