Kisumu-Kericho road cut off as River Nyando bursts

Police direct motorists using Kisumu-Awasi-Kericho route to divert at Timboroa, to Lesos, before joining Kapsabet-Chavakali-Kisumu route after River Nyando overflows into roads.

By Denis Omondi 9 days ago

Nairobi moves to rehabilitate aging dam amid flood crisis

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a major rehabilitation of the Nairobi Dam, after stakeholders chose restoration over decommissioning.

By Denis Omondi 9 days ago

DCI accuses Tuju of staging abduction as he resurfaces after two days

DCI boss Mohamed Amin accuses Tuju of staging his alleged abduction, says phone's last location traced to his Karen home.

By Denis Omondi 9 days ago

Night riot rocks UoN over water shortages

UoN students riot over water shortage in parts of the city, students association Secretary-General Elisha Wasike says no water on campus.

By Denis Omondi 10 days ago

DCI probes Tuju's disappearance amid standoff with family

Detectives from the DCI have launched a probe into the disappearance of former CS Raphael Tuju, amid a dispute over his properties in Karen.

By Denis Omondi 10 days ago

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng arrives in Nairobi for four day visit

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has arrived in Nairobi for the first leg of a three-country Africa tour that will also take him to South Africa and Seychelles.

By Denis Omondi 10 days ago

Bodies in Kericho mass grave linked to Nyamira hospital

DCI probe finds 13 unclaimed bodies were released last Friday from Nyamira County Referral Hospital for burial in Kericho, says verifying purported court order authorising process.

By Denis Omondi 10 days ago

How the new SGR extension to Kisumu will boost regional trade

Construction for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha to Kisumu has begun, following a launch by William Ruto in Narok on Thursday.

By Denis Omondi 13 days ago

What's wrong with the National Infrastructure Fund?

When the government established the National Infrastructure Fund, it pitched the initiative as Kenya's ticket to first-world status in record time, mirroring the economic rise of Asia's four tigers.

By Denis Omondi 14 days ago

One in three Kenyans goes to bed hungry as hunger wipes out 20 years of gains

Kenya facing 'serious' hunger levels after years of decline since 2016, aid consortium says, ranked 103rd out of 123 countries in latest Global Hunger Index.

By Denis Omondi 15 days ago

Ruto congratulates Museveni for 'decisive victory' in polls

President William Ruto congratulates Uganda President Yoweri Museveni for his "decisive victory" in January 15 polls, lauds peaceful election; Bobi Wine disputed Museveni's 71 per cent win.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Uganda opposition alleges vote rigging hours before polls

Uganda's opposition Party, National Unity Platform (NUP) has alleged a plot to rig the Thursday elections, citing multiple irregularities just hours before polls open.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

We reject your orders on private lawyers, LSK tells judges

LSK accuses judiciary of impunity over orders barring public entities from hiring private lawyers, President Faith Odhiambo vows fight against judges abusing authority.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Sifuna a no-show at crucial ODM meeting as party inches closer to UDA pact

ODM Central Committee tasks party leader Oburu Oginga to begin pre-election coalition talks with parties including UDA, to hold NDC as part of consultations.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Owalo resigns after announcing plans to challenge Ruto

Eliud Owalo resigns as President William Ruto's Deputy Chief of Staff after declaring 2027 presidential bid, says position no longer tenable.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Kenya bets on IShowSpeed tour to boost tourism

A visit by popular American streamer IShowSpeed provided the Kenyan government with the perfect platform to market the country's tourism sector.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Part 2: Who are the 2025 KCSE top performers?

