Why Ruto emotionally apologised to residents of Northern Kenya

“Poleni sana ndugu zetu. It was never meant to be this way,” Ruto said. 

By Isaiah Gwengi 5 days ago

DCI identifies six students linked to Utumishi Girls dorm fire

Detectives are now pursuing a seventh suspect who had earlier been released to her parents and is currently not in custody.

By Isaiah Gwengi 6 days ago

Ruto reshuffles PSs after Liban's exit over fuel scandal

President William Ruto has reassigned two Principal Secretaries in changes announced on Thursday, according to a statement from the Executive Office of the President.

By Isaiah Gwengi 9 days ago

IEBC warns against premature 2027 election rigging claims

IEBC said the remarks had generated significant concern within the political environment

By Isaiah Gwengi 11 days ago

UDA launches scathing attack on Uhuru Kenyatta

UDA accused Uhuru of bitterness, political sabotage, and leaving behind a struggling economy for President Ruto to fix.

By Isaiah Gwengi 11 days ago

Wednesday declared public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha

Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice.

By Isaiah Gwengi 12 days ago

Kirwa Maiyo: The quiet man behind presidential security

Maiyo oversaw the protection of the President, the First Family, the Deputy President, retired presidents, and visiting heads of state. 

By Isaiah Gwengi 13 days ago

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Central OCS steps aside as police probe release of suspects

OCS Dishen Angoya of Nairobi Central Police Station is under investigation after the controversial release of 64 suspects, now being probed by the Internal Affairs Unit.

By Isaiah Gwengi 17 days ago

NPS dismisses reports on Central Police Station OCS court processing

Police said the officer allegedly released 64 prisoners on Monday evening without lawful authority.

By Isaiah Gwengi 18 days ago

Fuel protests: Nationwide transport strike paralyses commuting

The disruption also affected the education sector, with several private schools sending notices to parents announcing the postponement of Monday classes.

By Isaiah Gwengi 20 days ago

Live Blog: Kenya grinds to a halt amid matatu strike

2:50 pm: Death toll rises to four after another person was shot in Kiambu County.

By Isaiah Gwengi 19 days ago

Police clash with protesters as fuel price protests spread

The protests have been reported in various counties, disrupting commuting.

By Isaiah Gwengi 19 days ago

Ruto heads to Azerbaijan to showcase Kenya's Affordable Housing Programme

During the visit, he is expected to hold talks with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

By Isaiah Gwengi 21 days ago

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How to pick the right insurance cover for your car

This week on Motoring, we delve into the different types of insurance and why choosing the right policy is always determined by the vehicle's value, among other factors.

By Isaiah Gwengi 21 days ago

Motorists hit again as fuel prices rise

In Nairobi, Super Petrol will now retail at Sh214.25 per litre, Diesel at Sh242.92, and Kerosene at Sh152.78.

By Isaiah Gwengi 23 days ago

Former Mathioya MP arrested over alleged Sh6.4m land fraud

Githiari will be arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday, May 15, 2026.

By Isaiah Gwengi 23 days ago

Kenya backs Njoki Ndung'u for ICC judge position

Kenya will be rallying support from State Parties to the Rome Statute ahead of the ICC elections.

By Isaiah Gwengi 24 days ago

Ruto calls for new Africa-France partnership based on equality

Ruto stated that Africa must decisively move away from overreliance on external support.

By Isaiah Gwengi 25 days ago

Inside the 11-point Africa Forward 2026 Summit declaration

The Summit outlined a broad partnership agenda focused on peace, agriculture, health, energy, digital transformation, and economic growth.

By Isaiah Gwengi 25 days ago

Why UN chief Antonio Guterres is in Nairobi

Guterres will join President Ruto at the groundbreaking of a major expansion project at the UN's Gigiri office.

By Isaiah Gwengi 27 days ago

Ruto signs three Bills into law to boost investment and innovation

The laws signed into effect are the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, and the Technopolis Bill.

By Isaiah Gwengi 26 days ago

Kenya Power official arrested over alleged Sh20,000 bribery scheme

The suspect was released on a cash bail of Sh200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.

By Isaiah Gwengi 30 days ago

Editors Guild condemns Standard Group journalists' exclusion from Ruto's Naivasha event

The Editors Guild called on all public officials to demonstrate commitment to media freedom through their actions and tolerance of scrutiny.

By Isaiah Gwengi 30 days ago

Weatherman warns rains to intensify across the country

The department warned that flooding may occur even in areas not directly receiving heavy rainfall.

By Isaiah Gwengi 30 days ago

Guterres to visit Kenya as UN invests Sh44bn in major Nairobi Hq expansion

The upgrades will position Nairobi as the third-largest UN hub globally after New York and Geneva, with Vienna ranking fourth.

By Isaiah Gwengi 30 days ago

Ruto appoints Justice Warsame to Supreme Court

Warsame's appointment brings the Supreme Court bench to full strength.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Rights groups condemn Suluhu's remarks on clamping down Gen Z

They argued that the remarks signal a dangerous shift toward normalising heavy-handed tactics against protesters.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Gachagua slams Ruto's economic policies

Gachagua alleged that officials who release data deemed unfavourable by the administration could face disciplinary action.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Four arrested as police foil jet fuel theft at Wilson Airport

Upon inspection, the vehicle was found carrying four drums, each containing 200 litres of jet fuel.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Ruto urges judges to uphold integrity, deliver timely justice

“I employ you to do the right thing, however difficult, however unpopular, however uneasy it may be,” Ruto said.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Senator Cherargei tables motion to slash Uhuru's retirement benefits

Cherargei recommends that any funds recovered be redirected to support public welfare programmes.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Government flags 59 flood hotspots in Tana River as nationwide toll rises

Tana Delta accounts for the highest number at 32, out of the locations identified as flood-prone.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Bus ferrying ammunition from Lamu to Nairobi intercepted

The bus belonging to Buscar Sacco was travelling from Lamu to Nairobi when officers flagged it down.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Govt relaxes fuel standards to avert shortages amid global supply strain

The CS said the measure is temporary and intended to ensure continued fuel availability and sustain economic stability.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Justice Tuiyott backs scrutiny of adult consent in FGM cases

Justice Francis Tuiyott backs scrutiny of adult consent in FGM cases, says to question whether such choices are voluntary or shaped by culture and society, if appointed Supreme Court judge.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

National Assembly eyes cloud, AI upgrade after global media summit

Global technology firms demonstrated how AI is now embedded across content production.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Final batch of Kenyan police officers return from Haiti mission

This group represents the last batch of Kenyan personnel to return from the Caribbean nation.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

IEBC issues final call as voter registration deadline looms

The month-long nationwide drive, which began on March 30, is set to conclude on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

DCI arrests three suspects linked to Nairobi armed robbery spree

DCI says the suspects are linked to a series of violent robberies targeting motorists.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago

Ol Kalou Constituency heads to by-election on July 16

In a gazette notice, IEBC confirmed that the mini-poll will take place on Thursday, July 16.

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago