Raila Odinga Jnr has clarified a viral video showing him interacting with residents through a fence in Kilgoris, saying the encounter was a simple exchange with members of the public who recognised him. The son of the late ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga said the moment happened at the public airstrip in Kilgoris, where he…
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have formally resolved to develop a joint manifesto and form a coalition to contest the 2027 General Election, signaling a significant shift in Kenya’s political landscape. Speaking during the announcement, Ruto said the decision followed consultations within the two political formations,…
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has identified 18 counties and three major cities requiring priority preparedness and response measures ahead of the anticipated El Niño season. According to the ministry, the counties were flagged following a national risk assessment prepared by the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC), which assessed areas most vulnerable to…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has warned security officers and government officials against leaking confidential government information to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying they risk disciplinary action, including dismissal. Speaking at St. Francis Mawego Catholic Church Parish in Karachuonyo Constituency, Atwoli claimed some officers were supplying sensitive information to…
Police and other security agencies have recovered 470 stolen goats and sheep in Marsabit County after pursuing armed bandits involved in a livestock raid in Loiyangalani Sub-County. The National Police Service (NPS) said the recovery was made on Sunday, August 9, during a multi-agency operation launched after the animals were stolen from the Galgumbe area….
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has clarified how a bullet recovered during the treatment of a patient was handled, saying the projectile was preserved and processed in line with established medical and investigative procedures. In a press statement dated Sunday, August 9, 2026, the country’s largest referral hospital said it was responding to media reports regarding…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned young politicians seeking the presidency against rushing into the race, saying the country’s highest office requires experience and a proven record of public service. In what appeared to be a reference to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who has been mounting a political campaign in Western Kenya as he…
Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after battling a long-term illness. The family confirmed that Jorge passed away on Friday night, August 7, 2026, at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina. According to the family, Jorge had spent his final months moving between his…
Two students from the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) have died after a bus carrying mourners to the funeral of former student leader Elvis “Beast” Otieno was involved in a road accident in Nyando, Kisumu County. The university said 29 other students were injured when the bus rolled while approaching Ahero on Friday. According to…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has identified two serving police officers it says played key roles in the fatal shooting of former African Institute of Mental and Brain Health director, Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, with one allegedly pulling the trigger while the other supplied the murder weapon. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday,…
