Kenya News
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:49:14 +0300DCI told to investigate irregularities in recruiting assistant chiefs in Homa Bay
Human rights defenders want DCI to investigate the alleged irregularities which have marred the recruitment of five assistant chiefs in Homa Bay Sub-county.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:29:36 +0300Court suspends operations of panel selected to recruit Baringo County Public Service Board
The High Court in Nakuru, has suspended the operations of a selection panel in Baringo County, put in place to recruit, vet and appoint the County Public Service Board (PSB) members.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:36:00 +0300Kaptagat residents back forest fencing ahead of launch of second conservation phase
Residents living adjacent to Kaptagat Forest have backed the ongoing fencing of the ecosystem, ahead of the launch of the second phase of the conservation programme.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:16:10 +0300Subaru driver in a dramatic high-speed chase after alleged hit-and-run in Nairobi
Subaru driver flees Ngumba Estate, Nairobi crash scene after knocking down a motorcycle rider, sparks high speed pursuit as angry boda boda riders chase him through the estate
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:30:18 +0300Police probe lawyer's death in Athi River
Detectives have launched investigations into the killing of a 30-year-old advocate whose body was found outside a residential estate in Athi River, Machakos County
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:29:14 +0300Six dead, five injured in Nakuru-Eldoret Highway crash
Six people killed, five others injured after matatu collides with a trailer at Nyanja area on Nakuru-Eldoret highway, Kuresoi North Sub-County Police Commander Kimutai confirms.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0300Violence erupts at disputed Samburet estate as motorcycles burn, youths injured
Violence erupted at the disputed 1,200-acre Samburet Estate along the Kericho-Nakuru border on Friday after rival groups claiming ownership of the land clashed, leaving several injured
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0300Kilifi sets aside Sh10 million to register widows, orphans to SHA
The Kilifi County government has set aside a Sh. 10 million that will be spent on registering widows and orphans to the Social Health Authority.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0300AG now defends registrar's mistake on hospital land
The office of the Attorney General has defended an irregularity by former Nakuru Land Registrar Eric Nyamu that saw War Memorial Hospital closed.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0300'Reggae na Lami': Western Kenya's dangerous and bizarre culture
Every Friday between about 9 a.m. and noon, motorists travelling along the Kisumu-Kakamega and Kisumu-Busia highways expect delays caused by the long motorcycle convoys.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0300Giant python terrorises Kapseret village, residents want it relocated
The farmer says the farm had many wild rabbits which appear to have been exhausted by the python.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:56:12 +0300Counties to receive Sh428 billion boost after MPs approve Revenue Bill
National Assembly passes County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2026, unlocking Sh428 billion equitable share for 47 counties in the 2026/27 financial year.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0300Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedy
Two people have been confirmed dead, several others injured and thousands of traders counting massive losses after one of the country's largest trading hubs was engulfed in flames on Sunday Morning.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:20:37 +0300Senators grill Sakaja over pending bills, procurement gaps
The Senate Committee on Finance and Budget has intensified scrutiny on county governments over rising pending bills, procurement irregularities and failure to comply with reporting requirements.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:51:09 +0300Single gunshot ended Nanyuki teen life, autopsy revealed
A postmortem examination has confirmed that 17-year-old student Sylvester Muigai died from a single gunshot wound to the head during protests in Nanyuki over proposed Ebola quarantine facility.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:31:39 +0300Counties 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 +0300DCI 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 +0300Father, 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 +0300EACC 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 +0300Sh19.3 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 +0300Concern 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 +0300Partial 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 +0300Four-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 +030013 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 +0300Detectives 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 +0300Body 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 +0300Hope, 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 +0300Kenya 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 +0300KMPDU 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 +0300Machakos County Government launches a youth empowerment programme
Machakos County Government on Wednesday launched a youth empowerment programme targeting 3000 youths