In focus
Latest news from Kenya and around the world
Scores of residents in Busia County spent a sleepless and bitterly cold night on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, after torrential rains accompanied by powerful winds tore off roofs of their homes, destroyed property, and damaged critical infrastructure. Many families were left exposed to the harsh weather with nowhere to turn, as the storm left a trail of destruction across several neighbourhoods in the county.
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has firmly dismissed reports of an impending fuel crisis in Kenya, insisting that the country has sufficient reserves to meet national demand.
The National Police Service has confirmed that the death toll from the ongoing flash floods triggered by heavy rains across Kenya has climbed to 88 as of March 24, 2026.
The Court of Appeal has rejected the Assets Recovery Agency’s (ARA) urgent bid to freeze millions of shillings linked to former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, paving the way for him to potentially access the funds while the main appeal proceeds.
In a landmark ruling delivered recently, the High Court has awarded a total of Ksh 38,627,050 in damages to victims and families affected by alleged police brutality during protests in Kisumu
Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo has issued a strong call for authorities to ramp up protection for 24-year-old gospel singer Mary Claire, who is still recovering from a brutal acid attack that took place on March 17, 2026, along Ngong Road in Nairobi.
In a disturbing discovery that has sent shockwaves across Kericho County, authorities have exhumed 33 bodies from a suspected mass grave at the Makaburini Public Cemetery. The operation, carried out on Tuesday by a multi-agency team including homicide detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), far exceeded initial expectations of around 14 remains.
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on Tuesday a fresh natural gas discovery in the Western Desert by American energy firm Apache Corporation, marking another boost to the country’s efforts to ramp up domestic hydrocarbon production and ease reliance on imports.
In yet another legal blow to the long-serving trade unionist, a fourth petition has been lodged at the High Court in Kerugoya challenging the re-election of Francis Atwoli as Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K).
In a bold move to clamp down on suspected graft in devolved units, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday raided the Embu County Government headquarters and at least eight private residences linked to county officials.
Former Kenyan Cabinet Secretary and ex-Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju is reportedly in critical condition at Karen Police Station in Nairobi, where he is said to be on life support following an alleged assault during his arrest.
Heavy rain has caused the Nyando River to flood. The water has covered the Ahero Bridge on the main road between Kericho and Kisumu. Now, cars and buses cannot cross the bridge in either direction. The flood is still rising, and it is making travel very difficult for many people.
Laikipia University has been closed indefinitely after days of escalating student unrest triggered by the death of a first-year Media and Communication student, Hillary Vumilu.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has strongly demanded that former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju issue an unqualified public apology to the nation following the dramatic revelation that his reported disappearance over the weekend was a staged “self-abduction.”
Former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba has died at the age of 78. The news of his passing was announced on Monday by Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru, who described him as a distinguished son of the county whose life was marked by dedicated service, humility, and a strong passion for education and leadership.
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Iran have engaged in very good and productive conversations over the past two days aimed at achieving a complete and total resolution to their hostilities in the Middle East
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded that former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's reported vanishing was an elaborate fabrication rather than a real abduction.
"Farm to table! Governor Natembeya hands over maize seeds to Trans Nzoia farmers, urges them to embrace agriculture for economic empowerment.