Scenes of jubilation and excitement describe the mood in several schools where students, teachers, and parents continue to celebrate good grades from the just-announced KCSE results.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Ruto is desperate for a united ODM, says Kanchory

Lawyer Saitabao Ole Kanchory, now claims that President William Ruto has been working behind the scenes to unify ODM as the party grapples with internal divisions.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Oburu meets Sifuna as ouster bid falters

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga met Secretary General Edwin Sifuna on Wednesday as a petition seeking to expel the Nairobi senator from the party collapsed.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Museveni decries lost African dream after US captures Maduro

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has urged African countries to draw lessons on defence from Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

South C building collapse: Architect risks deregistration

Lands CS Wahome threatens to deregister architect who designed collapsed South C building if criminal culpability is established; recovery exercise expected to end Tuesday.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Ruto orders ceasefire amid bitter political exchanges

President William Ruto has called for a ceasefire amid bitter verbal exchanges between various politicians, warning that it risks sowing disunity.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Sakaja breaks silence on collapsed building, trains guns on rogue developers

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja visits collapsed building site in South C, calls for return of prosecutorial powers to counties.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

Ruku: Collapsed South C building developers defied regulations

Collapsed South C building had 14 floors instead of the approved 12, Public Service CS Ruku says developers defied an August 2025 stop-work order, vows action.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

South C residents demand accountability after building collapses

Residents of Nairobi's South C estate have called for the arrest and prosecution of the owners, developers and workers linked to a multi-storey building that collapsed early Friday.

By Denis Omondi 2 months ago

I will be ODM's presidential candidate in 2027 if we go it alone, says Oburu

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has hinted at a possible presidential run in the 2027 elections, citing the party's constitution.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

December inflation rate steadies at 4.5pc despite price hikes

Kenya's inflation rate in December 2025 remained at 4.5 per cent, unchanged from November, driven by higher prices of food, transport and electricity, KNBS says.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

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From money laundering to drugs, arms and human trafficking: How Kenya has become a crime hub

Kenya is increasingly grappling with organised transnational crime, an evolution that risks turning the country into a haven for wanted criminals and illicit networks.

By Dennis Omondi, Denis Omondi 3 months ago

Somaliland recalls its envoy to Djibouti

Somaliland recalls its envoy to Djibouti; Foreign Affairs Ministry says move part of ongoing diplomatic consultations.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

KAA says passengers safe as plane veers off taxiway

All 50 passengers aboard an Elwak-Mandera to JKIA, Nairobi flight safe after plane veered off taxiway upon landing, operations resume normalcy, KAA says.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

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The deaths that shook Kenya in 2025

In 2025, death claimed many lives that shaped Kenya's politics, culture, and public life.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

Unions threaten court action over freeze on Sh322b Kenya-US health deal

Medics' unions, including KMPDU to move to court on Monday to challenge order stopping implementation of Sh322b Kenya-US health deal, assures of data safety.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

Police recalled from leave as govt tightens security ahead of festivities

Interior Ministry recalls all officers from leave ahead of the festive season, activates a multi-agency command centre to curb insecurity and traffic violations.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

CCTV footage captures fatal ramming of Jirongo's car by bus

DCI says collected key exhibits to resolve mystery around death of ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, CCTV shows Climax PSV bus rammed his car, driver being investigated for dangerous driving.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

2.1 million Kenyans in 32 counties are in danger after failed rains (LIST)

2.1 million Kenyans living in 32 counties risk facing food and nutritional insufficiency after the October-November-December (OND) short rains performed dismally.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

IPOA opens investigation into the death of bodaboda rider in a police cell

IPOA launches probe into death of bodaboda rider Leon Matoke in custody at Kawangware Police Post, autopsy conducted on Monday.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

Ruto's 'Singapore' beckons as Cabinet approves proposed Funds

Cabinet approves Sh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund to ease taxation and borrowing, ensure proper management of revenue from mineral, petroleum resources.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

Government unveils tough measures to curb road crashes

Government to deploy mobile courts, roadblocks, and EACC officers in bid to curb road accidents, NCAJ says road carnage cases increased to 4,682 in 2025 from 4,479 in 2024.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago

West African presidents meet after string of coups

Presidents and their deputies from across west Africa met Sunday in Nigeria for a regional meeting whose agenda was dominated by two recent coup attempts.

By Denis Omondi, AFP 3 months ago

Petrol prices to remain unchanged during the festive season

Prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene remain unchanged in latest EPRA review, to retail at Sh184, Sh171, and Sh154 respectively from midnight.

By Denis Omondi 3 months ago