Author: Tania Wanjiku
How Kisumu visit turned into attack, Senator Osotsi gives account
Senator Osotsi was first rushed to Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu before being flown to Nairobi for specialised treatment, with former Kisumu Governor Ja...
44,000 junior school interns threaten strike over confirmation row
Meanwhile, the funding situation within the education sector has added another layer to the standoff. President William Ruto assented the Supplementar...
Police fire teargas as unrest hits Gachagua rally build-up in Kikuyu
Trouble began to build as groups assembled in different sections of the area, prompting police to intervene. Witnesses reported running battles betwee...
Senator Omtatah leads push to keep KPC privatisation case alive in court
The dispute focuses on the ongoing privatisation process, including plans involving the Kenya Pipeline Company, which the petitioners say is being car...
Court shields KPC manager with Sh5 million bail in fuel probe fears
The High Court granted Joel Mburu anticipatory bail set at Sh5 million, with a matching surety, after he filed an urgent application seeking orders to...
DP Kindiki pitches Kenya housing drive as Africa solution
The Deputy President said the programme is gaining traction, with about 270,000 units currently under construction and plans in place to significantly...
Government to install Sh45 billion solar systems in schools nationwide
The initiative is designed to reduce reliance on conventional power sources while building a long-term shift toward sustainable energy. According to h...
President Ruto touts development record as he urges end to divisive political rh...
The President further encouraged leaders to present their plans to Kenyans in a clear and respectful manner, saying political competition should be ba...
Tuju sparks concern with 48-hour burial wish amid safety fears
Tuju, who has in recent years been entangled in high-profile land disputes and court cases, said he has accepted the situation he is facing and is men...
Bhang remains the most seized illegal drug as Kenya flagged in global narcotics...
The details were presented during a meeting between Members of Parliament and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, who appeared before th...
Artemis II crew returns safely after record-breaking deep space mission
Despite the achievement, their return marks the beginning of a careful transition back to life on Earth. Immediately after splashdown, the crew are ex...
IEBC registers 531,185 new voters in one week as national drive gains momentum
The Commission said the exercise is being carried out across all 1,450 County Assembly Wards. It is also ongoing in universities and colleges, Huduma...
Ruto opens IPOA, PSC, TSC slots as fresh recruitment begins
In a Gazette notice dated April 10, 2026, the Head of State announced the vacancy in the position of chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight...
PHOTOS: Ruto breaks ground for revitalisation of Voi–Mwatate railway line
The rehabilitation works are part of a wider government push to expand and modernise rail infrastructure across the country, targeting areas that have...
Outrage in Siaya as Ramula killings spark fresh mining dispute probe calls
The incident happened on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Gem–Ramula, when residents took to the streets to protest alleged forced evictions linked to operat...
County reshuffle sees top officials swap roles in Wajir
In a letter dated April 10, 2026, County Secretary and Head of County Public Service Hellow Issack Mumin said the changes were made under Section 31 o...
Government to scrap license fees for selected NYOTA youth traders
MSMEs Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni said on Thursday, April 9, that the waiver will apply to NYOTA beneficiaries who have completed m...
New NCIC leadership proposed, Ruto names Bishop Omae as Chair
If cleared, the incoming commissioners will take over from the team led by Reverend Samuel Kobia, whose term came to an end on November 17, 2025, afte...
Drama Festival performances spotlight automation, governance gaps and digital li...
At the 64th Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, ongoing at Kagumo Teachers Training College, Nyeri National Polytechnic, and Dedan Kimathi Univers...
Weekend weather alert as Kenya Met signals more rainfall
The Coast and Northeastern Kenya have also been listed among areas likely to experience rainfall during the same period.
No spin, No excuses! Winnie Odinga condemns attack on Osotsi
According to Derick Luvega, Director of Communication at the Vihiga Senate Office, the attack happened shortly after armed individuals confronted him...
Robertson to exit Liverpool after nine-year spell at Anfield
The 32-year-old has featured 373 times for Liverpool, playing a central role in a team that lifted two Premier League titles and the Champions League...
Vatican places Africa in focus as Pope Leo begins 10-day tour
Pope Leo will travel between April 13 and 23 through Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, covering long distances estimated at nearly 18,0...
From police stops to hospital queues: Where Kenyans say bribery is unavoidable
Health facilities are another major area of concern. Patients report paying extra charges to access treatment, secure hospital beds, or move faster th...
City Hall gives 100 acres as Ruto launches Sh2bn annual waste plan for Nairobi
Speaking during a Special Address to the Nairobi City County Assembly on Thursday, April 9, Ruto said the plan will rely on new infrastructure, inclu...
Four sentenced to death in case linked to killing of Kabete MP George Muchai
While issuing the sentence, Magistrate Onyina said the court had considered mitigation arguments from defence lawyers, submissions from the Director o...
Middle East war driving global food prices higher, institutions warn
Countries that depend heavily on imports are expected to face the greatest pressure. Many of these nations rely on international markets for basic foo...
Greece to bar under-15s from social media access
Greece’s plan places it among a widening group of countries that are rethinking children’s access to digital platforms. In Australia, authorities have...
Kenya’s blindness rates fall but access to treatment remains uneven
According to the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness report, the country has reduced blindness prevalence from 0.7 per cent in the 1990s to 0.37 p...
Transporters Association sound alarm over fuel shortage disrupting operations
The Kenya Transporters Association, in a letter dated Wednesday, April 8, 2026, has called for urgent intervention from key institutions in the energy...
Kenya secures Sh71 billion to expand roads, fibre and border facilities along Is...
Under the plan, 508 km out of the 740 km corridor will be upgraded, alongside the rollout of about 1,270 km of high-capacity fibre optic cable to stre...
Senator Osotsi stable but badly injured after Kisumu attack, Sifuna says
Preliminary information indicates that Osotsi had visited a grooming outlet before proceeding to a nearby restaurant, where he spent time interacting...
