Learners in Competency Based Education institutions could soon wear standardised school uniforms nationwide. The Ministry of Education is considering a proposal introducing a common dress code across basic education levels. The proposal emerged during the National Conference on Education held…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arraigned 19 suspects linked to a massive Sacco fraud case. Investigators claim the scheme caused losses exceeding Ksh14 billion through fake loans and suspicious investments. The suspects include former and current Sacco…
The United States government is reportedly considering sending Ebola-exposed American citizens to Kenya for quarantine and treatment. Reports from multiple U.S. media outlets indicate the Trump administration is reviewing plans for a special isolation facility in Kenya. According to the…
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chair Lilian Bokeeye Mahiri-Zaja is among 16 candidates shortlisted for the position of Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). The selection marks a competitive race for one of Kenya’s top…
A former principal of a prestigious school has been arrested over alleged involvement in KCSE 2025 examination malpractice. Detectives arrested him in Embu County on Tuesday, May 26. Authorities said the suspect will be arraigned alongside a school staff member…
The Kenya National Highways Authority has secured World Bank grant funding for a major highway project. The project will cover a 536-kilometre road network across seven Rift Valley counties. KeNHA announced the project while inviting companies to express interest in…
Motorists using Nairobi’s Northern Bypass faced heavy traffic disruption on Tuesday morning after an accident involving a Super Metro bus. The bus collided with a 14-seater matatu near the Kahawa West underpass. Witnesses said the crash occurred along the busy…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has come under fresh scrutiny over alleged system inefficiencies. Business groups opposed a Finance Bill 2026 proposal seeking to shorten annual tax return filing deadlines. Stakeholders raised concerns while appearing before the National Assembly Finance Committee…
A huge fire has broken out at Kariobangi Light Industries along the busy Kwa Mbao line in Nairobi. Thick smoke covered the area as firefighters and residents struggled to contain the fast-spreading blaze. The Kariobangi Social Justice Center confirmed the…
Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity outages affecting several counties on Tuesday, May 26. The interruptions will affect parts of Nairobi, Kisumu, Migori, Nandi, and Nyeri counties. The company said the outages will occur at different hours during the day.…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced public consultations on proposed electricity tariffs. The process will determine how much Kenyans pay for electricity over the next three years. EPRA said the consultations will guide electricity tariffs for the 2026/27…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appointed Nyandarua Senator John Methu as the new Secretary General of the Democracy for the Citizens Party. The announcement came during a press briefing at the party headquarters in Nairobi on May 25. The…
A senior United States official has confirmed that Washington and Tehran have reached an agreement in principle on a framework deal. The plan focuses on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing part of Iran’s nuclear stockpile. The Strait of…
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion is among 33 candidates shortlisted for interviews. The selection targets two vacant positions at the Teachers Service Commission. The Selection Panel released the shortlist on May 25, 2026. It…
Former Presidential Escort Unit commandant Noah Maiyo has come under sharp scrutiny following chaos during President William Ruto’s event in Kilifi County. The incident unfolded moments before a civilian breached the presidential security cordon and got dangerously close to the…
The National Police Service has reshuffled President William Ruto’s security team after a security breach in Kilifi County. The changes came hours after a man accessed the presidential dais during an event in Ganze. Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified political competition after positioning himself as a leading opposition presidential contender ahead of 2027. His growing confidence has triggered internal friction within opposition ranks and raised concerns about possible vote splitting. Rising Self-Positioning…
The British High Commission in Nairobi has dismissed a document circulating online as fake. The letter falsely claimed to address a meeting request involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the UK Prime Minister’s Office. Officials confirmed the document did…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has confirmed that Kenya has no Ebola outbreak. He addressed rising public fears after reports suggested possible infections in the country. Suspected Cases Isolated and TestedDuale said three people who recently travelled from the Democratic…
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…