News Tracker

Sat, 19 April 2025

  • 12:23 pm A model recruitment event organised by Mary Biketi's Foundation descended into chaos when a group of goons stormed the venue, disrupting the proceedings and scattering participants.
  • 11:55 am The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has cautioned members of the public against registering for nursing courses at the African International Technical College.
  • 11:22 am The Kenya Navy on Saturday, April 19, announced the successful completion of the Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) 2025 exercise held in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
  • 10:55 am Police in Kisumu East are looking for a man who attacked and stabbed his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend after she dumped him.
  • 10:20 am Several people are feared dead while others are nursing injuries following a tragic road accident early Saturday morning, April 19, along Thika Road.
  • 9:49 am The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has denied allegations that the institution will be closed for three months, just two days after it was declared insolvent.
  • 9:30 am The Kenya Navy has successfully concluded the Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) 2025 exercise in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • 8:45 am Former Vihiga Deputy Governor Caleb Amaswache, now a firewood vendor, has reminded leaders that power is temporary.
  • 8:03 am The government is set to take sterner action on the billions transacted through the eCitizen platform by roping in Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o.

Fri, 18 April 2025

  • 6:30 pm Kenya has cancelled plans to build 10,000 kilometres of roads through commercial bank loans due to concerns over the cost of the projects.
  • 5:55 pm A British man is counting his losses after he fell prey to a fake Kenyan bride scam that resulted in him losing Ksh14.5 million (£85,000).
  • 5:22 pm The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned Kenyans living in various parts of the country to brace for moderate to heavy rains over the weekend, from Friday, April 18, to Tuesday, April 22.
  • 4:55 pm The Ministry of Health has revoked the operational license of a Chinese cigarette company located along Mombasa Road, Nairobi, after the unlawful importation of tobacco.
  • 4:25 pm The government, through the Kenya Space Agency, has cautioned Kenyans to be vigilant about the potential re-entry of a strange object from space.
  • 3:55 pm President William Ruto has suspended, with immediate effect, Mediheal Founder Dr Swarup Mishra as chair of the Kenya BioVax Institute.
  • 3:18 pm Businesses and property owners from Mombasa and Taita Taveta counties can breathe a sigh of relief after the two counties announced temporary waivers to ease the financial burden.
  • 2:55 pm A fresh wave of unemployment is facing select Kenyans after the government announced the dissolution of 78 companies.
  • 2:22 pm Drama unfolded after a Nairobi Imam stabbed two individuals at Taqwa Mosque in Njiru in an alleged dispute over the mosque's leadership.
  • 1:55 pm The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) on Friday, April 18, announced vacancies in 26 Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) diploma and certificate programmes.
  • 1:23 pm Two cabinet members have announced a series of changes in their dockets as part of the government's plan to enhance service delivery.
  • 12:55 pm Businesses and property owners from Mombasa and Taita Taveta counties can breathe a sigh of relief after the two counties announced temporary waivers to ease the financial burden.
  • 12:21 pm The government has commissioned two additional State Lodges in Bungoma and Kwale to facilitate President William Ruto’s stay during his visits across the country.
  • 11:55 am In a rare turn of events at the Milimani Courts, lawyers and a magistrate joined hands to save a housemaid from being slapped with a jail term after they rallied to clear her debt on the spot.
  • 11:19 am Colonel Kasaine Ole Kuruta, one of the two survivors of the chopper crash that claimed the life of former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Francis Ogolla, has recounted his healing journey since the tragedy occurred.
  • 10:55 am Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has issued a sharp rebuke to Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, urging him to focus on his county instead of meddling in Trans Nzoia’s affairs.
  • 10:33 am Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) CEO Ahmed Farah has left his role after differences with the board.
  • 9:45 am The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has urged Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOS) to intensify cybersecurity surveillance across all critical systems ahead of the long Easter weekend.
  • 9:15 am The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has urged candidates who qualified to join university to submit their applications before the deadline.
  • 8:33 am President William Ruto has wished Kenyans a blessed Easter, praying for God's blessings and love upon the nation.
  • 8:21 am The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially begun cracking down on speeding drivers after installing digital cameras on roads.