Fuel prices drop after VAT cut to 8 percent

In Nairobi, the price of Super Petrol has decreased by Sh9.37 per litre.

By Mate Tongola 2 days ago

IG orders recall of Ishiara OCS over Embu protest killings

Police IG Kanja said the decision was aimed at ensuring a fair, transparent, and impartial probe

By Mate Tongola 2 days ago

KAA appoints Moses Wekesa as new Managing Director

The Board expresses confidence in Wekesa's ability to steer the authority’s strategic agenda

By Mate Tongola 3 days ago

Motorists to bear the brunt as pump prices jump by Sh28 per litre

The latest hike is expected to exert further pressure on the cost of living.

By Mate Tongola 3 days ago

Body of missing RIAT College student found in Kisumu forest

The victim was lured into a drinking spree by two male colleagues from the same institution.

By Mate Tongola 4 days ago

KNH nurses strike over pay delays and staff shortages

Staff shortages were also highlighted as a major issue.

By Mate Tongola 4 days ago

Police bust 'Tokyo Mafias' gang in South B crackdown

Police conducted the raid after receiving intelligence reports and tips from members of the public.

By Mate Tongola 5 days ago

Three arrested over attack on Senator Osotsi in Kisumu

The three suspects were arrested in Nyalenda and are in police custody.

By Mate Tongola 8 days ago

Governor Lusaka fires entire Bungoma cabinet

Lusaka says the reorganisation is aimed at streamlining governance and enhancing service delivery.

By Mate Tongola 8 days ago

Museveni to be sworn in for seventh presidential term on May 12

Museveni, 82, has been in power since January 1986.

By Mate Tongola 9 days ago

Ousted: Humphrey Wattanga exits KRA

KRA positions the move as part of a leadership transition at the tax authority.

By Mate Tongola 9 days ago

Ruto nominates new envoys in foreign service shake-up

Ruto has forwarded the nominations to the National Assembly for consideration and approval.

By Mate Tongola 9 days ago

UK appoints Matt Baugh as High Commissioner to Kenya

Baugh, who previously served in neighbouring Somalia, is expected to assume office in April 2026.

By Mate Tongola 10 days ago

Israel warns of increased inbound fire risk as Trump deadline nears

Pope Leo XIV comments came just hours ahead of Trump's 0000 GMT deadline.

By Mate Tongola 10 days ago

Joseph Oketch appointed as EPRA's Acting Director-General

Oketch has been with EPRA for the past ten years and brings over 25 years of experience in the energy industry.

By Mate Tongola 12 days ago

Government tightens oversight on Saccos to safeguard members' deposits

Among the key measures proposed is the auditing of trips undertaken by Sacco boards.

By Mate Tongola 16 days ago

Fire guts Total Fourways petrol station along Kiambu Road

The inferno has led to a major traffic snarl-up along the busy road.

By Mate Tongola 16 days ago

Wetang'ula questions authenticity of Kalonzo-linked Azimio letter

Wetang’ula further pointed out that the letter did not include a forwarding address for correspondence or clarification.

By Mate Tongola 17 days ago

Data Protection Commission launches probe into Ray-Ban Meta glasses

Kenya now joins other jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, where regulators have initiated similar scrutiny. 

By Mate Tongola 17 days ago

Police step up security, traffic enforcement ahead of Easter holiday

The government has also deployed extra personnel to boost police presence and enhance patrols.

By Mate Tongola 17 days ago

Flood death toll rises to 110 as rains devastate 30 counties

Nairobi has recorded the highest number of fatalities at 37.

By Mate Tongola 18 days ago

NTSA vows highway crackdown after Nyeri - Nyahururu crash kills 15

The authority has dispatched a multi-agency team to reconstruct the crash and collect evidence.

By Mate Tongola 19 days ago

Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho is dead

He first won the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat in the March 2013 general election on a Jubilee Party ticket. 

By Mate Tongola 19 days ago

Why parts of Laikipia, Meru and Isiolo have been gazetted as dangerous

The order took effect at 6:00 p.m. on March 26, 2026, and will remain in force for 30 days.

By Mate Tongola 22 days ago

Why Wote Diocese Bishop Paul Kariuki has resigned

Bishop Kariuki, who has been battling health challenges in recent years, steps down after a relatively short tenure.

By Mate Tongola 23 days ago

13 Nairobi schools benefit from new ICT labs, sanitation upgrade

A recent report revealed that only 21 per cent of teachers in public junior schools are trained in STEM subjects

By Mate Tongola 24 days ago

Fuel crisis bites as countries adopt alternative cushioning steps

Will the crisis accelerate the global shift away from fossil fuels and explore?

By Mate Tongola 24 days ago

Sifuna urges State to produce Tuju

Sifuna says such actions risk undermining investor confidence and damaging Kenya’s reputation as a safe destination for business.

By Mate Tongola 25 days ago

15 Kenyans evacuated from Iran arrive home safely

The group transited through Türkiye before boarding their flight back to Kenya.

By Mate Tongola 26 days ago

Former CS Raphael Tuju reported missing

Tuju has not been seen since Saturday afternoon, and his phone has remained switched off since then.

By Mate Tongola 26 days ago

Government declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr

Government declares Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

By Mate Tongola 30 days ago

MPs push KenGen to upgrade its power generation technology

The Energy committee also confirmed that KenGen had since secured the plant’s title deed, addressing one of the audit concerns.

By Mate Tongola 29 days ago

Kindiki warns opposition against insulting President Ruto

Kindiki stated that some opposition leaders had previously held powerful offices but failed to deliver for Kenyans.

By Mate Tongola 30 days ago

Brace for floods, landslides this weekend, weatherman warns

People living in landslide-prone areas have been urged to remain vigilant.

By Mate Tongola 30 days ago

Several trapped after building collapses in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi

Red Cross says the structure caved in next to buildings that were being demolished on riparian land.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

Kenyans' recruitment into Russian military to centre Mudavadi's trip to Moscow

Mudavadi is expected to raise concerns about reports of Kenyans who may have been recruited into the Russian military

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

KMPDU condemns detention of gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka

KMPDU urged investigative agencies to follow due legal process and avoid intimidation or harassment while pursuing the matter.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

2026 Safari Rally: Over 1,000 police officers deployed to man security

The government has called on rally fans to cooperate with rally officials and adhere to traffic guidelines.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

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Explainer: How the instant traffic fines system works

New digital Instant Fines Traffic Management System faces opposition as government says it will improve road safety, curb corruption in traffic enforcement and penalise offenders instantly.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

Wetang'ula calls for tougher transport laws after Webuye crash

Wetang'ula called on the Judiciary to take road safety offences seriously.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago