Nairobi
Foreign trio deny charges after Sh19 million emerald seizure
Investigators said the trio was found in possession of 74 grams of raw emeralds estimated to be worth Sh19 million.
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Supreme Court ends Arshad Sharif legal battle, dismisses family appeal
In a ruling delivered by a five-judge bench, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by Sharif’s widow, Javeria Siddique, the Kenya Union of Journalists and the Kenya Correspondents Association, effectively upholding the Court of Appeal’s findings on the issues under dispute.
Western
Webuye traffic officers arrested after EACC surveillance operation
The arrests followed investigations launched after the commission received numerous complaints from members of the public, including operators of public service and heavy commercial vehicles, who alleged that officers were routinely demanding illegal payments
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Kalonzo urges Kenyans to register and vote out leaders through ballot
Speaking on Friday alongside other opposition figures, he accused President William Ruto's administration of corruption, impunity and conflict of interest, calling on citizens to unite in pursuit of political change
Health and Wellness
SHA raises alarm over conmen offering fast-track services for cash
The authority cautioned the public against engaging with such individuals, stressing that they have no connection to SHA and are seeking to exploit unsuspecting people.
Africa
Three jailed for life over kidnap and murder of British botanists in South Africa
Rachel and Rodney, who held both South African and British citizenship, disappeared in February 2018 while conducting research in Ngoye Forest, about 150 kilometres north of Durban. They had been collecting indigenous plants and seeds during a trip through KwaZulu-Natal province.
News
UDA warns against biased media reporting; calls for accuracy and verification
Addressing journalists at Hustler Plaza on Friday, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the party remained firmly committed to protecting media freedom as guaranteed by the Constitution but maintained that press freedom must be exercised alongside the principles of accuracy, fairness, impartiality and professional accountability
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Kindiki: Asset sales will fund development without new taxes
Kindiki noted that the legal framework required to operationalise the fund is already in place and that the government is finalising the remaining processes after securing the initial capital.
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Parliament begins review of Bill to define and protect classified State Iinformation
Dagoretti South John Kiarie assured the sponsor that the proposal would undergo thorough examination to ensure it meets constitutional standards while addressing emerging security concerns.
Crime
Garissa TikToker released on bail over alleged anti-non-muslim incitement
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the charges stem from a TikTok video allegedly uploaded by the suspect on April 23, 2026. Investigators claim the video contained remarks aimed at inciting members of the Muslim community in Garissa County against non-Muslims.
News
All counties remain in normal drought category, NDMA says
NDMA Chief Executive Hared Adan said the country's drought status remains stable and is expected to remain normal until the end of July. However, he cautioned that changing conditions could see some counties move into the alert category in the coming months, underscoring the need for continued preparedness.
Politics
Salasya challenges Senator Sifuna over fight to keep ODM post
The Mumias East MP also questioned why Sifuna was still challenging his removal from office despite the decision having been endorsed by ODM's National Executive Committee (NEC).