Author: Chrispho Owuor
Defence Ministry auctions vehicles, equipment in 5 regions
Viewing begins on Mar 16, 2026. Auctions run from Mar 31, to Apr 28, 2026. Bidders must pay a Sh1,000 catalogue fee and a refundable deposit of up to...
Kenya Defence Forces, WHO begin emergency medical training in Nairobi
The course which began on February 24, 2026 aims to strengthen leadership, coordination, and emergency response capacity among senior medical officers...
Duale seeks closer World Bank support to fast-track Kenya’s UHC
He cited registration of 29.6 million Kenyans under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and outlined measures to strengthen supply chains, maternal heal...
Mandera officer guilty of grievous harm as court sets sentencing date
Abdihakim Abdi Saman was found guilty after prosecutors presented 12 witnesses, with the court ruling the case was proved “beyond a reasonable doubt,”...
Woman arrested, suspected cannabis seized in Limuru bus stop operation
During the exercise, detectives discovered one large bundle of greenish plant material wrapped in a polythene bag, along with two smaller packages con...
KNH saves premature twin in Kenya’s first neonatal balloon heart procedure
Kenyatta National Hospital has performed Kenya’s first balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty on a premature newborn, stabilising a 34-week twin with critica...
IEBC opens 12,520 temporary positions ahead of nationwide voter registration
Applicants must be Kenyan citizens aged 19 and above, with a minimum of KCSE grade C- (minus) or its equivalent, and possess computer skills.
GT Bank Kenya fined Sh33m, ordered to refund ASL over unfair credit terms
The case arose from a complaint lodged by ASL Limited on October 5, 2024, alleging unfair treatment in the management and renewal of its credit facili...
UN calls for immediate release of Tundu Lissu
According to the statement circulated by the opposition party Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo, the UN body determined that the treason charges broug...
KMPDU issues strike notice over Mombasa doctor suspension
Doctors in Mombasa County will offer only minimal emergency services after KMPDU launched industrial action over the suspension of Dr. Iqbal Khandwall...
Two arrested as AK-47 recovered in Coast crackdown
DCI detectives in Mombasa have arrested two armed suspects and seized a loaded AK-47 rifle after an intelligence-led raid linked to a February 17 robb...
Morara Kebaso: High party costs lock out new leaders
Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso says Kenya’s costly party registration rules and tribal loyalties block new entrants, as ORPP confirms strict legal...
Mid-Term review begins as AfDB commits Sh65.7bn tokKey Kenyan projects
The mid-term review mission, initiated at the Treasury, will assess progress on ongoing initiatives, identify challenges, and ensure that investments...
Electricity expert warns Kenyans overpay as tariff review looms
He argues that multiple levies inflate consumer bills and says reforms could significantly lower the cost per unit for households.
UN rights chief warns war crimes risk becoming ‘new normal’ worldwide
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns that war law violations are being normalised, citing civilian suffering in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and Myanmar, a...
Kenya unveils new drive to curb maternal and newborn deaths
Kenya has inaugurated a national steering committee to strengthen maternal and newborn death surveillance and response, linking each reported death to...
Police arrest ‘notorious’ suspect in Coast security operation
Officers say five rounds of ammunition were recovered during a search. The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue into alleged robbery...
ODM dispute deepens as leaders clash over NDC legitimacy
Acting ODM SG Catherine Omanyo has dismissed Babu Owino’s claims that the March 27, 2026 National Delegates Conference is illegitimate, citing party c...
EPRA orders strict LPG safety compliance nationwide
The regulator warned of enforcement action, including fines, suspension or license revocation, and urged the public to report violations.
Africa Editors Congress 2026: How AI and integrity debates affect newsrooms
Africa’s leading editors and media leaders are meeting in Nairobi for the Africa Editors Congress 2026 to tackle information integrity, AI value chain...
World Bank study finds 8 in 10 refugees in Northern Kenya face multidimensional...
According to the report released on Friday, “in 2024, est. 85 percent of Kakuma refugees, 87 percent in Kalobeyei & 84 percent in Dadaab are multidime...
Kenya police intercept vehicle carrying toxic chemicals, explosives at Isebania
Experts note that the illegal transport of highly toxic chemicals and industrial explosives carries severe legal and security implications. Strict reg...
Six arrested as DCI cracks down on violent gangs at the coast
According to the DCI, the arrests followed actionable intelligence gathered over time, allowing officers to identify and move in on individuals suspec...
Inside Konza Smart City: How Kenya’s tech hub plans 6,000 jobs
Konza Technopolis leaders outline Kenya’s flagship smart city plan, from underground tunnels and green energy to data centres, universities and thousa...
Nyeri double murder suspect held for 30 days as DCI probes continues
A 23-year-old man is detained for 30 days as DCI homicide and forensic teams probe the alleged premeditated killings of two women in Nyeri and possibl...
George Njenga urges youth to build through cooperatives, not hustle
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Dr Njenga said the size of a business should not merely be judged by staff numbers but by the bank account and...
Governors warn rising debt, shrinking transfers threaten devolution
In talks with the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, governors pushed for increased equitable share funding, inclusion of UHC transition costs, and...
Russian Embassy refutes claims of Kenyans recruited in Ukraine combat
In a press release dated February 19, 2026, the embassy described recent media reports as a “dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign.”
Kenya's private sector sees low inflation, stronger growth in 2026
Economic performance between February and April 2026 is projected to improve, driven by rising private sector activity and recovery across key sectors...
Nyandarua officer jailed 30 years for 2020 manslaughter
The case stems from the death of Stephen Githinji Ndiuni on the night of May 24, 2020, at Equator Springs Hotel in Gwa Kung’u township, Nyandarua Nort...
DCP to re-visit Jogoo House after missed meeting on church tear-gas probe
Democracy For The Citizens Party has written to Police IG Douglas Kanja, protesting inaction over alleged state-sponsored violence and the Witima chur...
KPA warns job seekers on fake recruitment, payment demands
Kenya Ports Authority has warned job seekers about fraudulent recruitment schemes involving fake offer letters and payment demands, stressing that no...
