Kenya News

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:25:00 +0300
Senate flags counties for failing to fully run municipalities
The Committee Chairperson Senator Godfrey Osotsi said that the counties have got no option but to comply with the urban areas and Cities act

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:37:31 +0300
Twenty-three counties facing food shortage as drought crisis deepens
Camels seek for pastures in Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist's community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:01:44 +0300
IPOA probes fatal shooting of 14-year-old in Kisauni
Investigations into the fatal shooting of Dennis Ringa Swaleh, 14, in Kisauni, Mombasa, ongoing; IPOA says key witnesses interviewed and postmortem conducted.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0300
Governors want Treasury to comply with SHA funds agreement
CoG has urged National Treasury CS John Mbadi to comply with the resolution they passed with President William Ruto to release all the expenses related to wages and deductions.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300
Security and unity dominate Jamhuri celebrations in counties
Calls for improved security ahead of the Christmas festivities, alleged unfulfilled promises by the government, and unity dominated speeches as Kenyans convened in counties.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:33:49 +0300
'All hail Truphena': Environmentalist hugs tree for 72 hours
Twenty-two-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has officially set a 72-hour world record for tree-hugging, surpassing her previous personal best of 48 hours.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:16:00 +0300
Transfer of devolved functions to counties ready, says Ruto
County governments have over the years cried foul over the national government's continued chokehold on crucial functions

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:18:36 +0300
Water agency cuts supply to over 30,000 in three counties
The WRA officials, escorted by armed police officers, allegedly vandalised the critical water infrastructure last week

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:07:18 +0300
Doctors suspend services in Siaya over assault on colleague
Siaya County health services ground to a halt on Tuesday after doctors suspended operations to protest an alleged assault on a colleague by county officials and an area chief.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:04:53 +0300
Why Nubians are renewing push for legal ethnic recognition
Mohamed said this history continues to shape the community's struggle for land rights, documentation and political inclusion.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0300
Tenwek heart survivor joins hospital team after life-saving surgeries
A nurse who survived two childhood open-heart surgeries at Tenwek Hospital has returned to the same facility to care for cardiac patients and inspire them with her story of healing and hope.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:51:11 +0300
Police destroy Sh21 million bhang, heroin in Busia
Police in Busia County, working with the Judiciary, have destroyed a consignment of bhang and heroin valued at more than Sh21 million.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:44:25 +0300
Fresh landslide kills two in Elgeyo Marakwet
UPDATE: Two people killed in another landslide in Keiyo North, Elgeyo Marakwet, Acting County Commissioner Julius Maiyo says victims are from one family

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:36:36 +0300
Government to cover victims' bills as Elgeyo Marakwet death toll rises
Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides death toll rises to 22 after one more body recovered, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says 29 people missing, four in critical condition.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:55:09 +0300
LSK calls out KMJA over Maua court protests
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) - Meru Chapter has criticised the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) over its recent statement condemning protests by advocates at the Maua Law Courts.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:08:23 +0300
At least 10 killed as mudslides, rockfalls hit Elgeyo Marakwet
Ten people killed, several others missing after heavy rains triggered mudslides, rockfalls and flooding in Elgeyo Marakwet, Acting County Commissioner Julius Maiyo confirms.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:53:00 +0300
Suspected explosives recovered in Isiolo
Community leaders are urging the national government to sweep the village for other explosives and to conduct awareness campaigns.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:07:40 +0300
Man arraigned in court for allegedly defiling minor
Askew Kimutai Korir appeared before Sotik Principal Magistrate Tonny Kwambai, facing charges related to the defilement of a Grade 5 student.

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:57:43 +0300
Report: Most Bungoma youth unaware of climate justice
Most young people in Bungoma County lack awareness and understanding of climate justice, report by the Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA) shows.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:12:50 +0300
Questions as bodies of men who drown in Mombasa are retrieved from the ocean
The 23-year-old Stephen Ngoa had obtained a passport and a letter of good conduct and was waiting for his cousin to finalise travel arrangements, including an air ticket.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:59:00 +0300
Tension high along KenyaEthiopia border after fresh militia attacks
These incidents resulted in one herdsman dead and several others injured.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:14:00 +0300
Kenya secures global backing for expanded Haiti security mission
The decision marks a diplomatic breakthrough for Ruto's government, which has spent the past year pressing world powers to act on Haiti.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:35:23 +0300
Ethiopia's 'peace bridge' brings hope at border
For decades, families in the Ateker border region have struggled with isolation, insecurity and seasonal floods of River Nakuwa that cut them off from their neighbours across the border.

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