News Tracker

Fri, 19 April 2024

  • 6:57 pm President William Ruto recounts his last conversation with Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla before the latter's death.
  • 6:34 pm KeNHA issues a warning to motorists travelling out of Nairobi on the busy Nairobi-Nakuru Highway.  
  • 5:50 pm Milimani Law Court's Justice Roselyne Korir convicts six charged with the murder of former Juja Constituency MP George Thuo.  
  • 5:09 pm Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja engages in a public spat with a Nairobi-based lawyer over an alleged payment of Ksh1 billion in after-service fees.  
  • 4:49 pm The Chief Registrar of Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya holds a meeting with the Executive Council of Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA).   
  • 4:12 pm The Treasury CS Professor Ndung'u, emphasises the urgency of collective action in addressing climate change during a high-level meeting. 
  • 3:54 pm President William Ruto condoles with the family of the late CDF at their family home in Nairobi
  • 3:11 pm Defence CS announces that CDF Francis Ogolla is to be honoured with a 19-gun salute, church service and military parade at Ulinzi Sports Complex.
  • 2:38 pm The Draft Affordable Housing Regulations 2024 requires Kenyans making contributions to acquire a housing unit under the Affordable Housing program to seek verification from the Board before the amount is refunded.  
  • 2:03 pm Brigadier Swaleh, a man who was involved in the helicopter crash that claimed CDF Ogolla, is laid to rest. 
  • 1:51 pm Sakaja issued with a demand note hours after the governor promised a modern nightclub inside Uhuru Park.
  • 1:13 pm Raila and other Azimio leaders visit CDF Ogolla's home to condole with the family.
  • 12:59 pm Justice Byrum Ongaya determines that the TSC acted outside its legal mandate by hiring interns as teachers.
  • 12:01 pm Justice Lawrence Mugambi issues timelines for a petition by Joseph Irungu alias Jowie, who filed a plea challenging his death sentence.  
  • 11:22 am NTSA directs parents and guardians to ensure school buses used by their children undergo mandatory inspection.
  • 11:02 am The family of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla reveals that the burial arrangements are underway according to his wish.  
  • 10:48 am Kenya Railways announces the temporary closure of the line between Dagoretti and Kikuyu. 
  • 10:33 am Office of the Data Protection Commission visits Nyeri Governor as they embark on a series of roadshows in Tetu, Nyeri, Othaya, Mukuruwe-ini & Karatina.
  • 9:54 am Azimio la Umoja Principle Secretary Kalonzo Musyoka encourages Kenyans to remain strong and calm and give the leaders time to resolve and ascertain facts surrounding the tragic accident.  
  • 9:01 am Embakasi East MP Babu Owino raises pertinent questions on the deadly crash as he calls for quick investigations.
  • 8:51 am Govt proposes new regulations that would mandate applicants looking to purchase affordable housing units to provide proof of income
  • 8:13 am An eyewitness recounts how locals attempted to rescue victims of the chopper crash that claimed the lives of General Francis Ogolla and other nine military officials.
  • 7:37 am The Ministry of Interior CS, Kithure Kindiki places a 21-day cap for the issuance of passports effective May 1.  
  • 7:10 am The unveiling of the new Bunge House has been postponed. 

Thu, 18 April 2024

  • 8:12 pm President William Ruto announces the death of CDF Francis Ogolla.
  • 6:48 pm President William Ruto to address nation shortly following KDF chopper crash.
  • 6:00 pm Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku receives special honour during ODM National Governing Council meeting amid speculation he is being fronted to replace Anne Waiguru as CoG chairperson.
  • 5:48 pm President William Ruto convenes emergency National Security Council (NSC) meeting
  • 5:32 pm Interior CS Kithure Kindiki directs issuance of passports within 21 days.
  • 4:45 pm Govt spokesperson Isaac Mwaura asks Kenyans to stop speculating after KDF chopper crashes.