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The National Police Service confirmed the fatalities in a statement issued on 3 May 2026, warning of growing risks as the country continues to experience sustained rainfall.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the bus, registration number KCW 208A, belonging to Buscar Sacco, was travelling from Lamu to Nairobi when it was flagged down for checks.
The driver was arrested and the vehicle detained as another suspect escaped and remains on the run. Authorities say investigations are ongoing as efforts to curb illicit trade continue across Kenya.
Kenya Meteorological Department’s May 2, 2026 malaria early warning bulletin projects a 30% outbreak risk for Nandi County in May–June 2026, above the 20% threshold. Kakamega risk is 22.7% and Kisii 0%.
In a Sunday message, he emphasised that the party’s diversity is its strength, but only when members embrace each other and remain focused on shared goals.
The meeting will convene members of the National Executive Committee, the parliamentary group and elected governors at a time when the party is grappling with internal pressure and weighing possible engagement talks with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
President William Ruto congratulated skater Kelvin Kiarie for winning gold at the African Skating Championship in Cairo, Egypt, calling it a proud moment for Kenya and an inspiration to athletes. Ruto also urged support for aspiring sportspeople.
She appealed to senior leaders, clergy, and trustees to spearhead mediation efforts, warning that internal divisions risk weakening ODM’s political future.
Speaking to the DPA news agency, Boris Pistorius also stressed "the presence of American soldiers in Europe, and particularly in Germany, is in our interest and in the interest of the US".
The development emerged after high-level engagements in Paris involving Kenya’s Ambassador to France Betty Cherwon and Economic Planning Principal Secretary Boniface Makokha, who have been coordinating the country’s participation in the G7 Development Ministers’ process.
Mwamba, who recently added national team player Phoebe Akinyi to their side from Northern Surbabs, came into the clash on the back of four consecutive title wins.
The suspect was tracked down near Trend Villa Bar and found with a panga concealed under his shirt, highlighting the group’s readiness to carry out violent attacks.
Murkomen on Saturday said works at the stadium are already underway, with the contractor on site and progress moving as planned. He assured the public that the facility will be ready to host the celebrations as scheduled.
Speaking from Gaborone on Saturday, Athletics Kenya ( AK) Director of youth development Barnaba Korir, praised his charges for earning a spot in Beijing while encouraging the rest of the team to push on for Sunday.
President William Ruto promised Sh1 billion to Kenya’s creative economy as he opened the 14th Kalasha International Film and TV Awards at KICC, Nairobi. He also announced higher prize money and new incentives to tackle piracy, weak funding and limited distribution.
The colourful ceremony brought together filmmakers, actors, directors and digital content creators in a vibrant celebration of storytelling and artistic excellence.
The National Assembly Speaker urged the former president to draw inspiration from Kenya’s past leaders who, after leaving office, stepped back from partisan politics and instead focused on unifying the country.
The 2027 tournament also marks a significant return of Africa’s premier football competition to the East African region for the first time in over five decades, since Ethiopia hosted the event in 1976.
The announcement was made during a drivers’ briefing in Nairobi by Clerk of Course Don White, who confirmed that the competition venue will remain undisclosed until days before the event, in keeping with tradition.
The group comprises nationals from a wide range of countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia and Malaysia, highlighting the international scope of the operation.
Reporters Without Borders says press freedom has worsened across sub-Saharan Africa, linking the decline to armed conflict, criminalisation of journalism and weaker economic conditions. Its 2026 index finds most countries “difficult” for media rights.
According to Duale, the upgrade will raise the substation’s total capacity to 38 MVA, representing a fourfold increase since its commissioning.
The Lebanese health ministry said eight of the victims, among them two women and a child, were killed in Haboush in the Nabatieh district. The area had been placed under an evacuation order by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) prior to the strikes.
Officers from Kilimani Police Station have taken over the case and are working with witnesses and hospital staff to reconstruct his final hours.
The hospital described him as a long-serving admitting consultant who earned respect for his professionalism, medical expertise, and commitment to patients over many years of practice.
A committee report presented during the hearings shows deep disparities in county staffing. Bomet has 97.28 per cent of employees from the Kipsigis community, while Homa Bay records 96.98 per cent Luo representation.
The carrier had been in discussions with the US government over a possible lifeline that would have helped it stay afloat after months of financial pressure.
The remarks follow complaints by comedian and activist Eric Omondi, who said his team was blocked from accessing Uhuru Park ahead of the scheduled TuKo Kadi concert.
Mbadi pointed to the construction industry as one of the clearest signs of recovery, saying it moved from contraction in the previous year to solid growth.
In recent days, Junior Secondary School teachers staged demonstrations across the country, demanding that all interns be confirmed immediately, alongside publication of a clear plan showing timelines for absorption.