Nairobi
Sakaja calls for clean-up campaign ahead of El Niño rains
akaja said residents, neighbourhood associations and county teams must work together to clear garbage and drainage systems.
Counties
Top Stories
Boiling nicely! Gachagua hails unveiling of Sifuna’s TEP outfit
Gachagua, in a statement on Sunday, urged Sifuna to move quickly to build the party and identify strong candidates for various elective positions
Nairobi
Osotsi: Linda Mwananchi Movement set to replace Sifuna’s TEP political vehicle
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi announced the change during the unveiling of TEP in Nairobi.
North-Eastern
DCI arrests suspect in killing of US national in Garissa
The incident happened on May 28, 2026, near Abubeida School in Bulla Mzuri, about five kilometres north of Iftin Police Station.
Coast
MV Hamouna arrival highlights Lamu Port's growing capacity
Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto said the arrival demonstrated Lamu’s growing importance.
Nyanza
Senate committee probes fish cage operations in Homa Bay County
The petition was submitted by citizens and investors in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Coast
Use proper channels! Ruto responds to questions over Dangote refinery
The President questioned why political gatherings were being used to seek answers on the Lamu project instead of formal government channels.
Top Stories
Wetang’ula: Government prioritising roads, security to unlock Marsabit’s Potential
The National Assembly Speaker said the Government was making progress in addressing insecurity in Marsabit while working with local communities to promote lasting peace.
Coast
20,189 Lamu residents get title deeds in Ruto’s Coast land push
The President said the documents are part of a wider plan through which the government intends to issue 300,000 ownership documents across the Coast region.
Top Stories
Karua honours late father with tribute to his values, discipline and service
The People’s Liberation Party Leader said her father’s role as a teacher was reflected not only in his work but also in the way he raised his children and shaped their outlook on life.
News
Riara University probes students linked to viral bathroom assault video
Riara University probes students linked to viral bathroom assault video.
Top Stories
Salama horror crash: Several feared dead after lorry hits vehicles
The road crash happened shortly after midnight on Saturday, October 3, along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway after a lorry reportedly lost control following brake failure and crashed into several vehicles.
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Pregnant woman’s body found by roadside as Kirinyaga residents demand answers
The Inspector General of the National Police Service has been briefed on the case and directed the Director of Criminal Investigations to move with speed in establishing what happened.
Top Stories
Sh107bn county development funds remain unused as wage bills rise
Data contained in a report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o shows that counties spent Sh126.69 billion from the Sh233.69 billion approved for development, giving an absorption rate of 54.21 per cent.
Crime
Four arrested as DCI seizes 66kg of Cannabis in Busia, Bungoma
The DCI maintained that the Busia and Bungoma operations were part of its wider efforts to disrupt the supply and distribution of illicit drugs
Exclusives
Narok governor aspirant Murbii unveils youth-focused leadership plan
Narok has had two governors since county governments were established under the 2010 Constitution. Samuel Kuntai Tunai became the first governor in 2013 and served two terms before Patrick Ole Ntutu took over in 2022. Ntutu remains the incumbent governor.
Nairobi
KeNHA to partially close Mombasa-bound Waiyaki Way lanes for one month
The restriction will begin on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and remain in place until Saturday, November 7, 2026, according to a public notice issued by the authority.
Top Stories
Ruto: Why Lamu beat Tanga as site for Dangote refinery
The President pointed out that the decision to locate the project in Lamu was therefore reached after technical assessments of the site and its potential to support industries beyond crude oil processing.
Central
Kindiki gives one-year deadline for completion of Mau Mau roads
The Deputy President said completing the roads would make it easier to move agricultural produce, particularly tea, coffee and milk, while improving access to markets.
Nyanza
Senate gives Homa Bay seven days to verify procurement records
Committee chairperson and Mandera Senator Ali Roba said the documents provided by the county would not be accepted without an independent comparison with the records available on the portal.
Central
Kindiki outlines Sh45bn road projects, healthcare upgrades in Nyeri
Addressing residents of Tetu Constituency in Ihururu on Thursday, October 1, Kindiki said the projects were part of a wider government programme aimed at improving infrastructure and supporting economic activity across the county
Nyanza
Siaya unveils five-year strategy to strengthen child care and support
The commitment comes as early childhood development remains a key focus of efforts to improve children's health, learning, safety and overall wellbeing
Coast
Ruto issues 31,318 title deeds in Taita-Taveta land settlement push
Among the documents issued were 12,071 title deeds for Chawuse Community and another 12,000 for Kishamba A, two settlement schemes that have faced years of disputes and ownership wrangles.
Counties
Nakuru leads counties in Sh8.3bn manual salary payments
Nakuru, Wajir, Nairobi, Siaya and Mandera recorded the largest shares of manual payroll payments among the counties flagged in the report. Meru, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kitui, Busia and Lamu were also among the counties that continued to process substantial payments outside the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Nairobi
Unpaid bills leave Nairobi with Sh2.24bn in stalled projects
Nairobi county blamed the delays on inadequate funding, failure to settle certified works, contractors pulling out of sites, procurement challenges and other issues linked to contracts.
Counties
Eight counties trapped in Sh70 billion three-year-old debt
The long-running debts have left suppliers, contractors and county workers waiting for payment, with Nairobi carrying the biggest share of the historical obligations at Sh49 billion.
Business
Dangote bets on Lamu as Sh2.2 trillion refinery enters construction phase
The refinery is being developed at a time when Kenya remains heavily dependent on imported petroleum products. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that petroleum-product imports increased by 12.2% to 5.5 million tonnes in 2025, while domestic demand rose by 9.9% to 5.7 million tonnes. The country's petroleum import bill stood at Sh528.8 billion during the year
Business
Ruto assures Lamu on land, jobs and fishing as Dangote refinery starts
While the court declined to stop the September 30 groundbreaking, it directed that no changes be made to the disputed land as the legal process continues.
Business
Ruto details Government funding plan for Dangote Lamu refinery
The President said the project reflected a shift from traditional infrastructure financing, where the government relies heavily on taxes and public borrowing, towards a model that brings private capital into commercially viable projects
Business
Ruto to Dangote: No one will extort you over Lamu refinery
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Mokowe, Lamu County, on Wednesday, Ruto said investors should be regarded as development partners and warned those he accused of using disputes and court cases to seek private negotiations with investors