Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has been suspended from Parliament and its precincts for 20 days following a brief exchange with Speaker Moses Wetang'ula on Wednesday.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has threatened to sue The Standard over a headline linking him to corruption, insisting he has never been convicted and terming the publication malicious.
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has cut short his diaspora tour of the United States and is returning to the country to focus on the upcoming by-elections.
The National Assembly has approved the appointment of Pius Ang'asa as a board member of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK); he was nominated by President Ruto last month.
The High Court in Kakamega has rejected a petition to stop the implementation of a 12.5 per cent excise duty on the amount wagered by individuals participating in betting activities.
Canada’s FinDev agency has admitted losing Ksh6.9 billion in a Kenyan firm after skipping due diligence, according to a memo revealing the 2017 investment error during Justin Trudeau’s premiership.
Rigathi Gachagua and his wife will host a Ksh13,000-per-head farewell dinner in Massachusetts on August 17 to mark his US visit achievements before returning to Kenya.
Pumwani Maternity Hospital has been ordered by the High Court to pay Ksh7.5 million in compensation to a patient due to alleged negligence by its staff.
Kenya will seek a funded IMF programme to aid external debt repayments, CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said, despite Treasury pledges to curb foreign borrowing ahead of IMF talks next month.
8 out of 10 workers are unprotected, as a U.S. report flags weak labour law enforcement in Kenya, citing poor oversight, inadequate penalties, and major enforcement gaps in the informal sector.
The Kenyan shilling remains among the world’s best-performing currencies, CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said, citing strong diaspora remittances, forex inflows, and agricultural exports as key drivers of its stability.
The U.S. plans visa bans on officials linked to Cuba’s “forced labour export scheme,” potentially affecting Kenya over its past use of Cuban doctors under a programme ended in 2023.
UDA and ODM MPs will hold a high-level meeting on Monday, August 18, to discuss, among other things, the implementation of the 10-point agenda agreed upon between Ruto and Raila earlier this year.
UDA has opened registration for candidates seeking nomination in the September 20 by-elections, with applications accepted via its online portal from August 14 to September 5.
The Environment and Land Court has denied KENHA's plea to acquire 51.64 hectares of Karura Forest land for road expansion; the court has ruled that the Authority can only use 0.1233 hectares.
The High Court has upheld the mandatory retirement age of 60, or 65 for persons with disabilities, ruling it lawful and non-discriminatory in a case challenging the regulations.
The court has cleared presidential advisers, including David Ndii, to attend Cabinet meetings, ruling that President Ruto may invite experts, as no law bars such consultations before policy decisions.
Chief Justice Martha Koome has disagreed with President Ruto's recent criticism of the judiciary regarding the granting of anticipatory bail to suspects accused of corruption, arguing that this was not an obstacle to achieving justice.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) announces a strategic partnership with South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as the two countries seek to intensify the fight against across-border graft.
Kenya lost Ksh4.5 billion due to a botched cross-border electricity powerline project undertaken by a Spanish company, a report tabled before the National Assembly has revealed.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has proposed a bill that would allow Kenyan youth with past criminal convictions to find employment by having their records erased.
Motorists planning to use the Nairobi–Narok Highway can breathe a sigh of relief after a report dismissed claims purporting that a huge crack had developed along the road.
Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has spoken out against the levies imposed by several county governments, which charge extra fees of between Ksh500 and Ksh30,000 per truck, terming the levies unlawful and unconstitutional.
Everstrong Capital says it has submitted an updated feasibility study report in response to feedback from the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Committee for the construction of the Nairobi-Mombasa expressway.
The High Court in Nairobi has issued a conservatory order stopping President William Ruto's administration from privatising the Kenya Pipeline Company.
Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has made an urgent request to the Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, for the immediate payment of National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) arrears by September 9.
Kenya's Chief of the Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, held high-level bilateral talks with the Commander of the United States Africa Command, General Michael Langley, at the AFRICOM headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.
President William Ruto has appointed new ambassadors, high commissioners, consuls general and deputy heads of mission in the latest move to boost diplomatic performance and service delivery.
