State House Dismisses Claims of ‘Fake Boda Bodas’ at Ruto’s Youth Empowerment Event
State House has rubbished allegations that President William Ruto failed to deliver on promises made during a recent youth empowerment programme held at State House, Nairobi. The event, staged on…
Ruto–Raila Pact: Can Kenya’s Fragile Truce Hold?
The images from the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on March 7 will be etched in Kenya’s political memory: President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga — bitter rivals…
Who Really Owns ENA Coach? The Unlikely Success Story of Evans Nyagaka Anyona
Rumours have swirled claiming that ENA Coach is owned by former President Uhuru Kenyatta or current Head of State William Ruto. But in truth, the man behind the flourishing transport…
Ruto Reshuffles Foreign Service in Major Diplomatic Shake-Up
NAIROBI, August 15, 2025 – President William Ruto has announced a fresh wave of appointments and redeployments in Kenya’s foreign service, in a move billed as a strategic realignment to…
Notorious Gold Scammers Odero and Othuno Nabbed in Police Raid
After nearly a year on the run, two suspected gold scammers who repeatedly slipped through police dragnets have finally been caught. Detectives from the elite Operation Support Unit (OSU) on…
Harambee Stars Make History, Storm into CHAN 2024 Quarterfinals on Debut
Kenya’s Harambee Stars have carved their name into African football history books after storming into the quarterfinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in their very first appearance at…
Police Nab Woman Behind Masked Garissa Robberies
A ruthless masked gang’s reign of terror in Garissa has been dealt a major blow after law enforcement officers smoked out a 37-year-old woman linked to a violent armed robbery…
ODM Leader Raila Odinga Champions Good Governance on Day Three of 9th Devolution Conference
Homa Bay, Kenya – The 9th Devolution Conference entered its third day with a powerful address from ODM leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who rallied delegates around the…
Fuel Prices Drop Slightly as EPRA Announces August–September Review
Motorists in Kenya will enjoy a small reprieve at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in the cost of Super Petrol and Kerosene…
Strange Turn of Events as Murkomen Alleges BBC Documentary on Child Abuse was a Hoax
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ignited a heated public debate after dismissing the recent BBC Africa Eye documentary on alleged child sexual exploitation in Mai Mahiu as “fabricated, misleading,…
Kenya’s Prof. Susan Mbugua Crowned Global Veterinarian of the Year
Kenya’s veterinary profession is basking in international glory after Prof. Susan W. Mbugua clinched the coveted Overall Veterinarian of the Year award at the World Veterinary Association (WVA) Global Veterinary…
EACC Raids Laikipia Speaker’s Home, Office Over Alleged Forged Academic Papers
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives on Tuesday raided the home and office of Laikipia County Assembly Speaker Lantano Nabaala over allegations he forged his academic qualifications. The officers first…
Gov’t Revokes Proposal to Build Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has cancelled a Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) to construct the 459-kilometre Nairobi–Mombasa (Usahihi) Expressway under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The mega-billion project was…
80 Killed in Road Accidents in Four Days – CS Chirchir
Kenya has recorded 2,933 road fatalities so far this year, with 80 deaths reported in the past four days alone, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said on Monday.…
CAF Limits Attendance for Zambia vs Kenya After Kasarani Security Breaches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that only 27,000 fans will be allowed to attend the Zambia vs Kenya African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-final on Sunday, August 17…
7 Shallow Graves With Human Bones, Skulls Found in Kilifi
Police in Kilifi County have uncovered seven shallow graves containing human bones and skulls in Kwa Binzaro village, in what investigators suspect is yet another case of cult-linked deaths in…
NPS Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Matatus and Buses as Road Carnage Spirals
NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Police Service (NPS) has declared an aggressive, countrywide crackdown on Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) in a bid to stem a deadly surge in road accidents…
ODM to Hold National Delegates Convention Despite Widening Rifts
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will convene a high-stakes National Delegates Convention (NDC) in October — a gathering tipped to redefine the party’s course ahead of the 2027 General Election.…
Kenya Stuns Morocco to Stay Top of CHAN Group A
Kenya’s Harambee Stars pulled off a thrilling 1-0 victory over continental heavyweights Morocco in a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to maintain their lead in Group A with seven…
Harambee Stars vs Morocco — 90 Minutes Away from Making CHAN History
Kenya’s Harambee Stars are 90 minutes away from making CHAN 2024 history as they prepare to face Morocco in a decisive Group A clash on Sunday evening. Head coach Benni…
“I Don’t Buy Fear” —Defiant Gachagua Hits Out at Murkomen Over Arrest Threat
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out swinging against what he describes as “intimidation tactics” from the government, brushing off warnings from Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen that he…
Ruto Joins Empowerment Drive, Hosts Thousands at State House
Nairobi — The usually quiet, tightly-guarded lawns of State House Nairobi were transformed into a bustling marketplace on Saturday as President William Ruto hosted thousands of residents for the Nairobi…
Just in: IEBC Sets Date for Nationwide By-Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that all pending by-elections across the country will be held on Thursday, 27th November 2025. In a statement, the Commission said…
Obange Family Mourns 25 Relatives in Kisumu Road Tragedy
Former Parliament Head of Security Maj. (Rtd) Solomon Obange and Maseno University lecturer Dr Dick Obange are reeling from the loss of 25 relatives in a horrific road accident at…
Governor Nyong’o Urges President Ruto to Regulate Airbnb Businesses Over Femicide Concerns
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has called on President William Ruto to introduce strict regulations for low-cost short-stay accommodation businesses—commonly known as Airbnbs—citing their link to a rise in femicide…
Four Cabinet Secretaries Face Contempt Charges Over e-Citizen Fee Defiance
Four Cabinet Secretaries are staring at possible contempt of court proceedings for allegedly defying a High Court order halting the collection of a KES 50 “convenience fee” on the e-Citizen…
Ruto Calls for Action as Kisumu Accident Death Toll Reaches 25
President William Ruto has mourned the 21 people killed in Friday evening’s horrific crash at the Coptic blackspot on the Kisumu–Kakamega Highway, urging swift justice for any negligence. “Our prayers…
Tragedy Strikes in Kisumu: 21 Dead in Mamboleo Coptic Bus Crash
At least 21 people have lost their lives following a devastating road accident involving a bus belonging to AIC Naki High School at the Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu on Friday…
“I Have Molted”: Governor Orengo Reborn Vows to Lead Siaya to Greater Heights
At the serene village of Wikondiek in Homa Bay County, where mourners gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Mama Phoebe Asiyo, a remarkable moment of political symbolism and…
President Ruto Defends Bodaboda Riders, Hints at Reducing Motorbike Costs
President William Ruto has strongly refuted claims that his government has abandoned Bodaboda riders and Mama Mboga – a group he has consistently called the pillars of his bottom-up economic…