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Mudavadi Departs for Russia Amid Growing Concerns Over Kenyans in Military Service
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has left Kenya for official talks in Russia, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
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EPRA Maintains Stable Fuel Prices in Kenya for March-April 2026
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has confirmed that pump prices for petrol, diesel, and kerosene will remain unchanged across Kenya for the next 30-day cycle starting in March 2026.
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Government Orders Arrest of Public Servants Involved in Kitale Forest Land Encroachment
The Kenyan government has directed the immediate arrest of public servants accused of signing documents that facilitated the illegal grabbing of part of the KCC forest land adjacent to Kitale town in Trans Nzoia County. This move comes amid ongoing efforts to protect public land and combat environmental degradation in the region.
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Former CS Raphael Tuju Forcibly Evicted from Karen Property by Armed Police in Predawn Raid
Former Cabinet Secretary and ex-Foreign Affairs Minister Raphael Tuju was dramatically removed from his Dari Business Park property in Karen, Nairobi, during an early morning operation on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
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Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Flees Country Amid Intensifying Political Crackdown
Ugandan opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has temporarily left Uganda to address urgent matters abroad following months of severe repression after the disputed January 2026 presidential elections.
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Francis Atwoli Re-Elected as COTU Secretary General for Sixth Term
Veteran trade unionist Francis Atwoli has secured another five-year term as Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) following a delegates' conference held on Friday, March 14, 2026, at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu.
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Six Police Officers Injured in Suspected Al-Shabaab IED Attack on Vehicle in Mandera
In the early hours of Friday, March 13, 2026, a police Land Cruiser carrying officers from Elwak Police Station was targeted in Mandera County, northeastern Kenya.
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Flood Death Toll Climbs to 62: Nairobi Bears the Brunt of Devastating Rains
The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that the death toll from relentless heavy rains and widespread flooding across Kenya has surged to 62 as of March 13, 2026. The victims include 46 men, 8 women, and 8 children, underscoring the tragic human cost of the ongoing disaster.
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Ruto, Kindiki offices spent Ksh.298M on fuel in six months
A fresh audit from the Office of the Controller of Budget has spotlighted substantial fuel spending by Kenya's top executive offices, totaling Ksh298.58 million over the first six months of the 2025/26 financial year.
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Rastafarians Argue in Kenyan High Court That Cannabis Is a Sacred Gift from God for Spiritual Practices
In a significant legal challenge before Kenya's High Court, members of the Rastafarian community are passionately advocating for the recognition of cannabis—commonly known as bhang—as a holy sacrament integral to their faith.
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Senegalese MPs Pass Bill to Increase Jail Term for Same-Sex Acts
Senegal's National Assembly overwhelmingly approved a controversial bill on the evening of March 11, 2026, significantly toughening penalties for same-sex sexual acts.
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Raphael Tuju Confronts Auctioneers Over Alleged Illegal Takeover of Karen Property
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju confronted auctioneers and a group of security personnel who forcefully accessed his Dari Business Park in Karen, Nairobi, on the evening of March 11, 2026.
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Ruto Nominates Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u for ICC Judgeship
President William Ruto has put forward Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung’u as Kenya’s nominee for a position on the bench of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
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Kabarak High School Defends Suspension of Student Allegedly Found in Possession of Vape
Moi High School Kabarak has firmly upheld its disciplinary measures against a Form Four student accused of introducing an electronic cigarette, or vape, into the school premises.
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11 students fall into septic tank in rush to see President Ruto
In an unfortunate incident at Kapsabet School for the Deaf on Thursday morning, 11 students plunged into a collapsed septic tank while rushing to catch a glimpse of President William Ruto's passing motorcade.
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MP Ndindi Nyoro Warns Government Against Fuel Price Hikes, Threatens to Expose Oil Sector Cartels
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has issued a stern warning to the Kenyan government and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) against any further increases in fuel prices, particularly amid rising global oil costs triggered by the ongoing war in Iran and Middle East tensions.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez Calls for Abolition of UN Security Council Veto Power
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly called for the complete elimination of the veto power held by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, arguing that it enables a single country to paralyze global peace efforts and shield allies from accountability.
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Raphael Tuju Defies Eviction Threats at Karen Property Amid Sh1.9 Billion Debt Battle
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has issued a defiant warning, vowing he will not vacate his disputed property in Karen, Nairobi, declaring that auctioneers or anyone attempting to take over the premises will have to "kill him first."