Kenya Headlines

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0300
Bleak future: Why DP Kindiki is now walking on political egg shells
The man who had been tipped to be President William Rutos safe pair of hands in Mt Kenya region is rapidly spiralling into a shaky pair of hands.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0300
Why public servants have less than a month to update pension records
Government has directed all public servants to update their records with the Public Service Superannuation Fund by August 14, 2026, in the latest step towards modernising pension administration.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:33:43 +0300
Inside Kenya's Ebola defences as seven Americans enter quarantine
Seven American humanitarian workers are spending 21 days under medical observation in Kenya not because they are ill.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:27:20 +0300
MPs push for urgent resolution of higher education funding crisis
Parliament Committee on Education has called for urgent and coordinated action to address persistent funding challenges affecting higher education sector.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:15:39 +0300
High court suspends President Ruto's executive order placing IPOA under Interior Ministry
The High Court has temporarily suspended the implementation of president William Ruto's Executive Order No. 2 of 2023 that placed the IPOA under the Ministry of Interior and National Administration

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:33:18 +0300
Gachagua accuses IEBC of bias ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
Gachagua wants IEBC to commit to conducting the Ol Kalou by-election in a free, fair, and credible manner.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:03 +0300
Wetang'ula risks jail over alleged breach of court orders on political campaigns
The High Court has certified as urgent a contempt application seeking to have Speaker Moses Wetang'ula jailed for at least one month or fined Sh725,017 for each political engagement.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:51:07 +0300
Oburu declares ODM won't field presidential candidate, endorses Ruto
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has publicly declared that the party will not field a presidential candidate in the next General Election.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:29:32 +0300
Why Linda Mwananchi leaders cancelled Ol Kalou tour
The Linda Mwananchi brigade will instead convene a meeting in Nyahururu Town.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0300
Karua condemns convoy attack, blames police lapse
Martha Karua condemns attack on her convoy at Gatoto Primary School in Mukuru kwa Reuben, alleges police failed to provide security as ordered by court.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:17:21 +0300
Registrar of Political Parties okays Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general
Registrar of Political Parties okays removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as ODM party Sec Gen following the National Executive Council resolution.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0300
Ndindi Nyoro seeks annulment of Safaricom stake sale
Ndindi Nyoro has intensified his opposition to the government's sale of its stake in Safaricom, calling for the transaction to be annulled over what he described as deliberate share price manipulation

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0300
Kalonzo condemns police over their conduct during Saba Saba Day
Wiper Patriotic Front Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned the National Police Service for turning its guns and batons on the citizens it exists to protect during the 36th Saba Saba Day.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:04:17 +0300
Kenya Kwanza leaders tell Uhuru to stay out of politics, act like a statesman
Kenya Kwanza leaders have called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to uphold the dignity of the office he served and stop supporting the opposition.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:12:57 +0300
Opposition warns Kenya is sliding into anarchy amid rising political violence
Opposition leaders have warned that Kenya is sliding into anarchy, citing rising political violence, abductions, and the use of armed gangs to attack government critics and terrorise Kenyans.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:00:40 +0300
Kalonzo: Sale of Safaricom was a national abduction
Kalonzo questioned the timing of the transaction, noting that it was concluded while a constitutional petition challenging the sale remains pending before the High Court.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:35:20 +0300
Inside NTSA's move to take instant traffic fine payments off eCitizen
Motorists will then be required to present the reference number at a KCB branch, where a teller will verify the information in the bank system before guiding them through the payment process.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:24:04 +0300
Court orders Ruto to reshuffle Cabinet within 120 Days
Judges say the current Cabinet fails to meet the constitutional gender threshold. Of its 25 members, only seven are women and 18 are men.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:00:57 +0300
Russia begins process to compensate kin of Kenyans killed in Ukraine war
The many questions by Kenyan families that have lost relatives in Russias war against Ukraine may now find answers after the Russian government owned up to the loss suffered by families.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:39:56 +0300
Six protesters found dumped, tortured after arrest at Gen Z memorial march
Six protesters arrested during Gen Z anniversary protests found in different parts of Nairobi with signs of assault, KHRC says.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:14:36 +0300
IG Kanja faces jail for contempt over roadblocks during protests
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja risks a jail term if found guilty of deliberately defying High Court orders.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0300
355 people arrested as Murkomen hails peaceful anniversary protests
Police arrest at least 355 people during Gen Z anniversary protests, Interior CS Murkomen says suspects to face vandalism and robbery charges.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0300
Luo nation will not take part in protests, MPs say
According to the MPs, the Government has gone to the region with peace and projects and the people should not respond with stones and protests.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:36:19 +0300
Duale summoned for contempt sentencing over Ebola quarantine facility
Health CS Duale is expected to appear before High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi on Tuesday after she raised concerns about the construction of the facility despite existing court orders.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0300
Why Kalonzo's calm resolve and Sifuna's fire are the winning bet
The prospect of Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna ticket bringing together youth and energy on the one hand, and age and experience on the other, is inspiring.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0300
Three nursing gunshot wounds in rally chaos linked to MP
The incident occurred during an event organized by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and attended by local residents.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:15:01 +0300
Kenya to benefit from G7-backed financial reforms, Ruto says
Pay attention to Africa. The future of global growth will be shaped there, Ruto stated.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:50:00 +0300
SHA hasn't paid healthcare centres Sh5.5b since February, say workers
Health facilities claim SHA owes Sh5.5 billion in unpaid claims since February, causing drug shortages, unpaid staff and disrupted patient care.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:17:44 +0300
Kang'ata attends Linda Mwananchi rally in Thika, criticises Ruto policies
Muranga Governor Irungu Kang'ata has joined the Linda Mwananchi team which he said was working towards bringing change in the Country's leadership.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:28:29 +0300
Opposition unveils 'People's Budget' ahead of 202627 fiscal plan
Proposed Sh4.8 trillion FY2026-27 budget against Sh3.6 trillion revenue could leave a Sh1.1 trillion borrowing gap, Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka says debt servicing and pensions consume Sh1.5Tn.

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