Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman in connection with the deaths of three family members whose bodies were found in a forest in Kathiani, Machakos County. The woman was arrested following investigations into the discovery of the bodies on June 14 in Kavalo Village. Police said she told detectives that she had travelled to Makueni…
Cancer patients in Kenya are set to benefit from increased medical coverage under the Social Health Authority (SHA) after Parliament approved amendments raising the treatment limit from KSh400,000 to KSh800,000. Tana River Senator Dr. Danson Mungatana said the changes were approved after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale appeared before the Committee on Delegated Legislation, where…
Police have launched a search for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after clashes between rival political supporters in Kuresoi that left three people injured by gunfire. The National Police Service said the violence broke out during a youth empowerment event at Sirikwa Umoja Grounds attended by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that the government will take firm action against anyone who uses the planned June 25 Gen Z protests to engage in crime, violence, or destruction of property. Speaking in Nandi during a funeral ceremony, Murkomen said the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful demonstrations but warned that the…
Companies bidding for the planned upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will be required to demonstrate access to at least Ksh100 billion in liquid assets or financing, according to tender requirements issued by the Ministry of Roads and Transport. The tender document states that bidders must provide proof of liquid assets, credit facilities, or…
President William Ruto has warned against violence, destruction of property, and disruption of essential services ahead of next week’s June 25 anti-government protest anniversary. Speaking at the National Productivity and Competitiveness Summit at State House, Nairobi, Ruto said Kenya must uphold order and the rule of law while protecting citizens’ democratic rights. “We are a…
The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued a security advisory to American citizens, warning of possible demonstrations across the country ahead of the June 25 anniversary of anti-government protests witnessed in recent years. In a statement released on Thursday, the embassy said protests could occur at any time, with the likelihood of demonstrations expected…
Tana River Senator Dr. Danson Mungatana has praised the Scout Movement for its role in nurturing discipline, leadership and strong moral values among young people in the county. The Senator spoke after attending a scouting camp at Itsowe, where scouts from across Tana River County are undergoing training in scouting principles and life skills. According…
KeNHA Announces Partial Closure of Waiyaki Way for Three Months The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a three-month partial closure of a section of Waiyaki Way in Nairobi to allow for the expansion and construction of pedestrian footbridges in Westlands. The affected section is on the Nakuru-bound carriageway between Karuna Close and the…
Kenyans have been spared higher costs on mobile money transactions and mobile phones after Parliament rejected proposals to introduce a 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on peer-to-peer money transfers and a 25 percent tax on mobile phones. Under amendments to the Finance Bill 2026 approved by the National Assembly, lawmakers rejected the proposal to…
