4:43 pm
The County Government of Busia has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that depicts students from Kolanya Boys lying on a hospital floor after a road carnage.
4:00 pm
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced that the ministry plans to introduce an agricultural police unit to safeguard the tea sector.
3:54 pm
Former Harambee Stars head coach Francis Kimanzi has been appointed as the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Development Director.
3:36 pm
The government has allocated Ksh2.5 billion in the supplementary budget to support the peacekeeping mission in Haiti, bringing the total amount in nine months to Ksh4.6 billion.
2:33 pm
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has launched a new coalition named Coalition for Safety (C4S) which has been mandated with carrying out the nationwide campaign, Kaa Safe Mtaani to curb electrical and petroleum accidents.
2:13 pm
Ruto has removed the national identification (ID) charges introduced in 2023; the government charges Ksh300 for new applicationsand Ksh1,000 for renewals.
1:46 pm
A foreign national has been hit and killed this afternoon by a speeding presidential convoy on Ngong Road near Adams Arcade; the convoy was travelling from Lang’ata to Kibra.
1:06 pm
Youths momentarily disrupted Ruto's motorcade in Kibera, Nairobi County; the youth are said to have sought his audience.
12:49 pm
The National Police Service Commission has promoted 738 police officers in the National Police Service to various ranks.
12:39 pm
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced new measures to boost efficiency at the Port of Mombasa, including full automation and infrastructure upgrades, system upgrades to speed up cargo processing and waiver approvals.
12:06 pm
The government has announced a three-year plan to reimburse the over Ksh13 billion lost by SACCOs in the KUSCCO scandal.
11:54 am
A police officer assigned to the VIP protection detail has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a fellow officer during a bar brawl in Ruaraka.
11:12 am
Meru MCAs introduce motions to oust and censure Governor Kawira Mwangaza's nine executive members, just days before a court ruling on her impeachment.
10:40 am
Seme MP James Nyikal elected National Assembly's Health Committee chairperson, to be deputised by Chuka Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene.
10:10 am
Tinderet MP Julius Melly retains National Assembly's Education Committee chairperson post, to be deputised by Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara.
9:48 am
The National Assembly's Liaison Committee has directed the Education Ministry to finalise reports on higher education funding and TVET instructor guidelines by June 30; this is amid uproar over the new funding scheme.
9:11 am
A public inquest into the fatal shooting of Rex Masai is to resume today and proceed until tomorrow.
8:35 am
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe orders the destruction of 27,518 bags of expired fertiliser at various NCPB stores and orders suppliers to bear costs.
8:13 am
EPRA has announced plans to adjust margins for oil marketers, which will push petrol prices by Ksh7.80 per litre, with retailers’ margins increasing by Ksh4.59 and financing surcharges by Ksh0.69.
7:59 am
A dawn fire at Limuru Bus Park has destroyed businesses and property worth millions, authorities confirmed; no injuries were reported.
7:35 am
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 11 new cases of a mysterious disease in Kisii, raising the total to 168; according to Public Health PS, Mary Muthoni, the outbreak was linked to contaminated water.
7:08 am
Kalonzo Musyoka has denied claims of a handshake with President Ruto, insisting he won't betray Kenyans after a viral video showed him at State House shaking hands with Ruto, sparking speculation of a deal with Kenya Kwanza.
Wed, 12 March 2025
7:59 pm
A popular petrol station chain with branches across the country has announced a planned mass firing over the next five years; the company employs more than 1,500 people.
7:09 pm
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislature is in Kenya to study the Parliamentary Service Commission’s operations, according to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.
6:49 pm
KUCCPS has opened its portal for applications in the construction and oil and gas courses with a deadline of March 20.
6:17 pm
KeNHA has announced the planned 14-day closure of the Mombasa-Mtwapa-Kilifi Road to facilitate the completion of the New Mbogolo Bridge starting March 18.
