Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been urged to voluntarily step down as President William Ruto’s running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement shared on X, senior counsel argued that an early decision would give the Kenya…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has approved corruption charges against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegibe. The decision follows investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. Mutegibe served at the Kangema Law Courts before investigators arrested him…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has claimed that footage and images from the Sifuna-led rally in Bungoma were generated using artificial intelligence. He urged Kenyans not to believe or share the content circulating online. In a statement shared on social media,…
Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have renewed calls for the party to secure the deputy president’s position ahead of the 2027 General Election. They argue that the role should form part of any political arrangement between ODM and…
A diplomatic dispute could emerge between Kenya and Somalia following reports that Somalia’s State Minister at the Presidency, Abshir Bukhaari, was denied entry into Kenya and returned to Mogadishu over questions surrounding a Kenyan passport he was allegedly using. According…
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has urged Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to withdraw his controversial remarks and apologize. She said leaders should accept responsibility for their words instead of defending them. Wahome shared her position through a statement on…
The East African Community (EAC) has taken another major step toward introducing a single regional currency. Central bank governors say the bloc remains on track to launch the currency by 2031 despite several economic hurdles. The governors confirmed the progress…
Israeli forces have carried out demolition operations in the town of Ni’lin, located west of Ramallah. Local sources said the military continued operations in the area as tensions remained high. Israeli troops also raided the Jabal Salman area in Beita,…
Global oil prices dropped by more than 4 percent on Monday after the United States and Iran paused military strikes over the weekend. The development raised hopes that both sides could pursue diplomacy instead of further conflict. Brent crude futures…
Iran has reported that six ships faced interception after attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz through what it described as an unsafe route. The claim was made by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB. According to the report, the vessels switched…
Saudi Arabia has issued another public safety alert for residents of Yanbu Governorate amid ongoing regional security concerns. Authorities urged people to stay calm and follow all official instructions. The General Directorate of Civil Defense advised residents to remain alert…
US President Donald Trump has said diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran remain active despite rising military tensions. He suggested that a previously threatened “massive” US strike may not be necessary, although he insisted American forces remain “locked and loaded.”…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has officially joined the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). His move ends months of speculation about his political future. Kang’ata had earlier announced he would not seek re-election on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.…
Four people have died after a pit latrine under construction collapsed at Chinche Primary School in Borabu Constituency, Nyamira County. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, July 24. The victims were working on a toilet project funded through…
An American woman who became seriously ill during a church mission trip to Kenya has died. Her family is now raising money to pay medical bills and return her body to the United States. Ayla Garcia, from Richmond, Virginia, arrived…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has challenged Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over comments linked to the Ol Kalou by-election. She said his remarks risk dividing Kenyans along ethnic lines. Waiguru responded through a statement released on Friday, July 24. She…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged a strong response after a deadly shooting in the occupied West Bank left an Israeli citizen dead. The incident occurred in the village of Tal and has further heightened tensions across the region.…
The National Assembly has dismissed a viral document claiming Parliament requested integrity vetting for several alleged Cabinet nominees. Officials confirmed the letter is fake and urged Kenyans to ignore it. Parliament issued the clarification on Thursday, July 23. It said…
Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions affecting five counties on Thursday, July 23. The planned outages will allow technicians to carry out routine maintenance on the power distribution network. The company urged customers in the affected areas to prepare…
Homicide detectives have arrested the main suspect in the murder of Technical University of Kenya (TUK) lecturer Edgar Mokua after weeks of investigations and forensic analysis. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says detectives followed forensic leads that connected a…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has suspended Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested him over alleged bribery. The suspension took effect immediately as investigators continue probing claims that the magistrate sought and…
Two Lebanese Red Cross paramedics suffered injuries after their ambulance struck a landmine during a rescue mission in southern Lebanon. The explosion also left the ambulance badly damaged. The incident occurred in the Zawtar al-Sharqiyah area, where emergency teams had…
Bahrain has activated its air raid sirens after reporting another suspected aerial attack. Authorities urged residents to stay calm and move to the nearest safe location. The Ministry of the Interior advised citizens and residents to follow official safety instructions.…
Three suspects have appeared before the Sotik Law Courts over an alleged job scam. Prosecutors accuse them of conning job seekers with false promises of government jobs. The suspects appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Kimutai Matata. The court charged them…
Police have launched a major search for two missing schoolboys from Garissa County. Investigators fear someone may have taken them across the Kenya-Somalia border to join Al-Shabaab. The missing boys are 13 and 15 years old. Both study at Mzuri…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced a digital platform for KCSE certificates. The system allows candidates to access, download and verify their certificates online. The council unveiled the platform alongside detailed application guidelines. KNEC says the new service…
Political activist Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party after 14 years, ending a chapter that saw her rise to the party’s National Executive Committee as Deputy Organising Secretary. In a statement issued on Monday, July 21, Njoroge said…
President William Ruto has announced a major overhaul of Kenya’s higher education funding system, saying the government will fully fund university and college education for every student who qualifies for admission. Ruto made the announcement on Tuesday, July 21, at…
Fresh reports claiming that President William Ruto’s official website may have been targeted by cyber attackers have sparked debate about the safety of Kenya’s government digital systems. Information circulating online alleges that unknown individuals gained unauthorized access to the website…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday, July 22, while declaring an indefinite boycott of selected courts over concerns about alleged judicial misconduct. In a statement issued on Friday, July 17, the…