Ruto assents to Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026

President Ruto assents to Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026; it increases expenditure by Sh393 billion from Sh4.3 trillion to Sh4.69 trillion.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 day ago

Calls for hope and renewal dominate Easter wishes

President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to celebrate Easter with renewed faith and hope.

By Ronald Kipruto 6 days ago

List of Nairobi estates to experience six-day water disruption

Water supply to be interrupted in several Nairobi estates for six days, from Monday next week to Saturday, including JKIA, CBD and Riverside, to allow for works at Kigoro treatment plant.

By Ronald Kipruto 6 days ago

How ready is Wajir County to host this year's Madaraka Day celebrations?

2026 Madaraka Day celebrations to held in Wajir County, with stadium 28pc complete; Internal Administration PS Omollo says plans to upgrade Wajir Intl airport underway.

By Ronald Kipruto 7 days ago

Keep politics out of Gikomba demolitions, Kindiki tells opposition

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has told Gikomba traders to remain patient, saying the government has a plan to relocate them to safer, modern facilities.

By Ronald Kipruto 7 days ago

Kenya on stable debt path, MP says despite concerns from Nyakango

Endebess MP Robert Pukose has said Kenya remains on a sustainable debt path, dismissing warnings from the Office of the Controller of Budget that the country risks sliding into a debt trap.

By Ronald Kipruto 8 days ago

Uganda, Kenya reassure citizens amid Middle East fuel concerns

Amid ongoing unrest in the Middle East, Uganda and Kenya have moved to assure their citizens of sufficient fuel supplies and strategic preparedness.

By Ronald Kipruto 9 days ago

CAK raids Foam Mattress firms in probe into anti-competitive practices

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has conducted search operations in six premises linked to the foam mattress industry as part of investigations into alleged unfair trade practices.

By Ronald Kipruto 8 days ago

Government to prioritise capitation, full delivery of Grade 10 textbooks by second term

Government to prioritise release of school capitation and Grade 10 textbooks by start of second term, Basic Education PS Bitok says.

By Ronald Kipruto 8 days ago

Kenya backs Monica Juma for top UN role

Kenya has congratulated Ambassador Monica Juma following her appointment as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna and Executive Director of UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

By Ronald Kipruto 12 days ago

In photos: ODM at a crossroad

Even as sections of the ODM leaders continue to stream in at the SDC at Jamhuri Grounds, Nairobi, the day promises to be busy as another faction holds a separate meeting.

By Ronald Kipruto 13 days ago

'Casualties:' Godfrey Osotsi dropped as ODM deputy party leader in purge

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dropped Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as deputy party leader, at its special delegates convention.

By Ronald Kipruto 13 days ago

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What Winnie Odinga said at ODM SDC

EALA MP Winnie Odinga calls for a revamped ODM, says party must create space for young people and embrace reconciliation, as breakaway faction holds parallel meeting.

By Ronald Kipruto 13 days ago

Why Nairobi Rivers Commission wants residents to evacuate

The Nairobi Rivers Commission has urged residents to evacuate areas at risk of flooding amid fears that the Nairobi Dam could overflow.

By Ronald Kipruto 14 days ago

Kenya's AI Bill explained: What's in it?

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has defended a proposal to have Parliament regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in Kenya.

By Ronald Kipruto 15 days ago

Police begin crackdown as banditry surges in Meru, Isiolo

NPS deploys multi-agency security team to restore order in Meru, Isiolo, Samburu and Laikipia counties following rising banditry, cattle rustling cases, urges residents to cooperate.

By Ronald Kipruto 19 days ago

'Tuko kadi,' Ruto says as he unveils SGR extension

SGR Malaba extension: Govt projects freight costs will fall by 40pc per tonne, per kilometre and transit time by 30pc; cargo currently takes 80 hours from Mombasa to Malaba.

By Ronald Kipruto 19 days ago

Motorists urged to delay travel as Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road unsafe

Flooding and silt deposition hits Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road at Kedong ranch, KeNHA urges motorists to delay travel or use alternative routes, including Ngong-Suswa.

By Ronald Kipruto 20 days ago

Lightning kills one in Kilifi

One person has been killed by a lightning strike in Kaloleni Sub-County, Kilifi.

