A helicopter crashed at the Kericho Golf Club in Kericho County on October 12, 2026. Photo: Handout. A helicopter has crashed at Kericho Golf Club in Kericho County, with Environment Principal Secretary Festus K. Ng’eno reportedly among those on board. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, October 12, 2026, amid heavy rainfall in the area, […]
Health CS Aden Duale speaks during a tour of Nairobi Hospital’s 133-bed Ebola Isolation Unit on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. PHOTO | MoH The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed that 108 of the 122 contacts traced to Kenya’s first Ebola patient have been placed in quarantine and are being monitored for symptoms. In a […]
Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, toured the JKIA to assess the levels of preparedness and introduce newer measures as announced by the Government on October 7, 2026 Kenya has introduced stricter Ebola screening measures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), requiring travellers arriving from 10 African countries to undergo enhanced […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. PHOTO/@SecRubio/X Kenya’s efforts to combat human trafficking have come under fresh scrutiny following a United States report linking the fraudulent recruitment of more than 1,000 Kenyan men to fight for Russia with concerns over recruitment agencies and alleged official complicity. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, released by the […]
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the ‘A New Golden Age’ summit at The Donald J Trump Institute of Peace US President Donald Trump has said the United States will not launch attacks against Iran before the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, signalling a possible pause in military escalation as diplomatic discussions between Washington […]
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has announced her departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), declaring her intention to challenge Governor Susan Kihika for the county’s top seat in the 2027 General Election. Karanja announced her decision on Friday, October 9, 2026, saying she had listened to […]
Arsenal have reportedly emerged as potential suitors for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland amid speculation about the possible consequences of the Premier League’s financial charges against the reigning English football giants. According to reports attributed to Football Insider, Arsenal are monitoring Haaland’s situation as uncertainty surrounds Manchester City’s ongoing financial case. The developments have sparked […]
The Rironi-Naivasha section of the Rironi-Mau Summit Highway has entered a key phase, with the first layers of tarmac now being laid as the government prepares to open part of the upgraded road to motorists later this month. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Director General Luka Kimeli witnessed the laying of the blacktop on the […]
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has warned contractors handling government projects in the county against delays, poor workmanship and failure to meet agreed standards. Lusaka said slow implementation of public projects was frustrating residents and could undermine the development agenda of President William Ruto’s administration ahead of the 2027 General Election. The governor particularly raised concerns […]
A fire broke out at Tengecha Boys High School in Kericho County on Sunday evening, October 4, 2026, sending thick smoke and flames into the sky as emergency teams responded to the incident. Footage from the school showed huge flames engulfing one of the dormitories, with students and staff mobilising to respond to the emergency. […]