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A mapping exercise conducted under the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme has identified 37 neighbourhoods located along major river corridors and locations vulnerable to flooding. In Nairobi East, the areas identified include Kiambiu, Dandora, Kariobangi, Kayole, Komarock, Njiru, Ruai, Mwiki, Donholm, Savannah, Tassia, and Fedha, many of which lie downstream along sections of the Nairobi River … Continue reading “Government identifies 37 flood-prone areas in Nairobi”
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that by-elections will be held in three areas across the country. In a notice on Sunday, March 15, the commission confirmed that the by-elections are scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The electoral exercise will include the election of a Member of the … Continue reading “IEBC announces dates for by-elections in 3 areas”
Staff at former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju’s Dari Business Park along Ngong Road in Karen held a Sunday service outside the premises as the ongoing controversy surrounding the property intensified. About two-dozen employees set up chairs along the fence of the compound, gathering to worship in an improvised open-air service. A video circulating on social … Continue reading “Tuju’s employees hold Sunday service outside Karen property”
Several people are feared dead while scores of others are injured following clashes between two warring communities over boundary disputes at the Muhoroni border on Sunday march 15. According to witnesses, the confrontation escalated rapidly as rival groups engaged in physical altercations over grazing land using crude weapons, leading to fears of multiple casualties. OCPD … Continue reading “Deaths reported as clashes erupt at Kisumu–Kericho border”
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri has been awarded the French highest order of merit during a ceremony aboard the French amphibious assault ship DIXMUDE. The ceremony held on Friday, March 13, saw Kahariri receive the prestigious Legion of Honour from the French Ambassador to Kenya, Arnaud Suquet. At the same ceremony, Deputy … Continue reading “CDF General Kahariri honoured by France for leadership and security cooperation”
Democratic Party (DP) Leader Justin Muturi, has raised alarm over a land-grabbing scheme involving portions of the Del Monte land in Murang’a County. Speaking during a meeting in Murang’a County attended by principals of the United Opposition , Muturi alleged that land previously surrendered to the Government by Del Monte and intended for local residents … Continue reading “New claims emerge over land grabbing in Del Monte”
Citizen TV has established that President William Ruto’s name has been invoked in a series of meetings in which senior government operatives are alleged to have pushed for changes in the board of The Nairobi Hospital, amid claims of intimidation and an intensifying scramble for control of the multi‑billion shilling facility. Sources familiar with the … Continue reading “Nairobi Hospital board ‘living in fear’ amid claims of intimidation and takeover bid”
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of deporting Chinese contractors to favour a higher bid on the British-funded Railway City project. He said the move would cost Ksh7 billion and claimed the funds were to be used to support Ruto’s reelection campaign. Speaking on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at an interdenominational … Continue reading “Gachagua claims Ruto deported Chinese contractors over Ksh7B rail row”
Police are investigating two separate murder incidents in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi county and Embu town. In the first incident, one of the victims was stabbed 11 times by a suspect believed to be his girlfriend in Chuka. Twenty two-year-old Kelvin Sigei – a second-year student, pursuing Bachelor of science in engineering – was found dead … Continue reading “University student stabbed 11 times by girlfriend”
There was a traffic snarl-up after a fuel tanker collided with a trailer and burst into flames on Mombasa Road, Athi River. Two trucks have burst into flames after they were involved in an accident along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. The gruesome accident occurred on Monday, March 2, after one of the trucks lost control and … Continue reading “Huge flames after fuel tanker collides with container lorry along Mombasa Road”
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced a nationwide service disruption of its digital systems, affecting hospital pre-authorisation services. In a statement on March 2, SHA CEO Dr Mercy Mwang’ang’i stated that the outage, which began on Sunday, March 1, has crippled hospital processes at contracted healthcare facilities countrywide. This directly affects how quickly patients … Continue reading “SHA systems goes offline nationwide affecting hospital pre-authorisation”
Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour has said Iran will not strike United States (US) bases in Kenya. Speaking on Monday, March 2, during a press briefing in Nairobi, Gholampour stressed that Iran’s missile strikes are solely for defensive purposes. He also stated that Iran’s missiles have a maximum range of about 2,000 kilometers and … Continue reading “Iranian Ambassador addresses claim of Iran targeting US bases in Kenya”
The president-elect of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Charles Kanjama, has found himself at the centre of a growing online storm following his response to concerns about ongoing abductions and broader rule of law issues. The debate intensified in the wake of the arrest of content creator Peter Kimani, popularly known as Menelik Kimani, … Continue reading “LSK president-elect Charles Kanjama under fire over abduction comments”
Nairobi residents are set to pay up to 50 per cent more for water and sewerage services after the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) approved new tariffs for the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) covering the 2025/2026 to 2028/2029 period. “NCWSC applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of … Continue reading “Nairobi Water and sewer bills set to increase by Ksh23 and Ksh15”
An Israeli strike has hit an elementary girls’ school in Minab, a city in the Hormozgan province of southern Iran, killing dozens of people, according to state media, as the immediate civilian cost from Israel and the United States’s huge bombardment of Iran comes into sharper focus. Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim News Agency cited the Judiciary of Minab … Continue reading “Israel and US strike two schools in Iran, killing more than 80 children”
