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Ruto's Sh2.6 billion token causes a storm in the Mau Forest

President William Ruto’s decision to allocate Sh2.6 billion for compensation to victims of the 2019 Mau Forest eviction has ignited new political controversy.

By George Sayagie 2026-09-20 10:00:00

Ruto's Sh2.6 billion token causes a storm in the Mau Forest

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The 'Green Gold Town under the sun' wilts as its economy dims

By Joackim Bwana 2026-09-19 07:15:00

Three men die, several injured in fuel tanker night explosion

Three people have died and others remain critically injured after a fuel tanker exploded in Turbo, Eldoret, as people gathered around the overturned vehicle.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-09-19 00:00:00

KRA intercepts smuggled goods worth KSh46.8 million in Eldoret

KRA intercepts goods worth Sh46.8 million in suspected smuggling operation at Kenya-Uganda border, aboard a Simba Coach bus en route to Nairobi.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-09-18 14:22:25

KRA intercepts smuggled goods worth KSh46.8 million in Eldoret

Kajiado's digital land reforms praised for strengthening ownership, curbing corruption

Digital reforms in Kajiado County’s land sector have helped curb corruption and reduce land ownership disputes over the past decade, county officials have said.

By Peterson Githaiga 2026-09-18 11:47:18

Kajiado's digital land reforms praised for strengthening ownership, curbing corruption

Nakuru, Bomet identify high-risk areas ahead of the El Nino rains

Authorities in the counties have stepped up preparedness for the anticipated above-average rainfall in the coming months

By Caroline Chebet And Kiprono Kurgat 2026-09-18 11:20:00

Nakuru, Bomet identify high-risk areas ahead of the El Nino rains

Seven patients in critical condition after oil tanker explosion

Hospital Chief Executive Officer Philip Kirwa on Friday said the seven who are currently in critical condition were among 22 casualties received at the facility on the fateful night.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-09-18 10:48:15

Seven patients in critical condition after oil tanker explosion

Eldoret-Webuye Highway tanker explosion leaves two dead

According to the police boss, preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been triggered when someone attempted to remove the battery from the tanker.

By Elvis Kosgei 2026-09-18 08:16:23

Eldoret-Webuye Highway tanker explosion leaves two dead

Scores feared dead in oil tanker explosion on Eldoret-Webuye road

An oil tanker has overturned on Eldoret-Webuye road near Paul Boit Secondary School in Turbo, sparking a deadly fire after residents reportedly rushed to siphon fuel.

By Elvis Kosgei 2026-09-17 23:48:35

Scores feared dead in oil tanker explosion on Eldoret-Webuye road

Residents in flood-prone areas urged to relocate

Public health officials are urging residents in flood-prone parts of Naivasha to relocate as rising lake levels and forecast rains threaten to worsen flooding and increase disease risks.

By Antony Gitonga 2026-09-17 17:27:53

Residents in flood-prone areas urged to relocate

One suspect dies, another escapes with injuries after mob attack

One suspected cattle thief died, and another was seriously injured after the pair were attacked by a mob while allegedly driving stolen cows from Nandi towards Uasin Gishu.

By Peter Ochieng 2026-09-17 13:56:30

One suspect dies, another escapes with injuries after mob attack

Six gates, one secret: KRA uncovers alcohol stash beneath Baringo bathroom

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers have uncovered a secret underground chamber beneath a bathroom floor where suspected illicit ethanol and tobacco were hidden in Kimosop Central, Baringo County.

By David Njaaga 2026-09-16 15:00:45