- Members of the National Assembly Committee on Education have raised concerns over Moi University’s financial health and its handling of a staff downsizing exercise. The Committee, chaired by Julius Melly, met with Moi University’s Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kiplagat and Acting Deputy Vice…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded China’s recent commitment to providing 100% tariff-free market access for African goods, describing it as a defining moment in the continent’s global trade relations. Speaking at the 13th Kultaranta Talks in Finland, Mudavadi remarked that this…
- Renowned televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has died following a tragic road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu–Bondo highway. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, the accident involved three vehicles: a Toyota Noah driven by Deya, a Moi University bus, and a…
- President Donald Trump faces potentially the hardest choice of his time in the White House, as he weighs up whether the United States should join Israel’s bombing campaign against Iran. Trump fueled speculation about a US intervention as he dashed back from a G7 summit in Canada, warning Tuesday…
- Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi urged on Tuesday residents of the major Israeli cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv to evacuate, warning of imminent “punitive” attacks. “Punitive operations will be carried out soon,” Mousavi said in a video statement carried by state TV on the fifth…
- In a world increasingly fractured by geopolitical tensions and economic headwinds, the deepening cooperation between China and Central Asian nations stands as a key stabilizing force — one that fosters both regional peace and sustainable development. Anchored in millennia of the ancient Silk Road…
- Leader of Majority Party in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung’wah has condemned the recent wave of violent protests across the country, warning that the growing trend of citizens confronting and taunting police officers is a dangerous path that could plunge the nation into chaos. Speaking on the…
- The government has called for stronger, sustainable partnerships and collaboration to improve maternal and neonatal health services across the country, citing the need to reduce preventable deaths.
- A police officer has been arrested and will be arraigned in court after shooting an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District, according to the National Police Service (NPS). In a statement, the NPS confirmed that the Inspector-General of Police directed the officer’s…
- A police officer has been arrested and will be arraigned in court after shooting an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District, according to the National Police Service (NPS). In a statement, the NPS confirmed that the Inspector-General of Police directed the officer’s…
- Members of Parliament on Tuesday threw their weight behind the nomination of new commissioners to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for far-reaching police reforms amid growing public anger over alleged brutality and a deteriorating relationship between law…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetang’ula has directed the Departmental Committee on National Security and Administration to table a preliminary report and statement in the House on Thursday at 2:30 PM. The report is expected to update the House and the nation on the progress of…
- Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino has called for urgent reforms to restore professionalism, discipline, and public trust in Kenya’s police service. While backing the nomination of new commissioners to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), Owino said as they assume office they must courageously face…
- Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has presided over a graduation ceremony for 60 graduates, the distribution of business start-up kits including hairdressing equipment, and the launch of the Tujiajiri na Tandaza program in partnership with the KCB Foundation at Matuga Technical Training College in Kwale…
- Seven police officers suspected of shooting and killing Daniel Mwangi in London Estate, Nakuru, on June 9, have been detained for seven more days, pending investigations by Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
- The High Court has declined bail applications for three accused persons in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Odour Odhiambo alias Machuani, and Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo were charged before the Kibera High Court, where they all pleaded not guilty to…
- The High Court has declined bail applications for three accused persons in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. Justice Diana Kavedza ruled that the three, namely Lake Basin Development Authority officer, Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo, Edwin Odhiambo, and William Emoli Shigali alias Emoo…
- Government has unveiled the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025, a key component of broad legislative reforms aimed at strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The high-level stakeholders’ forum chaired by Health Cabinet…
- Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has recorded yet another medical milestone through its Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit. A team of doctors successfully performed the hospital’s first-ever pediatric surgery for Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy (BBPP). BBPP is a nerve injury that occurs during…
- The Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), in partnership with human rights organizations has officially launched an awareness and empowerment campaign in Mandera County in a renewed push to eliminate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against women and girls.
- Africa is not a passive recipient of aid or a battleground for influence but a continent at the threshold of intra-Africa trade and economic independence, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.
- President William Ruto assented to the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 at State House Nairobi on Tuesday. He also signed into law the Insurance Professionals Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 13 of 2024). The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating…
- The three suspects, Lake Basin officer Ebel Ochieng, alias Dave Calo, William Shigali, and Edwin Odhiambo were initially arraigned on June 5 but did not take a plea pending a mandatory mental assessment. The post Three suspects linked to MP Were murder back in court appeared first on KBC Digital .
