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A dead priest, sealed report, and a silent church

Mudavadi defends Tanzania’s move to deport Kenyan activists

Tanzania blocks access to X after cyberattack

Government releases Sh22 billion for term two capitation

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Tuesday announced that the funds had been disbursed to cater for capitation in the second term of the 2025 academic year.

Audit uncovers Sh270bn supplier losses

Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo told lawmakers that all remaining claims are now considered ineligible unless those owed can prove their legitimacy.

KRA makes tax filing easy with longer hours

The Authority added that on the final day of tax return filing, June 30, all KRA offices countrywide will be open for 17 hours, from 7 am to midnight.

AI solutions should be convenient for Africa's security challenges, says NIS boss Haji

"We should not expect that the AI that is being created in other jurisdictions will be effective for us or will work in our environment as well as it should," said Haji.

Murdered priest was trailed by persons demanding money, says DCI

Detectives are investigating reports that Fr. Maina had claimed his life was in danger.

We’re failing girls: Women MPs protest sanitary towel cuts

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris on Tuesday questioned why the NGAAF budget keeps shrinking, despite its crucial role in helping disadvantaged communities.

Muhoozi backs Suluhu over tough stand on foreign interference

Muhoozi expressed admiration for Suluhu’s approach to leadership, pointing to her strong response after Tanzanian authorities denied entry to a delegation of Kenyan lawyers and activists.

Tanzania police launch probe after official X account hacked

The force has dismissed the content as fake and warned the public not to believe or share it.

CBK governor summoned over Sh970m dispute

The High Court directed the CBK governor to show cause on June 3, after AfrAsia Bank Ltd, the Mauritian lender, demanded payment of its money.

Nairobi tops list in national closure of 511 health facilities

The inspection, which began in consultation with the Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, targeted Mandera, Nairobi, and Wajir counties.

Report: Disabled kids vulnerable to online exploitation

Children with intellectual disabilities in Kenya are increasingly falling victim to online sexual exploitation and abuse.

Kenya’s debt hits Sh11.35t on domestic borrowing

Kenya’s public debt is now equivalent to 70% of the country’s gross domestic product.

Governor Natembeya freed on Sh500,000 bail, barred from county office

A Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday evening imposed tough conditions, including barring him from accessing his county office for 60 days.

Kenya’s diplomatic reach threatened by Sh16 billion cut, says PS Sing'Oei

PS Sing'Oei explained that the ministry received Sh900 million for opening new missions in locations such as Jeddah, Asmara, Abidjan, Bogotá, Congo Brazzaville and Hungary.

Activists give Suluhu 24-hour ultimatum to release Boniface Mwangi

Mwangi was arrested on Monday in Tanzania, where he had travelled to attend the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu.

From land recovery to homeownership: Mukuru unveils 13,248 affordable units

The Mukuru project is part of a larger government initiative aimed at delivering over 200,000 homes annually to meet Kenya’s housing demand.

More wet days ahead, warns weatherman

The department said several regions should brace for continued rainfall, especially areas in the Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Coast, Western and North-western Kenya.

I'll work with courageous leaders to transform Kenya – Ruto

Speaking during the handover of the Mukuru Affordable Housing Project on Tuesday, President Ruto said he will lead the transformation from the front.

City Hall takes over Kencom parking over Sh41 million debt

The facility, widely used by city motorists, reportedly owes the county Sh41.1 million in land rates.

Suspected Kangundo gang member charged over vandalism

Fredrick Odhiambo, appeared before the Makadara Law Courts following the approval of charges by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Six shortlisted for Kenya's top human rights job

State opposes bail as Governor Natembeya charged over conflict of interest

Natembeya on Tuesday morning appeared at the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court alongside Emmanuel Wafula Masungo, facing two counts of conflict of interest and one count of unlawful acquisition of public property.

UHC workers set for Nairobi protest as payroll row deepens

The protests come as top Ministry of Health officials, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, are attending the World Health Assembly in Geneva from May 19 to 27.

KNEC to conduct KJSEA qualifying test from June 9 to 11

The test timetable is available on KNEC’s official website, and candidates scheduled to sit the assessment have already been notified.

Nairobi City litterers and spitters warned

Mosiria emphasized that anyone caught littering or spitting in public spaces will be arrested and prosecuted according to county regulations.

'You won’t destabilise my country'- President Suluhu tells Kenyan activists

Suluhu said there is a growing trend of activists from the region trying to meddle in the country’s issues.

Migration, urban growth take center stage at IGAD conference in Ethiopia

The three-day event gathers experts from across the region to discuss the growing challenges caused by migration and rapid urban growth.