Ruto vows to crush oil cartels after swoop nets top energy officials

President William Ruto has vowed a sweeping crackdown on cartels in the energy sector, targeting individuals accused of manipulating the oil supply chain for profit.

By Denis Omondi 4 days ago

Gachagua draws DCI fury after linking Ruto to Sh500m exhibit

DCI said Sunday it was reviewing remarks made by former DP Rigathi Gachagua during an Easter Sunday church service for potential hate speech, ethnic contempt, and incitement.

By Denis Omondi 4 days ago

BBI rejection blocked Gen Z's entry into leadership, says Kioni

Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni says Kenya's youth lost their closest shot at the country's top leadership with the rejection of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

By Denis Omondi 8 days ago

Ruto appoints seven-member National Infrastructure Fund Council

Mbadi, Thugge, AG Oduor appointed to NIF

By Denis Omondi 9 days ago

Ruto defends Gikomba demolitions as multi-billion shillings upgrade begins

President William Ruto has pushed back against criticism over the eviction of traders from Gikomba Market ahead of a planned multi-billion-shilling modernisation programme.

By Denis Omondi 9 days ago

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Inside William Ruto's emergency talks to avert fuel crisis

President William Ruto says plan in place to cushion Kenyans from hike in global energy prices amid war in Middle East, hails G-to-G agreement for current stability of oil prices and supply.

By Denis Omondi 10 days ago

Sakaja ends police hunt with suprise Parliament appearance

Nairobi Governor Sakaja drives himself to Parliament, ending hours of a police manhunt after failing to honour Senate CPAC summons, to answer FY2024/2025 audit queries.

By Denis Omondi 10 days ago

Governors protest Sakaja arrest attempt, vow to defy CPAC summons

CoG chair Abdullahi condemns police move to arrest governors who snub senate summonses without warrants, urges investigations into extortion claims.

By Denis Omondi 10 days ago

State orders crackdown on peanut butter brands over aflatoxin contamination

Government halts production and sale of Nutie, Kismat, Pannaj, and Muleka peanut butter products due to high aflatoxin levels, directs counties to ensure compliance.

By Denis Omondi 11 days ago

Police hunt Governor Sakaja after failed arrest attempt

Nairobi Governor Sakaja goes into hiding as police launch manhunt, Regional police commander Issa Mohammud says seek to arrest him for snubbing Senate PAC summons.

By Denis Omondi 10 days ago

Ruto defies Rigathi, vows to defend Nderitu's family in succession row

President William Ruto on Sunday publicly weighed in on a succession dispute pitting the family of the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua against Rigathi Gachagua.

By Denis Omondi 11 days ago

Wanga disowns Sifuna ahead of tribunal ruling

ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga says she does not recognise Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary-General, ahead of a ruling by Political Parties Disputes Tribunal on his contested removal.

By Denis Omondi 15 days ago

Rwanda-DRC tensions escalate after hotel scuffle involving First Lady

Tensions between neighbouring Rwanda and the DRC threatened to take a new turn on Tuesday following a scuffle at a US hotel involving DRC First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi.

By Denis Omondi 16 days ago

At least 125 Kenyans killed by police in 2025 - Report

At least 125 police killings recorded in 2025, up from 104 in 2024, while enforced disappearances dropped from 55 to four.

By Denis Omondi 17 days ago

Night riot rocks UoN over water shortages

UoN students riot over water shortage in parts of the city, students association Secretary-General Elisha Wasike says no water on campus.

By Denis Omondi 18 days ago

Nairobi moves to rehabilitate aging dam amid flood crisis

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a major rehabilitation of the Nairobi Dam, after stakeholders chose restoration over decommissioning.

By Denis Omondi 17 days ago

Kisumu-Kericho road cut off as River Nyando bursts

Police direct motorists using Kisumu-Awasi-Kericho route to divert at Timboroa, to Lesos, before joining Kapsabet–Chavakali–Kisumu route after River Nyando overflows into roads.

By Denis Omondi 17 days ago

DCI accuses Tuju of staging abduction as he resurfaces after two days

DCI boss Mohamed Amin accuses Tuju of staging his alleged abduction, says phone’s last location traced to his Karen home.