- Three suspects linked to the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were were back at the Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday as the court convened to issue further directions in the ongoing case. So far, five individuals have been charged with murder. The three, Lake Basin officer Ebel…
- Government officers serving in Marsabit County have been warned against abetting smuggling on the Ethiopia-Kenya border. Marsabit County Commissioner James Kamau expressed concern over increased cases of illegal activities concerning illicit drugs, counterfeit goods and human trafficking and…
- Kenya and Finland have underscored the critical need to sustain international momentum behind Somalia’s peacebuilding process, particularly in light of the ongoing ATMIS drawdown and heightened regional sensitivities.
- The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), in collaboration with the Global Health Protection Programme (GHPP)–PharmTrain2 initiative, has kicked off a five-day regional workshop aimed at strengthening regulatory capacity in the assessment of bioequivalence (BE) studies. The workshop brings together…
- The Government has intensified its flood response operations in Tana River County, distributing vital relief supplies worth over 60 million shillings to affected households in Garsen, Bura, and Galole constituencies. The initiative, led by Principal Secretary for the State Department for Special…
- A section of ODM party members in Mombasa is calling for the urgent review and repeal of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 (CMCA), claiming it has contributed to the harassment, arrests, and even killings of bloggers and youths. Led by ODM stalwart Betty Sharon, the group linked the…
- Shock and grief have engulfed residents of Vatican Estate in Olkalou, Nyandarua County, after a middle-aged woman was brutally beheaded by an unknown assailant. The victim, identified as Maureen, a mother of three and a well-known boiled eggs vendor in Olkalou town, was found dead in her house…
- Incidents of child neglect and abuse are increasingly becoming a disturbing reality in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, prompting urgent calls for action from community leaders and child welfare stakeholders.
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has today arraigned Khadija Abdullahi Bare, the former Chief Protocol Officer in the Garissa County Government, over allegations of forging academic qualifications to unlawfully secure public employment. The EACC revealed that it initiated…
- Ex-Garissa county official accused of using forged University of Nairobi degree to secure job, earn millions in salaries The post EACC arraigns Ex-Garissa county official over alleged fake UoN degree appeared first on KBC Digital .
- The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to police reform and enhanced accountability across Kenya’s security sector, announcing that CCTV surveillance will be mandatory in all police stations nationwide within the next two years. Speaking during his…
- Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has stepped aside to allow investigations into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
- The government has ordered the immediate closure of over 500 gold mining sites in West Pokot County following the collapse of the Kambi Karaya site on Sunday, June 15, where one person was confirmed dead, with rescue efforts still underway to retrieve miners believed to be trapped underground.
- The government is in the process of reviewing the current labour laws to align them with the emerging issues in the world of work, with an aim of advancing social justice for all.
- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reiterated that the 2025/2026 Budget is specifically tailored for the ordinary Kenyan, taking into account fiscal responsibility, tax relief, and enhanced efficiency in public spending. Addressing concerns regarding taxation and public expenditure, CS Mbadi…
- Nairobi Central Police Station OCS, Samson Talam is currently at the Milimani Law Courts in connection with the death of social media influencer and teacher, Albert Ojwang. Talam was named by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss during a Senate grilling session as the prime suspect…
- Nairobi Central Police Station OCS, Samson Talam is currently at the Milimani Law Courts in connection with the death of social media influencer and teacher, Albert Ojwang. Talam was named by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss during a Senate grilling session as the prime suspect…
- A cross-border water sampling exercise aimed at assessing pollution levels and the spread of invasive species in Lake Victoria has officially kicked-off in Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania. The initiative, bringing together scientists and environmental experts from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania,…
- Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has reiterated the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in learning institutions across the country.
- The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has already developed curriculum designs for all the three grades at Senior School in preparation for the implementation of the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
- Indian health officials have begun handing relatives the bodies of their loved ones after one of the world’s worst plane crashes in decades, but most families were still waiting Monday for results of DNA testing. While mourners have held funerals for some of the 279 people killed when the Air India…