A Kenyan delegation has met with Haiti's new transitional presidential council head, Laurent Saint-Cyr, to review the progress of the UN-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission.
Mediamax-owned K24 has clarified that it remains operational, dismissing widespread claims on social media that it has been shut down.
Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat has made an impromptu visit to Mwingi and Matuu Police Stations in Kitui and Machakos Counties, respectively.
In its latest 5-day weather advisory, the Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of moderate to heavy rain in several parts of the country from Friday to Tuesday next week.
Enock Andanje, the former principal of Bungoma High School and UDA party aspirant for the Malava Constituency by-election, has died after collapsing at a public event on Friday morning.
President William Ruto nominates John Cox Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties and Agatha Wanjiku Wahome as the Assistant Registrar of Political Parties.
President Ruto has nominated Claris Awuor Onganga as the new chairperson of the KNCHR replacing Duncan Ojwang who turned down his nomination citing personal reasons.
The NTSA has directed schools and school transport providers to ensure their vehicles are safe before schools reopen; this follows an inspection by the authority which found numerous school buses to be unfit for use.
The government has dismissed allegations that fake boda bodas were used at President William Ruto’s recent youth empowerment forum at the State House in Nairobi, despite some participants claiming that they have not yet received their motorbikes.
Students seeking placements at KMTC for the September intake now have the opportunity to apply, as KUCCPS has reopened applications for diploma and certificate programmes between August 15 and 28.
Three MCAs from Kericho County were injured and rushed to hospital after rival factions exchanged blows during the impeachment proceedings of Governor Erick Mutai.
Police in Kilifi County have discovered 13 new graves at Kwa Binzaro, a village near the Shakahola area bringing the total number of identified graves in the area to 21.
IEBC has formally announced Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi as the United Democratic Alliance's (UDA) nominated senator, replacing Gloria Orwoba.
The committee appointed by Ruto and Raila to oversee the implementation of the ten-point agenda and the NADCO report has completed its initial report and is now focused on the rollout of its work.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has hinted at a possible political alliance with Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka encouraging him in his upcoming presidential bid for the 2027 general election.
Several motorists were forced to spend the night on the road on Friday due to heavy traffic along the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha highway at the Mai Mahiu area that started at 9pm until early Saturday morning.
Nairobi County's Chief Environment Officer, Geoffrey Mosiria, has shut down a notorious strip club in Pipeline Estate; the club was operating in the residential area and had been the subject of numerous complaints from residents.
President Donald Trump's administration has warned Kenyans travelling to the US against overstaying in the country, terming it a violation of the immigration laws, which could affect their future visa eligibility.
All motorists have been advised on where to buy accessories after the NTSA published its official August 2025 list of approved motor vehicle body builders, conformity assessors, and licensed speed limiter suppliers.
Several cabinet secretaries including Duale, Kinyanjui and Ogemba have made appointments across various ministries, introducing new faces to key state agencies and parastatals.
Embattled Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has denounced his impeachment on Friday, August 15, describing the process as flawed, predetermined and lacking transparency.
President William Ruto has formed a selection panel responsible for recruiting the chair and members of the National Lands Commission; the recruited team is expected to begin their six-year term in November.
Motorists in Nairobi have been advised to expect temporary road closures and traffic diversions on Sunday August 17, 2025, as the city hosts CHAN 2024; Harambee Stars will play Zambia at MISC Kasarani from 3pm.
KeNHA is set to redesign the Coptic roundabout on the Kisumu-Kakamega highway, where 27 people lost their lives in a fatal crash last week. The intersection is a black spot on the major road.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has lodged a formal protest against Kenya's appointment of Judy Kiaria Nkumiri as Consul-General to Goma, citing a violation of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
President Ruto to meet with the organisers of the Grammy Awards, with the aim of bringing world-class music studios to Kenya in his first trip to the United States since Donald Trump began his second term
Two people have died and three others have been injured in a horrific multi-vehicle accident on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway near Malili, Machakos County.
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has won the 3000m women's race at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland clocking an impressive 8:07.04 close to breaking the long-standing Women's 3000m world record of 8:06.11.
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has awarded loans to 136,634 first-time university students for the 2025/2026 academic year.