Author: Bradley Bosire
Tanker, container ship hit as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again
Iranian authorities confirmed they had again shut the Strait, reversing an earlier reopening, in response to an ongoing naval blockade imposed by the...
2027 election will be between Ruto’s inclusive agenda against tribalists – Duale
He argued that the current administration is working to build a unified nation where no group is left behind, emphasising that citizenship and access...
We are ending 60 years of neglect in Northern Kenya – Ruto
The President said the government has embarked on a wide-ranging development agenda focused on energy, transport, agriculture and education to integra...
Matiang’i to Youth: Take charge or risk losing Kenya’s future
The former CS challenged the youth to actively participate in leadership and decision-making processes, arguing that their numbers give them a decisiv...
Three arrested over gang rape, violent robbery in Butere
The arrests were carried out by officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and the Operation Action Team (OAT) after weeks of inv...
Gachagua alleges plot by police, ‘goons’ to disrupt his dagoretti meeting
He alleged that police officers had repeatedly collaborated with goons in attacks on civilians, citing incidents in Othaya and Kikuyu as examples of w...
Cabinet Secretaries roll out fresh appointments across key State Agencies
The Treasury docket also moved to set up a Search and Selection Panel tasked with recruiting independent directors for government-owned enterprises. T...
One arrested as NACADA seizes 1,843 bottles of counterfeit alcohol in Kitui crac...
The raid, conducted on April 16, 2026 at around 9:00 a.m., targeted a wines and spirits outlet identified as a key distribution point for counterfeit...
Parliament pushes for stronger penalties and closing of loopholes in conflict of...
The proposed regulations set out procedures for disclosure, compliance, reporting, and enforcement mechanisms across public institutions, commissions,...
Nairobi to host first Pan-African Media Summit on information integrity and sust...
The summit aims to provide a platform for dialogue on the evolving media landscape, including emerging opportunities, structural challenges, and the f...
Kenyan court fines Chinese national Sh1 million over illegal smuggling of rare “...
The service added that the ruling reflects the judiciary’s firm stance on wildlife-related offences, including crimes involving lesser-known but ecolo...
KFS moves to address inclusion gaps after approval of new recruitment policy
Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities at Bunge Tower, Parliament Buildings, Chief Conservator of Forest...
DP Kindiki blames global tensions for fuel hike, warns against protests
Kindiki’s remarks come as the United Opposition, led by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, threatens to mobilise protests across the country ov...
Rainfall expected across several regions as temperatures remain high, Weatherman...
In its weekly outlook covering April 14 to 20, 2026, the department said rain is expected in parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley,...
Court extends status quo in dispute over planned Safaricom stake sale
Judges also postponed consideration of other applications before the court, including those seeking to bring in additional parties, indicating that ti...
World Athletics rejects applications by 5 top Kenyan athletes to represent Türki...
Among those affected are Kenyan stars Brigid Kosgei, Ronald Kwemoi and Brian Kibor, as well as Catherine Relin Amanang’ole and Nelvin Jepkemboi.
We demand respect from the UDA Party – ODM
In a statement issued after a Central Committee meeting held on April 16, 2026, ODM expressed concern over the conduct of some UDA leaders, warning th...
IPOA opens probe into fatal police shooting during Embu hospital protests
The watchdog agency confirmed that it has dispatched a Rapid Response Team to the area to begin investigations into the circumstances surrounding the...
OCS recalled as police launch probe into fatal shooting in Ishiara, Embu
In a statement, the NPS spokesperson, Muchiri Nyaga, said the decision was taken by the Inspector General to safeguard the integrity of ongoing invest...
Audit casts doubt on Sh118.5 billion pension payout over data gaps
The report also raises concern over questionable transactions, pointing to Sh15.64 billion reflected in bank records but not captured in the cash book...
Senate probes controversial fuel deal as Oryx claims Sh3.2bn loss after cancella...
Maangi told the Committee that Oryx received a direct request for proposal from the State Department of Petroleum on March 19, 2026, seeking urgent fu...
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Board appoints Moses Wekesa as new Managing Direc...
According to the board, the appointment follows a structured selection process designed to identify a candidate with extensive experience in infrastru...
I’m an industrialist, not a politician — Ida Odinga
Speaking in Mombasa, Ida made it clear that despite her proximity to influential political figures, she does not consider herself part of the politica...
President Ruto: African Union not fit for future leadership needs
He delivered a blunt assessment of the state of the African Union, stating that its current configuration falls short of addressing the continent’s ev...
Atwoli calls for immediate ban on political rallies over security concerns
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) boss said the continued political gatherings pose a growing security risk and undermine established el...
Five illegal firearms surrendered in Turkana as disarmament drive gains momentum
According to the National Police Service, the weapons handed over included rifles of various models alongside several rounds of ammunition.
Ichung’wah accuses Gachagua of orchestrating violence in Kikuyu, demands probe
In a statement on Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Kikuyu MP claimed the unrest was not spontaneous but bore the hallmarks of coordinated political attac...
Governor Orengo demands arrest of mastermind behind Osotsi attack in Kisumu prob...
Orengo said he had personally reported the matter to police shortly after the incident and later visited the station two days after to follow up on th...
MPs raise alarm over ID delays, backlog during Kiambu inspection
The concerns emerged during a fact-finding mission by the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security as part of its budget oversig...
AFA launches nationwide crackdown on illegal macadamia traders
The operation, which spans 14 counties where macadamia is grown, is aimed at flushing out rogue traders and processors, protecting farmers from exploi...
CS Murkomen calls for accountability over organised political unrest
Murkomen also urged politicians across the spectrum to lower political temperatures and avoid rhetoric that could inflame tensions, warning that young...
This was not a love thing! Osotsi says as he rejects rumours over attack
The senator further said misinformation began spreading almost immediately after the attack, accusing online commentators of rushing to shape public o...
