Kenya News
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:11:46 +0300Matatu operators reject plans to empower NTSA to regulate fares
Matatu operators have rejected plans by Parliament to empower National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to set minimum and maximum public transport fares.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:56:16 +0300DPP Approves graft charges against Nakuru County officials
DPP approves graft charges against nine Nakuru County officials and three firms over alleged procurement fraud, conflict of interest and money laundering.
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:17:19 +0300Murder suspect in three men killing in Kiambu held
The prime suspect in the murder of three men in Kiambu County has been transferred to Kiambu Police Station as detectives seek more time to conclude investigations.
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:58:31 +03002,500 officers set to join Nairobi Metropolitan police unit
At least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled, governor Johnson Sakaja has announced.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:19:44 +0300Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers
Interior CS Murkomen orders the transfer of all officers at Keringet Police Station, Nakuru County, and the deployment of a special team.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0300Kirinyaga tops new county performance survey
Kirinyaga County has emerged as the best-performing county in Kenya, according to a new survey.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0300Police face hard time while booking body at Tigoni mortuary
Police from Limuru faced hard times on Friday morning while trying to book an unidentified body at Tigoni mortuary in Kiambu County.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0300Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt them
If holding large gold deposits were the measure of wealth, residents would be driving flashy cars, living in grand homes, and oozing affluence.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:07:40 +030048 women rescued from sexual exploitation in Kajiado County
48 women have been rescued in two separate operations targeting alleged sexual exploitation and the commercial production of obscene content in Kajiado County.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:42:49 +0300Nairobi county retirees demand answers over delayed pension benefits
Retired Nairobi County employees have raised concerns over persistent delays in accessing their retirement benefits.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:17:23 +0300Ruai, Kariobangi upgrade expand Nairobi sewer treatment plant
The treatment capacity at Ruai Sewerage plant in Nairobi has now shot up to 320,000 cubic litres per day.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:36:02 +0300Methu warns against hooded police as Ol Kalou's polls continue
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has urged security agencies overseeing the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to ensure that all deployed officers are easily identifiable.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:26:13 +0300Ol Kalou by-election: DCP's Sammy Kamau says victory guaranteed
Speaking shortly after casting his vote on Thursday, July 16, Kamau said he was optimistic of winning based on the reception he received from voters throughout the campaign period.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:51:39 +0300British High Commissioner visits Laikipia County
He later visited, Nyati Barracks, where he heard about the BATUK training facilities which help enhance the capabilities of British and Kenyan forces through join training.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:30:37 +0300PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School closed indefinitely after principal's arrest
PCEA Mai A Ihii Booth High School in Kikuyu closed indefinitely after principal and Board chair arrested over alleged sexual harassment of students, Education Director Jeremiah Kipaiyu says.
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.