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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”
Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has responded to critics after referring to Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua as “fadhe”, meaning a father figure, during a live radio interview on Friday, March 13, 2026. The remark sparked debate on social media, with some of the lawmaker’s critics claiming that … Continue reading “Babu Owino responds to critics after calling Gachagua ‘fadhe’ on live radio”
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”
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has intimated that a team of volunteer IT experts are working to restore the Linda Mwananchi website which was pulled down after alleged cyberattacks. According to the embattled Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General, the movement is working with youthful experts from foreign nations who will reopen the website to continue their … Continue reading “IT experts from London, USA working to restore Linda Mwananchi website; Sifuna”
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”
A day after the death of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno in a helicopter crash, residents are revisiting remarks he made during a public event that have since taken on haunting significance. On Thursday, Ngeno delivered a speech laced with humour, faith and reflection about life and destiny while presiding over the issuance of bursaries … Continue reading “MP Ngeno’s afterlife message a day before death sparks reactions”
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”
President William Ruto has condemned strikes by Iran targeting Middle East nations, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar. In a statement on Monday, March 2, the President warned that the regionalization of the conflict represents a grave danger to international peace and security. “Kenya strongly condemns the strikes on the UAE, Qatar, Saudi … Continue reading “Ruto condemns strikes on UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia by Iran”
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”
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed any possibility of extending the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) beyond the March 7 deadline. Speaking in an interview with K24, Sifuna maintained that the agreement, signed on March 7, 2025, did not contain any … Continue reading “Go to Bondo for Baba’s signature, Sifuna says on MoU extension”
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”
Meru politics has taken a new turn after former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi claimed he helped raise Ksh100 million to influence the Senate during the impeachment of former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Speaking in a night interview on a local TV station on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Linturi said he mobilised the money from … Continue reading “I helped raise Ksh100M to influence Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment at the Senate; Linturi”
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has maintained that there is no bad blood between her and her elder brother and ODM party leader, Oburu Odinga. In a statement issued on Monday, March 1, Ruth dismissed claims that she had disrespected Oburu by not taking sides in the ongoing party wrangles. She reiterated her position that … Continue reading “Ruth Odinga addresses bad blood between her and Oburu”
Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno is among six people dead after a helicopter they were travelling in crashed and burst into flames on the edge of Chepkieb Forest in Mosop, Nandi County, on Saturday evening. The chopper went down at about 4.45pm, moments after attempting to take off from a makeshift landing site near the … Continue reading “Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno among 6 dead in helicopter crash”
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”
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed defended President William Ruto’s government and the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) role in it during a recent homecoming event for Principal Secretary Pareno in Kajiado County, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Junet addressed critics who question the implementation of the 10-point agenda—the agreement between ODM and the United … Continue reading “60% of this government would be ODM if Raila was still alive; Junet Mohamed”
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”
Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed at his office in the Israeli-US attacks on Iran, following earlier reports of his killing by US and Israeli officials. A 40-day mourning period for the longtime Iranian leader has been announced. The Sunday confirmation comes after Iran’s Tasnim and Mehr news … Continue reading “Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after US-Israeli attacks”
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 Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formally withdrawn from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition following a resolution by the National Executive Committee (NEC). ODM has written to the Secretary General of Azimio and copied the communication to the Registrar of Political Parties, giving a 90-day notice. ODM addressed the letter to Junet Mohamed, … Continue reading “ODM issues formal notice to withdraw from Azimio Coalition”