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Kenyan and Indian national arrested in vehicle importation scam

Police have arrested two suspects accused of swindling a Kenyan out of Ksh.1.1 million in a fraudulent vehicle importation scheme.

Wetang’ula cautions MPs against harassing government officials

Supreme Court upholds ban on Ahmednasir over 'distasteful' posts

The Supreme Court has refused to lift its ban on lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi and his law firm’s advocates from appearing before it, citing his continued social media criticism of the judiciary.

Senators reject school fee hike, push for higher capitation

Senators have strongly opposed a proposal by the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) to increase school fees, arguing that it would place an extra burden on parents already struggling with the high cost of living.

Murkomen orders crackdown on criminal gangs in Narok-Kisii clashes

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Friday, directed law enforcement to apprehend criminal gangs responsible for the ongoing cross-border clashes along the Narok-Kisii border.

Isaac Mutuma to be sworn in as Meru Governor on March 17

Meru County is set for a leadership transition following the removal of Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

Inaugural East Africa Somali Awards to be held in Nairobi

Nairobi will play host to the inaugural East Africa Somali Awards on April 15, 2025. The event aims to recognize and celebrate the excellence and achievements of the Somali community across East Africa.

US to expel South Africa's ambassador to Washington, says Rubio

The US is expelling South Africa's ambassador to Washington, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying he is "no longer welcome in our great country".

US content creator who received backlash for animal cruelty leaves Australia

Australia is reviewing the visa status of an American content creator who posted a video of herself taking a baby wombat away from its mother.

Removal of Supreme Court Judges not a game on socials, says Lenaola

Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has weighed on the ongoing debate on the removal of Supreme Court Judges from office, saying that each case must be handled individually.

MPs propose bill to safeguard development funds

Campbell Scott murder case: Key suspect dies by suicide

A man whom police have been searching for since the body of British national Campell Scott was discovered in Makongo Forest, Makueni County, has died by suicide, official reports say.

Five charged with murder of Molo activist Richard Otieno

Five suspects were formally charged with the murder of Richard Otieno, a well-known local blogger and political activist, on Thursday at the Nakuru High Court.

Driver in presidential convoy who knocked down foreigner arrested

A driver in President William Ruto's motorcade has been arrested after a government vehicle struck and killed a foreign national along Ngong Road on Thursday.

Isaac Mutuma: The Reverend who could become Meru’s next Governor

The High Court's ruling on Friday, which upheld the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, has shifted the spotlight onto Isaac Mutuma, her deputy, who is now poised to take over as the county’s new governor.

Court Upholds Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has suffered a blow after the High Court upheld her impeachment by the Senate.

CBC: Mathematics no longer compulsory for Grade 10 students

The Ministry of Education has scrapped Mathematics as a mandatory subject for students transitioning to Grade 10.

Court to rule on Mwangaza's fate today

The High Court is set to deliver its ruling on a case challenging the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza on Friday March 14.

Costly DNA testing crisis prolongs pain for Shakahola victims' relatives

The long and painful wait for Shakahola victims' families continues as financial and technical challenges hinder the DNA identification process.

Candidates for IEBC chairperson to face selection panel starting March 24

The process of appointing a new Chairperson for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has entered a crucial phase, with shortlisted candidates set to appear before the selection panel for oral interviews.

UN judge from Uganda convicted in the UK of forcing woman into slavery

A British jury on Thursday convicted a United Nations judge of forcing a young woman to work as a slave after tricking her into coming to the U.K.

KNEC unveils 2025 KCSE timetable

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.

Leaders call for religious tolerance at first Parliamentary Iftar dinner

Calls for unity, religious tolerance, and political harmony dominated the inaugural Parliamentary Iftar dinner hosted at the Parliament Hospitality Gardens on Thursday evening.

Haiti mission gets Sh2.5 billion in supplementary budget

Kenyan taxpayers will fund the country’s peacekeeping mission in Haiti after the government allocated Sh2.5 billion in a supplementary budget presented to the National Assembly.

Kolanya Boys: Busia County responds to viral video

The Busia County Government has responded to a viral video showing injured students from Kolanya Boys lying on the floor at Kocholia Hospital following a road accident.

Rex Masai case: Police told protester to 'let him die there', says witness

The public inquest into the death of Rex Masai continued on Thursday, with more details revealed about the day the protester died after being killed by a policeman during protests in June 2024.

Police officer receives two years in prison for bribery

A Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced a police inspector to two years in prison for bribery.

SADC ends military mission in Eastern DRC

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has decided to end its military mission in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with immediate effect.

Foreign national killed by speeding presidential convoy on Ngong Road.

A foreign national was killed on Thursday afternoon after being struck by a presidential convoy along Ngong Road near Adams Arcade.

Ruto orders free issuance of National ID Cards to all Kenyans

President William Ruto has announced that Kenyans will no longer be required to pay for national identification cards (IDs).