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Top Stories • May 23, 2026

Suspect arrested, IED recovered in foiled attack along Garissa–Dadaab Road

Further checks at the scene also uncovered military-style jungle clothing, including a jungle jacket and trousers, as well as two mobile phones. Investigators believe the items may help in identifying possible accomplice...

Kindiki urges teachers to shape civic behaviour beyond classrooms

MPs demand proof of impact from billions spent on foreign trade missions

Senators raise questions over Kisumu climate projects despite high completion rate

Uganda

Ebola cases rise to 5 in Uganda after 3 new infections

Top Stories • May 23, 2026

At least 90 killed in coal mine explosion in Northern China

Hundreds of emergency responders were dispatched to the scene as rescue efforts intensified through the night. Footage a...

Top Stories • May 23, 2026

Proposed Bill opens door for counties to run wildlife reserves and manage revenue

Under the proposed framework, each county would be required to prepare formal management plans for every national reserv...

Top Stories • May 23, 2026

Senate raises alarm over surge in teenage pregnancies across counties

According to statistics tabled in the House, Busia County reported more than ,000 cases, making it the most affected. Na...

Top Stories • May 23, 2026

Government shake-up in Senegal as Faye sacks cabinet and ends Sonko’s tenure as PM

The split ends a high-profile partnership between Faye and Sonko, two former tax officials who once stood at the center...

Wardak province • May 23, 2026

Afghanistan flash floods from heavy rains kill at least 24 in 48 hours

The latest wave of fatalities comes just a day after disaster authorities reported additional deaths linked to flooding...

Top Stories • May 02, 2026

Senate proposes national hiring system in bid to fix county job imbalance

A committee report presented during the hearings shows deep disparities in county staffing. Bomet has 97.28 per cent of...

Treasury CS John Mbadi • May 02, 2026

CS Mbadi defends 4.6% growth, cites rebound in key sectors

Mbadi pointed to the construction industry as one of the clearest signs of recovery, saying it moved from contraction in...

World Health Organisation • May 02, 2026

E-waste levels climb as Kenya struggles with recycling capacity

Latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that electronic waste rose by 4.5 percent in 2025, reac...

Top Stories • May 02, 2026

Landslide blocks Iten–Kabarnet Road near Kolol after heavy rains

In a traffic update shared on its official X account, the authority said restoration works are already ongoing, with eng...

Uhuru Kenyatta • May 02, 2026

Former President Uhuru insists he will stay active in party politics

The former Head of State further questioned why former leaders are expected to stay silent, contrasting the treatment wi...

tributes • May 02, 2026

Tributes pour in for Nairobi Hospital board chair Dr Obwaka

Dr Obwaka died on May 1, 2026, at 7 pm after being rushed to The Nairobi Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead on...

United Democratic Alliance • May 02, 2026

UDA halts Tana River grassroots elections indefinitely

No explanation was given for the sudden change, leaving party members and aspirants in uncertainty as they await clarity...

Uganda court • May 02, 2026

Man sentenced to death for killing four toddlers in Kampala nursery attack

Court records showed that Onyum entered the nursery before attacking the toddlers with a kitchen knife, leaving staff an...

Top Stories • May 02, 2026

Police confirm 10 dead as heavy rains continue to cause damage

Residents living in flood-prone and high-risk zones have been urged to remain cautious, avoid crossing flooded roads or...

Top Stories • May 02, 2026

CS Duale mourns veteran Gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka

Dr Obwaka died on Friday evening at 7 pm at Nairobi Hospital, where he had worked for many years treating patients and g...

Manufacturing share in economy dips to 7.1 per cent as costs squeeze growth

One of the weakest performers was sugar, where output dropped by 24.8 per cent to 613,000 metric tonnes in 2025. Soft dr...

Tuwani areas • May 01, 2026

Nine arrested in Trans Nzoia crackdown on rising gang activity

Police indicated that the raid followed reports and intelligence linking the group to a string of incidents that have un...

Funding cut hits child protection as abuse cases rise

According to the report, total national government expenditure on social services is projected to fall to Sh67.2 billion...

university Council • May 01, 2026

Sh24m loss exposed as Egerton land dispute deepens over 1,500-acre farm

The Auditor General’s report for the year ended June 30, 2025, details how unknown private parties moved into the univer...

Pre-primary enrolment rises to 3.1 million as more girls join classrooms

Education experts say the increase reflects continued government focus on early childhood education, alongside community...

United Democratic Alliance • Apr 27, 2026

Njeri Maina: I will not resign from UDA over political alignment with DCP

Maina maintained that her support for DCP is based on consistency of values, adding that she only aligns herself with po...

Nyong’o to face Senate over claims of weakening municipal boards

The Senate inquiry is expected to examine whether control of county finances is being used to limit the legal mandate of...

Nairobi rolls out gravity water system in bid to cut costs and stabilise supply

The county government estimates that the new arrangement will reduce electricity spending by about Sh 30 million every m...

vacancy • Apr 27, 2026

Supreme Court vacancy: Final interviews begin for top judicial seat

The shortlist brings together four judges from the superior courts and one advocate. Those set to face the panel are Cou...

ODM rift widens as Linda Mwananchi plans 2027 presidential bid

In a bold move that escalates internal tensions, Orengo announced a parallel leadership structure, naming himself acting...

Top Stories • Apr 13, 2026

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 ti...

Top Stories • Apr 13, 2026

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 re...

Top Stories • Apr 13, 2026

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....

Top Stories • Apr 13, 2026

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 over...

Top Stories • Apr 13, 2026

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 sho...

Top Stories • Apr 13, 2026

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 h...

Top Stories • Apr 13, 2026

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...

Audit flags Treasury over breach of approved borrowing plan

The report, which was submitted to Parliament, shows that the deficit rose by Sh492.12 billion from the earlier estimate...

Long-time Ladysmith Black Mambazo member, Albert Mazibuko dies at 77

The group announced that Mazibuko died on Sunday following a short illness. His role in the ensemble stretched back to 1...

Ethiopia takes over AU Peace and Security Council leadership for April

During its tenure, Ethiopia will oversee discussions covering a wide range of issues linked to peace and security across...

Ruto backs Mbavu Destroyer vs Majembe fight with Sh2 million support

The build-up to the fight has drawn comparisons to earlier high-profile boxing hype witnessed in the country, particular...

MPs push for real-time access to IFMIS in oversight drive

The National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi, has recommended tha...

Voter Registration exercise • Apr 04, 2026

IEBC registers 344,316 new voters in early push for 2027 polls

IEBC noted that the target of the current exercise is to register 2.5 million additional voters, which would raise the t...

Senate calls for urgent changes to stop criminalizing FGM survivors

Debate among senators showed clear differences on how to tackle the issue, with some questioning the heavy reliance on a...

DPP raises alarm over missing files in South C collapse probe

In the initial directive issued on January 5, the DPP instructed police to conduct full investigations into the collapse...

Uhuru Kenyatta • Mar 28, 2026

Gachagua says no public reconciliation needed with Uhuru Kenyatta

The former DP described the disagreement as strictly political, stressing that it did not affect their long-standing per...

UDA nominations • Mar 28, 2026

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...

Wilson Airport • Mar 27, 2026

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 th...

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 ven...

United Nation • Mar 26, 2026

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, incl...