President William Ruto has called on Kenya’s ambassadors and high commissioners to actively support the government’s mission of transforming the country into a first-world economy. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday during the official dispatch of Kenya’s envoys to their respective postings, President Ruto emphasised the crucial role diplomats…
Lamu Governor Issa Timamy and senior county officials were grilled on Tuesday by a Senate committee over a series of concerning audit reports from key county institutions. The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds (CPIPSF) reviewed the Auditor General’s findings for five Lamu entities: Faza Sub-County Hospital,…
Senegal’s football heroes will be paraded through the streets of Dakar on Tuesday following their dramatic victory at the Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Morocco. The journey concludes at the country’s presidential palace, marking a festive celebration for fans and the nation alike. Fans Turn Out in Droves Thousands…
A senior police officer in Kericho County was hospitalised on Monday after being found participating in a viral tree-hugging challenge within a police station compound. The unusual incident took place at Sosiot Police Station, where the officer, CI Kennedy Wanjala, was discovered hugging a tree while in full uniform. According…
The ongoing investigation into Body by Design (Omnicare Medical Limited) has taken a harrowing turn as Francis Nganga Mundia, widower of the late Lucy Wambui Nganga, gave chilling testimony about the events that led to his wife’s death following a botched cosmetic procedure. Lucy Nganga had sought abdominal fat reduction…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has positioned himself as the frontrunner in Nairobi’s gubernatorial race, calling for a fresh approach to election campaigns in the capital. Speaking during an interview on Ramogi FM on Tuesday, Owino expressed confidence in his prospects, citing favorable polling data as evidence of…
Kenya’s rapidly expanding solar energy sector will take centre stage at the Intersolar Conference Africa 2026, scheduled for 3–4 February at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. The event is set to highlight opportunities and challenges in the country’s growing renewable energy market, particularly amid rising electricity costs and frequent…
A tragic incident has shocked residents of Kipsinende village in Konoin Sub-County, Bomet County, after a 25-year-old man allegedly killed his father following a dispute over land. According to Bomet County Police Commander Edward Imbwaga, the suspect, identified as Hillary Yegon, is alleged to have attacked his 56-year-old father, Joel…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, formally rolled out new social media monitoring guidelines aimed at curbing hate speech and the spread of radical ideologies in Kenya. In a statement shared on its official X account, the commission announced the launch of three key…
A Nairobi court has acquitted Nuru Maloba Okanga of all charges related to the alleged publication of false, defamatory, and threatening information online, bringing to an end a high-profile cybercrime case that has been before the courts since 2024. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Milimani Principal…