Nairobi
Back-to-back fires hit Kariobangi and Waruku, destroy homes and businesses
Waruku in Kileleshwa ward was also hit by a fire overnight that left at least 20 houses and 11 businesses badly affected
Counties
Coast
Transport operators warn ferry tariffs will raise cost of living at coast
Officials drawn from Vocal Africa, Fast Action Business Community, Tuk Tuk Association, Boda Boda Association and Taxi Association said the new structure is unfair to residents and business operators who rely h...
Coast
Ruto unveils multi-billion coast projects, orders deregistration of Shirango Conservancy
Speaking during a Thanksgiving service for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy PS Fikirini Jacobs at Mnagoni Primary School grounds in Bamba, Ganze Constituency, Kilifi County, Ruto said the fencing project will...
Crime
Two suspects held as police recover cannabis and illicit alcohol in Migori, Murang’a
Police in Migori and Murang’a arrested two suspects in separate anti-drug operations, recovering rolls of bhang, unprocessed cannabis, illicit alcohol and cigarettes. The suspects were held pending arraignment...
Coast
Ruto orders chiefs to ensure all eligible Kenyans get IDs without delay
Ruto further directed the Ministry of Interior, through Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, to fix gaps in the registration system and remove unnecessary requirements that slow down issuance of identity documen...
Nyanza
Senators raise questions over Kisumu climate projects despite high completion rate
Senators reported that 47 out of 49 projects across 35 wards have been completed, with only a few remaining unfinished. Among the pending works is the Ogenya Evacuation Centre, which stalled after storm damage...
Nairobi
City Hall opens search for 11th County Secretary amid long history of short tenures
The County Secretary and Head of Public Service sits at the centre of county operations. The office holder doubles up as the secretary to the county executive committee, oversees implementation of county polici...
Nairobi
Nairobi tops teargas use as Kenya protest study exposes county gaps
According to the data, Nairobi recorded 82 teargas incidents from 284 protests, the highest in the country. Mombasa and Kisumu each registered 14 incidents, despite having fewer protests at 44 and 36 respective...
Coast
Flood surge cuts off villages along Tana River as rescue boats deployed
The Kenya Red Cross Society reports that Miliki, Majaliwa and Onido villages in Kipini West, Tana River County, are fully cut off, while Chalaluma village in Lamu County has also been isolated as floodwaters co...
News
Police dismantle suspected Al-Shabaab camp in Qanjara Durow, Garissa County
Authorities say officers overpowered suspects, secured the area, and recovered communication devices, weapons-related materials, and logistical supplies. The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security age...
Nairobi
Survivors lead campaign against urban FGM in Eastleigh
The engagement, organised in partnership with Zinduka e.V., brought together members of the Somali community, youth, families and religious leaders to discuss the harmful effects of FGM and ways to end the prac...
Sports
17,000 participants from 75 countries ready for Nairobi City Marathon
Speaking during the launch in Nairobi, Race Director Barnaba Korir confirmed that all slots were filled within just three weeks after registration opened, for an event that will feature four categories, the fu...