- The Council of Governors (CoG) is now threatening to initiate the removal of Controller of Budget CPA Margaret Nyakang’o, accusing her of being a major impediment to the smooth functioning of devolved units. The county chiefs have described her conduct as “intransigent and unreasonable,” claiming…
- A 26-year-old woman arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine will be arraigned in court today. Wendy Mbeke Muli, was intercepted by Anti-Narcotics detectives after she attempted to sneak the drugs by ingesting pellets, in a desperate move to evade…
- Residents of Elgeyo Marakwet County are raising alarm over a growing shortage of condoms, a situation that has been blamed for a spike in new HIV infections. According to Professor Sylvester Kimaiyo, Chief of Party at the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), over 6,600 people in…
- Rescue operations are ongoing in the Kambi Karaya area of West Pokot County following the collapse of a gold mine. According to police reports, one body has been recovered, while several others remain unaccounted for. The incident was reported at Marich Police Station at 5:30 p.m. “At Kambi Karaya…
- More than 100,000 small businesses across the country will benefit from a KSh5 billion grant to boost the enterprises, President William Ruto has announced. The President said the government, in partnership with the World Bank, will provide KSh50,000 to 70 small business owners – a total of KSh3.5…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula says a decision by China to declare duty and quoter free on all food imports from Kenya would spur economic growth. Speaking in Kakamega County Wetang’ula said the move is extremely beneficial to our country’s economy and marks a significant milestone in…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula says construction of key roads in the western region that are stalled is set to resume the new Financial Year, 2025/26.
- The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has arrived in Finland to represent President William Ruto at the prestigious Kultaranta Talks scheduled for June 16–17, 2025. According to a statement, the two-day event will focus on the geopolitical situation and…
- A tragic road accident in the early hours of Sunday morning claimed the lives of three people and left eight others injured after a speeding vehicle crashed into a police-led rescue operation at Chuma area, approximately three kilometers south of Kinangop Police Station. According to a police…
- Israel and Iran traded fire for a third straight day on Sunday, with rising casualties and expanding targets marking a sharp escalation in the conflict between the longtime adversaries. Overnight Iranian strikes killed at least ten people in Israel, adding to the growing toll in both countries…
- Israel and Iran traded fire for a third straight day on Sunday, with rising casualties and expanding targets marking a sharp escalation in the conflict between the longtime adversaries. Overnight Iranian strikes killed at least ten people in Israel, adding to the growing toll in both countries…
- President William Ruto has paid glowing tribute to fathers across the country, hailing them as “silent heroes” who play a critical role in shaping the foundation of families and communities.
- UNEP and FAO have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation and invasive species in three continents. These initiatives are restoring almost five million hectares of marine ecosystems an area about the size of Costa Rica, which co-…
- Cost of Super Petrol has gone up by Ksh 2.69 per litre, while the prices of Diesel and Kerosene have dropped by Ksh 1.95 and Ksh 2.06 per litre respectively.
- The population in two counties in South Sudan are at-risk of famine in the coming months, as conflict in Upper Nile state escalates, destroying homes, disrupting livelihoods, and impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid.
- Countdown to "Intervision’25" officially began with a grand launch ceremony at Moscow’s Manezhnaya Square, unveiling the contest’s countdown clock and marking the final stretch of preparations for one of the year’s most anticipated cultural events.
- In the heart of Mathare, Nairobi County, the morning air is filled with laughter and anticipation as young children arrive at Destiny Kids Rescue Centre. Clutching colourful lunchboxes and chatting excitedly, children aged four to six eagerly step into their classrooms—spaces now transformed into…
- Kenya continues to enjoy cordial and strategic relations with the European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), with the partnership playing a vital role in the country’s energy transition agenda.
- Nairobi hosted New Cities Summit 2025 bringing together over 400 delegates from 50 countries to discuss the future of urban development across Africa.
- The Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has confirmed that a Kenya Airforce Grob 120A aircraft experienced an emergency Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a training flight in the vicinity of Mwakijembe Primary School, Ndavaya, Kwale County. In a statement the KDF noted that the aircraft had two…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated Government’s commitment to delivering services and development to all Kenyans across the country without discrimination. Speaking on Saturday afternoon in Katangi, Yatta Constituency, Machakos County during Saccos and groups’ Empowerment Program, the…
- The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Susan Mang’eni, has urged county governments and academia to collaborate in developing identified priority value chains and supporting MSMEs through supportive policies, streamlined licensing, and…
- Baghdad has asked Tehran not to target US interests on Iraqi soil, a senior security official said Saturday, as Washington’s ally Israel and Iran traded blows, heightening tensions across the region. The government in Baghdad is a close ally of Tehran but also a strategic partner of Iran’s arch-foe…
- The Israeli military said Saturday that its ongoing air campaign in Iran had now given it the required “aerial freedom” for actions from west Iran to Tehran, where 70 fighter jets carried out strikes overnight. “We have created aerial freedom of action from west Iran all the way to Tehran… Tehran…
- Kenya has reaffirmed its ambition to be Africa’s premier wellness tourism hub, targeting an influx of both regional and international visitors seeking holistic, nature-immersive experiences.
- Counties are expected to fully take over all functions delineated in Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVI – No. 219 of 16th December 2024, following the identification and allocation of corresponding human and financial resources.
- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked counties to exploit their unique strengths and invest in value chains relevant to the areas so as to put the country’s manufacturing sector back on track. While noting that manufacturing still remains the second-largest employer in Kenya after the public…
- Iran struck Israel early Saturday with barrages of missiles after a massive onslaught targeted the Islamic republic’s nuclear and military facilities, and killed several top generals. Air raid sirens and explosions rang out across Israel overnight, with its military calling on residents to take…
- Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to proactive disaster preparedness and response, following the recent fire tragedy in Mukungu Village, Kibra and other areas.
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has established that social media influencer Albert Ojwang died while in custody inside a cell at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has established that blogger Albert Ojwang died while in police custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
