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…
A tragic road accident along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass has claimed the life of Ann Cherotich Chebochok, the sister of former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto. The crash happened on Tuesday morning near the Kenya Forest office in Karen. Police said the…
Motorists faced long delays on Tuesday morning after police mounted roadblocks across major roads leading into Nairobi. The operation came ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations. Traffic built up on several highways as officers stopped vehicles for security checks.…
The National Treasury has dismissed reports claiming the government plans to borrow more than KSh1 trillion from SACCO savings. It described the claims as false and intended to mislead the public. The clarification came after a graphic circulated on social…
Kenya Airways has explained why its New York-bound flight returned to Nairobi on July 5, 2026. The airline said Flight KQ 002D developed a technical issue while flying over Chad. The aircraft had departed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for…
Veteran journalist Muliro Telewa has died at the age of 68 in Nakuru hospital. His family confirmed he passed away after battling kidney failure for some time. He developed a severe cough on Sunday evening and was rushed to hospital.…
Four suspected armed robbers have been killed following a fierce exchange of fire with police officers in Uasin Gishu County during a late-night patrol operation. The National Police Service confirmed the incident on Monday, July 6, stating that the shootout…