The High Court has ordered the government to compensate former Taita Taveta MP Basil Criticos. Judges directed the state to pay Ksh30 million for destruction of his sisal farm. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday March 3, held authorities accountable for…
The Director General of the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), Edward Muriuki,has linked the unusual rains witnessed in February to the Madden-Julian Oscillation. This tropical weather phenomenon, which moves eastward around the globe, significantly impacts rainfall patterns in tropical regions like…
The Iranian government addressed growing concerns over missile activity in the Gulf region. Ambassador Ali Gholampour spoke to clarify claims linking Iran’s operations to Kenya and to correct misunderstandings. Gholampour emphasized that Iran’s missiles remain limited in range and fully…
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company plans a major digital upgrade. The utility will install thousands of smart water meters citywide. The project targets improved monitoring and reduced water losses. The plan appeared in the Kenya Gazette on February 27.…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has opened temporary job opportunities across multiple disciplines. In a notice dated February 25, 2026, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission invited qualified Kenyans to apply for Voter Registration Assistants, Voter Registration Clerks,…
The National Treasury has invited citizens to submit comments on the Draft Public Finance Management (Child Welfare Fund) Regulations, 2026. The regulations aim to operationalize the Child Welfare Fund established under the Children’s Act. The Act gives effect to Article…
Fuel prices in Kenya might rise after global crude oil prices climbed sharply. International prices hit Ksh 8,643, equivalent to $67 per barrel. That marks the highest level recorded since August 2025. Reports released on Tuesday, February 24, linked the…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) ordered traders along Thika Superhighway to vacate. Traders at Kihunguro, Allsops, and Delview must remove their wares within seven days. KeNHA aims to start infrastructure upgrades without delays. Director General Luka Kimeli said the…
Thika Municipality is at the center of a renewed push for city status after the Senate began formally considering its application. The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations announced it is reviewing the request in line with the…
Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner and former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama’s ex-wife, Joyce Nzisa Mwongela, is set to be buried at her parents’ home in Kilome, Kilungu, Makueni County. Nzisa passed away on February 16, 2026, following a long illness,…
Violence disrupted the Linda Wananchi rally in Kakamega town on Saturday. Leaders had organised the event under Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. A tear gas canister landed near the dais during speeches. The incident caused panic among supporters near the podium.…
Kenya has taken a decisive step toward commercial oil production. The country has acquired an onshore drilling rig worth Ksh1.9 billion. The equipment will support drilling in the South Lokichar Basin in Turkana County. Gulf Energy E&P BV announced the…
A Kenyan businesswoman, Sheila Mutundi, has unveiled plans to launch an airline named after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The announcement, made from her base in Singapore, marks a bold step into aviation for the model-turned-entrepreneur, with ‘Raila…
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) warned Kenyans about fake employment letters circulating online. The authority confirmed these letters are fraudulent and do not come from KPA. Fraudsters use the authority’s logo and official formatting to make the letters appear real.…
The Clinical Officers Council and the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) have cleared a clinical officer in Bomet County of rape allegations that were widely reported over the weekend. The claims caused widespread public concern and dominated media headlines.…
A 30-year-old man was fatally attacked by an elephant in Kasigau, Taita Taveta County, on February 8, authorities confirmed. The man went missing earlier that day, prompting a frantic search by local residents and wildlife officers. Rescue and law enforcement…
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has summoned Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja after he failed to arrest and produce Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit. The summons followed a Senate directive that the governor appear before the committee to…
The trial for teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody, is scheduled to begin on March 17, 2026. The High Court issued hearing dates and pretrial directions to ensure the case proceeds efficiently. Justice Diana Kavedza…
Kenya has emerged as a key destination for controversial disciplinary camps receiving children sent from Europe. A new investigation by Finland’s public broadcaster Yle exposed severe abuse within these institutions. The investigation revealed that parents living in Finland and Sweden…
The Guinness World Records has confirmed Truphena Muthoni’s 72‑hour tree‑hug as the longest marathon hugging a tree. This achievement now stands as an official global record. Guinness World Records announced the confirmation in a media statement on Monday, January 26,…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations conducted a major operation targeting organized phone theft syndicates within Nairobi city. Officers arrested two suspects along Charles Rubia Street near the busy Buscar bus stage on Monday. Police identified the suspects as…
A chief and a primary school teacher were killed in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa County on Sunday night. The killings occurred in Hulugho town near the Kenya-Somalia border, heightening renewed fears over escalating insecurity. Reports indicate that the…
Detectives in Homa Bay County are investigating the sudden death of a fifteen year old student at school.The student collapsed while playing football with classmates at Saye Mixed Secondary School in Kosele Rachuonyo Subcounty yesterday. Teachers supervising the students noticed…
Traffic along Ngong Road suffered major disruption on Sunday morning, January 25, after a billboard suddenly collapsed. The incident occurred opposite Prestige Plaza, one of the busiest sections along the route during early morning hours. Preliminary reports indicate the billboard…
Detectives are hunting a 26-year-old man after killing his aunt in Ratta village Kisumu County home. The suspect sent texts to relatives confessing he strangled his aunt Ruth Achieng Apiyo aged sixty. Police said her body was found lying lifeless…
A gang of boda boda riders chased a matatu after a deadly crash along Juja Road. The vehicle headed toward the city centre when chaos erupted on Friday January twenty third morning. Witnesses said the matatu struck a rider after…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested at least seven suspects on Friday during a major intelligence-led crackdown targeting stolen electronic devices in Nairobi. The operation exposed an organised network involved in receiving stolen mobile phones, refurbishing and…
Detectives are investigating the killing of a 75-year-old man whose body was found dumped in a thicket in Juja, Kiambu County, following an alleged abduction in Thika Town. The discovery has raised alarm over a suspected ransom-related crime targeting elderly…
The Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, has flagged unpaid police insurance claims amounting to KSh220 million, exposing prolonged failures in compensating families of officers killed or injured in the line of duty. The report shows that despite fulfilling all National Police Service…
Detectives in Nyali have launched investigations into a bold M-Pesa scam that has raised serious concerns about mobile money security in retail businesses. The incident involved two women who allegedly walked into a bookshop, collected goods, and left without making…