Fresh internal tensions have surfaced within Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi called for the removal of party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of leading a “rebel” movement from within. Speaking in Suba…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has rejected online allegations that it released mosquitoes in Kenya, saying it does not carry out mosquito release activities in the country or elsewhere. In a statement issued on Monday, the foundation said it…
The worsening drought in Kenya has become a full-scale humanitarian emergency, the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims warned on Thursday. National Chairman Al-Hajj Hassan Ole Naado called for rapid state support to save lives and livelihoods, with a special focus…
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…
Eliud Owalo quits his state job and is entering the 2027 presidential race. He announced the move on January 11, saying public office was no longer tenable after his declaration. Hours later, he tendered his resignation. Eliud Owalo quits: what…
IShowSpeed Kenya visit kicked off in Nairobi on January 11, as the US creator landed to open his “Speed Does Africa” tour amid official welcomes and large crowds of fans. The Kenya Tourism Board and Tourism CS Rebecca Miano publicly…
Nanyuki mountain guide Samuel Macharia Wanjohi has been found dead on Mount Kenya after a 17-day search that began when he vanished on December 23, 2025. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed the recovery and said the operation involved multiple agencies…
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 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…
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…
