Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised alarm over alleged threats ahead of his planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County on Friday, August 21, 2026. In a letter to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja dated Thursday, August 20, Gachagua said he would visit the constituency at the invitation of DCP candidate…
Diesel prices in Nairobi were nearly 30 per cent higher in June than a year earlier, while petrol prices rose by 15 per cent. A new TIFA Research survey shows that six in 10 ride-hailing users would change how they travel if fares increased significantly, highlighting the growing tension between rising transport costs and passenger…
The United Alternative Government and the Linda Mwananchi Movement have condemned what they described as rising cases of political violence and intimidation across Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election. The two groups made the remarks during a joint press briefing in Nairobi, where they raised concerns over attacks targeting opposition leaders, journalists and members…
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 Government will import 25 million 90kg bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food deficit and protect the country from a possible shortage caused by drought and other climate-related challenges that have affected production in major maize growing regions. CS Sen. Mutahi Kagwe said the Government has already put in place arrangements to facilitate…
Tension has gripped Samburu County following reports of an air incident near Kirish, with Kenya Red Cross emergency response teams joining a multi-agency operation at the scene. The Kenya Red Cross Society said its emergency teams had been deployed as rescue personnel worked to reach the reported crash site. The statement did not immediately provide…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed a helicopter crash at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu County that occurred on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The aircraft, a Eurocopter EC130 B4 with registration 5Y-GYM, was travelling from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro when the accident occurred at about 9:13am. KCAA said it was coordinating with relevant agencies and…
Social Health Authority CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi has revealed that the agency processes an average of 26,000 health claims daily, attributing the achievement to digital transformation that has significantly reduced its workforce. Speaking on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during the second day of the Kenya Health Summit at KICC Nairobi, Mwangangi detailed the operational changes…
Detectives from the Land Fraud Investigation Unit apprehend suspects following family complaint over fraudulent transfer of ancestral property. Detectives from the Land Fraud Investigation Unit (LFIU) have apprehended Mary Muthoni Njogu and her daughter Veronica Wambui Ng’ang’a, who stands accused of orchestrating a multi-million-shilling land fraud scheme involving family property in Karatina. The investigation was…
