Three police officers sustained injuries after suspected Al-Shabaab militants attacked a Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in Fino, Mandera County, on Friday night. Reports indicate that the militants launched an assault on the camp before security officers responded and engaged…
The United States has committed an additional Ksh6.5 billion to strengthen efforts against the latest Ebola outbreak even as debate continues over the suspended quarantine facility in Laikipia. The U.S. Department of State announced plans to provide $50 million through…
Former Cabinet Minister and ex-Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah has died after a long illness. Sources indicated that Konchellah died on Saturday, June 13, while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital. Reports suggest he suffered a cardiac arrest before his death.…
The British High Commission said BATUK personnel did not take part in June 9 protests in Nanyuki. Social media claims wrongly suggested individuals in British military uniforms were involved. Officials confirmed some people wore BATUK uniforms without permission. The High…
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) carried out a full-scale emergency drill on Thursday, June 11, involving simulated aircraft crash scenarios.The exercise saw planes initially scheduled to land at JKIA diverted to Moi International Airport in Mombasa to allow for unhindered…
An aircraft crash-landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday, June 11, triggering an immediate emergency response from aviation and rescue agencies. The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident and said emergency teams moved quickly to the scene. The organization…
China Firm Wins Ksh375 Billion JKIA Upgrade Deal Two Years After Adani Cancellation. The government has awarded a Ksh375.4 billion contract for the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to China Communications Construction Company. The project will be implemented through…
US Adds Ksh2.59 Billion to Kenya Ebola Preparedness Funding. The United States has announced an additional Ksh2.59 billion (US$20 million) to strengthen Ebola preparedness in East Africa. The funding raises total US support for the response to more than Ksh28.4…
The National Cereals and Produce Board appointed CPA Samuel Karogo Ndung’u as its new CEO. He previously served as Acting Managing Director before the permanent appointment. The board confirmed the decision in a statement released on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.…
IG Kanja Names New GSU Commandant. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has appointed Johana Kiplangat Tonui as the new Commandant of the General Service Unit (GSU). The National Police Service confirmed the changes on Wednesday, saying Tonui moves from…
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has raised concerns over the collection of the Affordable Housing Levy, saying the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) failed to register some eligible taxpayers on the levy system. Speaking before the National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee,…
The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has pushed for the arrest and prosecution of Tana River’s Acting County Secretary after he allegedly ignored requests for information about the Inuka Fund. The issue began when the Tana River Civil Society Organisations…
Residents in parts of Kakamega County should prepare for a planned electricity interruption on Wednesday, June 10, after Kenya Power announced maintenance works on its network. In a notice issued on June 9, the utility company said the outage will…
Although the High Court found that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua did not receive a fair hearing during his impeachment trial, the judges stopped short of overturning the process or returning him to office. In their detailed judgment, the three-judge…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has opened applications for 54 new positions as it seeks to strengthen its workforce and improve service delivery across the country. In a recruitment notice released on June 9, the authority invited qualified candidates to…
The Executive Office of the President has announced plans to dispose of a range of old government assets through a public auction later this month. According to a notice issued on June 9, the exercise will involve the sale of…
The High Court has delivered a significant ruling arising from the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, awarding him KSh 50 million in constitutional damages while at the same time upholding the decision that removed him from office. A…
The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, finding that the National Assembly conducted a constitutionally sufficient public participation exercise during the impeachment process. In its ruling delivered on Monday, the court dismissed key arguments…
The High Court has ruled that the National Assembly conducted adequate public participation during the impeachment process of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In its judgment, the court found that Parliament met the constitutional threshold required for public involvement before…
Kenya and the United States have agreed on a new five-year health partnership worth USD1.6 billion (about Ksh207.4 billion) aimed at strengthening healthcare services across the country. National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo announced the agreement on Monday, June 8,…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to secure the release of former Chief Justice David Maraga and other activists arrested during protests along Lang’ata Road on Monday, June 8. LSK President Charles Kanjama confirmed that the society had…
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has projected rainfall in parts of the country between June 9 and June 15, even as dry weather dominates most regions. In its latest weekly forecast, the weather agency said counties in the Highlands…
Eric Omondi Released on Ksh100000 Bond After JKIA Arrest Eric Omondi Released on Ksh100000 Bond After JKIA Arrest Comedian Eric Omondi secured release on a Ksh100,000 bond after his arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on June 5. He…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga faced arrest on Monday morning after he joined a protest opposing planned infrastructure development near Nairobi National Park. Police officers arrived shortly after the protest started and detained him at the scene. Officers placed him…
KRA Clarifies Who Must File Tax Returns Ahead of June 30 Deadline The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that not all individuals with a KRA PIN are required to file tax returns. The explanation offers relief to some taxpayers…
Lenana School Closed Indefinitely After Night Unrest, Parents Ordered to Pick Students Lenana School in Nairobi has been closed indefinitely after unrest broke out during night preps on Monday, June 1. Parents have been directed to pick up their sons…
Kenyans enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA) Lipa Pole Pole programme can now opt out using a simplified mobile-based process. The authority introduced the update to improve convenience for contributors. SHA confirmed that members no longer need to visit…
Ex-Priest Arrested Over Tax Boycott Calls Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a former Catholic priest over alleged social media posts targeting the government. The 44-year-old suspect was arrested on June 1, 2026, during an operation…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has established two new police stations to improve security services in Uasin Gishu and Kajiado counties. He announced the move through a gazette notice dated May 29, 2026. The new stations include Chagaiya Police…
Panic gripped the Maasai Mara airstrip on Monday, June 1, after a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft crash-landed at the facility. Videos from the scene showed the white aircraft, registration 5Y-SOP, resting nose-down on the airstrip with its tail lifted into…