Kenya Headlines

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0300
Judicial bias: How judges obtain orders to block scrutiny
Judges and magistrates in Kenya are increasingly using the courts to shield themselves from investigations and financial scrutiny.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:13:54 +0300
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title
Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return ahead of a friendly against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0300
Tribunal declines to halt ODM Friday meeting
The ODM SDC will go ahead as planned after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) dismissed two separate cases seeking to block the meeting.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:03:34 +0300
Tuju arrested at Karen Police Station hours after resurfacing, lawyers say no booking made
Raphael Tuju arrested hours after resurfacing from an alleged abduction, with his lawyers saying officers forced him into a vehicle at Karen Police Station.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:12:08 +0300
Former CS Raphael Tuju reported missing
Tuju has not been seen since Saturday afternoon, and his phone has remained switched off since then.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:29:39 +0300
'We won't be silenced': Standard Group defiant after attack on journalists
Standard Group condemns attacks on journalists in Kitale, Trans Nzoia, over fake ambulance deal coverage, says it won't be silenced, asks police to arrest and charge those responsible.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:29:01 +0300
Floods leave dozens of families homeless in Trans Nzoia
Flooding triggered by overnight heavy rains has displaced more than 30 families in Namanjala village, Trans Nzoia County.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:18:54 +0300
Seven charged for allegedly defrauding a Swedish national of Sh60m inside Ruto's office
The seven accused persons claimed to be capable of arranging high-level government meetings.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:24:32 +0300
State House defends Ruto's role in Nairobi Hospital crisis
State House defends Nairobi Hospital leadership changes amid arrest of board members, says President Ruto acted on stakeholders petitions, citing unresolved disputes.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:15:30 +0300
Police recover four more bodies as floods death toll hits 66
The death toll from last week's floods has climbed to 66 after four more bodies were recovered during ongoing search and rescue operations, police said Sunday.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:50:00 +0300
Why fuel prices have remained unchanged despite attacks on Iran
EPRA has retained pump prices for the March-April pricing cycle at the same levels as the previous cycle following modest increases in landed cost of super petrol.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0300
George Muchai murder: Six suspects convicted as case nears end
The convicts were part of a gang that police say terrorised Nairobi and Kiambu counties the night before Muchais death.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:54:37 +0300
MPs flag funding gaps, governance challenges in universities
MPs have raised concerns over emerging governance and funding challenges affecting universities and technical institutions, warning that the issues could strain operations across the country.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:10:00 +0300
Fresh twin challenge against Infrastructure Fund lands in court
 According to the petitioner, it is unclear how taxpayers' money will be cushioned from plunder and theft.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:43:45 +0300
42 killed, thousands displaced as rains wreak havoc
Death toll rises to 42 as floods wreak havoc countrywide following heavy downpour, CS Geoffrey Ruku confirms; 26 killed in Nairobi, 10 in Eastern.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:13:59 +0300
Why Governor Orengo is pushing for inter-state inquest into Raila Odinga's death
According to Orengo, the legal process will unravel the truth on what killed the ODM leader even as he cast doubts on the official explanation for his ‘mysterious death.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:45:43 +0300
Shauri Moyo affordable houses to be renamed Johana Ng'eno, Ruto says
Shauri Moyo affordable houses will now be renamed ‘Johana Ngeno Boma Yangu Estate in honour of Emurua Dikirr, Member of Parliament, who died in a chopper crash in Nandi County.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:44:03 +0300
National Assembly passes National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026
The Bill will now be forwarded to President William Ruto for assent before it becomes law.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:56:00 +0300
Roseline Njogu: The lying PS
The Principal Secretary State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, on Wednesday claimed that KTN had invited her for an interview without seeking her consent.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:32:26 +0300
Heavy rains to persist across the country until March 9
The department cautioned that floodwaters may occur in downstream areas even where rainfall has not been heavy.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:47:24 +0300
ODM sets 2027 coalition terms as UDA rejects electoral zoning demand
ODM has told potential 2027 coalition partners that its parliamentary seats are non-negotiable, even as rival UDA rejects electoral zoning.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:53:07 +0300
Emotions run high as MP Ng'eno's body arrives at Lee funeral home
Emotions ran high on Sunday evening as the bodies of Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng'eno and five others killed in the helicopter crash were received by family members.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:20:00 +0300
Manyanja Mall: Quickmart, Goodlife and Rubis among anchor tenants of Sh400 million mall
The three-storey building that will be located along Manyanja Road will sit on about half an acre next to Berean Fellowship Church. It is aimed at transforming the retail landscape.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:55:00 +0300
List of individuals to be charged over alleged multi-million fraud at SHA
The cases relate to suspected fraudulent registration of health facilities under the SHA scheme.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:01:00 +0300
National Assembly approves Ida Odinga as Kenya's UNEP envoy
The committees report will now be tabled before the House for debate.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:03:08 +0300
Linda Mwananchi brigade defies alleged attempts to block rallies
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino told supporters that the government fears the movements message of change and vowed the group would press on.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:15:58 +0300
Shakahola massacre: Makenzi's right-hand man pleads guilty to manslaughter charges
Enos Amanya, who said he was a gravedigger and Makenzi's security man, entered a plea bargain with the prosecution and entered a plea of guilty before Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0300
Why there is growing fears over roles of Nairobi Metro Police unit
Experts warn friction may occur with existing city police structures as Interior CS says unit will focus on bylaws enforcement, not regular police duties.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:18:30 +0300
I have no interest in running Nairobi, says Ruto after pact signed
Ruto says he has no interest in running Nairobi, insists cooperation agreement signed at State House between the national government and Nairobi County a constitutional obligation, not a takeover.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:51:15 +0300
Sifuna, allies condemn Kitengela rally killing as IPOA begins probe
Edwin Sifuna-led ODM faction condemns killing of Vincent Ayomo during their Linda Mwananchi rally in Kitengela yesterday, to pursue justice for family.

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