By Denis Omondi 17 days ago

DCI probes Tuju's disappearance amid standoff with family

Detectives from the DCI have launched a probe into the disappearance of former CS Raphael Tuju, amid a dispute over his properties in Karen.

By Denis Omondi 18 days ago

Bodies in Kericho mass grave linked to Nyamira hospital

DCI probe finds 13 unclaimed bodies were released last Friday from Nyamira County Referral Hospital for burial in Kericho, says verifying purported court order authorising process.

By Denis Omondi 18 days ago

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng arrives in Nairobi for four day visit

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has arrived in Nairobi for the first leg of a three-country Africa tour that will also take him to South Africa and Seychelles.

By Denis Omondi 18 days ago

How the new SGR extension to Kisumu will boost regional trade

Construction for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha to Kisumu has begun, following a launch by William Ruto in Narok on Thursday.

By Denis Omondi 22 days ago

What's wrong with the National Infrastructure Fund?

When the government established the National Infrastructure Fund, it pitched the initiative as Kenya's ticket to first-world status in record time, mirroring the economic rise of Asia's four tigers.

By Denis Omondi 23 days ago

One in three Kenyans goes to bed hungry as hunger wipes out 20 years of gains

Kenya facing 'serious' hunger levels after years of decline since 2016, aid consortium says, ranked 103rd out of 123 countries in latest Global Hunger Index.

By Denis Omondi 24 days ago

Four killed in Shauri Moyo collapsed building

Two people rescued from collapsed building in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi, as teams comb debris in search for survivors.

By Denis Omondi 24 days ago

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.

By Denis Omondi 24 days ago

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.

By Denis Omondi 25 days ago

Doctors protest 'persecution' as Job Obwaka detained

Kenya Medical Association protests alleged persecution of medics amid detention of Dr Job Obwaka in the Nairobi Hospital row, demands his immediate release.

By Denis Omondi 25 days ago

Pushback mounts against NTSA's instant fines

The National Transport Safety Authority's (NTSA) new instant traffic fines have continued to draw resistance from industry stakeholders three days after the national rollout.

By Denis Omondi 29 days ago

Omollo to security forces: Protect natural resources or risk more conflict

Interior PS Raymond Omollo has ordered security agencies to protect natural resources, as competition over land, water and pasture drives deadly communal violence across the country.

By Denis Omondi 30 days ago

Sifuna-led ODM faction trash Ruto's reform report, award 1 out of 10

ODM’s Linda Mwananchi faction awards state a score of 1 out of 10 on implementation of the 10-point Agenda, in counter report dubbed “10-point Lies."

By Denis Omondi 30 days ago

Orengo rules out ODM exit, hints at major party developments

Siaya Governor James Orengo has dismissed claims that he is planning to leave the ODM through the dissident Linda Mwananchi faction, saying the group remains firmly within the Party.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

How the new KRA body cams will boost customs checks

KRA rolls out body-worn cameras for custom officers nationwide, to be used during passenger clearance and goods verification to boost transparency and deter organised crime.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Karua blames major parties for delayed two-thirds gender rule dream

Martha Karua has called out major political partiesbfor doing little to advance the two-thirds gender rule in political leadership.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Azimio purges dissidents in fresh coalition shake-up

Azimio drops Junet Mohamed as Parliamentary Group leader, replaced by MP Caroli Omondi; CSs Joho, Oparanya and Wandayi removed from councils after joining government.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Amboseli Airstrip closed as floods ground flights

KWS temporarily closes Amboseli Airstrip after floods render it unsafe for landing and take-off, airlines to use Tawi Airstrip to access Amboseli National Park.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Rains to ease this week after weekend floods kill 42

Rains to ease from tomorrow, Kenya Met says in the March 10-16 forecast; heavy downpour to persist in Nairobi, Central, Western, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and South Coast.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Three dead in Kisumu accident linked to CS Duale's convoy

Health CS Aden Duale has dismissed viral reports claiming he was involved in a road accident near Kisumu International Airport on Sunday evening.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

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.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Calm before storm: Why oil prices may rise in May

Kenya’s energy sector is on edge amid fears of looming fuel price shocks following escalating tensions in the Middle East, the main source of the country’s oil imports.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago