6:31 pm
Main suspect behind gruesome Thika femicide traced and arrested in Busia town near the Kenya–Uganda border where detectives said he had been hiding while working at a local business after months on the run.
5:48 pm
23-Year-Old Jack Maloba dies mysteriously at Kawangware Police Post just four hours after he was arrested.
5:13 pm
Four Kenyan match officials to officiate the 2025 AFCON in Morocco including central referee Peter Waweru, video match official Dickens Mimisa, and assistant referees Gilbert Kipkoech and Stephen Yiembe.
4:41 pm
Two people confirmed dead with at least five injured in renewed clashes along the AngataBarikoi–Lolgororian border in Narok.
4:17 pm
Pentecostal Voices of Kenya criticise President Ruto over the proposed Religious Organization Amendment Bill 2024, claiming govt plans to use the Bill to curtail the church.
3:31 pm
Nominated Senator Miriam Omar filed a petition calling for Senate probe into Ritz-Carlton citing potential harm to fragile ecosystems, contamination of water sources and disruption of traditional wildlife routes.
3:15 pm
Alcohol and cigarette cited as key factors fuelling increase in prevalence of chronic illnesses in Mt Kenya region alongside delayed diagnosis and inadequate prevention.
1:31 pm
SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi announces appointment of 82 new principal officers in response to management challenges within the Authority that have threatened to hinder its smooth running.
1:09 pm
Trans NzoiaGovernor George Natembeya decries alleged oppression by the government, claims that the State is yet to reinstate his driver and security details.
12:13 pm
EACC recovers a Ksh21 million prime parcel of land in Mombasa City meant for expansion of Tom Mboya Avenue which was acquired and sold irregularly.
11:38 am
Driver of bus involved in Jirongo head-on collision reveals the former MP rammed into the bus after attempting to overtake other vehicles stuck in gridlock on the busy road.
10:17 am
Several Nairobi families demand compensation after KDF fighter jets wreaked havoc along its flight path near Nyayo Stadium during Jamhuri Day fete leaving windows shuttered and walls cracked.
8:00 am
Former KANU bigwig and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo dies in a grisly Saturday early morning road accident along Nakuru-Nairobi highway.
7:42 am
Guinness World Records officially recognises Truphena Muthoni's world record for hugging a tree for 48 hours.
7:29 am
Four suspects arrested for allegedly defrauding jobseekers of between Ksh450,000 and Ksh700,000 each by selling fake National Police Service (NPS) recruitment letters.
Fri, 12 December 2025
5:18 pm
President Ruto confers national awards and honours on list of Kenyans, including AG Dorcus Oduor, Pratt Kristina Kenyatta and Mary Wanyonyi Chebukati in recognition of their exceptional service to the country.
4:41 pm
Pharmacy and Poisons Board issues warning to manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and supermarkets against dealing in unregistered, falsified, counterfeit or recalled health products.
4:26 pm
Lands CS Alice Wahome issues notice to landlords, tenants and property owners along corridors of rivers in Nairobi ahead of a major eviction.
3:52 pm
Eritrea officially informs the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of its decision to withdraw from the regional bloc.
2:11 pm
President William Ruto has announced plans for a new 60-kilometre expressway linking Nairobi to Thika, set to begin in 2026, aiming to ease congestion and improve commuter movement along the busy corridor.
1:35 pm
President William Ruto announces that Talanta Stadium to be renamed to Raila Odinga International Stadium after completion.
12:00 pm
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja honours the late Raila Odinga during his Jamhuri Day address, describing him as a “shujaa" and noting that this year’s celebration is the first without the presence of the iconic leader.
9:09 am
The National Police Service has announced a nationwide crackdown, on traffic law enforcement and security measures, targeting overspeeding, drunk driving, PSV violations, and ensuring safety across major highways and urban centres.
8:50 am
Thousands of Kenyans have flocked to Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi to take part in the 2025 Jamhuri Day celebrations, marking the nation’s 62nd independence anniversary with pomp and festivities.
8:20 am
Governance expert Javas Bigambo says political assassinations have significantly declined under President William Ruto’s administration, marking a sharp contrast with patterns seen during the Moi, Kibaki and Kenyatta eras.
