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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kisumu have arrested three suspects linked to the brutal attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.
Members of Parliament have raised concerns about high spending on helicopter services by the Office of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
President William Ruto has promised to transform Nairobi into a brighter, safer and more secure city within the next six months.
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has dismissed his entire county cabinet with immediate effect. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the governor relieved all Members of the County Executive Committee, the County Attorney, and the County Secretary of their duties. The decision was made under Section 40(1)(a) of the County Government Act.
Opposition leaders have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo demanding that he resign immediately over the violent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu.
The Capitol Hill Police Station in Nairobi has been officially removed from the list of active police facilities, bringing its operations to an immediate end.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reduced her official motorcade to a maximum of four vehicles as part of measures to save fuel during the ongoing shortage.
Two commercial vessels have become the first to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since a temporary ceasefire was agreed between the United States and Iran.
Humphrey Wattanga, who recently stepped down as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority, has been nominated by President William Ruto to serve as Kenya’s new High Commissioner to South Africa.
Police have started a full investigation after Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was attacked at a popular restaurant in Kisumu.
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy has summoned Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and heads of key agencies to appear before it tomorrow, Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Security officers have recovered large bales of camouflage uniforms suspected to be destined for the Al-Shabaab terror group during a raid in Eastleigh, Nairobi.
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has pleaded not guilty to the charge of giving false information to a police officer. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo at Kibera Law Courts on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened its portal for the 2026 placement cycle
Matatu operators have increased fares following a deepening fuel shortage in the county. Several Saccos announced the new rates effective immediately, citing difficulties in accessing petrol and diesel at the usual pump prices.
US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The announcement came after Tehran submitted a 10-point proposal and following talks involving Pakistani leaders.
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has announced that Kenya has rejected a controversial 60,000-metric-tonne shipment of super petrol.
NASA mission control in Houston has successfully re-established contact with the four astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft after a planned 40-minute communications blackout.
