About 90 families have been forced out of a 10-storey apartment building along Kabiria Road in Riruta Ward, Nairobi. The evacuation followed a county inspection that found serious structural defects, including extensive cracks. Officials declared the building dangerous and ordered…
President William Ruto has announced that German football giants Bayern Munich will face Dutch side Ajax during the opening ceremony of Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium on January 5, 2027. The high-profile match is expected to bring international football attention to…
A Nairobi-to-Mombasa Tahmeed bus was reduced to a wreck after catching fire in Kibwezi, Makueni County, on Wednesday morning. All passengers escaped safely without injuries after the driver reportedly noticed mechanical problems and stopped the vehicle. The incident occurred around…
Yvonne Okwara has taken up a new position at Shuga Global following her exit from Citizen TV after eight years. The former news anchor will serve as Head of Investments and Partnerships, helping the organisation secure funding and build new…
Former Buyamba Member of Parliament Amos Mugerwa has died after battling a prolonged illness, bringing sadness to his family, friends, and people who knew him during his time in public service. Mugerwa, who previously represented Buyamba Constituency, is being remembered…
A nurse has been killed and another health worker seriously injured in an attack during an Ebola response operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization says the incident is the latest violence targeting teams working to…
At least 22 people have died after a bus carrying mourners collided head-on with a lorry along the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway near Mtito Andei in Makueni County on Sunday morning, October 25, 2026. The accident occurred at around 7:00 a.m. in…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned residents across dozens of counties to prepare for heavy rainfall and possible flash floods over the next 24 hours. In a weather advisory issued on Sunday, October 25, 2026, the department said several regions…
Several people are feared dead following a road accident involving a trailer and a passenger bus along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway near Mtito Andei on Sunday morning, October 25, 2026. The crash caused a traffic standstill along the busy highway as…
A Bungoma County man has recounted a frightening experience in which his family reportedly began preparing for his burial after he was taken to a mortuary. Pharell Simiyu survived the ordeal after medical staff reportedly discovered movement in his hand…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has removed Geoffrey Mosiria from his position as Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service. The decision comes days after Mosiria declared his intention to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat. A circular dated Wednesday, October…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says traditional drinks that pass KEBS checks will receive licences. He made the announcement on Wednesday, October 21, in Nairobi. He spoke to security agencies at his Karen residence. Compliant brewers will soon be able to…
University of Nairobi students staged protests along Waiyaki Way on Wednesday afternoon. They demanded an immediate end to the ongoing lecturers’ strike. The demonstrations disrupted traffic along the busy highway. Motorists had to find alternative routes as vehicles struggled to…
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani lost her father, Mzee Mohamed Achani, on Monday morning. He died at his rural home in Bodo Village, Msambweni Sub-County, at age 74. Reports say he developed complications while he prayed the Fajr prayers at dawn.…
A 49-year-old man has tested positive for Ebola, raising Kenya’s total infections to eight. Health officials confirmed the result on Sunday, October 18, after the ministry tested 38 people that day. Health Director General Patrick Amoth described the patient during…
A fire has broken out at Nairobi National Park near the Southern Bypass and Inland Container Depot (ICD) Road junction. The blaze has consumed part of the park, with smoke rising above the affected area. The incident was also reported…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed four new Ebola cases, raising the total to seven, including one death. All four patients were in quarantine when symptoms developed and were quickly isolated. Authorities report no evidence of community transmission, while contact…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed Kenya’s third Ebola case, raising concerns about possible further transmission. Health authorities face growing pressure to strengthen surveillance and prevent additional infections. The Ministry revealed the shocking identity of the victim. Get Full Story…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two traffic police officers over alleged bribery along the Maua-Makutano Road in Meru County. The officers were apprehended near Kemu during a targeted surveillance operation on Friday, October 16, 2026. According to…
Standard Group Chief Executive Officer Chaacha Mwita will leave the media company on November 1, 2026, seven months after his substantive appointment. He will also relinquish his position as an Executive Director, with the company yet to disclose the reason…
Kenyan transport workers have been placed on alert following reports that a truck driver was killed along a major cargo route in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDCA) identified the reported victim…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing KSh170 million allegedly connected to corruption involving former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu. The recovery effort follows a High Court ruling that upheld convictions and restored money laundering charges against him. In a statement…
A three-day security operation targeting organised crime has led to the rescue of seven suspected human trafficking victims, the recovery of 85 Kenyan passports and the arrest of 29 suspects across the country. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) also…
Five people reportedly escaped without injuries after a helicopter crashed while attempting to take off at Kericho Golf Club. The aircraft was left badly damaged, with its tail section separated from the main body. Images from the scene showed the…
President William Ruto has announced the rollout of cocoa farming as a scheduled cash crop, opening a new opportunity for farmers in areas identified as suitable for cultivation. The initiative was launched during Mazingira Day celebrations at Elgon Downs in…
Cape Media has appointed June Akinyi Ndinya as acting Chief Executive Officer and Keneth Kadzomba Kazungu as acting Editor-in-Chief following the departure of two senior executives. The appointments were announced on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as the media company begins…
Kenya has lost one of its pioneering diplomats following the death of former Cabinet minister Burudi Nabwera at the age of 99. Nabwera, who served the country in diplomacy, government and elective politics, was remembered by national leaders for his…
President William Ruto has proposed exploring buffalo milk production and sourcing higher-yielding camels as Kenya seeks ways to increase dairy supply following a shortage blamed partly on drought. The President said Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke had been instructed…
Kenya has lost one of its early diplomatic figures, Burudi Nabwera, who served in senior government positions and represented the country abroad in the years following independence. Nabwera, who died aged 99, was Kenya’s first ambassador to the United States…
Canada has updated its travel guidance for Kenya following confirmation of an Ebola case in Nairobi linked to the Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Travellers have been urged to take health precautions and remain alert…