Governance expert Alfred Omenya warns that Isaac Ruto’s role and political appearances as JSC vice chair risk eroding public trust in Kenya’s judiciary and its claims of independence.
By Chrispho OwuorCyber threats targeting messaging platforms have surged in recent years, with fraudsters using WhatsApp to impersonate contacts, send malicious links, or trick people into sharing passwords and financial details.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMathare United have extended winger John Nyawir’s contract to 2028 and renewed forward David Okoth, as coach John Kamau reshapes the squad to climb from last season’s 10th-place finish.
By Wainaina MarkThe closure, which began on December 1, 2025 and runs until February 15, 2026, was introduced to allow close monitoring of crop maturity and to stop the sale of immature nuts. During this period, the authority focused on safeguarding quality standards while enforcing rules in key production areas.
By David AbonyoThe dam is expected to hold around 2 billion cubic metres of water, covering a 160-kilometre stretch of the river and its surrounding 9,000 square kilometres of ecosystem. Once operational, it could irrigate approximately 1.2 million acres, supporting food production and offering a lifeline for livestock farmers in the region.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA recent video released over the weekend showed Lieutenant General Johnson Thabo, commander of the Agwelek militia and assistant army chief for mobilisation, directing government troops to “spare no lives” and target homes as they advanced toward Jonglei to counter a rebel offensive.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the current framework, workers contribute a percentage of their income towards the housing programme.
By Chrispho OwuorThe pettitioners argued that they have been serving under contract in these counties, expecting permanent appointments, while Junior Secondary School interns are being absorbed without undergoing a fresh recruitment process.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHuduma Kenya, in a notice on Wednesday, said the bulk of the uncollected documents are national IDs, with 132,083 ready for collection. This is followed by 88,963 smart driving licences and 40,615 birth certificates. The agency is urging citizens who have applied for these documents to visit the nearest Huduma Centre to pick them up.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOmenya argued that the state has a constitutional and legal duty to clearly explain what happens during security failures, rather than deflecting blame or offering vague explanations.
By David AbonyoCivil protection officials reported over 3,000 incidents nationwide, caused by falling trees, flying debris and structural damage. The fiercest winds hit the Monte Real air base in Leiria, reaching 178km per hour before destroying the monitoring equipment.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe detectives apprehended the suspects on Wednesday in Kawangware, an informal settlement within Dagoretti, following intelligence-led investigations into the operation of illegal clinics in the area.
By Chrispho OwuorThe US last struck Iranian nuclear facilities in June last year, targeting Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. Officials described the operation, called “Midnight Hammer,” as a setback to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBetween 2022 and 2025, courts recorded 28,146 SGBV-related cases, with 20,013 concluded. Grievous harm made up the largest portion, with 17,712 cases filed and 13,869 resolved, marking the highest number of cases closed among all categories.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement released by CAF’s Disciplinary Board, the governing body said the sanctions were handed down after multiple incidents were found to have violated provisions of the CAF Disciplinary Code, particularly those relating to fair play, integrity, and respect for match officials.
By Samuel OtienoThe flight carried 13 passengers and two crew members. The official passenger list included lawmaker Diogenes Quintero Amaya and Carlos Salcedo, a candidate in the upcoming congressional elections.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOperators said most boda boda motorcycles are uninsured, leaving matatu and vehicle owners exposed to heavy financial losses. They stressed that the transport sector is a major contributor to the government’s revenue and must be protected.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAudits showed that some hospitals reported impossible numbers. In one case in Tharaka Nithi, a private hospital claimed all 500 deliveries were C-sections, a scenario automatically rejected by the SHA system.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe meeting comes amid renewed debate over the readiness of the IEBC following recent appointments to the commission and ongoing preparations for the next general election cycle.
By Bradley BosireThe manual, unveiled during a multi-agency forum, is designed to institutionalise child-sensitive approaches when handling children who appear in the justice system as victims, witnesses or those in conflict with the law.
By Bradley BosireThe Auditor General’s report warned that the utility faces a “material uncertainty related to going concern,” citing a negative working capital of Sh532.7 million.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the Ministry, all information submitted through the platform will be treated with strict confidentiality to protect whistleblowers and ensure credible investigations. The reporting window will remain open until Monday, February 2, 2026.
By Bradley BosireIn a judgement delivered by Resident Magistrate Hon. Flavian Mulama, Diana Akinyi Simiyu was found guilty of trafficking in persons contrary to Section 3(1) as read with Section 3(5) of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act, 2010. The court ruled that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
By Bradley BosireThe champions‑hungry hosts arrive bristling with confidence, but coaching staff and players alike insist on caution. Sofapaka are dangerous, organised, and not to be underestimated.
By Wainaina MarkPerformances here will determine the national squad for the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix circuit (including stops in Rabat and Tunis), regional championships, and other IPC‑sanctioned events.
By Wainaina MarkGhana was the penultimate stop on the US influencer's live-streamed, 20-country tour of Africa, which wrapped up on Tuesday.
By Samuel OtienoThe Order of Merit champion’s breakthrough season, featuring four wins and five top‑10s from 10 events, propelled him up the Official World Golf Ranking, vaulting 177 places to sit at 1,359 globally and 96th in Africa.
By Wainaina MarkMoody’s has upgraded Kenya’s sovereign rating to B3 with a stable outlook, citing stronger reserves, improved external liquidity and lower default risk, signalling renewed confidence in Kenya’s economic management.
By Chrispho OwuorAmazon will lay off 16,000 more employees in its second major cut in three months, as it streamlines operations and reallocates resources to AI-driven innovation and strategic hiring.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya Wildlife Service arrested three suspects in Lokichar, Turkana, seizing 42kg of ivory plus leopard and python skins, days after a Namanga sting that netted tusks worth about Sh11 million.
By David Abonyo