Utumishi Girls turns to prayer as recovery from deadly fire continue
Principal Rufina Nkonge said the gathering marks the school's first prayer day since learning resumed after the institution reopened in phases on July 2.
By Bradley BosirePrincipal Rufina Nkonge said the gathering marks the school's first prayer day since learning resumed after the institution reopened in phases on July 2.
By Bradley BosireThe arrests follow investigations into claims that an economist employed by the county used companies owned by her husband to secure lucrative public tenders, with investigators alleging that part of the proceeds was channelled to senior county officials.
By David AbonyoThe emergency response agency said teams from West Pokot and Turkana counties moved to the scene to provide assistance, working together with county ambulance services, a Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) ambulance, the National Police Service and other responders.
By Bradley BosireThe crackdown were carried out following public tip-offs and intelligence reports linking properties in the two towns to activities involving sexual exploitation, prostitution and the production of explicit online content
By Chrispho OwuorIn a four-page pastoral letter dated July 12, the bishop said the decision follows nearly four years of reviewing the state of the diocese after he assumed office in October 2022. The review, he said, pointed to financial, administrative and pastoral problems that required immediate action to restore accountability and proper leadership.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe United Democratic Alliance (UDA) toned down the involvement of government officials in its campaigns after criticism over alleged voter bribery. Cabinet secretaries and principal secretaries, who had actively participated earlier, stepped back from campaign activities from last Thursday.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe project becomes the second section of the A8 corridor to be developed through a PPP after the Rironi-Gilgil and Rironi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha road projects, bringing the total length of privately financed sections along the corridor to 233 kilometres.
By Maureen KinyanjuiState Department for Wildlife Director of Administration Vincent Ongere said the government had so far compensated more than 700 residents in Laikipia through the programme and was working to settle additional claims.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the statement, preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred on June 25, 2026, in Nakuru City and may not have complied with the Service’s Standard Operating Procedures or legal safeguards meant to protect the rights and dignity of suspects.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAng’ata Barikoi, for years, has been a hotspot of recurring land-related violence linked to long-standing disputes over large tracts of land in Trans Mara, Narok County
By Chrispho OwuorThe Commission confirmed that investigations established the suspect was not an employee of the agency and had no authority to conduct any form of investigation
By Chrispho OwuorAuditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s review for the year ended June 30, 2025, details how the county’s staffing and payroll structures operated with weak controls, allowing irregular payments and incomplete personnel records to go unchecked.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe chaos, which broke out during a public event attended by among others Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, left at least five people injured and several vehicles damaged.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe five-day conference will bring together government officials, ICT professionals, cybersecurity experts, regulators, private sector leaders, academia, and technology solution providers to discuss emerging cyber risks and strategies for strengthening national cyber resilience
By Chrispho OwuorThe incident occurred during a women and youth empowerment meeting, where tension suddenly escalated, causing panic among attendees and forcing officers to intervene. At least three people sustained injuries, including gunshot wounds.
By Bradley BosireThe project will install wildlife-friendly protective covers on sections of power infrastructure identified as high-risk areas for animal electrocution, to safeguard endangered bird species while enhancing the reliability of electricity supply in affected regions
By Chrispho OwuorThe impact forced the Land Cruiser into the opposite lane, where it collided with seven oncoming vehicles, triggering a cascading crash involving nine vehicles in total.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Green Mini-Grid Programme, commissioned by Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai alongside European Union Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger and French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet, is designed to expand access to clean energy in the fast-growing trading centre.
By Samuel OtienoThe EACC says the money was allegedly sought from a contractor in exchange for a favourable audit report
By Chrispho OwuorAuthorities explained that the parcel was subdivided without the consent of the purchasers, prompting them to file a complaint and seek investigations
By Chrispho OwuorGovernor Barchok acknowledged the concerns raised by the committee but explained that adding a full water treatment system would require funding beyond the county’s current capacity.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe accused, a clerical officer attached to the Uasin Gishu Lands Office, was presented before court on Monday and charged with receiving a bribe contrary to the Bribery Act, 2016
By Chrispho OwuorThe Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) will run the study at the Chemolingot Kala-azar Centre in Tiaty Central, an area that continues to report some of the highest infection levels in the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe county said it fully supports global efforts to contain outbreaks of highly infectious diseases, including Ebola, but questioned the suitability of placing such a facility in a setting that is not directly experiencing the outbreak.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking on Friday during the launch of the Cherangany Ecosystem Restoration Programme at Tebe Grounds, Kapyego Ward, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, he said Kenya had planted 1.7 billion trees and spent billions stabilising fuel prices, while urging citizens to protect both the economy and environment.
By Chrispho Owuor