Kenya News

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:31:39 +0300
Counties face solid waste nightmare
Counties are turning to public-private partnerships to tackle growing waste management challenges as population growth, industrial expansion and financial constraints strain existing systems.

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:34:59 +0300
DCI identifies six students linked to Utumishi Girls dorm fire
Detectives are now pursuing a seventh suspect who had earlier been released to her parents and is currently not in custody.

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:03:04 +0300
Father, son among three dead inside septic tank at Makindu Boys High School
A father and his son are among three casual labourers who died after drowning inside a septic tank during a cleaning operation at Makindu Boys High School in Makueni County.

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:25:00 +0300
EACC warns counties over conflict of interest
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has urged county governments to tighten accountability systems and fully implement the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act, 2025.

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:27:57 +0300
Sh19.3 Billion appeal for drought crisis
Special Programmes sector has appealed to Parliament for an additional Sh19.3 billion to bolster emergency relief operations as Kenya faces worsening drought conditions

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:41:24 +0300
Concern over management of Nairobi Food Certification Unit
The KEHPHPU has accused Nairobi City County of unlawfully deploying unqualified personnel to manage the Food Hygiene and Medical Certification Unit at City Hall.

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:47:54 +0300
Partial closure on Ngong road as KURA finalises Sh3.8 B junction mall viaduct
Motorists using the busy Ngong Road and Naivasha Road corridor in Nairobi should brace for temporary traffic disruptions during evening hours.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:58:13 +0300
Four-month closure of Eldoret Road for Nairobi River Bridge works
Motorists using Eldoret Road in Nairobi will face major traffic disruptions  after the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced the closure of a section of the road

Sun, 10 May 2026 13:56:23 +0300
13 suspects arrested in Trans Nzoia gang crackdown
13 suspects arrested in Gitwamba, Trans-Nzoia county on Saturday in an operation targeting criminal gangs, NPS says.

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:38:27 +0300
Detectives arrest 68-year-old woman, seize suspected narcotics in Nairobi
Detectives arrestes 68-year-old woman, recover suspected narcotic drugs in an operation targeting drug trafficking in Nairobi.

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:31:07 +0300
Body of missing five-year-old boy found in Nyamira tea plantation
The body of Ezra Momanyi, a PP1 pupil, was found on Friday afternoon in a tea plantation in Endemo village under disturbing circumstances.

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:10:00 +0300
Hope, doubt in Laikipia as decades-long road crisis nears resolution
Despite the renewed excitement, many residents remain cautiously optimistic, saying years of broken promises from previous administrations have taught them to wait.

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:27:58 +0300
Kenya Power official arrested over alleged Sh20,000 bribery scheme
The suspect was released on a cash bail of Sh200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:44:32 +0300
KMPDU raises alarm over security and staffing at Ishiara hospital
KMPDU also rejected allegations of negligence against the hospital's Medical Superintendent, Dr Anthony Nduva, saying no formal disciplinary process had been undertaken.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0300
Machakos County Government launches a youth empowerment programme
Machakos County Government on Wednesday launched a youth empowerment programme targeting 3000 youths

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:45:04 +0300
IG orders recall of Ishiara OCS over Embu protest killings
Police IG Kanja said the decision was aimed at ensuring a fair, transparent, and impartial probe

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0300
Schools showcase talent, life lessons at national drama festivals
Learners across the country are taking to the stage with performances that not only entertain but also highlight real-life issues and practical skills.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0300
Bishop Kimengich tells government to stop the culture of goons
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret Dominic Kimengich has asked state agencies to restore order.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0300
ASAL farmers face massive losses as drought deepens, KEFFA pushes for special livestock fund
(KEFFA) is calling for the establishment of a special fund for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) to cushion livestock farmers from the impact of climate change.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0300
Homa bay nurses call off strike after nine days
Homa-Bay nurses end strike after 9 days.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:22:30 +0300
Nairobi CBD road closures: What you need to know
Traffic to be temporarily disrupted within CBD today; City Hall way, Supreme Court and Wabera Street to be closed to public ahead of President Ruto's address to Nairobi County Assembly.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0300
Sikri College for the Blind and Deaf Elevated to National Polytechnic
 Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf in Kasipul Constituency upgraded to National Polytechnic.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:58:05 +0300
Five counties in SHA fraud web as 12 hospitals shut amid probe
Five Kenyan counties have been implicated in a major Social Health Authority fraud scheme, prompting the shutdown of 12 hospitals as authorities intensify investigations.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:51:43 +0300
Mudavadi defends cooperation framework between govt and Nairobi county
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has defended the newly signed cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi City County Government.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:02:41 +0300
15 killed in crash on NyeriNyahururu Highway
At least 15 people killed in road accident after a lorry rammed a matatu, near Dedan Kimathi University on Nyeri-Nyahururu highway, police say.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0300
Sakaja defends riverbank evictions
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the ongoing evictions and demolitions along riverbanks in Nairobi, saying the county government will continue reclaiming riparian land.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:54:51 +0300
Standard Group, Mediamax journalists attacked amid fake ambulance scam coverage
Standard Group and Mediamax journalists assaulted while covering a UDA meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia; attack followed story on a fake ambulance deal at Harambee House.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0300
Sakaja directs round clock flood response plan
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the preparation of a 48-hour action plan to address flooding, drainage failures and infrastructure damage across the city.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0300
Femicide cases expose deepening crisis of violence against women
Persistent gender-based violence and harmful traditions targeting women and girls are driving renewed campaigns to push communities to abandon the practices.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0300
Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits' terror in Turkana and Marakwet
Dominic Kimengich, who survived a gun attack while celebrating Mass in Todonyang near the Kenya-Ethiopia border in 2013, is set to take up a new role in Mombasa County.

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