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…
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has condemned remarks by nominated MP Joseph Wainaina over alleged calls for Kikuyu living in the Rift Valley to prepare to leave, warning that such statements risk rekindling Kenya’s darkest period of ethnic violence. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, August 31, Wamuchomba said Kenya must reject political mobilisation…
Kenya Airways has warned passengers of continued flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), with delays now stretching beyond six hours amid industrial action by Air Traffic Control (ATC) workers. In a customer update dated Monday, August 31, the national carrier said the ongoing disruption had created a significant flight backlog, forcing it to…
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…
The family of late KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Koech has explained why she was buried at night, saying the decision was driven by Kalenjin cultural traditions and the family’s desire to give her a dignified send-off. Rosemary, who was the Head of Data Protection at KCB Bank Group, was buried at her parents’ home in…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned politicians against attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), saying attempts to dictate how the electoral body procures technology and other election materials could undermine confidence in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at Marenyo Market in Butere Constituency, Kakamega County, Mr. Wetang’ula appeared to respond to former…
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…
