Kenya Headlines

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:14:44 +0300
You have seven days to act: UASU threatens strike over lecturers' pay
UASU issues seven-day strike notice over proposed university funding framework, warns it could tie staff salaries to students fee payments.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0300
Sh26 billion maize mystery: Questions swirl over opaque import tender
A Sh26 billion deal to import 540,000 metric tonnes from Zambia has thrust a little-known private company into the centre of the countrys food security crisis

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:38:06 +0300
KRA 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 +0300
Ruto 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 +0300
Ndindi 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 +0300
Ruto 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 +0300
Inside 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 +0300
Ruto 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 +0300
Five 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 +0300
Muthaiga 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 +0300
Juja 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 +0300
11 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 +0300
One 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 +0300
Police 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 +0300
ODM 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 +0300
Ndindi 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.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:34:07 +0300
Mama Tutam acquitted of Sh25m fraud, says Nigerian tycoon cost her marriage
 A Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant has confessed the frustrations and embarrassment and troubles that befell her after befriending a Nigerian businessman.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:37:30 +0300
Sifuna hits back at Ruto over opposition agenda
Sifuna said the oppositions immediate plan was to restore meritocracy in government and remove Ruto from power.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:50:37 +0300
Centum taps insider as Mworia exits after nearly two decades
Centum Investment Company PLC has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting group CEO to succeed James Mworia, who is heading to the National Infrastructure Fund.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:30:47 +0300
Ruto: Kenya to end raw mineral exports
President William Ruto says Kenya will no longer allow its mineral wealth to leave the country in raw form.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0300
Sifuna condemns abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor
Sifuna accused President Rutos administration of undermining constitutional freedoms and creating an atmosphere of fear

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:39:49 +0300
Murkomen reaffirms IG Kanja's command of National Police Service
Murkomen dismissed criticism directed at the office of the Inspector General, describing some of its proponents as tribalists and propagandists.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:32:49 +0300
Ruto assures Kajiado residents of full control of Amboseli National Park
President William Ruto has assured Kajiado residents that they will soon have full control of the management of Amboseli National Park, following his decision to return the park to the county.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:20:41 +0300
IG Kanja orders probe into abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor
Kanja promised a transparent investigation, stressing that no one was above the law.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0300
Trumpets of reforms blow louder as Kenya marks 16 years under 2010 Constitution
Kenyas constitutional journey 16 years after the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, is being debated over whether its promises have been fully implemented.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:49:46 +0300
Ruto allies hit back at Gachagua over IEBC tender concerns
President William Rutos allies have criticised former DP Rigathi Gachagua and the Opposition over their concerns about the IEBCs IEMS tender.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:50:03 +0300
IEBC rejects Gachagua's claims, defends 2027 polls preparations
IEBC rejected claims that politicians had purchased a house for its chairperson to influence him.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:28:11 +0300
Ruto hands Sh2.6bn to Mau Forest evictees
Each beneficiary received Sh200,000 through M-Pesa to help them resettle.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:51:24 +0300
Gachagua to Duale: You don't own pastoralists
DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of allegedly doing nothing for pastoralist communities in the country.

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