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US Adds Ksh6.5 Billion to Ebola Response

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 Minister Gideon Konchellah Dies After Illness

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.…

Planes Diverted from JKIA to Mombasa During Emergency Drill

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…

Aircraft Crash-Lands at JKIA as Emergency Teams Respond

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…

NCPB Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

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

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 Flags Housing Levy Collection Gaps at KRA

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,…

Kenya Power Announces Blackout in Parts of Kakamega

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…

High Court Upholds Gachagua’s Impeachment

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…

Kenya Secures Ksh207 Billion Health Deal With United States

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,…

Former Chief Justice David Maraga Arrested

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…

IG Kanja Establishes Two New Police Stations

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…