10:09 am
Hours after surviving a second round of impeachment, Kericho Governor Erick Mutaicalled for unity among Kericho leaders as he criticised County Assemble Speaker and rebel MCAs to abandon hostile politics.
9:47 am
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe have arrived in Nairobi ahead of the CHAN 2024 final at the Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani.
9:22 am
Donald Trump's administration has warned visa holders against travelling to the US for the purposes of giving birth so that their children can obtain American citizenship.
8:43 am
The DPP has approved the prosecution of David Geoffrey Ombiro, an administrative officer at the Kisii County Assembly, for alleged fraud offences, including misleading and defrauding his employer.
7:39 am
Tensions running high in Eastleigh, Nairobi, after armed gangs raid a business complex leaving dozens of businesses counting the cost of damage and looting as shop owners fear for their safety.
7:11 am
Government extends its crackdown on unlicensed parcel and courier service providers to Mombasa, leading to the arrest and arraignment of five people.
Fri, 29 August 2025
11:34 pm
Kericho Governor Eric Mutai survives impeachment motion after senators voted to acquit him by a decisive margin of 26 to 16 disapproving claim that required threshold was met by the county assembly.
7:23 pm
Motorists in Nairobi urged to brace for a heavy traffic disruption from 6am along the Thika Superhighway and its surrounding areas ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final.
7:03 pm
CHAN 2024 finals closing ceremony to begin at 2pm on Saturday, August 29 at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani; Madagascar President among dignitaries to attend.
6:51 pm
University students breath a huge sigh of relief as Education CS Julius Ogamba directs the Higher Education Loan Board (HELB) to extend the loan application deadline to Sunday 14 September.
6:03 pm
ODM announces the start of the nomination process for aspirants seeking to contest in the November by-elections with interested applicants to submit their applications at the ODM headquarters, Chungwa House in Lavington, by 5pm on Monday, September 8, 2025.
5:43 pm
DPP Renson Ingonga has revealed that malicious prosecutions against the government are the main reason behind the withdrawal of high-profile cases, including those involving politicians.
4:41 pm
EACC summons Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok, former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, and several business associates to its Nairobi headquarters for questioning over corruption allegations.
4:19 pm
Hesbon Imbwaka, chief gardener at the German Embassy in Kenya, received multiple chickens as a retirement gift, having allegedly turned down high-end cars; German Ambassador Groth had previously suggested Imbwaka would receive over 50 cars.
3:51 pm
EPRA in plans to introduce proper legislation to guide investments in the upstream oil sector by December this year in a move to prepare Kenya for the commercialisation of its crude oil deposits.
3:32 pm
Protests broke out at Karura Forest just hours after the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) announced that a centralised eCitizen payment system would be mandatory for all visitors.
2:55 pm
The High Court on Friday, August 29, declined to suspend the panel of experts appointed by President William Ruto to oversee compensation for victims of protests.
2:43 pm
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed all National Government and County Government entities that applied for reflective number plates to collect them.
1:45 pm
The government of Kenya has announced the opening of a special import window to allow the entry of raw sugar imports into the country in a move to address a critical shortage that has crippled the sugar industry.
1:17 pm
The United States government has called on Kenyan students, both undergraduate and graduate learners, to register for the EducationUSA University Fair.
12:44 pm
A group of soldiers from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) received awards and recognition for their contributions to a United Nations mission in DRC, earning medals in the process.
12:22 pm
The United States President Donald Trump's administration has announced plans to form the Gang Suppression Force to curb the escalating gang violence in Haiti and is seeking its approval by the United Nations.
11:55 am
KeNHA has urged motorists intending to travel between Nairobi and Nakuru to use the Gilgil - Olkalou - Dundori - Lanet, and Flyover - Njambini - Olkalou - Dundori - Lanet routes due to traffic congestion along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway.
11:37 am
Mediheal Group of Hospitals and two other facilities are currently under investigation for illegal organ harvesting.
10:48 am
Nairobi's transport system was thrown into chaos on August 29, 2025, after matatu operators blocked Ngong Road.
10:00 am
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has now said that he has yet to approve proposals for the planned expansion of the Rironi–Mau Summit highway, which connects Nairobi and Nakuru.
9:45 am
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai is set to learn his fate on whether he will retain the county’s gubernatorial seat or lose it, as the Senate is scheduled to deliberate on the motion on August 29.
9:14 am
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday, August 28, arrested four traffic police officers over bribery allegations.
8:44 am
The Education Ministry has banned all extracurricular activities, including Prayer Day, for third term, in all schools.
8:08 am
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was forced to cut short his tour of Tharaka Nithi County on Thursday, August 29, after rowdy youths stormed his event, sparking chaos.
