Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has confirmed that his planned East African oil refinery will be established in Kenya. The announcement ends months of speculation that had linked the multi-billion project to both Kenya and Tanzania. Dangote Industries said it…
Kenyan TikToker and HIV awareness advocate Liza Achieng has claimed that several women have approached her with shocking requests. She alleged that some offered her as much as KSh50,000 to sleep with their cheating husbands or boyfriends. Liza said the…
The National Treasury has proposed sweeping changes to the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) framework through a new amendment Bill. The reforms aim to simplify project implementation and attract more private investment into public infrastructure. The proposals appear in the Public-Private Partnerships…
Former NHIF employees who failed to secure positions at the Social Health Authority (SHA) are set to be redeployed to other government institutions. The Public Service Commission (PSC) said it is working on a smooth transition process to place the…
Nyabisase Secondary School in Kisii County has been closed indefinitely following violent student unrest. The closure came after students protested against the posting of a new principal on July 6. Kisii County Director of Education Philip Chirchir confirmed the shutdown…
A group of activists was arrested on Tuesday after attempting to hold a Saba Saba protest near the Office of the President along Harambee Avenue in Nairobi. The protesters had gathered outside the government offices carrying Kenyan flags and calling…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) can now include gold and other precious metals in the country’s official reserves after new legal changes took effect. The changes follow President William Ruto’s approval of the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Act,…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has raised concerns over suspected fraud involving KSh6.2 billion in government payroll payments. Ruku said some officials may have exploited payroll systems to process irregular salaries, allowances and benefits while avoiding statutory deductions. Audit…
Kenyans seeking a legal framework to recall Members of Parliament have suffered a setback after the High Court declined to compel Parliament to enact the required legislation. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, July 7, Justice Roselyne Aburili said lawmakers…
Thousands of students who applied for higher education placement will know their fate on Wednesday, July 8, when KUCCPS releases the 2026 placement results. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service said the exercise considered students’ KCSE performance, selected…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in 36 counties this week. The outlook covers the period from Tuesday, July 7, to Monday, July 13. Forecasters expect changing weather conditions across several regions. Some areas will also experience cold nights,…
Several people are feared dead after a horrific road accident involving a Tahmeed bus and several other vehicles along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The crash occurred between Machakos Junction and Kathumani Junction on Monday night. Preliminary reports indicate the 50-seater bus…
A tragic road accident along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass has claimed the life of Ann Cherotich Chebochok, the sister of former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto. The crash happened on Tuesday morning near the Kenya Forest office in Karen. Police said the…
Motorists faced long delays on Tuesday morning after police mounted roadblocks across major roads leading into Nairobi. The operation came ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations. Traffic built up on several highways as officers stopped vehicles for security checks.…
The National Treasury has dismissed reports claiming the government plans to borrow more than KSh1 trillion from SACCO savings. It described the claims as false and intended to mislead the public. The clarification came after a graphic circulated on social…
President William Ruto has announced the rollout of the second phase of the Nyota Programme business support initiative. The programme targets selected beneficiaries who will each receive KSh25,000 in fresh funding. The announcement comes as preparations continue for a nationwide…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has removed County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Catherine Mutanu, from office. The decision came just as Mutanu prepared to defend herself against impeachment charges before the County Assembly. The governor issued the dismissal through a…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced plans to recover KSh1.5 billion linked to the Ruaraka land compensation case. The action follows a Court of Appeal decision that upheld a ruling declaring the payment unlawful. The commission said the…
Kenya Airways has explained why its New York-bound flight returned to Nairobi on July 5, 2026. The airline said Flight KQ 002D developed a technical issue while flying over Chad. The aircraft had departed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for…
Veteran journalist Muliro Telewa has died at the age of 68 in Nakuru hospital. His family confirmed he passed away after battling kidney failure for some time. He developed a severe cough on Sunday evening and was rushed to hospital.…
Four suspected armed robbers have been killed following a fierce exchange of fire with police officers in Uasin Gishu County during a late-night patrol operation. The National Police Service confirmed the incident on Monday, July 6, stating that the shootout…
The Ministry of Interior has confirmed steady progress on the Rironi–Mau Summit Highway upgrade project, with major construction works currently underway along the key transport corridor. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said on Monday, July 6, that contractors have already…
Former Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has confirmed the death of Vincent, widely known as “Mapinduzi,” a supporter of the Linda Mwananchi movement who was injured during a violent confrontation in Keumbu, Kisii County. Machogu said Mapinduzi died after sustaining injuries…
Residents of Wandathe Village in Kathiani, Machakos County, have recounted the chilling moment a neighbour’s dog unknowingly exposed what police are treating as a brutal family murder. The shocking discovery began after the dog returned home carrying what its owner…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to abandon opposition politics and join President William Ruto’s government, arguing that he should use the remaining years to deliver development to the Kamba community. Sudi made the remarks on…
Fresh divisions have emerged within the united opposition after senior leaders differed over when and how the coalition should identify its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. The disagreement surfaced on Sunday, July 5, as former Attorney General Justin…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a manhunt for four armed suspects who robbed customers at a restaurant in Nairobi’s Westlands area before fleeing on motorcycles. The robbery happened on Saturday night, July 4, at a restaurant along…
Eight suspects are in police custody over an alleged SIM swap scheme that reportedly stole more than Ksh1.2 million from an M-Pesa shop operator in Marsabit. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the arrests on Saturday, July 4. Detectives…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast five days of rain and cold weather across several regions from Saturday, July 4, to Wednesday, July 8. The department says Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central and Coastal counties will receive rainfall during the…
Six people have died and five others suffered injuries after a 14-seater matatu collided with a trailer at Kamara near Mau Summit along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway. The fatal crash happened at about 8:30pm on Friday, July 3, in the Nyanja…