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…
A Mercedes-Benz vehicle burst into flames after a serious road accident at the Ole Sereni section of the Nairobi Expressway on Sunday, May 31. CCTV footage captured the dramatic moments leading to the crash. The video shows the Mercedes-Benz moving…
The United States responded after the High Court temporarily stopped plans to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya. The ruling came on May 29, 2026. In a statement issued on May 30, US Under Secretary Jeremy Lewin said the…
Mitumba Traders Propose New Tax on Clothes​​ as they push for a 5% levy on imported second-hand garments under Finance Bill 2026. Mitumba traders have proposed a five per cent presumptive tax on imported second-hand clothes as the government reviews…
Court Rules on Petition Seeking to Oust Wetang’ula as Speaker​​, dismissing contempt claims over National Assembly majority dispute. High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to have National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula cited for contempt of court over his handling…
Kenya Power Staff Arrested in EACC Bribery Sting The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested a Kenya Power employee and his accomplice in a bribery sting over alleged electricity reconnection demands. In a statement on May 29, 2026, the EACC…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a full probe into the fire tragedy at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, that left 16 students dead. In a statement on May 29, 2026, the DCI confirmed…
Good News as Government Signals Possible Fuel Price Reduction amid easing global oil pressure and stable fuel supply nationwide. The government has signaled a possible reduction in fuel prices as pressure in the global oil market eases. Energy CS Opiyo…
Health CS Summoned Over US-Ebola Quarantine Deal The Parliamentary Health Committee has summoned Health CS Aden Duale and senior ministry officials over the proposed US Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya. Lawmakers directed the officials to appear next Tuesday. The summons…
Rubio and Ruto Discuss Ebola Response as US pledges millions to strengthen Kenya’s preparedness and regional health response. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with President William Ruto over the ongoing Ebola outbreak and joint response efforts…
Ruto Says G-to-G Partners Oppose Dangote’s Oil Refinery Plan President William Ruto has said fuel suppliers under Kenya’s government-to-government deal are opposing plans to build an oil refinery in Mombasa. He spoke on Thursday, May 28. Ruto said billionaire Aliko…
Three Drown inside Septic Tank in Makindu Three people, including a father and his son, died after drowning inside a septic tank at Makindu Boys High School in Makueni County. The incident happened on Thursday, May 28. Reports indicate that…
Authorities Call on Kenyans to Help Trace Two Missing Children in Nairobi after red alert issued and search efforts intensified. The State Department for Children Services issued a red alert for two children who disappeared from Komarok Estate in Nairobi.…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arraigned 19 suspects linked to a massive Sacco fraud case. Investigators claim the scheme caused losses exceeding Ksh14 billion through fake loans and suspicious investments. The suspects include former and current Sacco…
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chair Lilian Bokeeye Mahiri-Zaja is among 16 candidates shortlisted for the position of Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). The selection marks a competitive race for one of Kenya’s top…
A former principal of a prestigious school has been arrested over alleged involvement in KCSE 2025 examination malpractice. Detectives arrested him in Embu County on Tuesday, May 26. Authorities said the suspect will be arraigned alongside a school staff member…
The Kenya National Highways Authority has secured World Bank grant funding for a major highway project. The project will cover a 536-kilometre road network across seven Rift Valley counties. KeNHA announced the project while inviting companies to express interest in…
Motorists using Nairobi’s Northern Bypass faced heavy traffic disruption on Tuesday morning after an accident involving a Super Metro bus. The bus collided with a 14-seater matatu near the Kahawa West underpass. Witnesses said the crash occurred along the busy…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has come under fresh scrutiny over alleged system inefficiencies. Business groups opposed a Finance Bill 2026 proposal seeking to shorten annual tax return filing deadlines. Stakeholders raised concerns while appearing before the National Assembly Finance Committee…
A huge fire has broken out at Kariobangi Light Industries along the busy Kwa Mbao line in Nairobi. Thick smoke covered the area as firefighters and residents struggled to contain the fast-spreading blaze. The Kariobangi Social Justice Center confirmed the…
Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity outages affecting several counties on Tuesday, May 26. The interruptions will affect parts of Nairobi, Kisumu, Migori, Nandi, and Nyeri counties. The company said the outages will occur at different hours during the day.…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced public consultations on proposed electricity tariffs. The process will determine how much Kenyans pay for electricity over the next three years. EPRA said the consultations will guide electricity tariffs for the 2026/27…
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion is among 33 candidates shortlisted for interviews. The selection targets two vacant positions at the Teachers Service Commission. The Selection Panel released the shortlist on May 25, 2026. It…
Former Presidential Escort Unit commandant Noah Maiyo has come under sharp scrutiny following chaos during President William Ruto’s event in Kilifi County. The incident unfolded moments before a civilian breached the presidential security cordon and got dangerously close to the…
The National Police Service has reshuffled President William Ruto’s security team after a security breach in Kilifi County. The changes came hours after a man accessed the presidential dais during an event in Ganze. Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud…