Embakasi police shooting: 19-year-old’s death sparks probe

Scene of Embakasi police shooting in Nairobi

Police in Nairobi are under pressure after a 19-year-old man was shot dead in Mukuru Kwa Njenga on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The Embakasi police shooting has prompted an oversight probe and raised fresh questions about use of force. Embakasi…

Kisumu weekly cleaning: county targets market hygiene

Kisumu weekly cleaning at Ahero and Awasi markets

Kisumu weekly cleaning will now be mandatory at Ahero and Awasi markets every Wednesday, as county officials move to curb poor hygiene and reduce disease risks linked to unchecked waste. Traders who ignore the order face penalties. Kisumu weekly cleaning:…

Karen building collapse: Nairobi probes structural failure

Emergency crews at Karen building collapse site in Nairobi

Karen building collapse left two people dead and seven injured after a residential block under construction gave way in Nairobi on January 10. County officials say early findings point to structural failure tied to poor workmanship. Karen building collapse: what…

Impressive KCSE Performance in 2025: Record Results Announced in Kenya

Nairobi, 9 January 2026 — Kenya’s education authorities on Friday released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, revealing an overall improvement in student performance compared with the previous year’s examinations. Standout Results and National Trends Subject and…