10:55 am
Head of Creative Economy at the Office of the President, Dennis Itumbi, has hinted at the appointment of an Anglican bishop to head the church under construction at State House, dismissing claims that President Ruto would lead the new church.
10:29 am
Saboti MP explains his presence at the opposition rally yesterday, distances himself from allegations of supporting former DP Gachagua’s presidency in 2027
9:01 am
Chaos ensued outside Ruiru Courts in Kiambu County after anti-terror police rearrested the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) youth leader Peter Kinyanjui alias Kawanjiru moments after he was released on bond.
8:55 am
The United Nations raises concern over the deepening security crisis in Haiti, and warns that without urgent action to renew the mandate of the mission, Haiti could collapse.
8:09 am
Three people have died while several others are nursing injuries following a road crash at Mlima Kiu, near Salama town on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
Fri, 04 July 2025
6:43 pm
TSC payroll, infrastructure funding and school capitation are among the key areas under review in the ongoing IMF anti-corruption diagnostic mission in Kenya
4:22 pm
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has clarified that Gen Zs did not loot fertiliser from the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) stores, attributing the incident to sponsored goons.
4:17 pm
President Ruto has defended his decision to construct a Ksh1.2 billion church at State House, saying he has no apologies for the project. He also clarified that he would use his money for the construction.
3:11 pm
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has warned opposition leaders against attacking former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and urged Gachagua and his team to find an alternative and more meaningful agenda.
2:05 pm
Babu Owino has dismissed claims of mismanaging Ksh77 million CDF kitty, maintaining that the allegations are a ploy by his political opponents to taint his reputation.
1:03 pm
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Willybard Kitogho Lagho, a Kenyan Bishop in the Catholic Diocese of Malindi, to be a member of the Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.
12:36 pm
Albert Ojwang’s uncle claims the deceased was planning to vie for the Kokwanyo Ward MCA seat in 2027 before his tragic death.
11:59 am
The Canadian embassy has cautioned its citizens against travelling to Kenya due to planned demonstrations on July 7, adding that protests may also occur before or after this date.
11:29 am
President Ruto has been criticised for allegedly using Ksh1.2 billion to build a church in State House, with Kenyans questioning the rationale behind the construction.
10:30 am
ICT CS William Kabogo defends the introduction of new media rules, saying the proposed changes are meant to update Kenya’s media standards in line with global trends and digital challenges.
9:18 am
Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo has threatened to take legal action against Fred Matiang’i over claims of extrajudicial killings during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s regime.
9:05 am
A teacher has died, and 12 students from Mikindani Primary School in Jomvu injured following a tragic road accident that occurred on Thursday evening in Mombasa County.
7:39 am
Kenyans have been advised to seek clarification from the Kenya Forest Service before posting any misleading information regarding tree harvesting in Karura Forest.
7:17 am
Homa Bay town MP, Peter Kaluma, has alleged that Mawego Police Station was burned down bygoons hired from Nairobi.
Thu, 03 July 2025
6:09 pm
Nairobi motorists warned of traffic disruptions as sections of Lang’ata Road, Ngong Road, Dagoretti Road, Miotoni Road, Bogani Road, Karen Road, and Warai Road will be closed on Saturday for the Heart to Heart Run
5:53 pm
Moi University to admit 6,771 new students placed through the 2025 Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service even as the institution continues to grapple with financial constraints.
5:23 pm
The KRA will, from August 1, introduce a new independent unit to handle customs-related tax disputes, including objections to Post Clearance Audit (PCA) notices.
4:43 pm
Transport was temporarily paralysed along the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway after rowdy youth lit bonfires in an attempt to block opposition politicians, led by ex-DP Gachagua, from accessing the region.
4:11 pm
Boniface Kariuki, the mask vendor who was shot on June 17, had four bullet fragments in his brain; doctors had managed to take out two, an autopsy report has confirmed.
3:57 pm
Individuals operating four law firms in Garissa without official accreditation from the Law Society of Kenya have been arrested, their offices closed.
3:20 pm
Youth carrying Albert Ojwang's body set Mawego Police Station on fire. Ojwang had initially been booked at the station upon his arrest on 7 June before being transferred to Central Police Station in Nairobi.
2:53 pm
Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga says the National Police Service is unaware of planned demonstrations on Monday, July 7, dubbed Saba Saba Day.
2:30 pm
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has shut down its services for at least 72 hours shortly after opening the portal for the 2025/2026 academic year loan and scholarship applications.
2:03 pm
Nairobi residents and motorists to brace for traffic disruptions across various parts of the city this weekend as a number of key roads will be closed for hours for the fourth edition of the Nairobi City marathon.
1:31 pm
President William Ruto has reportedly donated Ksh1 million to the family of slain mask vendor Boniface Kariuki who was shot during the June 17 protests.