By Ronald Kipruto 20 days ago

Malala denies being a mole as 2027 political heat rises

DCP Deputy Party leader Cleophas Malala has denied claims that he is working with another political party ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Ronald Kipruto 21 days ago

Kenya has no place for tribalism, Ruto warns leaders

President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of leaders he accused of promoting tribal politics, saying he will not allow division in the country.

By Ronald Kipruto 22 days ago

Pilot George Were laid to rest as family remembers a gentle, peace-loving father

The late Col (Rtd) Capt. George Were has been remembered as a peace-loving, gentle and hardworking father who loved his family and career.

By Ronald Kipruto 26 days ago

Thika Superhighway closed at Globe Roundabout for bridge repairs

KeNHA confirms partial closure of Thika Superhighway at Globe Roundabout from March 12-19 for Nairobi River bridge works, DG Luka Kimeli says CBD-bound traffic diverted via Globe Overpass.

By Ronald Kipruto 27 days ago

Homa Bay County launches operationalised Corruption Prevention Committees

In a bid to fight graft, Homa Bay County has established the operationalised Corruption Prevention Committees (CPCs)

By Ronald Kipruto 28 days ago

3.3 million Kenyans need food, Red Cross says

The Kenya Red Cross has said that 3.3 million people need food assistance due to the drought crisis experienced, even as floods impact parts of the country.

By Ronald Kipruto 28 days ago

New NMG owner pledges to protect editorial independence

Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi has vowed to protect the editorial independence of Nation Media Group (NMG) after his firm, Taarifa Ltd, acquired the controlling stake in the media house.

By Ronald Kipruto 29 days ago

Safari Rally 2026: KeNHA issues traffic advisory, lists alternative routes to Naivasha

KeNHA issues traffic advisory for Safari Rally from March 12–15, directs trucks not to park on highways, lists Nairobi–Nakuru alternative routes to ease Naivasha traffic.

By Ronald Kipruto 29 days ago

Trees blamed for most power outages - Kenya Power

Major cause of most of the power outages in the country is caused by trees.

By Ronald Kipruto 29 days ago

Silt deposits block Mai-Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road amid heavy rains

Silt deposits on Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road at Kedong Ranch make road impassable, KeNHA warns motorists to exercise caution, avoid driving through flooded areas.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Sakaja, Sifuna on the spot after deadly Nairobi floods

Unknown number of people feared dead following heavy rains and flooding last night, Senator Sifuna terms situation a leadership failure; emergency response teams on ground.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Ruto orders KNHCR to develop compensation plan for protests victims

President Ruto directs KNCHR to develop framework for compensating protest victims within 60 days, re-appoints panel of experts to oversee payments.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

ODM sets March 27 special delegates convention amid internal rift

ODM to hold a special delegates convention in Nairobi on March 27, to ratify the governing council’s resolution on party leadership amid internal wrangles, Acting Sec-Gen Omanyo says.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

"You have left a big void in me": Wife says MP Ng'eno was a loving father

Naiyanoi Ng’eno, wife to the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno, has described him as a loving husband, friend and comfort.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

No Kenyan has been injured in Middle East, Ministry says

No Kenyan has been injured in the ongoing war between the US, Israeli and Iran in the Middle East, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has said.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Shauri Moyo affordable houses to be renamed Johana Ng'eno, Ruto says

Shauri Moyo affordable houses will now be renamed ‘Johana Ng’eno Boma Yangu Estate’ in honour of Emurua Dikirr, Member of Parliament, who died in a chopper crash in Nandi County.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Families of chopper crash victims awarded Sh8 million by Ruto

The families of the four victims who died in a chopper crash in Nandi County last week have been awarded Sh8 million by President William Ruto.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Road safety dos and don'ts as heavy rains pound parts of Kenya

Following a weather advisory, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued road safety alerts as heavy rains continue to pound parts of the country.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

VIDEO: Burial preparations underway for MP Johana Ng'eno, four others

Burial preparations for Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng'eno and four others are underway ahead of their interment tomorrow, Friday.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Senior DCI Officer surrenders over wife's killing

DCI officer accused of allegedly stabbing his wife to death at their Lumumba Drive home in Roysambu surrenders to police in Naivasha.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

KQ announces repatriation flights to and from Dubai amid Middle East tensions

Kenya Airways announces repatriation flights from Nairobi to Dubai on Wednesday, and from Dubai to Nairobi tomorrow, days after cancellation over tensions in Middle East.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago