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President William Ruto, on Tuesday, March 31, shared a clip of his vision for Gikomba Market amid an uproar over the night demolitions that left traders stranded. In the clip shared by Ruto, the Head of State compiled videos of his past remarks in which he disclosed plans to build a modern market at Gikomba. … Continue reading “Ruto shares video of proposed Gikomba market after demolitions”
It is a reprieve for the directors of Nairobi Hospital after the High Court issued conservatory orders halting any form of arrest, prosecution, or interference with their management. In a ruling delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the court barred the respondents, including Felix Koskei and the State Law Office, from summoning, arresting, detaining, charging, or … Continue reading “Court blocks arrest of Nairobi Hospital directors and any management changes”
Mama Dorothy Baya Mweri, the mother of the deputy leader of the majority side and Kilifi North Member of Parliament, Owen Baya, has passed away. The National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetang’ula, confirmed the death on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, during the National Assembly proceedings. Wetang’ula informed the House that the late Dorothy Baya passed away on … Continue reading “ODM MP Owen Baya’s mother dies”
A farmer from Ensakia village in Isoge settlement scheme, Borabu subcounty in Nyamira county is counting losses after losing nine cows valued at over Sh1.2 million in a suspected poisoning incident. Dennis Rosana says that five of the dairy cows died on Sunday morning, while another four died on Monday night after their feed was … Continue reading “A farmer in Nyamira loses Sh1.2 million stock after 9 dairy cows poisoned”
Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the discovery of 33 bodies buried and later exhumed from a mass grave at Kericho cemetery, as investigations into the incident intensify. Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin, who visited the site at Kericho Makaburini, said three additional suspects had been questioned and released, but remain … Continue reading “Six arrested over Kericho mass grave as DCI probes origin of 33 bodies”
Comedians and digital creators Sammy Kioko and Tom Daktari have been arrested by police outside the Machakos County Finance Offices on Tuesday 31st March, 2026. They got arrested while staging a peaceful protest over unpaid tenders amounting to Ksh 19 million allegedly owed to Kioko and his associates by the county government. During the arrest, an unidentified plain-clothes … Continue reading “Comedians Sammy Kioko and Tom Daktari arrested over Machakos County payment dispute”
The United States and Kenya have continued to strengthen their military relationship through the visit of a United States Navy official, with the aim of enhancing Kenya’s coastline and borders. Ambassador George Wikoff, a four-star United States Navy officer currently serving as the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa and Allied Joint Force Command Naples, … Continue reading “U.S. backs Kenya to secure Indian Ocean waters and coast after navy chief’s visit”
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the mysterious death of Bernard Cheruiyot at Keringet Police Station in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County. IPOA detectives have recorded statements from ten inmates who were in the police cells with Cheruiyot. Nakuru County Police Commander Samuel Boit noted that, according to the OCS, Cheruiyot injured … Continue reading “Mystery after inmate dies inside police cell, OCS claims he hit his head on wall in Nakuru”
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”