Kenya Headlines
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0300Sexual exploitation: How vulnerable teens are lured by online predators
Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok have become everyday hangouts for young people where they build communities, connect seamlessly via voices, videos and texts.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0300Of riches, ruins and widows' war: How flashy William Chepkut fell
Throughout his life, the late Ainabkoi MP William Chepkut and former personal assistant to the powerful former Cabinet Minister Nicholas Biwott lived a flashy life.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0300Revealed: 84 Kenyans killed, 52 missing in Russia-Ukraine war
Mudavadi says 84 Kenyans are killed or missing in the Russia-Ukraine war, while 354 are on official records. Five Kenyans remain prisoners of war in Ukraine.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:45:56 +0300Wajir patient isolated over suspected viral haemorrhagic fever
The patient was also found to have severe anaemia, with a haemoglobin level of 4g/dL.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:39:09 +0300Complainant letters cannot be used to initiate judge's removal, court rules
A letter addressed to the Chief Justice seeking administrative intervention cannot form the basis for removing a judge
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:01:26 +0300How KNEC plans to stop cheating in 2026 exams
All examination containers to be secured and monitored remotely using smart padlocks, Knec CEO Dr David Njegere says technology used last year in 250 centres.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:04:09 +0300Mbadi hits out at Sifuna, says opposition lacks economic agenda
The National Treasury CS John Mbadi has hit out at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna saying that criticising President William Ruto should not be an agenda for a presidential candidate.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0300Kericho Annex Prison under scrutiny over death of remand prisoner
Brenda Chemutai was reportedly found hanging from a double-decker bed at around 9 am when her fellow cellmates were having breakfast on Friday.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:12:07 +0300Pregnant woman found dead by roadside in Kirinyaga with head, hip injuries
Police investigating incident after body of pregnant woman found by the roadside on Piai-Itangi Murram road in Mwea East, Kirinyaga, with visible injuries to the head and hip.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:52:24 +0300Ruto downplays rivalry over oil refinery in East Africa
President William Ruto has played down suggestions of rivalry between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania over competing refinery projects.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:46:41 +0300Outrage as KDF officers detain human rights team along Malindi-Lamu highway
The officers had covered their faces and refused to identify themselves when challenged by the human rights team.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:15:49 +0300Kalonzo signals at working with Ruto if 2027 poll is free and fair
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled that the opposition could accept the outcome of the 2027 General Election and consider working with President William Ruto.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:00:03 +0300ODM delegates reject Sakaja using the party for gubernatorial bid
They insisted ODM should not allow an outsider to join the party and use its ticket to contest for the gubernatorial seat
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:49:31 +0300Oil rig arrives in Mombasa ahead of Kenya's first commercial drilling
Kenya moves closer to commercial oil production after a 1,500-horsepower drilling rig arrived at the Port of Mombasa.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:24:51 +0300Two more suspects arrested over lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder
Nicholas Lemiso Naula was arrested in Nairobis Central Business District.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:38:06 +0300KRA seizes 53,000 under-declared smartphones at Eldoret Airport
The high-end devices included the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:28:14 +0300'We know what happened': Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 polls
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has said he remains convinced that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election, four years after President William Ruto was declared the winner.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:24:50 +0300Ruto offers Kenya as test case on African risk
President Ruto says Kenya will open its risk data to rating agencies, challenging African financing rules that favour government debt over infrastructure, calls for reforms based on local evidence.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:32:57 +0300Ndindi Nyoro, Kinangop MP clash over alleged threatening message
There was drama at St Paul ACK church in Engineer Town after Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro clashed with Kinangop MP Zachary Kwenya Thuku over an alleged threatening message.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0300Ruto leaves for New York ahead of UN General Assembly
President Ruto leaves for New York for 81st UN General Assembly; to push Africa-financing-Africa agenda, investment and AI in his address, State House Spokesperson Mohammed says
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:18:35 +0300Inside Parliament's probe into secondary school fees and capitation
MPs questioned disparities between capitation disbursements and the actual number of students in schools, which principals said had contributed to underfunding.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:15:43 +0300Ruto faults Uhuru for undermining his government
President William Ruto has renewed his public criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his predecessor of undermining the government.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:40:08 +0300Five killed as bandits ambush police search team in Isiolo
Five people, including two police officers killed by bandits at the troubled grazing field of Gotu in Isiolo County on Wednesday.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:34:01 +0300Muthaiga Golf Club restores access after KFS standoff
The development follows an earlier communication to members informing them that KFS had taken over access to the affected section.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:38:48 +0300Juja couple's surprise blessing of five babies
A Juja couple expecting quadruplets were surprised by the birth of five premature babies, whose extremely low birth weights now require specialised neonatal care and intensive medical support.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:21:23 +030011 Months of pain: Baby Ethan's deadly fight for a new liver that never came
For nearly a year, Ms Aluoch's life revolved around hospital corridors, medical tests, blood transfusions and the fragile hope that her firstborn son would one day get better.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:07:36 +0300One dead, vehicles torched as violence rocks Kindiki's UDA event
The escalation marks another turning point in a worrying trend that is becoming a common feature in political events across the country
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:11:01 +0300Police to restrict access to CBD during Linda Mwananchi Nairobi rally
Nairobi CBD will be out of bounds tomorrow ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda grounds, Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud says.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:01:34 +0300ODM vows not to interfere with Linda Mwananchi rally in Nairobi
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has said it will not disrupt the planned Linda Mwananchi rally scheduled for Sunday at Jacaranda Grounds.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:50:52 +0300Ndindi Nyoro tells Ruto to keep off Tata Chemicals
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has cautioned President William Ruto against meddling in the affairs of Tata Chemicals, Africas largest soda ash plant in Lake Magadi, Kajiado County.