Author: Ann Nyambura
Senator Thang’wa moves to calm fears as Methu arrest rumours spread
Senator Methu is fine,” without providing further clarification on the origin of the rumours. The confusion came at a time when Senator Methu has r...
High Court asked to restore dropped charges in Baby Pendo-linked case
The matter arises from investigations that were finalized in October 2022 following a judicial inquest into incidents recorded between August 11 and 1...
Britney Spears checks into rehab following driving under influence arrest
Authorities said the singer had been reported for operating her BMW “erratically at a high rate of speed” on a motorway. Officers from the California...
New Bill proposes tough penalties for illegal trade in sensitive technologies
The proposed Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2026, provides for the creation of a central control committee that will oversee licensing, maintain a nati...
Senator Methu: Respecting Ruto does not mean I fear him
Methu also addressed criticism over comments he made during a public event in Ol Kalou, where he stated that leaders should not be expected to show un...
Senator Methu: My words were not to humiliate Ruto, I was on official duty
Methu further stated that even if given another chance, he would not change his words, saying he stands by the message he delivered publicly.
KNH faces shutdown as nurses declare strike over pay and pension crisis
Speaking to the media, Panyako pointed to financial strain at the hospital, saying it has affected employment conditions, with a section of nurses ser...
David Keter wins UDA primaries after close contest in Emurua Dikirr
The nomination came ahead of the by-election set by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission for May 14, 2026, in a constituency with 44,44...
Buildings around Wilson Airport blamed for disrupting flight operations
KCAA Director General Emile Arao told the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation, and Housing on Thursday that a review carried out by the...
Senate probes Sh10.85 billion Talanta Stadium budget surge ahead of AFCON 2027
Talanta Stadium, being built at the Jamhuri Sports Complex in Nairobi, will seat 60,000 spectators and is a flagship venue for Kenya’s co-hosting of A...
UN recognises transatlantic slave trade as “gravest crime against humanity”
The vote saw 123 countries in favour, three against, the United States, Israel, and Argentina, while 52 countries, including the United Kingdom and E...
Kenya offers 30% incentive to cruise tourists visiting national parks
The incentive, introduced in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), is designed to improve the cruise-to-park experience through organised...
Mudavadi: One SGR trip can carry load of 200 trucks
Mudavadi said the line will handle up to 4,000 tonnes in one journey, easing the burden on roads that have long carried most of the cargo. He noted th...
Ruto pledges Sh400 million for Kisumu Hospital upgrade
President Ruto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure nationwide and called on the Kisumu County Government...
Eight arrested as detectives uncover fertiliser fraud ring in Kakamega
The suspects were arrested during a raid at Ejinja Village in Rurambi Sub-County. The operation was carried out by detectives from DCI headquarters wo...
Three University students die in Kibwezi bus crash on Nairobi–Mombasa Highway
He added that the six injured were rushed to Kambu Level 4 Subcounty Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. The victims were transported in an...
Nairobi floods claim 10 lives as Roads, homes submerge
The flooding also left at least 71 vehicles stranded as major roads became impassable.
Ngong Road night-time lane closures from March 9 to 23 for flyover work
KURA said the interruptions will mainly occur in the evenings and at night, from 6 pm to 2 am, when crews will be carrying out concreting work on the...
Nakuru County issues 21-day notice to collect 27 unclaimed bodies
The list shows that while some of the deceased had been identified at the time they were taken to the mortuary, others remain unknown.
Kenya Airways flight to Kigali returns to Nairobi after poor weather
The airline noted that such air turnbacks are part of normal safety measures in aviation when landing conditions are not suitable. However, the earlie...
SASRA orders SACCOs to submit audited accounts by March 15
The regulator emphasized that meeting this deadline will allow sufficient time for the review and approval of the accounts by March 31, 2026, in prepa...
Facebook tops TikTok as Kenya’s leading social platform
TikTok, which had held the top position in 2024, dropped in the rankings, while Google remained Kenya’s most visited internet platform. The data also...
Treasury drops public service layoffs, focuses on payroll reform
During last year’s national wage bill conference, officials had warned of mass layoffs targeting support staff, casual workers, and employees with fak...
Police commission moves to limit IG’s authority in 10,000-officer recruitment
According to the NPSC, last month’s recruitment across the country was carried out “in a vacuum, stripped of the statutory and regulatory safeguards t...
KNH radiotherapy wait times double as machines break down
Figures presented to the Treasury indicate that the average wait for radiotherapy at KNH rose to 37 days, up from 18 days the previous year, far above...
KNCHR links 57 deaths, 661 complaints to widening abuses
In its latest review covering December 2024 to December 2025, the Commission recorded 57 deaths tied to violations of the right to life and hundreds o...
World Bank criticises political influence in Kenya’s State firms
Current performance-monitoring systems are also under scrutiny. While the National Treasury sets key performance indicators and targets, the World Ban...
Ombudsman sets 21-day deadline for sugar mill records
The order comes shortly after Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told Parliament that all assets leased under 30-yea...
Pope Leo XIV stresses guiding youth in the era of artificial intelligence
Acknowledging AI’s profound impact, Pope Leo said the technology influences millions daily and affects human thinking, learning, and relationships.
Garissa confirms doctors on permanent terms after talks With KMPDU
In a clear commitment, the county pledged to reclassify 20 doctors from Job Group M to Job Group Q, with the new letters scheduled for release by Dece...
Koskei orders State agency leaders to follow directives without exception
Koskei specifically called out the unauthorised extension or renewal of CEOs’ contracts, done without his office’s required consent. Other irregularit...
