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Senator Osotsi raises concern over handling of attack investigation

His remarks come after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the National Assembly Departmental Committee on National Security that some of the suspects linked to the attack had fled the country.

IG: Investigations reveal funding and structure of organised criminal groups

value addition

Museveni, Ruto warn Africa’s raw export model is holding back growth

Trans Nzoia County

Trans-Nzoia police arrest suspect accused of financing and mobilising criminal gangs

CS Mbadi calls for shift from debt-heavy funding to blended investment

United States • Apr 23, 2026

Court clears way for extradition of Afghan national to United States

The DPP opposed the appeal, arguing that Kenya can still lawfully cooperate with other countries in criminal matters und...

Zoning • Apr 23, 2026

Kanyadoto MCA Apopo warns ODM over zoning, calls for grassroots-driven nominations

Kanyadoto Ward MCA Apopo Lentana says ODM must restore trust among its supporters by ensuring equal opportunity in nomin...

Treasury opens public input window for 2026/27 national budget until May 8

Among the key areas highlighted for public input are proposals aimed at lowering the cost of living, improving food secu...

Over 100 households hit as heavy rains pound in Coast, search on for missing rider

More than 100 households were affected and people displaced in Mombasa and Kwale County after heavy rains and strong win...

Witnesses • Apr 22, 2026

MP Wamboka suspened as PIC Chair pending probe over bribery claims

Following the developments, the Deputy Speaker directed National Assembly Minority leader Junet Mohammed to nominate an...

voter registration • Apr 22, 2026

Itumbi rejects claims of ID issuance delays in Nakuru, cites 1.4 million cards issued

Itumbi said the ID issuance system remains active and consistent across the country, citing figures that show more than...

Wambua • Apr 22, 2026

Senator Wambua raises alarm over AI 'cloning' of the dead, calls for regulation

In recent years, a growing trend known as “digital resurrection” has emerged, where AI is used to recreate the voices, i...

Top Stories • Apr 22, 2026

CS Duale warns National Assembly against changes to Senate tobacco law

Duale identified the Tobacco Control Fund as a critical tool in Kenya’s fight against tobacco use, saying it plays a cen...

Top Stories • Apr 22, 2026

Police arrest two suspected gang members in Nakuru West

Police in Nakuru West say officers from Rhonda Police Station acted on a tip-off to arrest John Omondi (“Daddy”) and Sam...

Top Stories • Apr 22, 2026

Interior Ministry dismisses claims linking Murkomen to Sh20 billion Runda land row

The ministry further clarified that Murkomen has no connection whatsoever to the disputed property, stressing that he ha...

Top Stories • Apr 22, 2026

Coastal and inland counties on alert as heavy rainfall forecast begins April 22

The advisory focuses on several counties expected to be most affected, including Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Garissa,...

voter registration • Apr 22, 2026

Archbishop Muheria urges voter registration as he warns on violence and impunity

His remarks come at a time when concerns over organised crime and political violence are growing across the country. On...

PS Sing’Oei calls for reset of Africa–France ties ahead of Africa Forward Summit 2026

The Africa Forward Summit is scheduled for May 12 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). It is expected...

Traffic violations • Apr 21, 2026

Murkomen: Crime falls to 48,545 but hotspots persist

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen told the National Assembly that crime declined by 1.6% to 48,545 cases between September...

Ruto warns Kenyans abroad against relying on social media for news

Speaking to Kenyans in Rome on Monday, the President urged the diaspora to verify information and remain cautious about...

TVETA • Apr 21, 2026

Consumer Federation of Kenya urges review of TVETA revocation of KIM accreditation

In a statement on Tuesday, the consumer lobby said while it does not condone institutions operating outside the law, it...

Weather forecast • Apr 21, 2026

Weatherman forecasts continued rains across Kenya, warns of heavy downpours

Daytime maximum temperatures of above 30°C are expected in the Coast, Southeastern Lowlands, Northeastern and Northweste...

violent crime • Apr 21, 2026

Four arrested in Mau Narok in crackdown on feared gang

All the four suspects are being held in custody and are expected to face charges in court.

Nursing Council warns Northlands college over unapproved nursing courses

The Nursing Council of Kenya has warned that Northlands International Medical Training College is purporting to offer nu...

youth in politics • Apr 20, 2026

Murang’a MCA Sharleen Wambui rejects political zoning, warns it blocks young leaders

Murang’a MCA Sharleen Wambui says political zoning is equivalent to “negotiated democracy” and rejects it, urging young...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

Kenya launches 2026 Africa Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy Programme

The two-week programme brings together participants from 17 African countries, marking an expansion from its inaugural c...

