Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari, will remain in custody as the court seeks clarification on how sentencing should proceed following their conviction in a money-laundering case. Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa on Thursday postponed the matter to October 27, 2026, after the prosecution and defence disagreed on whether the […]
Ministry of Health officials led by Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during an Ebola press briefing at Afya House on October 6, 2026. (Photo: MoH) Kenya has accounted for all 135 contacts linked to its first confirmed Ebola case, with health authorities intensifying containment measures and preparing to release eligible low-risk individuals from quarantine. Health Director-General […]
Uganda’s weakening shilling is raising concerns among Kenyan exporters, with manufacturers and traders facing potential losses from reduced demand, tighter margins and delayed payments.
The National Police Service has launched investigations into the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Odee during Nairobi fuel protests. IPOA is also investigating the incident as calls for accountability grow.
President Ruto handing over COMESA chairmanship to President Emmerson Mnangagwa IN Harare, Zimbabwe, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X. President William Ruto has handed over the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Authority to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, marking a leadership transition at the regional economic bloc. Ruto handed over […]
The County Assembly of Bungoma has attained ISO 9001:2015 certification, becoming the first county assembly in Kenya to achieve the quality management milestone.
Kenyan households and businesses are set to face increased financial pressure after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced sharp increases in fuel prices, raising concerns about higher transport fares, food prices and production costs. In its latest monthly review, the regulator increased the price of a litre of super petrol by KSh12.93, diesel […]
CS Kipchumba Murkomen speaking in Oldonyiro, Isiolo County on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced the rollout of an electronic birth notification system aimed at reducing bureaucratic delays and improving access to birth registration services across Kenya. Murkomen made the announcement on Monday, October 12, 2026, through his official X […]
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development Deputy Director of Secondary Education Subira Neema addresses the media on efforts to address textbook shortages in schools following changes in Grade 10 subject choices in Kisumu on Monday, October 12, 2026. Grade 10 learners who changed their subject choices after joining senior school are facing textbook shortages, prompting the […]
Geoffrey Mosiria during a past event. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/kiongozi.mosiriake Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has formally declared his interest in the Nairobi gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, promising to transform the capital under his “Mr Fix-it” campaign. Mosiria made the announcement on Sunday during a visit by Jubilee Party leaders to Jesus Is […]