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Nairobi, Kenya — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of comedian and activist Eric Omondi at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, 5th June 2026, over alleged…
A woman has appealed for protection and intervention after her son allegedly faced bullying in school for being named after President William Ruto, raising concerns over growing political intolerance among school-going…
The National Police Service has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illicit alcohol, with coordinated operations targeting illegal brewing and distribution networks across Machakos, Vihiga, and Kisumu counties. Auth…
The race to crown the next Miss Universe Kenya 2026 is officially in its final hours as applications close this Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at midday. This year’s competition is already creating major buzz across the count…
A body of a man was on Tuesday recovered from an unfinished building in Nairobi, an incident that has sparked shock and emotional reactions from Pastor Victor Kanyari, who said the deceased was a member of his church co…
Senator warns counties to act immediately as Kenya braces for intensified rains Ledama Olekina has issued a strong warning over the anticipated El Niño rains, calling on county governments to urgently activate disaster…
Sifuna’s Bungoma Funeral Speech Sparks Political Storm as Western Kenya Old Guard Reacts
NAIROBI, Kenya — Learning at Lenana School has been suspended indefinitely following a night of unrest that rocked the prestigious national boys' school, prompting the administration to send all students home as investi…
President William Ruto has defended the establishment of a United States-supported Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, insisting that the centre is part of Kenya's broader disease preparedness strategy and n…
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has called on the Ministry of Education to launch a nationwide crackdown on schools that have failed to comply with government safety regulations, warning that continued…
Televangelist and politician-aspirant Victor Kanyari has presided over a graduation ceremony at Skydavik College in Kasarani, where students who completed various vocational and technical courses were awarded certificat…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to bridging regional development gaps, announcing a large-scale electrification and infrastructure push targeting Northern Kenya under an affirmative…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has gifted a vehicle to Archbishop Paul Stephen Gathuo of Israel Assemblies of God (IAG), Kondoo Local Church in Burnt Forest, Uasin Gishu County, in recognition of the cleric's decades-long servi…
President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, was among thousands of football fans who travelled to Budapest, Hungary, for the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), a match that ended i…
DCI Confirms Breakthrough in Gilgil School Fire Probe as 7 Students Linked to Fatal Blaze
Octopizzo Opposes Reported Plan to Transfer Ebola Patients to Kenya, Demands Transparency
TECNO Launches Global ShotOnCAMON Challenge Giving Kenyans Chance to win 1Million and trip to Philipines through Mobile Photography
The “It’s That Fresh” campaign Phase 1 closes with more than 31.6 million views, 1,300 verified creators and 146 winners across Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya, May, 2026, The Coca-Cola Company through its Sprite brand in Kenya,…
Gladys Wanga has broken her silence after controversial remarks by James Orengo, accusing the veteran politician of using words that humiliated her and reflected the wider mistreatment women face in leadership. In an em…
Controversial Nairobi preacher Pastor Victor Kanyari is steadily redefining his public image, shifting from a figure often linked to past controversy to one increasingly associated with structured youth empowerment prog…
