Sh60 Million Bhang Plantation Discovered in Mwingi
2,000kg of bhang worth Sh60 million recovered in Mwingi. Suspects escaped as police launched investigations.
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Kenya steps up Elnino preparedness as emergency funding takes shape
Kenya steps up Elnino preparedness as emergency funding takes shape.
Fear on Two Wheels: Mwatate Boda Boda Riders Take to the Streets After Colleague is Shot.
For many boda boda riders in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, the motorcycle is more than a means of transport. It is their livelihood, their family’s source of i…
The Money Was Already Coming Home Yet Africa Keeps Overlooking the Financing Potential of Diaspora Capital
Diaspora remittances to Africa hit $104.8 billion in 2024, more than aid and FDI combined, yet most governments still treat it as pocket money, not capital. Ke…
President Ruto Hosts Over 5,000 Nairobi Artisans at State House, Rolling Out Tools and Empowerment Programmes for Grassroots Businesses
President William Ruto hosted more than 5,000 artisans from Nairobi County at State House on Thursday in an economic empowerment drive aimed at uplifting grass…
Ruto Says Kenya’s Next Development Chapter Will Be Shaped by Shared Effort as Nation Prepares Beyond Vision 2030
President William Ruto has signaled that Kenya’s next phase of development will demand collective responsibility, not just government action, as the country pr…
Heavy Security deployment on Gilgil-Ol Kalou Nyahururu highway ahead of voting
Police mounted a major roadblock on the Gilgil–Ol Kalou–Nyahururu Road on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as part of security measures ahead of Thursday’s vote. Offi…
Gachagua raises alarm over alleged plot to rig Ol Kalou by-elections, urges IEBC to intervene
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to IEBC Chairman Erastus Edung Ethekon raising alarm over an alleged plot to undermine the…
Over 1,000 police officers deployed in Ol Kalou ahead of July 16 by-election
More than 1,000 police officers have been deployed to Ol Kalou Constituency ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election, Inspector General Kanja announced o…
IEBC Chairperson warns against unaccredited persons at Ol Kalou polling stations
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has warned that only accredited individuals will be allowed near polling stations during the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by…
EPRA holds fuel prices steady for July-August 2026 cycle
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the July 15 to August 14, 2026 period. In Nairobi, Super…
Ruto meets North Rift leaders to plan co-hosted mashujaa day celebrations in Eldoret
President William Ruto on Monday met leaders from Elgeyo-Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, and Nandi counties to plan this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, set to be co-…
DCP mobilises Ol Kalou diaspora ahead of crucial parliamentary by-election
The Democracy for the Citizens Party has called on all registered voters from Ol Kalou Constituency who are working or living outside the area to return home f…
11 suspected militants killed, 7 injured in raid near Kenya-Somalia border
Security forces have foiled a planned cross-border attack near the Kenya-Somalia border after raiding a makeshift militant camp on 13th July 2026. 11 suspe…
Outrage in Kericho as residents reject alleged SGR route changes
Tension is rising in Kericho County after residents marched to protest alleged changes to the SGR extension route that would bypass Chebilat Terminal. Locals s…
KENHA confirms 25% progress on Rironi Mau summit expressway as Ksh. 200 billion project gains momentum
The Kenya National Highways Authority has announced that the KSh200 billion Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway is now 25% complete, with the Rironi to Naivasha secti…
14 suspects charged in court over Kisumu and Nyahururu unrest as police vow crackdown on violence
14 suspects arrested over the recent violence in Kisumu and Nyahururu were arraigned in court on 13th July 2026 to face charges related to public disorder, des…
When Development Arrives in a Campaign Convoy: The Ol Kalou Test
As Ol Kalou prepares to vote, the by-election has raised tough questions about development timing, State influence, voter inducement, and the battle for Mount …
Machakos Town MP Caleb Mule leads women empowerment tour, unveils development projects for Mutituni ward.
Machakos Town MP Caleb pours more Promises, splashes 5 Million Cash from President Ruto during a Women Empowerment Program.
Old Kalou Residents Receive Gas Cylinders and Matresses in County Relief Drive
Hundreds of households in Ol Kalou town and its surrounding wards received a boost on Tuesday as county officials distributed cooking gas cylinders and mattres…
Kenya Records Highest Foreign Investment Inflows Ever as Global Confidence Grows
Kenya attracted a record $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, more than double the $1.5 billion recorded in 2022, with total FDI stock now surpas…
Small Crowd Marks Sabasaba in Mombasa Amid Tight Security
A small group of demonstrators marked Saba Saba in Mombasa on Monday, walking through the CBD waving Kenyan flags and carrying placards under heavy police supe…
Government Launches Sh 700 Billion SGR Extension to Link Narok, Kisumu and Malaba
The Kenyan government has kicked off construction of a Sh700 billion Standard Gauge Railway extension linking Narok, Kisumu, and Malaba. Awarded to Chinese f…
Dangote Group Picks Kenya for Kes. 2.2 Trillion East Africa Refinery in Major Energy boost
Dangote Group has selected Kenya as the site for a Ksh2.2 trillion oil refinery project aimed at serving the East African market. The proposed mega-refinery, a…
Civil Servants to Receive July Pay Adjustments as CRC Rolls Out New Job Evaluation Framework
Thousands of public sector workers in Kenya are set for salary adjustments starting this July after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission released a new job…
Talanta Sports City Stadium Nears Completion
The 60,000-seater Talanta Sports City along Ngong Road in Nairobi is nearing completion, marking the first international stadium built in the country since Kas…
Kenya Airways Flight to New York Returns to Nairobi Mid-air After Technical Fault
Kenya Airways flight KQ 002D from Nairobi to New York was forced to turn back on Sunday night after a spoiler malfunction over Chad. The airline said the aircr…
Inua Jamii Registration Drive Extends Social Protection to Turkana's Most Vulnerable Residents
A county-wide Inua Jamii verification exercise is reaching elderly and vulnerable residents across Turkana, offering renewed hope to those who missed earlier r…
Sh6 Billion Per Kilometre? KPA Road Project Sparks Outrage Over Construction Costs
A road project at the Port of Mombasa has ignited public debate after reports indicated construction costs could exceed Sh6 billion per kilometre, raising fres…
Hunger Returns to Napeitom, a Turkana Village Already Marked by Death and Displacement
Nearly a year after Turkana County resettled survivors of repeated bandit attacks in Napeitom, the community is facing a hunger emergency, insecure roads, and …