Author: Samuel Otieno
Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
While acknowledging that the marathon negotiations in Pakistan had gone "well" and "most points were agreed to," Trump said Tehran had refused to conc...
House team raises alarm over rise of political gangs ahead of 2027 polls
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security cautioned that the rise of political goons is quickly becoming...
Kenya and India to negotiate a comprehensive free trade agreement - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said on Sunday that official negotiations are set to begin following announcements in early 2026 when he visi...
Nationwide blackout hits Uganda as authorities work to ensure restoration
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) said in an official notice that “a nationwide power outage occurred on 12th April 2026 at...
JD Vance leaves Pakistan after failing to reach deal with Iran
Vance cited shortcomings in the talks, saying that Iran had chosen not to accept American terms, including to not build nuclear weapons.
Chaos rock Githunguri as police disperse elders over disputed 58-acre land
The confrontation led to hours of running battles between security officers and crowds who had travelled from across the region for the planned spirit...
FIFA unveils largest-ever referees team for 2026 World Cup
The FIFA Team One cohort will include 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials drawn from six confederations and 50 Member Asso...
DCI dismisses Gachagua claims on fuel probe as baseless
In a statement, the agency dismissed the allegations surrounding the handling of recoveries and exhibits linked to an ongoing probe into the suspected...
Trump issues new threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
He repeated an earlier threat to unleash "hell" but told US media there was a "good chance" of a deal being reached with Tehran.
China executes French national convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking
Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman born in Laos, was executed, "despite the efforts of the French authorities, including efforts to obtain a pa...
Homa Bay, Bungoma and Mandera among counties leading in SHA fraud - Duale
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said Homa Bay, Bungoma, Mandera, Wajir, and Kisii have been the most affected, with the majority of the 1,000 faci...
Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal
The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, and a day after Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 h...
World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Should anything now happen to Biya, 93, the vice-president will automatically step in and complete the term before a new election is held.
12 medical facilities closed in nationwide SHA fraud crackdown
Speaking in Garissa on Saturday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the closure of 12 medical facilities over fraud linked to SHA.
KPC MD Joe Sang, PS Liban Mohamed, EPRA DG Daniel Kiptoo arrested over fuel saga
According to reports, the officials were arrested on April 2, 2026, by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts
Those freed will include foreign nationals, young people, women and those aged over 60, a statement from the Cuban embassy in the US said.
Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
Footage from the scene shows two men on a motorcycle riding against the flow of traffic through the Williamsburg neighbourhood of Brooklyn. A man on t...
Over 1,800 killed since Traore seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says
HRW finds President Traoré and six senior military commanders "may be liable as a matter of command responsibility for grave abuses and should be inve...
Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time leading the justice department was often overshadowed by its handling of the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein and its investi...
UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role
Conille's second term as prime minister, for six months in 2024, coincided with the first deployments of Kenyan troops as part of a U.N.-backed forc...
Unnecessary! Sakaja dismisses arrest attempts, urges amicable resolution
On Monday night, police were searching for Nairobi Governor following an arrest order issued by the Senate watchdog committee for contempt of Parliame...
Late MP Kiaraho to be laid to rest on April 10
Speaking on Monday after the second planning committee meeting at the late MP’s Runda home in Nairobi, Thuku said the MP will be interred in accordan...
Kenya moves to cushion economy from Middle East crisis effects
President Ruto admitted the crisis is having a significant impact on the global economy, adding that it is already being felt across global supply cha...
ODM on right path under Oburu, says Speaker Wetang’ula
Wetang’ula noted that ODM, now part of the broad-based government, is poised for renewed stability and growth following a brief period of uncertainty...
Netanyahu says Latin Patriarch will have full access to holy site
Benjamin Netanyahu said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa had been asked not to enter the church out of concern for his safety. He said Iran had repeat...
I will be a presidential candidate in 2027 polls - Kalonzo
The Wiper Party leader said he received the green light in October last year and has since been preparing himself for the race.
Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history
On Sunday, the shutdown reached 44 days, surpassing the previous longest funding lapse, which ended in November 2025.
Peace key to Kenya’s economic growth - PCS Mudavadi
Mudavadi challenged Kenyans to reflect deeply on the place of peace in national progress, describing it as the ultimate enabler of prosperity, investm...
Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America
An initial suspect was detained at the scene after he placed a device containing five litres of liquid, believed to be fuel, and an ignition system cl...
Suspected "Mchele Babe" arrested in Ruiru as police recover stolen loot
Preliminary investigations indicate the suspect is part of an organised criminal network that uses a stupefying substance commonly known as “mchele” t...
Nyamira County disowns extra 20 bodies in Kericho mass grave saga
Nyaribo said his administration was not aware of the additional 20 bodies and noted that they would have sought permission to bury them.
Algeria mourns former president Liamine Zeroual
Zeroual, a former soldier, died at a military hospital in Algiers after a serious illness, the presidency said, adding that flags would be flown at ha...
