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DCI arrest man over social media posts
“The offensive content, which was published on the suspect's Facebook account (MC Adek Tatu), has since gone viral across various social media platforms, threatening public order and peace.”
By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago
DCI arrest man over social media posts
Duale defends US Ebola lab in Kenya
According to the CS, the lab will enhance Kenya’s surveillance, diagnostic capacity, emergency preparedness exercises, critical medical supplies, and rapid response capabilities.
By Fred Kagonye 2 days ago
Duale defends US Ebola lab in Kenya
Murkomen: Possible negligence caused Utumishi inferno
"There is a standard safety procedure that the school was to adhere to. One side of the dormitory with an emergency exit door had been locked, and it's where we lost 10 students," said the CS.
By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago
Murkomen: Possible negligence caused Utumishi inferno
Inflation rose by 1 per cent in 2026
“Consumer Price Index (CPI) is defined as a measure of the weighted aggregate change over time in retail prices paid by consumers for a given basket of goods and services,” said KNBS.
By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago
Inflation rose by 1 per cent in 2026
Ogamba orders indefinite closure of Utumishi Girls Academy
Death toll in Utumishi Girls inferno climbs to 16, seven other students admitted to hospital, Education CS Ogamba says cause of fire yet to be established.
By Fred Kagonye 5 days ago
Ogamba orders indefinite closure of Utumishi Girls Academy
Ruto leads nation in mourning 16 Gilgil school fire victims
President Ruto orders investigations into dawn fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed at least 15 students, says rescue efforts and treatment of the injured ongoing.
By Fred Kagonye 5 days ago
Ruto leads nation in mourning 16 Gilgil school fire victims
In pictures: Muslims gather for Eid-ul-Adha prayers and festivities
Muslim faithful gather across the country including at Masjid Ummu Kulthum, Mombasa and at a school in Kisumu for Eid-ul-Adha prayers, to mark the 'festival of sacrifice.'
By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago
In pictures: Muslims gather for Eid-ul-Adha prayers and festivities
Hard questions emerge over proposed US Ebola treatment centers in Kenya
Kenya setting up holding areas and screening centres at border points amid Ebola surge in DRC and Uganda, Health CS Duale says, as US plans to establish quarantine facility in the country.
By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago
Hard questions emerge over proposed US Ebola treatment centers in Kenya
Mystery of Kenya's missing children: Officials disagree on numbers
“The caseload includes cases of abandonment, lost and found, abductions and trafficking, including children who were found, rescued, reunited or placed under protection and care interventions.”
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
Mystery of Kenya's missing children: Officials disagree on numbers
DCI arrest terror suspect, recover IED
“At the scene, police discovered an IED, a military-style jungle attire, including jungle jacket and trousers, as well as two mobile phones.”
By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago
DCI arrest terror suspect, recover IED
LSK demands speedy probe into death of college student at Kiambu police station
The body of the Kiambu National Polytechnic was found hanging from the roof of the station’s cell.
By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago
LSK demands speedy probe into death of college student at Kiambu police station
I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki says
“They are asking where I was? Where fireman was? They don’t know leadership is not forced. It is about working with everyone. "
By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago
I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki says
Ruto launches Lamu Sh616 million electricity project
The President who is on a four-day coastal region tour said that the initiative is part of a wider plan to connect 53,000 households across the region to the national grid.
By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago
Ruto launches Lamu Sh616 million electricity project
Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped
“I wish to reassure all Kenyans that, as of 21st May 2026, Kenya has not reported any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease,” he said.
By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago
Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped
Prime suspect in Rachel Wandeto's murder detained for ten days
Court allows police to detain main suspect Josiah Njiru for 10 days pending investigations into murder of Rachel Wandeto; case to be mentioned on June 2.
By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago
Prime suspect in Rachel Wandeto's murder detained for ten days
Ruto: Wandeto's death will not go unanswered
President William Ruto has cautioned opposition leaders against dividing the country along tribal and ethnic lines.
By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago
Ruto: Wandeto's death will not go unanswered
Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
Anti-Narcotics Unit officers found two and a half sacks of suspected cannabis sativa wrapped in brown khaki paper, weighing 142 kilograms, which they said was ready for distribution.
By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago
Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner-General at Supreme Court, hours after petition filed challenging his appointment over age concerns.
By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda
WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 16.
By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya arrested and placed in custody for allegedly releasing 64 people arrested during yesterday’s fuel protests; awaiting arraignment, police say.
By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
The talks however did not yield any fruits with the owners insisting that the strike would go on since their demands were not met.
