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In a poignant display of hardship during Kenya's ongoing Grade 10 admissions, a Form One student shocked staff and the local community by reporting to Oriwo Boys High School in Homa Bay County completely barefoot and with just a simple manila bag.
In exciting news for Kenyan entertainment and fans of the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, award-winning actor Lenana Kariba has officially joined the cast of Season 4, marking a significant milestone in his career and a proud moment for Kenyan representation on the global stage.
Goods worth millions of shillings were destroyed after a massive fire razed more than 10 shops in Malaba town, Busia County, overnight into today.
A devastating house fire in western Kenya claimed the lives of a father and his two young children early Friday morning.
A top US senator is pushing for a reassessment of America's security partnership with Uganda following inflammatory social media posts by Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni.
Three recruits of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have tragically lost their lives after suffering serious medical issues during a normal training session at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
The Supreme Court in Kenya has dismissed requests from both former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the National Assembly in the ongoing legal fight over his impeachment.
Three people, who are the truck driver, his turnboy, and the driver of a small saloon car, are nursing serious injuries after their vehicles collided head-on this Friday morning.
The Supreme Court of Kenya is poised to issue a significant decision today in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Aspiring politician and well-known Raila Odinga supporter Nuru Okanga has received a significant morale and logistical boost for his campaign in Kholera Ward, Kakamega County, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has introduced strict new guidelines for overseas medical treatment, capping government funding at KSh 500,000 per patient and limiting coverage to just 36 specialized procedures unavailable in Kenyan facilities.
A tragic incident in Bahai Village, Kimilili Sub-County, Bungoma County, has claimed the life of a five-year-old child and left 13 others hospitalized after they consumed suspected contaminated beef.
A Nairobi-based entrepreneur specializing in children's garments fell victim to a sophisticated daylight robbery in Mumbai, losing approximately KSh 9.3 million (equivalent to about ₹66.45 lakh) to men impersonating Indian police officers.
The Kenyan government is exploring modest reductions in Value Added Tax (VAT) and income tax rates as part of the upcoming Finance Bill 2026, in a bid to provide relief to households grappling with high living costs.
Over 5,000 sugar workers from four major mills in Kenya have launched an indefinite strike, demanding the immediate settlement of KSh 10.8 billion in long-overdue salaries, benefits, and other arrears.
Members of Parliament in Kenya are advancing changes to their pension scheme that could increase the financial burden on taxpayers.
Kenya's road safety situation has taken a deeply concerning turn, with official figures revealing that 398 lives were lost to traffic accidents between January 1 and January 30, 2026. This stark statistic, released by the National Police Service Traffic Department, highlights a worsening crisis on the country's highways and urban roads.
A petition has been filed seeking the removal of Isaac Ruto (also referred to as Isaac Rutto) as a member—and Vice Chairperson—of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in Kenya. The petitioner, Nairobi-based lawyer Eric Muriuki , argues that Ruto's alleged involvement in partisan political activities undermines the legitimacy and independence of the JSC.
