President William Ruto has called on residents of West Pokot County to immediately hand over all illegal firearms to local bishops or the police, warning that anyone found in possession of unauthorised weapons will face strict government action. Speaking during an interdenominational service in Chesombur on January 4, 2026, President…
Comedian Mannerson Ochieng, popularly known as Akuku Danger, has urged Kenyan content creators to manage their excitement and avoid self-undermining behaviour ahead of American streamer iShowSpeed’s visit to Kenya. In an Instagram post on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Akuku questioned why some creators are treating the streamer’s arrival as Kenya’s…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised his squad’s resilience after the Gunners overcame an early setback to secure a 3-2 victory against Bournemouth, highlighting the team’s growth as they chase their first Premier League title in 22 years. The win moved Arsenal six points clear of Aston Villa at the…
Days after residents of Kisii raised concerns over a violent youth gang terrorizing the town and surrounding areas, police have arrested 15 suspects believed to be linked to multiple criminal activities. Kitutu Central Police Commander Kazungu Charo confirmed that the arrests were made during a special operation involving a coordinated…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to immediately investigate licensed medical practitioners who publicly claimed to perform miraculous healings during a recent religious crusade, citing risks to public health and safety. In a statement issued on Sunday, Duale emphasized that while…
The Kenyan government is preparing to roll out a revamped Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) policy aimed at transforming the sector into a cornerstone of jobs, economic growth, and inclusive development under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Principal Secretary for MSMEs, Susan Mang’eni, highlighted the progress made under…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has been thrust into public turmoil as senior party officials exchange sharp accusations over the handling of campaign funds during Raila Odinga’s unsuccessful 2022 presidential bid. The dispute, which erupted following Raila’s death in 2025, has exposed deep fractures within the party. At the center…
Kenya has formally exited the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Sugar Safeguard regime, ending a 24-year period of protective measures and marking a significant policy milestone for the country’s sugar industry. In a statement released on Saturday, Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) CEO Jude Chesire said the safeguard,…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai of physically assaulting him during an altercation at a restaurant along Lenana Road in Nairobi’s Kilimani area. In a statement released on Sunday, Owino said the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:40 p.m., while he was…
Celebrity personality Kamene Goro has finally addressed one of the most talked-about claims from her past, revealing that the infamous “27 body count” story was never true. During a candid conversation on a local podcast on Saturday, January 3, 2025, Kamene explained that the number was part of a scripted…