Kenya Power has announced planned power maintenance that will affect customers in parts of Nandi, Kisumu, Nyeri and Nakuru counties on Friday, September 4, 2026. The utility company said the scheduled interruptions are necessary to facilitate maintenance work on the power network. Affected customers have been advised to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the…
The government has extended the deadline for first-time university students and TVET trainees to apply for tertiary education funding following the expiry of the initial application window. In a statement issued on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the initial application period, which closed on August 31, had attracted 789,422…
NICCO Movers Limited has announced the temporary suspension of its vehicle operations following an incident involving a passenger on Sunday, June 8, 2026. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the popular PSV operator said it had halted services as it continues to cooperate with relevant authorities investigating the matter. “NICCO MOVERS…
The National Police Service (NPS) has broken its silence on the controversy surrounding the procurement of the new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniform, denying claims linking an entity known as Nalitex Limited to the multi-million shilling process. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Office of the Inspector General sought to…
President William Ruto has said no Kenyan should lose their life, liberty or dignity for criticising the government, expressing an unpopular opinion or participating in a peaceful demonstration. Ruto acknowledged the pain arising from past incidents in which families lost loved ones, while noting serious allegations of unlawful arrests, enforced disappearances and excessive use of…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has provided guidance on how schools can access their school-specific reports for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA). The reports can be accessed through the KNEC Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal using the school’s official login credentials. Step-by-step guide 1. Open the…
Safaricom has confirmed a service disruption affecting its M-PESA platform after customers reported being unable to complete mobile money transactions for more than an hour early Tuesday morning, August 25, 2026. The disruption triggered complaints from customers on social media, with some reporting difficulties accessing or using the mobile money service. One customer, David (@king__davie),…
The Ministry of Education has moved to dispel reports circulating on social media claiming that the reopening of schools for the third term has been postponed. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the 2026 academic calendar for basic education institutions and Teacher Training Colleges remains unchanged, with learners expected to report back to school…
Kenya Power has announced planned electricity maintenance that will affect several parts of the country on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The utility company said the interruptions will affect selected areas in Nairobi, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Laikipia, Kiambu, Kilifi, Taita Taveta, Kwale and parts of the Mt. Kenya region. “Planned power maintenance will be carried…
The political temperature in Homa Bay is rising ahead of Sunday’s Linda Mwananchi rally, with the gathering shaping up into more than an opposition tour, it could become a crucial test of the Orange Democratic Movement’s grip on one of its traditional strongholds. For Governor Gladys Wanga and other ODM leaders allied to the party’s…
