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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”
The High Court has dismissed the Mbeere election petition challenging the election of Leonard Wamuthende Njeru as the Mbeere North MP. This was after the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election held on November 27, 2025, was marred by widespread violence, bloodshed and widespread election irregularities. According to the petitioners, Julieta Karigi Nkubu and Patrick Gitonga Gishoni, … Continue reading “High Court dismisses Mbeere election petition against Leonard Wamuthende”
A man’s sudden dash towards President William Ruto at the dais on Thursday briefly unsettled an otherwise choreographed afternoon in Wajir, forcing security officers into swift action and prompting the National Police Service (NPS) to open an inquiry into the breach. The incident occurred during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) event, while President … Continue reading “IG Kanja launches inquiry after man charges at President Ruto in Wajir”
President William Ruto was on Thursday forced to momentarily halt his speech in Wajir County after an unidentified man breached security and ran towards him at the podium as he addressed a crowd gathered for the disbursement of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds. His speech at the NYOTA capital disbursement forum at … Continue reading “Man who charged at President Ruto in Wajir speaks”
The Kenya–Somalia border, closed for 15 years due to repeated attacks by Islamist militants, will reopen in April, Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday. The frontier was officially closed in October 2011 because of attacks on Kenyan soil by Al-Shabaab, which has been waging an insurgency against the central government in Mogadishu for more … Continue reading “Kenya–Somalia border to reopen in April after 15 years; President Ruto”
A clinical officer at Chemaner Health Center in Bomet County has been arrested for allegedly raping a pregnant woman during a routine medical visit. Bomet East Sub-County Police Commander Michael Singa reported that the suspect, identified as Eric Langat, also known as Kirinyet, committed the heinous crime while attending to the victim in one of … Continue reading “Clinical officer arrested for allegedly raping pregnant woman on maternity check up in Bomet”
Former Mwea MP Peter Gitau is among five suspects arrested in connection with the theft of two Isuzu lorries in Murang’a County in August. Detectives from the Operation Support Unit (OSU) of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the recovery of the vehicles. “The vehicles in question, an Isuzu FVZ with registration number KDQ … Continue reading “Former Mwea MP among 5 arrested over stolen lorries”
The government has announced that Kenya now collects up to Ksh1 billion daily through the eCitizen digital platform, subsequently attaining the Ruto regime’s preset daily revenue target. In a press briefing at KICC on Monday, February 9, 2026, the Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, revealed the figure while explaining the benefits of the country’s digitisation of services. “For … Continue reading “eCitizen collects up to Ksh1 billion a day, says gov’t spokesperson”
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging that it is involved in releasing mosquitoes in Kenya. In a statement on Monday, February 9, the organization denied the claims, stating that it does not run any such operations either in Nairobi or elsewhere. “The Gates Foundation is aware of … Continue reading “Gates Foundation addresses releasing modified mosquitoes in Nairobi”
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has informed the court that he is ready to lay a bare narrative of treachery, greed and conspiracy that led to the cold murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. In an opening statement delivered by Gikui Gichuhi, Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, before Kibera High Court Judge … Continue reading “DPP explains how five suspects allegedly executed the murder of MP Ong’ondo Were”
The Council of Governors has resolved that all county Governors will boycott appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) until concerns over alleged harassment and intimidation by some Senators are addressed. In a press statement issued on February 9, 2026 following an ongoing Governors’ retreat, the Council accused certain Senators of subjecting Governors … Continue reading “Governors vow not to appear before Senate over harassment and extortion”
The Ministry of Education has released new school fee structures for all public senior schools. MoE, vide Special Gazette Notice 1449 of February 6, 2026, revealed that parents of students in Day Senior Schools will pay nothing. The entire amount of Ksh22,244 for the day schools will be covered by the National Government, with parents … Continue reading “Ministry of Education gazettes fees for senior schools”
Controversial preacher Pastor Ezekiel Odero of New Life Prayer Centre and Church based in Kilifi County stunned his congregation after revealing that God told him he would die in February. The pastor made the shocking disclosure during a church service, calling his wife to confirm the prophecy before the entire congregation. “I want to tell … Continue reading ““Mungu aliniambia nitakufa February” – Pastor Ezekiel’s death prophecy stuns congregants”
Concerns are emerging over the integrity of Kenya’s basic education data following a national verification exercise that revealed 87,000 “ghost” learners captured in government systems despite having no traceable presence in any learning institution. The nationwide audit, conducted between September and October 2025, also identified at least 26 public schools, 16 primary and 10 secondary, … Continue reading “Audit uncovers 87,000 ghost learners siphoning Ksh 1.1B annually”
Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua of misleading Kenyan youth into travelling to Russia under the promise of employment, only for them to end up in active conflict zones. Speaking at a dowry ceremony in Nyeri on Saturday, Gachagua claimed that young Kenyans … Continue reading “Gachagua accuses Ruto, CS Mutua of misleading Kenyan youth to fight in Russia”
The Coast Regional Police Commander has issued a directive authorising officers to use firearms against armed criminal suspects during security operations, citing a rise in violent crime across Mombasa County. Speaking to the media in Mombasa, Nuno said police would apply the full force of the law against criminals, particularly those armed with machetes. He … Continue reading “Police boss issues ‘Shoot-to-Kill’ directive against armed criminals”
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma appeared before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) at their Western Regional Offices in Bungoma on Tuesday morning after being summoned over allegations of graft involving about Ksh1.4 billion in the county government. The probe stems from numerous reports from the public and the Senate regarding entrenched corruption and misappropriation of … Continue reading “EACC summons Busia Governor Paul Otuoma over Ksh1.4 billion graft allegations”
The newly released criminal files of the late United States Billionaire, Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of child trafficking has implicated Kenya and Tanzania in the saga. Epstein was an American billionaire who was convicted in 2008 of luring minors for sex trafficking and was later re-arrested in 2019 before he died in prison the … Continue reading “Kenya and Tanzania implicated in child trafficking Epstein files linked to U.S. billionaires”
A Turkish tycoon, linked to an Al Shabaab terrorist group, was arraigned in a Mombasa Court on Tuesday, February 3, where he was charged with terrorism-related counts. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Osman Erdinc Elsek appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo and was charged with being a member … Continue reading “Turkish tycoon charged in Mombasa over links with Al Shabaab”
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed the exit of its Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary, Marjan Hussein Marjan. In a statement on Tuesday, February 3, IEBC clarified that the exit was not abrupt but a mutually agreed decision, and that the process of finding his successor has already begun. “The Independent … Continue reading “IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan resigns”
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed that demonstrations are part of the reason Kenya pays high debts because it directly affects the country’s credit rating. Speaking on Tuesday, February 3, Mbadi revealed that mass protests lead to economic disruptions, thus undermining Kenya’s ability collect revenue enoughto service its loans. “I am not against picketing, … Continue reading “We are paying high debts because of Maandamano – CS Mbadi”
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has strongly pushed back against warnings from Washington that the United States may re-evaluate its long-standing security partnership with Uganda. This comes following a diplomatic row sparked by his recent social media posts with tensions between Uganda and the United States escalating following a sharp exchange on … Continue reading “Gen Muhoozi fires back after US Senator threatens Uganda–US security ties review”
An autopsy on the bodies of street families who were found dead at various places in Nairobi revealed pneumonia was the cause of the deaths. The postmortem also blamed starvation and bodily injuries on some of the victims, officials said. Some of the children were killed in mob injustice incidents after being accused of, for … Continue reading “Autopsy reveals cause of mass deaths among Nairobi street families”