Murder Suspect in Kenyatta National Hospital Ward Killing Apprehended
Homicide detectives have arrested Kennedy Kalombotole, the prime suspect behind the gruesome Kenyatta National Hospital ward murder. Kalombotole’s arrest follows the brutal murder of Edward Maingi Ndegwa, on July 17,…
Why Gachagua Ally Jayne Kihara was Picked up by DCI Officers from Home
Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara was on Thursday, July 16, picked up from her home by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Reports indicated the lawmaker was…
Tears as Friends and Family Bury 14-year-old Bridget Njoki Killed by Stray Bullet on Saba-saba Day
A somber mood engulfed Ndumbeiri area of Kiambu just in the outskirts of Nairobi as schoolmates, friends and relatives laid to rest 14-year-old Bridget Njoki who was tragically killed by…
Transforming A Country Does Not Come Easy, President Ruto Admits During Launch of Affordable Housing Internship Program
President Dr William Samoei Ruto on Tuesday 15 July 2025 launched the Affordable Housing Internship Program at State House, Nairobi. The program aims to absorb 4000 fresh graduates in the…
How Strict Tonje Rules will deny this General from Becoming CDF
He is the second in command in the Kenya Defence Forces hierarchy today. But for the Vice Chief of Defence Forces Lt Gen John Mugaravai Omenda, this might be the…
Khalwale Ditches UDA Party as Western Kenya Subtly Shifts Allegiance Away from KK Administration
In a subtle move that depicts the general political atmosphere in Western Kenya outspoken Kakamega Senator Boniface Khalwale has ditched the ruling United Democratic Alliance UDA Party for a relatively…
Leaked: Ruto Masterstroke Plan to Bring Natembeya, Matiang’i to KK Camp Ahead of 2027
Insider sources have revealed that during a conversation with government bigwigs last week President Dr William Samoei Ruto let out that plans are underway to woo outspoken Trans Nzoia Governor…
BREAKING: Stop Political Rallies, Ole Sapit Pleads with Both Opposition and Government
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has issued a statement calling for an end to political rallies by both government and opposition leaders. Saying the rallies were breeding grounds for…
Raila Proposal — Kenya Moves Away from Protests to Constructive Civic Dialogue
Hours after the disbanded Saba-saba Day demonstrations former Premier Raila Amollo Odinga addressed the nation with a call that Kenyans move away from the culture of protests and embrace constructive…
IEBC Voter Verification Portal Up and Running Again
The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that its voter verification portal which was undergoing maintenance is now back, up and running. The voter verification portal is now open…
Nairobi in Virtual Lockdown as Gov’t Prepares to Combat Saba-saba Day Demonstrators
Kenyans living in the Nairobi Metropolitan area might not be able to access the Nairobi Central Business District, or surrounding areas ahead of the Saba Saba protests. As of 6…
On-and-on Orengo’s Greenlight for Saba-saba Commemoration
Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo has given a greenlight to whoever will be commemorating the historicity of the seventh of July tomorrow to go ahead unhindered. The Governor alluded…
Why Mystery Surrounds Ruto’s KES 1.2 Billion Church
President Dr William Samoei Ruto on Friday scoffed at a section of the media that highlighted ongoing construction of a multi-million church within the precincts of State House. In an…
KNEC Launches Digital Certificate Verification to Weed Out Fraud
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has launched a digital platform that verifies the authenticity of academic certificates. During the launch on Friday, July 4, Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok…
Cabinet Operates in Fear — Justin Muturi Alleges As Photo of AG Kneeling Before President Emerges
Ex-Attorney General and former CS Justin Muturi has said the Cabinet is operating in fear as a photo of the Attorney General Dorcas Oduor kowtowing to the president emerged on…
“I Did Not Stop Gachagua from Coming to Kisii” — Simba Arati
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has denied a section of media claim allegations where he is quoted to have warned DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua not to step foot in Kisii…
Standard Group PLC Appoints Chaacha Mwita Group CEO in New Changes
Standard Group PLC has announced the appointment of Chaacha Mwita as the company’s Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025. The move comes shortly after the resignation of…
Nairobi Lawyer Ojijo Petitions LSK to strike out Kindiki, Murkomen from Roll of Advocates
Nairobi Lawyer Kepher Ojijo has filed a motion with the Law Society of Kenya to strike out Professor Kithure Kindiki and Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen from the Roll of Advocates. The…
Raila Calls for National Dialogue Amid Heightening Tensions
Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga has called for a national convention to address the growing crisis of lawlessness and intolerance in the wake of deadly protests around Nairobi. Speaking…
Dennis Itumbi Stabs at Standard Newspaper for Goon-hiring Exposè tied to UDA Party
State House operative Dennis Itumbi has criticized the Standard Media Group for what he termed unethical journalism. “Journalism is the pursuit of truth—anything less is gossip. For some newspapers like…
It’s Illegal to Employ Vigilante to Protect Businesses During Demonstrations, Says Police Spokesman Michael Muchiri
Police Spokesperson Michael Muchiri has warned businesspeople in Nairobi who are planning to engage youth to protect their businesses that they will be operating outside the ambit of law. He…
Kenya’s Iconic State House Receives Another 890Million for Facelift Amid Grumbling
Kenya’s iconic State House, the nerve center of presidential power, has quietly morphed into a never-ending construction zone—this time with another KES 890 million earmarked for renovations in the 2025/26…
Malala Reveals Why Ruto Threw Him Out of UDA
Outspoken former United Democratic Alliance UDA Party Secretary-general Cleophas Malala has said that President Dr William Samoei Ruto kicked him out of UDA Party because of his truthful approach in…
Government Confirms 220 Completed Units Now Available For Sale in Machakos Affordable Housing Project
The Government, through the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, has said 220 completed units under the Boma Yangu Machakos Affordable Housing Project are now on sale. The project,…
Nairobi: Police Shoot Dead Hawker Selling Masks in CBD
A man selling face masks in Nairobi’s CBD was shot in the head at point-blank range by a police officer on Tuesday, June 17, in a disturbing incident that has…
2025/26 BUDGET: Education Main Beneficiary with Allocation of KES 702.7 Billion in Ruto-Raila Budget
As Treasury CS John Mbadi on Thursday read Kenya’s KES 4.29 Trillion Budget, the heftiest in the East African region but attention was diverted elsewhere to demonstrations in downtown Nairobi…
DPP Gives IPOA 7 Days to Submit Report on Death of Influencer Albert Ojwang’
The Office of Directorate of Public Prosecutions has given the Independent Policing Oversight Authority IPOA seven days to table findings into the death of social media influencer Albert Omondi Ojwang.…
President Ruto Appoints Erastus Edung Ethekon New IEBC Chairperson
President Dr William Samoei Ruto yesterday 10 June, 2025 ratified the appointment of Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson. An official Kenya gazette…