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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.
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.
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 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.
In a significant step toward improving access to essential civil documents, the Kenyan government is actively considering eliminating application fees for birth certificates as part of broader efforts to increase nationwide civil registration rates.
Detectives from Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are actively pursuing two suspects linked to a sophisticated gold scam that saw an American national lose approximately KSh 37 million after being lured into purchasing what turned out to be counterfeit metal.
"Urgent appeal as Ahmed Ibrahim Mohamed, a Busia businessman, goes missing after alleged abduction by DCI officers on July 28th. Fellow traders demand answers, calling on Minister Kipchumba Murkomen to intervene and ensure Mohamed's safe return."
Kenyan matatu operators have declared a nationwide shutdown of their services starting Monday, protesting a wave of vehicle torchings they blame on boda boda riders and what they describe as government inaction.
Former Kakamega Senator and Deputy Party Leader of the Democratic Coalition Party (DCP), Cleophas Malala, has revealed plans to write and stage a new theatrical production titled "Who Killed Amollo" in 2026.
In a significant boost to Kenya's judiciary, President William Ruto has named 15 new judges to serve on the Court of Appeal. The appointments, announced through a Gazette Notice on January 27, 2026, follow recommendations from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) after a thorough and competitive selection process.
The High Court in Kibera has fixed specific dates in March for the trial of six suspects accused in the murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody last June. The move comes as the court pushes to finalize the high-profile case before the end of March.
