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…
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…
Former Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru has alleged that the government has started removing electricity transformers that were installed in various areas during previous election campaigns. She claimed the exercise had affected several communities that had expected the projects to…
A wave of tension has swept through parts of Ol’Kalou constituency on this morning, after a vehicle belonging to an agent of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah gets targeted and set ablaze by unknown assailants. The incident,…
Detectives have linked a Beretta pistol recovered during a police operation in Machakos County to Court of Appeal Judge Justice Aggrey Muchelule. Officers recovered the firearm after a suspected robbery suspect died during a shootout with police in Joska. Investigators…
A Kenyan has petitioned Parliament to recognise persistent low libido and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) as disabilities under Kenyan law. The petition asks both the National Assembly and the Senate to consider legal and policy changes affecting people diagnosed…
The High Court has ruled that cannabis will remain illegal in Kenya after dismissing a petition filed by members of the Rastafarian community. The petitioners had asked the court to allow the use of bhang during religious worship. Justice Bahati…
Motorists across Kenya will continue paying the current fuel prices after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority left pump prices unchanged. The latest review covers the period between July 15 and August 14, 2026. The decision means households and businesses…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned Ol Kalou voters against taking photos of marked ballot papers during Thursday’s parliamentary by-election. The commission warned that anyone who breaks the law risks heavy fines and a prison sentence. IEBC Chairperson…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in 16 counties during this week’s weather outlook. The agency also expects cool conditions in parts of the Central Highlands while many other regions remain dry. Weather experts advised residents in the affected…
Grade 9 Learner Dies After Fall at CITAM School A Grade 9 learner lost her life after reportedly falling from the rooftop of a building at CITAM Schools Ngong. The tragic incident happened on Monday morning, prompting police to begin…
The National Treasury has started recruiting a Chief Executive Officer for the National Infrastructure Fund valued at Ksh5 trillion. The recruitment follows the recent appointment of the fund’s Board of Directors by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The successful candidate…
East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega has claimed he survived an attack while returning from a political rally in Ol Kalou. The lawmaker said armed individuals targeted his vehicle as he travelled home on Monday night. The incident reportedly…
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has confirmed that police arrested eight suspects following violent clashes in the city’s Milimani area. The confrontation left two people dead and destroyed several vehicles and motorcycles. The governor described the violence as unacceptable and called…
Several classrooms and the administration block at Jomo Kenyatta Boys High School in Nakuru County have been damaged after a fire broke out overnight. The blaze erupted after midnight, prompting an emergency response from firefighters, teachers, and nearby residents. Bahati…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has reminded Ol Kalou voters to prepare for Thursday’s parliamentary by-election. The commission also confirmed that all campaign activities must end by Monday evening as required by law. IEBC urged every registered voter to…
Elite officers from the Special Operations Group have killed 11 suspected Al-Shabaab militants during a security operation near the Kenya-Somalia border. The operation followed intelligence indicating that the group was planning an attack in Mandera County. Counter Terrorism Policing announced…
Fresh violence has erupted in Samburu County after armed raiders attacked herders in Samburu West on Saturday. The incident happened less than two days after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen toured the region and announced new anti-banditry measures. Preliminary reports…
A preacher known for predicting President William Ruto’s 2022 election victory has shared another political prophecy ahead of 2027. His latest remarks have attracted widespread attention and renewed debate across different social media platforms. The preacher claimed Kenya could experience…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has fined Kipipiri Member of Parliament Wanjiku Muhia KSh1.5 million over alleged inflammatory remarks. The commission also directed the legislator to issue a public apology following its findings. IEBC’s Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement…
Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member Abubakar Zein Abubakar has died. He passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Avenue Hospital in Nairobi. His family and close associates had not disclosed the cause of death by the time…
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has claimed police arrested him on Wednesday night after his vehicle broke down on Thika Road. The advocate said officers later took him to Kasarani Police Station. Njiru shared details of the incident through his social media…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed six members to the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Board. The appointments took effect immediately after publication in a special Kenya Gazette notice. The newly appointed members are James Mworia Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed…
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…
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…
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…
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…