UNAIDS 95-95-95 • Apr 20, 2026

PS Oluga urges shift from vertical HIV programmes

Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga says Kenya must move from vertical HIV programmes to integrated,...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

NACADA seizes 1,645 litres of illicit ethanol worth over Sh4.1m in Runda

The operation, conducted jointly with officers from Runda Police Station and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on Monday...

WorldView • Apr 20, 2026

Global oil prices jump after Trump confirms interception of Iran-flagged ship

Brent crude rose by 5.4% to $95.27 (£70.62) a barrel, while the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate climbed 5.9% to $88...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

Court rules undisclosed AI drafting of pleadings violates fair trial

In a ruling delivered by Justice J. Chigiti (SC) at the Milimani High Court, the court found that pleadings generated us...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

Taxpayers' association accuses matatu operators of overcharging after diesel price rise

The National Taxpayers Association says diesel price increases have a modest effect on operating costs, yet matatu fares...

TVETA • Apr 20, 2026

TVETA orders immediate closure of KIM campuses over unapproved programmes

In a public notice issued on Monday, TVETA said it had established that KIM was operating outside its approved mandate b...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

Mundalo Advice urges politicians to stop politicising fuel price crises

He warned that Kenya’s debate on fuel pricing has increasingly been shaped by partisan contestation instead of objective...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

Kisauni police arrest two suspects, recover stolen items in Barsheba and Kagujo

According to the National Police Service, officers from Mjambere Police Station apprehended the suspects following an in...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

Matiang’i faults fuel crisis handling, calls for more transparency on G2G deal

Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on April 19, 2026, Matiang’i argued that the current situation is largely “ma...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

KNCHR invites public views on Draft Reparations Guidelines 2026 for victims

In a public notice issued on Monday, the Commission said the proposed guidelines are part of a broader reform agenda des...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

ODM Linda Mwananchi faction to hold three-day protests starting June 24

President Trump threatens Iran that the US will target power plants and bridges if Tehran doesn't agree to proposed deal...

WorldView • Apr 19, 2026

African Union warns Israel envoy to Somaliland could undermine Somalia’s sovereignty

The AU reaffirmed that it does not recognize Somaliland as an independent state and stressed that any unilateral recogni...

waste management • Apr 19, 2026

Ruto calls for closer government–church partnership as Nairobi upgrades health, roads

Addressing congregants during the church service at Africa Gospel Church (AGC) in Karen, Nairobi on Sunday, he highlight...

Tusker FC • Apr 19, 2026

Former Premier League defender Gabriel Wandera dies in Busia hit-and-run accident

The Bossman Knights FC player, who previously featured for clubs including Tusker FC, Kakamega Homeboyz, Bidco United, a...

Gaucho appointed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital board as Nairobi health boards reconstituted

Political activist Calvince Okoth, known as Gaucho, has been appointed to the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Board. Nairobi h...

COFEK raises alarm over pesticide safety, cites toxic residues near Kisumu and Naivasha

In a statement on Sunday, COFEK said the situation is already evident in parts of the country, with “poisonous residues...

trade • Apr 19, 2026

President Ruto to visit Italy to expand trade, investment and development partnerships

Ruto will meet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni for bilateral talks aimed at boosting both diplomatic and trade relations betwe...

Yala • Apr 19, 2026

DCI arrests alleged key mobilizer behind Yala demonstrations

According to investigators, Asitiba was apprehended during a targeted raid at a local drinking den in Ramula following w...

Unity • Apr 19, 2026

Oburu Oginga urges Kenyans to embrace peace, unity amid political tensions

In a statement on Sunday, he emphasized that national progress depends on tolerance, mutual respect, and collective resp...

WorldView • Apr 19, 2026

Iran, US cite progress in nuclear talks as Hormuz standoff and ceasefire deadline near

Iran and the United States say negotiations are progressing, but disputes over nuclear limits and control of the Strait...

Voter transfers • Apr 19, 2026

Maraga urges Kenyans to use remaining eight days of ECVR for political change

In a statement on X on Sunday, Maraga framed the voter drive as a turning point, warning against what he described as a...

Catholic bishops slam corruption in Kenya, decry weak political will and impunity

In a statement released on Thursday, the bishops said corruption is no longer being treated as an exception but has beco...

Alarm as third Kenyan driver killed in Eastern DRC

The association pointed to deep-rooted challenges affecting drivers in the region, including unreliable security arrange...

KTDA warns of lower tea earnings as fuel costs rise

Global oil markets have remained unstable due to tensions in the Middle East, disrupting major shipping routes such as t...