Author: Brenda Socky

Seven Mawego police station arson suspects freed on bail
A Nairobi court allowed seven of them to be released on a cash bail of Sh50,000 each, while the sixth accused, Robert Ouko Abala, was granted bond ter...

Narcotics worth nearly sh. 1.8 million seized in Samburu after tip-off
Witnesses said armed men were unloading luggage from the vehicle near the Waso Nyiro River.

Cameroonian national arrested in Sh80 million fake gold scam
The suspect is currently in custody as detectives pursue more suspects believed to be part of the syndicate.

Surge in electricity use sets new national record, says Kenya Power
The utility company is also positioning itself to support future growth through emerging technologies, particularly electric mobility and modern cooki...

Public officers face sanctions under strict 21-day performance directive
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, said repeated failure to meet targets or obey instructions will now trigger clear disciplinary consequences under...

Tsunami makes its way across the Pacific, waves hitting the US West Coast
Wednesday's temblor flooded ports, damaged buildings and injured several people, according to Russian state news agency Tass.

306 nursing internships cancelled, 316 restored in Ministry review
Duale affirmed the government’s commitment to fairness and accountability in handling internship opportunities.

NSE extends Bamburi cement share suspension as investor acquires 96.54% stake
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed its decision to extend the suspension.

Molo residents decry soaring crime, blame blacked-out streets
They're urging both the county government and law enforcement to take immediate action to restore safety and security.

KUCCPS alerts public to surge in online impersonation
The agency strongly advised individuals to avoid any engagement with fraudulent social media accounts that falsely claim to represent the official pla...

Court orders mental check on KNH murder suspect who remains silent in dock
The judge reaffirmed the earlier order for a mental evaluation at Mbagathi Hospital and ruled that the suspect remain detained at Nairobi Remand Priso...

ODM to form technical team to fast-track MoU with UDA
ODM said the team will also focus on other key issues in the agreement, including protecting young people’s rights and ensuring peaceful assembly is u...

Amina Halake declares 2027 presidential bid
Halake confirmed that she is now the official party leader of the Alliance for Real Change (ARC), a party previously associated with her husband.

Taiwan denies US blocked President Lai’s transit, says no travel plans
The response follows a report by the Financial Times alleging that the Trump administration had denied Lai entry into New York.

KRA unlocks Sh86.5 billion through tax dispute resolutions
KRA urged Kenyans to remain compliant to avoid disputes, and encouraged those with ongoing tax issues to explore available resolution mechanisms, espe...

Two police officers convicted of murdering Dennis Lusava after torture in custod...
Led by State Counsel Sidi Kirenge, the prosecution called 21 witnesses and submitted 27 exhibits.

Telegram’s Durov faces third round of questioning in Paris criminal probe
French authorities have been examining Telegram’s operations since 2024, focusing on how the platform may have been misused for illegal activities.

Over 800 families in Kwale fear eviction amid ongoing land grabbing
The families are now urging the government to revoke all suspicious title deeds and carry out a transparent adjudication process.

Midtown Manhattan shooting leaves four dead, including NYPD officer
The shooting unfolded in one of the busiest districts of the nation’s largest city, sending nearby pedestrians scrambling for safety as law enforcemen...

Beijing floods claim 30 lives, as thousands face evacuation
More than 80,000 people have been moved from high-risk areas in Beijing, and over 130 villages have reported power loss and blocked access routes.

Health Ministry rallies stakeholders in national push to curb cancer burden
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing cancer care under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framewor...

Heavy rains batter northern China, leaving several dead and thousands displaced
Chinese state media reported that the deluge triggered a deadly landslide in a village near Chengde City in Hebei province, which surrounds the capita...

Court freezes Sh10.5 billion road fund, escalating national-county tensions
The appellate court, in a decision delivered by Justices Daniel Musinga, Pauline Nyamweya, and George Odunga, suspended the enforcement of a June 5 Hi...

Seven arraigned in Eldoret over alleged assault on Turkana governor’s son
Testifying before Eldoret Principal Magistrate Kesses Cherono, Nimrod a professional footballer claimed he was attacked by a group affiliated with his...

CS Murkomen warns drug traffickers as police seize cannabis worth Sh3 million in...
Acting on weeks of intelligence and surveillance, the team stormed a residential property suspected to be a major drug hub on the outskirts of Kitale...

Electricity Consumers Society boss slams high electricity costs and stalled grid
Speaking on Radio Generation’s People Breakfast Show, Ndereva painted a mixed picture of the country’s energy sector.

South Korea probes deadly Jeju Air crash that killed 179 in Muan
The Transport Ministry, fire authorities, and a preliminary investigation report reveal that Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 encountered a catastrophic sequenc...

State misleading nation on basic education funding- KETHAWA National Secretary
Wangenye accused the state of abandoning its constitutional responsibility to provide free and quality education to every child, warning that schools...

MP Caroli Omondi urges biometric student registration to curb ghost learners
The legislator criticized the government's inaction despite repeated audit reports flagging the existence of fictitious learners and schools.

Weatherman warns of cold spell as chilly weather persists across the country
In a detailed statement released on Monday, July 28, 2025, the Met department noted that the dominant feature behind the persistent chill has been ext...

US Senators call for halt to Gaza aid funding
In a letter sent Sunday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the senators expressed grave concerns about the $30 million in U.S. funding recently pledge...