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NACADA raid in Kahawa West nets 10,000 litres of illicit brew

The pre-dawn operation on Saturday, was part of the Interior Ministry's 100-day rapid results initiative to eradicate illicit brews nationwide.

Auditor General flags idle constituency projects worth Sh101 million

In Embakasi North, projects valued at more than Sh23 million were found unused, while in Emuhaya, a Sh1.79 million police headquarters has never been occupied.

Lyle Menendez joins brother in being denied parole in parents' LA murder

The Menendez brothers, who were convicted in the 1989 killings of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, were both rejected for release after separate, lengthy hearings before California's parole board.

Kenya to strengthen role in global peacekeeping through diplomacy

Director-General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Josphat Maikara stated that Kenya has contributed to more than 26 UN and AU peacekeeping operations since 1979

School heads warn of early closure, exam disruption over Sh18bn capitation delay

Kessha national chairman Willy Kuria cautioned that many schools were already unable to function effectively.

Kane hits hat-trick as Bayern hammer RB Leipzig

With their first game of the season, Vincent Kompany's side have delivered a message to the rest of the Bundesliga - Bayern are as strong as ever

Poor roads, reckless driving, and unroadworthy vehicles blamed for August fatalities

Transport CS Davis Chirchir said the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and road agencies have begun implementing recommendations from the reports.

New York tour bus crash leaves 5 people dead, multiple injured

The bus apparently lost control on Interstate 90 near Pembroke, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Buffalo, with passengers being ejected as the windows shattered

Conservatory orders stalling House business- Speaker Wetang’ula

Wetang’ula stated that several committee and House proceedings have been halted by conservatory orders, calling on Judiciary to address the matter urgently

US to review all 55 million visas to check if holders broke rules

Visas will be revoked if there are indications of "overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety or engaging in any form of terrorist activity

Murkomen puts on notice Miraa transporters over deadly crashes

The CS lamented that miraa transporters have not honored a call to have a sit-down with security officials in order to find a way forward.

NEMA begins crackdown on illegal plastic bag factories

In a statement, the Authority said the operation follows reports that some companies have continued manufacturing the outlawed bags despite the ban.

EACC places four governors, 11 ex-governors under graft probe

EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the probes touch on embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, conflict of interest, and possession of unexplained wealth.

Famine confirmed in Gaza City for first time, UN-backed report says

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which is used by governments and international bodies to identify hunger levels around the world, has raised its classification to Phase 5 - the highest and most severe.

Elon Musk and X reach settlement with axed Twitter workers

Some workers sued the company over their terminations and severance packages, after some 6,000 staff were sacked as part of a cost-cutting measure after Musk took over the company in 2022.

Six fan zones revealed in Mombasa ahead of Harambee Stars’ CHAN quarterfinal clash

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the venues include Changamwe Grounds in Changamwe, Uwanja wa Mbuzi in Nyali and Mama Ngina Waterfront

TSC promotion guidelines give edge to senior teachers

Kenya secures Sh22 billion Japan loan to boost industry and cut power costs

Under the financing arrangement, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry will receive Sh13.1 billion to support local vehicle assemblers parts manufacturers and expand electric vehicle production

Government issues 514,000 passports amid ongoing delays, says report

The report further revealed that the backlog of uncollected passports had reduced from 90,000 to 56,000 in the past three months, marking a steady clearance of pending cases.

At least 18 killed in Colombia in drone attack on helicopter, car bombing

Colombian President Gustavo Petro blamed the attacks on dissident factions of the now-defunct FARC group that have rejected a 2016 peace agreement to end a prolonged internal conflict

MP Kiarie pushes for parliamentary oversight on AI

The lawmaker explained AI’s promise in agriculture and medicine but cautioned that AI-generated misinformation is already undermining democracy

Appeals court throws out Trump's $500m civil fraud penalty

In a post on his social media site, Truth Social, Trump claimed the decision was a "total victory".

Measles outbreak confirmed in Malindi amid low vaccination levels

At least four children have been diagnosed with measles in the Shella area of Malindi town.

Wetang’ula calls on lawmakers to uphold integrity amid bribery claims

Wetang’ula warned that recent claims of legislators soliciting inducements to influence legislation have cast doubt on Parliament’s credibility

Man who conned woman of Sh130,000 in fake job scam arrested

The incident dates back to February 2024 when a Kenyan woman working in Lebanon connected with Kimeli on TikTok, where the suspect used the alias “City Tycoon.”

French judges dismiss genocide case against Rwanda's former first lady

Agathe Habyarimana, 82, who has been living in France since 1998 and whose extradition has been repeatedly requested by Kigali, now appears highly unlikely to face trial in France

Misleading! SHA denies claims of Sh20 million payout to ghost facility

SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi, clarified that Nyandiwa Level 4 Hospital in Gwassi, Suba South Constituency, is a fully operational facility that has been in existence since the 1970s

Kwale residents call for guaranteed shares in public asset sales

A key concern raised was the fate of workers once privatization takes place, with residents insisting that strong labour laws and protections must be put in place to prevent layoffs

Israel tells medics and aid groups to prepare for Gaza City evacuation

The Israeli military plans to evacuate Gaza City's entire population and move it to shelters in the south before troops move into the territory's largest urban area.

Five bodies exhumed from Kwa Binzaro mass graves

Government Pathologist Richard Njoroge confirmed the number and cautioned that the operation, already yielding “five bodies out of six exhumed graves,” was just the beginning.