Authorities have released details of the passengers who were on board the ill-fated helicopter that crashed in Mosop, Nandi County on Saturday February 28, 2026, claiming six lives. The helicopter, registration 5Y-D5B, went down at 4:45 pm at Chepkieb area shortly after take off. The area chief who reported the incident said they rushed to … Continue reading “Details of passengers who perished with MP Johana Ng’eno in helicopter crash”
Presidential candidate Reuben Kigame has blasted an Easy Coach passenger bus after putting his life at risk on the Chavakali-Kapsabet Highway. In a statement on Sunday, March 1, Kigame explained that he vehicle, a Prado, was forced to swerve out of the road after encountering the overspeeding bus which had its headlights in full beam. … Continue reading “Reuben Kigame speaks after near-death incident involving Easy Coach bus”
The Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church has announced a public inquiry into the activities of Crypto-trading where worshippers lost millions after the online platform collapsed. The collapse of a cryptocurrency and forex trading platform that had been promoted by a senior church leader left thousands of Kenyans reporting financial losses estimated in the millions of shillings. … Continue reading “SDA Church members lose millions in a crypto scheme”
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has outlined key government reforms aimed at expanding access to national identification documents, saying President William Ruto has moved to dismantle longstanding barriers that left many Kenyans — particularly in historically marginalised counties — unable to obtain IDs. Speaking during a mass ID registration exercise in Masara, Suna West, … Continue reading “Government scraps vetting, fee payments for ID cards”
The government has announced over 300 vacancies across multiple ministries, state corporations, and public universities in a major recruitment drive to curb the country’s unemployment crisis. The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is looking to fill the position of Deputy Director of Human Resource Management and Development, a KNQA Grade 3 post. Applicants must have … Continue reading “Government announces over 200 jobs across multiple ministries”
Police are investigating a daring night robbery in which several armed suspects raided a home in Kiamuthambi village in Kirinyaga Central and dismantled a Lexus vehicle valued at approximately Sh35 million. According to preliminary reports, the gang struck shortly after midnight, arriving in two vehicles and storming the compound under the cover of darkness. The … Continue reading “Armed gang dismantles Sh35mn Lexus in night raid in Kirinyaga”
The government has warned schools against hiring non-trained teachers as drama directors or sports coaches. Speaking on Tuesday, February 24, Nandi KUPPET Director Harisson Muriuki stated that the Ministry of Education demands that all coaches must be approved by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). “The rule not only applies to drama but also to sports. … Continue reading “Government warns schools about hiring sports and drama coaches”
A form 3 student who passed away shortly after falling ill in school died from a lung infection, an autopsy has revealed. The postmortem, which was conducted at Montezuma Funeral Home in the presence of the family and officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), confirmed that the student, Consolata Nduku, had succumbed to … Continue reading “Autopsy reveals what killed form 3 student after falling ill in school “
State House Comptroller Katoo ole Metito has revealed that most State Houses and State Lodges’ land have fallen into the hands of land grabbers, hampering the process of renovating them. Katoo, who appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, told MPs that they have recovered 100 acres in Kakamega, with their … Continue reading “State Houses and State Lodges land grabbed”
Members of Parliament have poked holes in what they termed an extravagant 2027 election budget presented by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The lawmakers were shocked by a request of over Ksh.1 billion for meals alone, in what they say amounts to an expensive election. IEBC stated that it requires Ksh.63.9 billion for … Continue reading “IEBC seeks Ksh.63B for 2027 General Election, Ksh.1.1B allocated for meals”
The Kenya Airports Authority has come out to refute claims that there were armed goons at the Kisumu International Airport on Saturday, February 21. In a statement, the KAA described claims by sections of the Linda Wananchi tour organisers as inaccurate, with the authority reiterating that airport premises remained extremely secure as per protocol. “KAA … Continue reading “Kenya Airports Authority responds to Sifuna’s claims of armed goons at Kisumu Airport”
The Mexican army announced Sunday that it had killed powerful drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera in an operation that sparked a wave of violence in various parts of the country. Oseguera, the 59-year-old leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was wounded in a clash with soldiers in the town of Tapalpa, in Jalisco … Continue reading “Top Mexican drug cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ killed”
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Graduate School has announced its May 2026 intake for postgraduate programmes, inviting applications from self-sponsored students under its collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). In a notice on Monday, February 23, KEMRI said applications are open for both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy … Continue reading “KEMRI announces May 2026 graduate intake; How to apply”
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for students seeking to undertake diploma courses at the Kenya School of Law. In a notice on Monday, February 23, the placement body said the applications were opened for the May 2026 intake, urging those who wanted to enter the legal profession through … Continue reading “KUCCPS opens applications for diploma in law at Kenya School of Law for May 2026 intake”
A tense standoff played out on Monday morning at the Embu Level Five Hospital mortuary after a family arrived to collect the body of their child for burial, only to be told it could not be traced. Relatives and friends of one-year-old Lee Delyn Mukundi, who died a week ago, had gone to the facility … Continue reading “Standoff at Embu Level Five mortuary after child’s body goes missing”