In Embobut, Marakwet East, a local resident handed over a loaded AK-47 rifle containing three rounds of ammunition to the nearby police station on Thursday. The surrender is part of ongoing disarmament efforts aimed at reducing the presence of illegal firearms in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
By Chrispho OwuorTetsuya Yamagami, who earlier pleaded guilty to murder, told the court on Thursday, December 4, 2025, that he felt "deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow, Akie.
By Samuel OtienoThe confusion, officials said, stemmed from the recently launched Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025–2030, which provides a framework for assessing and justifying county service charges over the next five years, not a directive to impose higher fees.
By Rose AchiengAccording to the statement, the missions welcomed the government’s admission that understanding “the root causes and circumstances of the violence, including deaths, is a vital step towards justice and reconciliation.”
By David AbonyoKenya has launched a 2025–2028 financial inclusion strategy, a new sector plan and a Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code to expand access, protect consumers and close funding gaps nationwide.
By Chrispho OwuorNominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda outlines her 2027 vision for Nairobi, focusing on women and youth empowerment, tighter financial oversight, and a Land Amendment Bill to speed up long-running land cases.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Senator Mutinda said that while girls have gained knowledge and skills through empowerment initiatives, many boys have been left behind, creating a gap in societal roles and expectations.
By David AbonyoFiled under a certificate of urgency, the petition argues that the VC has used his final six months in office to make decisions that breach principles of good governance. Justice Byram Ongaya of the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has certified the matter as urgent and ordered that all parties be served ahead of the hearing scheduled for December 16.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe alert from security agencies comes a day after President Suluhu Samia addressed the nation, accusing external actors of funding the October 29 protests. She described the unrest as an attempted coup and defended the strong response of security forces.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAddressing Kenya’s local political climate, including tensions in recent by-elections, Alas said public perception of leaders has worsened.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the report, smallholder farmers make up 98 per cent of all landholders but occupy only 46 per cent of cultivated land, with their plots averaging 1.2 hectares. By contrast, just 0.1 per cent of large-scale owners hold 39 per cent of all farmed land, with an average size of 77.8 hectares.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBrokered by the United States and Qatar, the accord includes several critical commitments. Both countries pledged an immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities and respect for each other’s sovereignty, alongside an “irreversible and verifiable” end to state support for non-state armed groups.
By David AbonyoChebbi, 82, has been a key opposition voice since the 1970s, enduring the autocratic rule of Tunisia's first president, Habib Bourguiba, and later Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who was overthrown during the 2011 pro-democracy uprising.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe confrontations turned deadly when police opened fire after residents hurled stones at them. Two officers, a man and a woman, were left with serious injuries after a group of rioters attacked them using metal bars and wooden clubs.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAn Israeli military spokesperson said the sites represented a breach of the ceasefire and added that Israel would continue to act "to remove any threat" to its security. The country has maintained near-daily air strikes in Lebanon since a ceasefire was agreed in November 2024, following more than a year of conflict.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAdamson Bungei, who has been serving as Director of Operations at Police Headquarters, will now head the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons.
By Maureen KinyanjuiYoussouf acknowledged the supportive role of the United States, highlighting the personal involvement of President Donald Trump in creating conditions that made the negotiations possible. He also commended Qatar for its diplomatic support and readiness to assist Africa-led peace initiatives.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAt the beginning of the event at the newly-renamed Donald J Trump Institute of Peace, Trump said the peace ceremony was a "great day" for Africa and the world.
By Samuel OtienoGoogle’s annual review shows what Kenyans looked for most, with the death of Raila Odinga standing out as the single biggest moment that dominated the country’s search habits.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn its judgment, the court said the President had no power to create a separate body to manage or guide compensation for victims of past injustices because the law clearly outlines how the process should be handled.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKindiki said the State has already deployed additional specialised security personnel alongside more national police reservists to the affected areas, signalling an intensified effort to dismantle the networks responsible for attacks and cattle rustling.
By Bradley BosireAccording to an executive brief on the agreement, the U.S. Government—Kenya’s largest bilateral health partner with cumulative investments of USD 70 billion—has historically supported the country in HIV, tuberculosis and malaria control, laboratory capacity, outbreak surveillance and development of frontline health workers.
By Bradley BosireThe Data Commissioner has ordered DTB Kenya and DTB Uganda to each pay Sh250,000 to a customer after years of misdirected bank statements and data mishandling, underscoring stricter enforcement of Kenya’s data protection laws.
By Chrispho OwuorKalahari Cement has secured CMA approval to buy Sh24.3 million EAPC shares from NSSF without a mandatory takeover offer, pending competition and mining sector regulatory clearances in Kenya.
By Chrispho OwuorAmref and government experts say AI-powered community health systems in Kenya and Zanzibar are improving real-time data, supervision and decisions, despite integration and data quality challenges.
By Chrispho OwuorIn an official statement on Thursday, the club said the initiative followed a special request to the President to support the team in acquiring a decent and modern sports bus, a plea to which he graciously accepted and financed through East Africa Motors.
By Bradley BosireThe State Department said the US is conducting a comprehensive review after recent actions by the government raised grave concerns about the bilateral relationship and the reliability of Tanzania as a partner.
By Samuel OtienoThe Teacher Service Commission (TSC) says the gap spans all subjects, with specialised areas such as STEM, marine and fisheries, aviation, and computer studies being the most affected.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe contested plot sits within the grounds of Maina Wanjigi Girls Secondary School, which has occupied the area since 1982. The women’s case rests on an allotment letter, a title deed, and a green card issued after government surveys, which they say prove their rightful ownership.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccess Bank Kenya and National Bank of Kenya have launched the W Initiative in Kenya, extending women-led businesses access to finance, mentorship and enterprise support, after disbursing Sh18.23tr across Africa.
By Chrispho Owuor