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Several Nairobi estates, institutions face water supply interruption

Areas affected include Lang’ata, Kibera, Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands, and Parklands.

CS Miano forms expert team to revamp Kenya’s tourism brand

The new taskforce will work to modernize the iconic ‘Magical Kenya’ brand and position the country as a world-class, youth-friendly destination

Bobi Wine mourns NUP supporter, alleges torture under Museveni

Wine said Marinos died at around 1:30 am, joining a growing list of individuals who have suffered under the Museveni administration

Garissa leaders launch new municipality and projects in Balambala

The projects include the new Balambala Municipality Headquarters, a modern market, a refurbished and expanded Level IV hospital

Watch Kenya vs Zambia match from official fan zones, Sakaja tells fans

Sakaja warned that the stadium has reached full capacity and that attempting to enter could be dangerous.

Kuria confronts CS Duale over remarks on Mt Kenya region

The former Trade CS told Duale and Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago to direct their criticism toward individuals, not an entire region

Police announce road closures, diversions ahead of Sunday CHAN matches

Motorists from Mombasa Road heading to the City Centre are advised to use Likoni Road through Enterprise Road near General Motors or the Southern Bypass via Ole Sereni.

Boda boda riders torch vehicle after Thika Superhighway accident

The Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK) condemned the incident, calling it reckless and a setback to efforts aimed at professionalizing the sector

Malnourished Gazan woman flown to Italy dies in hospital

The University Hospital of Pisa said that she suffered a cardiac arrest and died on Friday, less than 48 hours after arriving

HELB disburses loans to over 136,000 first-year university students

Two arrested over illegal electricity connections in Igembe

Police say that Kirimi and his accomplice Ibrahim Gituma operated over 21 unauthorised borehole pumps, providing water to numerous miraa farms

National Assembly approves construction of youth and cultural centre in Taita Taveta

The endorsement came after the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture, led by Matungulu MP Stephen Mule, toured the site on Saturday, August 16, 2025

Protesters in Washington rally against Trump’s National Guard deployment

The protest, organized by the activist group Refuse Fascism, drew hundreds who gathered at Dupont Circle before marching down Connecticut Avenue

Diaz, Kane lead Bayern to German Super Cup glory

Diaz celebrated a winning start to his career in Germany, having joined Vincent Kompany's side from Liverpool this summer for £65.5m on a four-year deal

KeNHA to redesign Coptic Roundabout after deadly bus crash

KeNHA Deputy Director of Corporate Communication, Samwel Kumba, confirmed that a team of engineers had been deployed to carry out topographical surveys

Kenya, DRC disagree over consul general nomination

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei clarified that Kenya was following the laid-down procedure in appointing diplomatic officers

Ruto set for first official US trip under Trump

The trip is being closely watched as a test of Kenya’s diplomatic standing in Washington

Treasury sets up Sh4bn prison enterprise fund to replace old schemes

The fund will finance training and rehabilitation programmes, acquisition of equipment and machinery, and marketing of goods and services produced in prisons.

Bursars, accountants face transfers and lifestyle audits in new Bill

The Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Sirisia MP John Waluke, proposes that all non-teaching staff in schools declare their income, assets and liabilities

Kindiki warns opposition against using chaos to grab power

The DP stressed that Kenya is a democratic nation with established systems that allow anyone to seek elective positions without resorting to violence or extremism

DRC protests Kenya’s appointment of Judy Nkumiri as Consul-General to Goma

In a statement dated August 16, Kinshasa said it was not consulted before the announcement, triggering a diplomatic dispute between the two countries

Ruto directs ministries to boost online advertising to grow digital economy

President Ruto said the government has no excuse not to adopt digital channels, stressing that online advertising directly benefits local content creators

Senate opens public debate on Bill to expand its powers

The Bill proposes granting the Senate authority to approve the national budget, vet constitutional office holders, veto decisions of the National Assembly, and originate any form of legislation.

Kisumu's Coptic Roundabout flattened days after deadly crash

Many locals said they had no prior notice of the demolition, discovering only a mound of soil and debris when they passed by

Zelensky heads to Washington after Trump’s talks with Putin

Zelensky made the announcement after holding a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump

D.T. Dobie placed under liquidation as official receiver takes over

The move comes after a special resolution passed by the company on June 3, 2025, allowing for the winding up of its operations under the Insolvency Act

MPs fault state agencies for ignoring PWD hiring rule

Mandera North MP Yussuf Adan Haji warned that continued exclusion of PWDs from employment opportunities in public institutions was unacceptable

42 vehicle body builders, 12 speed limiter firms cleared by NTSA

Kenya Coach Industries in Nairobi, Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited in Mombasa and Kisumu Mpya in Kisumu are among the 42 approved vehicle body builders

Impeachment or ambition? Embattled Kericho Governor fires back at Speaker

Speaking shortly after his impeachment on August 15, 2025, the immediate former governor described the process as a power struggle disguised as accountability.

At least 225 people killed in monsoon flash floods in Pakistan

The majority of the deaths, 211, were recorded in mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province