Kenya News
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0300Johnson Sakaja's governor bid hangs in the balance as CUE revokes his degree
CUE says Team University or Sakaja have not produced necessary evidence. In 2017, Sakaja said his only academic qualifications were from University of Nairobi.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0300Full in-tray awaits police boss as security concerns in Nakuru rise
Peter Mwanzo's first task is to hunt down criminals linked to the murder of three women in Mawanga. Focus is also on how the new police boss will address mental health among his officers.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:45:00 +0300Sakaja: I will be in the ballot
Sakaja vowed to remain unshaken in his quest to pursue the Nairobi governorship bid in the August 9 polls.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:42:24 +0300Prime suspect, five others in string of murders in Nakuru arrested
Main suspect in string of murders in Nakuru, five other people arrested in Kisii; Criminal Investigations Officer Anthony Sunguti confirms.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:30:00 +0300Aquittal of former city finance boss in Sh18m graft case revoked
EACC sought to recover Sh872 million from the former county finance chief. It claimed his wealth within three years did not tally with his known sources of income.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:30:00 +0300This man Peter Mwanzo, the new sheriff in Nakuru
It was while serving at Kasarani that Mwanzo's career came into the limelight. At the time he took over, the area was experiencing a high crime rate, including armed robberies and criminal gangs.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:30:00 +0300Puzzle of bodies dumped at Kakamega's Joyland Estate
Hassan said illicit brew consumption in the area could be contributing to the cases. A bottle of alcohol was discovered near one of the bodies.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0300Governor Nyoro to unveil plan and vision for Kiambu today
James Nyoro will be enumerating his vision and plans for the 1.2 million registered residents of the county.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:30:58 +0300Girl,17, abandoned by relative in Bungoma town
Merceline Situma, a Standard Seven pupil claims she travelled from Nairobi in the company of a woman she had always believed was her biological mother.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0300New sheriff to crack down on Nakuru gangs
CS Fred Matiang'i reshuffled senior officers in what he said were efforts to step up the fight against the gangsters who have been linked to drug trafficking.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:56:25 +0300Small scale millers close down as maize becomes scarce and costly
Millers are warning consumers to brace for harsh times due to the current shortage. Maize flour costs Sh220 per 2kg packet and millers blame the rise on high fuel prices.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:46:57 +0300Martha Karua, Ida Odinga to open Sh27m centre for gender-based violence victims
The centre will have a 40-bed hostel, a police desk, nursing room and counselling centre. Region records alarming number of GBV cases with almost 80 per cent unreported.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:18:54 +0300Kiambu readies to launch Sh600m state-of-the-art Kirigiti Stadium
Facility made to international standards and after completion would be fit to host international events. County officers say it can be used as a build-up stadium by international teams.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300State gives titles to Ndeiya and Mwihoko residents
The land has been at the centre of family feuds and endless court battles over the years.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300More than half of northern Kenya residents 'food poor', shows report
Turkana, Mandera, Samburu, Busia and West Pokot counties were ranked top five in the food poverty headcount.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300Rotich tells court he wants plea bargain in athlete's murder trial
Agnes Tirop was found dead in her house in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on October 13, 2021.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300Three fight to replace Tolgos in race for Elgeyo Marakwet seat
DG Rotich is facing off with former Sasini Limited Managing Director Moses Changwony, an independent candidate, and Mr Anthony Chelimo of the National Vision Party (NVP).
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:12:44 +0300State has uphill task of resettling Ogiek in Mau after court order
The government is caught between implementing the decision and reclaiming the water tower that has faced destruction.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:10:00 +0300Crisis looms as regional blood centre in Kakamega runs dry
Many residents are reluctant to donate blood due to myths and beliefs, says the county health executive.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:47:08 +0300Drama as man attempts to disrupt IEBC, presidential candidates meeting
The man, now identified as Julius Kamau, had allegedly wanted to present a petition to the candidates.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:30:00 +0300Court says house matrimonial property after man locked his estranged wife out
The judge declared the property was acquired through the couple's contributions.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0300Governor's wife joins five others in scramble for woman MP seat
The competition features seasoned politicians as well as a few greenhorns. The women say that despite their political leanings, they support Azimio-One Kenya candidate Raila Odinga.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300Call for six-piece voting angers other candidates
Governor Hassan Joho said the Orange party will push for a six-piece vote even though there are candidates from other coalition partners.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:59:18 +0300Suspects in Sh104 million house theft released on bond
They are accused of stealing the money alongside jewellery, a title deed and logbook from a businesswoman on April 29, 2022.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:54:31 +0300Nakuru Town East MP Gikaria grilled over insecurity in county
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria currently being interrogated at Nakuru DCI offices over rising insecurity in the county, Investigation Officer Sunguti confirms.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:31:09 +0300Stop misleading residents to eat bush meat, KWS tells politicians
The Jubilee party politician claimed the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013 had allowed residents bordering national parks to consume bush meat in the wake of drought and hunger.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:54:28 +0300Rival Azimio candidates turn North Kenya into battleground
Supporters of Garissa Governor Ali Korane and former Governor Nathif Jamaa clashed during an Azimio rally, forcing the meeting attended by presidential candidate Raila Odinga to end prematurely.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0300Nakuru governor race: Candidates outline plans for city if elected
Health, water, revenue, prudence, resource utilisation, and security stood out as concerns. The candidates discussed terms of hiring health workers.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300Chaos disrupts Raila Odinga's rally in Garissa
Korane and Jama have renewed political rivalry over the governorship race. Azimio brigade has been on a weeklong tour in the Northern region.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300Court allows IEBC to gazette Cleophas Malala to vie for governor
Court says the petition by two voters questioning the senator's academic papers and seeking to have him disqualified from the race will continue on the sidelines of his gazettement.