By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
Blame Ruto for high fuel prices, says Gachagua
The Democracy for Citizens Party leader said the rising fuel and electricity costs were unbearable for many Kenyans already grappling with economic hardship.
By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago
Blame Ruto for high fuel prices, says Gachagua
Lower fuel prices and resign, Kalonzo tells Wandayi
Kalonzo also accused EPRA of increasing fuel prices under instructions from the government.
By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago
Lower fuel prices and resign, Kalonzo tells Wandayi
Societies risk suspension if they fail to file annual returns within 60 days
All registered societies yet to file annual tax returns given 60 days to comply, failure to which they risk suspension or deregistration, Attorney General’s office warns.
By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago
Societies risk suspension if they fail to file annual returns within 60 days
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Explained: What triggered the latest fuel hike
Energy CS Wandayi defends sharp fuel price hike, cites volatility in global market prices and uncertainty in petroleum supply, says Sh5 billion levy applied to stabilise prices.
By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago
Explained: What triggered the latest fuel hike
Matatus to raise fares by up to 50 percent after EPRA fuel hike
Matatu operators threatens to strike and block roads on Monday over rising fuel costs; owners direct a 50 per cent fare increase following latest fuel price review.
By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago
Matatus to raise fares by up to 50 percent after EPRA fuel hike
Incorporate public health guidelines into public works, Health PS urges architects
Architects have been urged to adhere to the Ministry of Health construction guidelines to reduce deaths attributed to an unhealthy environment.
By Fred Kagonye 18 days ago
Incorporate public health guidelines into public works, Health PS urges architects
Police arrest seven, recover suspected narcotics worth millions
Police said that the suspected drugs were ready for the market.
By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago
Police arrest seven, recover suspected narcotics worth millions
Judicial power is limited, Kindiki's lawyers argue
“Judicial power just like executive power and legislative power is limited and there are things Judicial power cannot do even when it is stretched to the outer contours of its margins."
By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago
Judicial power is limited, Kindiki's lawyers argue
KQ resumes flights to and from Dubai after two months
“We will operate daily frequencies between Nairobi and Dubai, with additional frequencies to be introduced progressively in line with demand and operational requirements.”
By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago
KQ resumes flights to and from Dubai after two months
SHA owes health facilities more than Sh77 billion, official says
“As at our last checking in August last year before they shut down transparency we were at Sh44 billion on SHA and Sh33 billion on NHIF, and remember SHA did not stop accumulating debts it continues.”
By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago
SHA owes health facilities more than Sh77 billion, official says
ODM invites applications for presidency, five other elective seats
ODM invites applications for the six elective seats, including presidency, ahead of 2027 General Election; applications to be submitted by June 30, 2026.
By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago
ODM invites applications for presidency, five other elective seats
Africa should not rely on aid for development, Ruto says
“Africa is not part of the global problem. Africa is, in fact, part of the solution to the global challenges that exist today."
By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago
Africa should not rely on aid for development, Ruto says
Women's rights groups rebuke Karen Nyamu over remarks involving minor
“More is expected when one is not only a senator, but also an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya,” she said.
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
Women's rights groups rebuke Karen Nyamu over remarks involving minor
NPS condemns traffic officer harassment in Nakuru
National Police Service condemns viral video showing motorist allegedly abusing a female officer in Nakuru; says actions displayed by male officer in same video doesn’t represent the service.
By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago
NPS condemns traffic officer harassment in Nakuru
UDA party nominations underway in Ol Kalau
The seat fell vacant when the David Kiaraho died Sunday, 29th March 2026, while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital.
By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago
UDA party nominations underway in Ol Kalau
Police recover suspected heroin, bhang in three counties
DCI officers recovered suspected cannabis sativa and heroin in Nairobi, Kitui and Taita Taveta counties.
By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago
Police recover suspected heroin, bhang in three counties
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge
Justice Mohamed Warsame was on Thursday morning sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court at State House, Nairobi.
By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge
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Why Kenya is experiencing fuel supply shortages
Current fuel supply shortages in parts of Kenya are due to a technical and administrative hitch, Energy CS Wandayi says issue being resolved and restocking is underway.
By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago
Why Kenya is experiencing fuel supply shortages
Row erupts over who qualifies to mediate disputes in Kenya
He added that mediation complements litigation, with each serving different roles.
By Fred Kagonye 28 days ago
Row erupts over who qualifies to mediate disputes in Kenya
Ruto's diplomatic offensive in 52 weeks
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