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15 Dead, Dozens Injured as Mudslide Ravages Machember Village in Elgeyo Marakwet

Government deploys rescue teams amid heavy rains and rising fears of more landslides At least 15 people have been confirmed dead and dozens injured after a devastating mudslide struck Machember…

“Watashangaa Sana”: Sifuna Fires Back at Ruto Over Raila Remark, Says ODM Will Shock Him in 2027

Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto over his recent claim that the late Raila Odinga was his only “worthy competitor,” declaring that…

Latest from Tanzania: Chaos Engulfs Nation After Disputed Election and Suluhu’s Reported Calls with Ruto, Museveni

Tanzania is teetering on the brink of crisis following the disputed October 29 General Election, with widespread protests, mounting casualties, and growing international concern over President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership.…

JKUAT Orders Students Off Campus as Lecturers’ Strike Grounds Learning: University assures quick resumption once industrial action is resolved

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has suspended all academic activities and ordered students to vacate its Juja main campus following the ongoing lecturers strike that has paralysed…

Uhuru Kenyatta Opens Up on Silent Health Battle as he Eulogizes Frank Ireri

Former President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta has for the first time lifted the veil on his health struggles, revealing that he endured a difficult phase marked by illness and uncertainty after…

Ombudsman CEO Suspended Amid Probe Into Financial Irregularities Commission cites gross misconduct and incompetence as reasons for disciplinary action

The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), commonly known as the Office of the Ombudsman, has suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Wambua, alongside two senior officials over allegations of gross…

TikToker Arrested Over ‘Assassination’ Claim in Viral Video

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a TikTok content creator accused of spreading false information on social media. The suspect, identified as Roy Otieno Odhiambo, was…

Sakaja Steals the Show in Kasipul as ‘Broad-Based’ Coalition Wave Gains Momentum

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, popularly known as Mbekse wa Nairobi, on Friday electrified crowds in Kasipul Constituency during an empowerment programme attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urging Kenyans to…

Twist in Naivasha Cop Killing: Court Detains Four Officers Over Chilling Midnight Shooting

A Naivasha court has ordered four police officers to remain in custody for ten days as detectives piece together the mysterious killing of their colleague in what investigators suspect could…

UASU Dig In: Lecturers Reject Govt’s Phased Plan for Ksh7.9 Billion Arrears, Demand Full Payment Before Resuming Classes

The standoff between public university lecturers and the government deepened on Friday after the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) flatly rejected a proposal to settle Ksh7.9 billion in arrears in…

BREAKING: Gov’t Finally Waives ID Replacement Fee for Six Months

After weeks of public confusion and complaints, the government has officially waived the KSh1,050 fee for the replacement of lost National Identity Cards for a period of six months. The…

‘Rethink Aggressive Tax Regime,’ Kipkorir Tells State as KRA Faces Public Outcry Over Tragic Kisumu Incident

Prominent lawyer Donald Kipkorir has called on the government to urgently reassess its current tax policy, warning that Kenya’s aggressive tax enforcement is driving businesses into collapse and pushing citizens…

POLL RESULTS: Dr William Oduol Denge Takes Lead in 2027 Race for Siaya County Governorship

A recent August poll by Mizani Africa has placed Deputy Governor Dr William Oduol Denge at the forefront of the 2027 gubernatorial race in Siaya County, emerging as the candidate…

REVEALED: What Doctors Who Treated Raila in India Have Come to Do in Kenya

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has disclosed that doctors from the Indian hospital where the late Raila Amolo Odinga received treatment have arrived in Kenya — not for medical purposes this…

UNMASKED: How Oburu Oginga’s Meeting with Babu Owino Unmasked ODM’s Hidden Power Matrix

Nairobi, October 30, 2025 — What began as a routine courtesy call between Siaya Senator and acting ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has quickly…

Transparency International Kenya Partners with Siaya County to Bolster Governance and Accountability

The County Government of Siaya on Thursday hosted Transparency International (TI) Kenya officials for a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, and citizen participation in county affairs. Mr. Ronald…

ODPC Probes Alleged M-Tiba Data Breach as Fears Mount Over Health Information Exposure

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has moved swiftly to address mounting public concern following reports of a possible data breach involving M-Tiba, Kenya’s popular mobile health-wallet platform.…

“I Have Been Vindicated” — Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol Says Orengo’s Poor Scorecard Speaks for Itself

When Siaya Deputy Governor Dr. William Oduol Denge fell out with his boss, Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo, in 2023, many dismissed it as political drama. Two years later, as…

CURFEW: Tanzania police order night curfew in Dar-es-Salaam following election marred by violence

Oct 29 (Reuters) – Tanzanian police ordered a curfew in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday after violent protests marred an election that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win…

DEPORTED: Dutch Tourist Elwin Ter Horst who spat on Kenyan Police in Diani drama

A Dutch national, Elwin Ter Horst, is set to be deported from Kenya after a dramatic altercation with police officers at the Diani Police Station in Kwale County — an…

Gov’t Launches 24-Hour Surveillance on Social Media to Curb Exam Fraud

In an unprecedented move to safeguard the integrity of national examinations, the government has activated round-the-clock surveillance on social media platforms to track and neutralize digital fraud networks. Interior Principal…

Harambee Starlets Roar to Continental Stage After 4–1 Aggregate Triumph Over Gambia

The Harambee Starlets have sealed their long-awaited return to the continental stage after qualifying for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a commanding 4–1 aggregate victory over…

Foreign National Filmed Assaulting Police Officers After Alleged Attack on Girlfriend at Coast Hotel

A foreign national has sparked outrage after being captured on CCTV allegedly assaulting uniformed police officers inside a report office at a coastal police station—moments after his arrest for attacking…

Netanyahu Orders Deadly Strike as Ceasefire Crumbles: Israel Pounds Gaza After Hamas ‘Violation’

Less than three weeks after a tenuous Gaza ceasefire took hold, the truce now hangs by a thread. Israel launched a series of deadly overnight airstrikes on Gaza following what…

EACC Wins Landmark Case, Reclaims Ksh2.8 Billion Karura Forest Land from Private Developer

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has scored a major legal victory after the Environment and Land Court in Nairobi nullified a fraudulent title deed for prime public land worth…

Tragedy in the Skies: 12 Dead as Tourist Plane Crashes in Kwale

KWALE, Kenya — A tragic air accident has claimed twelve lives after a light aircraft carrying tourists crashed in the Tsimba-Matuga area of Matuga Constituency, Kwale County, on Tuesday morning.…

How Rebecca Murande is Transforming Lives at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital

In the wards of Vihiga County Teaching and Referral Hospital, few names carry as much admiration as Rebecca Murande. Calm, composed, and deeply compassionate, she represents the best of nursing…

Details Emerge of 21-Year-Old Gunman Who Engaged Police in Temple Shootout Before Dramatic Arrest

Kisumu City was thrown into panic on Monday morning after a 21-year-old man opened fire on police officers during a dramatic shootout near the Patel Samaj Temple along Otieno Oyoo…