Author: Rose Achieng
Kenya Airways crew recount emotional task of bringing Raila’s body home
The Captain shared that making the announcement of Raila’s arrival on board was especially difficult as emotions overwhelmed her.
PHOTOS: Raila’s final voyage to his resting place
One of Kenya's most iconic figures died on October 15, 2025 while undergoing treatment in India, a blow to his family and supporters alike.
Ida Odinga appeals for calm as family prepares for Raila’s burial in Bondo
Addressing the media at her Opoda Farm residence in Bondo on Saturday, Ida said the mourning period should be marked with order and respect, describin...
Raila’s last night at home: Body to be flown to Bondo for vigil
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced that the late leader’s body will be airlifted instead of transported by road, a change made to e...
Raila Odinga’s last moments: Winnie Odinga remembers father and hero
Winnie shared how she felt lucky to have had Raila as her father, alongside three other close family members.
MPs demand answers from Kenya Power over audit irregularities
The Auditor-General warned that the persistent shortfall could threaten Kenya Power’s ability to remain operational, raising fears about the sustainab...
Solemn homecoming for Raila Odinga as body arrives at JKIA
The ceremonial gun carriage, freshly polished and gleaming, awaited to bear the casket draped in the national flag. Security personnel maintained tigh...
Kenya Met forecasts hotter days, less rain for Nairobi and surrounding counties
From Saturday, October 11 to Monday, October 13, the capital is expected to experience cloudy mornings giving way to sunny intervals, with light showe...
Dozens killed as floods sweep through Mexico after days of heavy rain
The state of Hidalgo was the worst affected, with 16 deaths reported and widespread destruction across towns and villages. Roads were left impassable,...
Kenya faces looming drought, authorities urge stronger preparedness
The warning follows forecasts from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), which projects a high chance of below-normal rainfall...
IEBC concludes candidate registration, sets new rules for November by-elections
According to the directives issued by Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, any nomination disputes must be resolved within ten days of being lodged and...
Hundreds of thousands of IDs still await collection as voter turnout lags
During a tree planting ceremony in Kapseret to mark Mazingira Day on Friday, Immigration Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang urged citizens to promptly...
BBS Mall developer Abdiweli sets sights on Sh5bn venture at Tatu City
Valued at more than Sh65 billion, the project will combine residential units, retail spaces, offices, warehousing and logistics facilities, and a mosq...
Government releases Sh1.5 billion to resolve Postal Corporation salary delays
The payment dispute arose from long-standing rent arrears. An Auditor General’s report indicated that since 2014, Huduma Kenya has occupied 23 Posta b...
PHOTOS: Ruto joins Gideon Moi at Kabarak after Senate race exit
Upon arrival, the president first visited the burial site of the late Daniel Moi, where he paid his respects before proceeding to the main event.
Kenya’s TOCU dismantles cocaine smuggling ring at JKIA
Rishad Abdulrahim Sheikh, identified as the leader, and Muamar Mutua Mohammed, who managed logistics and coordinated drug movement through JKIA, were...
KURA grilled as MPs flag rising road deterioration
Members probed the authority on oversight, project execution, and the overall quality of roads maintained under the fund.
IEBC opens campaign season after completing candidate registration
According to the guidelines issued, campaign activities will officially end on Monday, November 24, 2025, 48 hours before the by-election date. The c...
Cancer groups urge MPs to act on failing health fund system
The organisation, which brings together more than 70 civil society groups and thousands of cancer patients, urged lawmakers to strengthen oncology ben...
State borrowed Sh6 billion a week amid revenue shortfalls, Treasury report shows
Treasury records show the loans were drawn from multilateral, bilateral, and commercial lenders, supporting different state-funded projects. This mean...
MP Salasya’s hate speech case paused for NCIC review
This development followed a request from the State Prosecutor, who asked the court to allow the NCIC to examine the matter and provide guidance before...
SGBV cases in Busia surge from 66 in 2016 to 480 in 2024, KEWOSA steps in
In 2024, Busia recorded 135 new HIV infections among adolescents aged 10 to 19, up from 120 in 2019, with about 2,400 adolescents now living with HIV...
Kenya sets January 2026 deadline for licensed digital certification adoption
The Authority said the inspections will focus on verifying compliance, and any failure to meet the directive will be treated as a breach of regulatory...
Gengetone musician Shalkido passes away following Thika Road crash
The heartbreaking news was first shared by comedian Oga Obinna, who had been updating the public on the artist’s worsening condition since the crash.
Mackenzie seeks court protection over alleged ‘special treatment’ in custody
The self-styled preacher, who is accused of leading a starvation cult in Shakahola, Kilifi County, told the court that he fears the medical attention...
Nairobi County orders repainting drive to restore Nairobi’s city image
In a directive signed by Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali on Monday, the county said the order applies to all buildings in the central business...
KRA issues 30-day notice to clear abandoned goods or face auction
In a notice published in the Kenya Gazette, the authority said importers and consignees with overstayed cargo must enter and remove their goods from t...
INFOGRAPHIC: Countries rocked by Gen-Z protests
As of October 1, 2025, countries such as Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, Serbia, and Peru hav...
Australian prosecutors appeal mushroom murderer's 'inadequate' sentence
Last month Patterson, 51, was jailed for life with no chance of release for at least 33 years, for murdering three relatives and trying to kill anothe...
Rescue efforts under way after 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes
Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to clear out snow blocking access to the area which sits at an altitude of more than 4...
Russian strikes kill five in Ukraine, cause power outage
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the overnight attack saw over 50 missiles and about 500 attack drones fired at his country.
