The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has summoned nine public service vehicle (PSV) operators over what it describes as serious safety concerns, requiring the affected companies and Sacco to appear before the Authority on September 8, 2026. The notice was issued by the NTSA Communication Office on Monday, August 31, 2026, as the transport…
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has given President William Ruto three days to act against leaders she accuses of making inflammatory remarks, threatening to lead protests and take like-minded politicians out of government if no action is taken. Her ultimatum has turned the spotlight on a question that could become increasingly important ahead of the 2027…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has put President William Ruto under renewed pressure over Kenya’s police reforms, warning that the government must go beyond changing uniforms and implement measures to secure the independence and accountability of the National Police Service. Maraga’s warning came on Monday after he made public a report by the presidential task…
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has apologised to travellers affected by the ongoing industrial action at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), saying the government is working to reach an amicable settlement and restore normal operations. “We convey our sincere apologies to travelers for inconvenience caused by the ongoing industrial action at JKIA and assure…
Kenya Power has announced planned electricity maintenance in selected areas of Nairobi, Meru, Trans Nzoia and Kwale counties on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with affected customers expected to experience temporary power interruptions. The utility issued the notice on Monday evening, giving households, businesses and other electricity users in the affected areas time to prepare for…
16 years after Kenya adopted a Constitution designed to take power and public services closer to citizens, county governments are confronting an uncomfortable question: are governors managing the money and powers entrusted to them well enough to deliver the promise of devolution? The question has become more urgent as workers in at least 21 counties…
Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions in parts of Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia counties on Saturday, 29 August 2026, as the utility carries out scheduled maintenance in the North Rift region. The electricity interruptions will run from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, affecting customers in the areas named in the Kenya Power maintenance…
President William Ruto has ordered the police and other security agencies to pursue the people who finance, recruit and organise political violence, warning that those behind hired gangs must not escape responsibility as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election. Ruto said security agencies must look beyond young people deployed to cause disruption and…
President William Ruto is signalling a change in tone towards Kenya’s Gen Z, embracing the right to criticise government and peacefully protest as the country moves towards the August 2027 general election. Speaking at Katiba Day celebrations on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Ruto said no Kenyan should lose their life, liberty or dignity for criticising…
Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in selected parts of Migori, Homa Bay, Laikipia and Marsabit counties on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The scheduled outages will affect households, businesses, institutions and other electricity customers in the listed areas, with interruptions lasting between seven and nine hours depending on the location. Customers in the affected…
