News Tracker

Sat, 28 December 2024

  • 11:23 am The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions flags as fake a circular claiming that DPP Renson Ingonga authorised the prosecution of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for acquiring Ksh5.2 wealth illegally.
  • 10:39 am National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula cautions Kenyans abusing social media noting that they risk prosecution for defying written laws.
  • 10:04 am Caroline Mutai, the mother of Kibet Bull and Rony Kiplagat who were abducted, revealed that she was hospitalised and is still undergoing treatment after suffering from high blood pressure. 
  • 9:42 am Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga tells President William Ruto that he does not need to overtax the people to raise revenue adding, "I would ask the government to take a comprehensive look at what is happening. People have been hurting."
  • 9:23 am Former President Uhuru Kenyatta eulogises the late Malkia Strikers athlete Janet Wanja as a "not just a great athlete; she was a symbol of strength, hard work, and commitment. Her story motivated many young players, and her legacy will always be remembered by sports fans across the country."
  • 8:53 am KeNHA cautions motorists in Nairobi that a section of Kipande Road will be closed for five days, from December 27 to December 31, 2024, to allow for the construction of a cross culvert.
  • 8:11 am Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joins former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i to celebrate his daughter Wendy Bochere Okongo as she tied the knot with her lover Franklin Kashindi during a wedding ceremony in Nairobi.

Fri, 27 December 2024

  • 5:29 pm President William Ruto promises to disburse Ksh500 million to Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga for the completion of Raila Odinga Stadium.
  • 4:51 pm President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria calls on Kenyans to collect 10 million signatures for a two-in-one petition to put an end to unlawful abductions as well as take action on responsible use of freedoms, particularly on social media.
  • 4:24 pm The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Friday arrested the prime suspect behind the murder of a woman who was chopped up in pieces and her eyes gouged out in Nakuru on Christmas Day.
  • 3:56 pm The driver captured on camera swerving dangerously fined Ksh120,000 and his driving license was suspended by NTSA while the matatu's owner was fined Ksh20,000 and the conductor Ksh12,000.
  • 3:20 pm Nyali MP Mohammed Ali underwent surgery after he sustained a knee injury during the EAC- Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa; he suspended political engagements for 3 months for a full recovery.
  • 2:49 pm President William Ruto arrives in Homa Bay County to grace the finals of the Odi Genowa Governor's Cup 2024. He was received by Governor Gladys Wanga.
  • 2:10 pm Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faults the National Intelligence Service for turning a blind eye to missing Kenyans claiming that the abductors, led by a figure identified as Abel, were operating from a building in Nairobi.
  • 1:32 pm Residents paralyse businesses and transport in Embu Town after lighting bonfires on road while protesting the alleged abduction of social media influencer Billy Mwangi.
  • 12:53 pm No injuries were recorded after a jilted police officer opened fire inside a nightclub in Machakos protesting a love triangle involving his lover.
  • 12:33 pm Hundreds of worshippers throng Samson Corner in Kirinyaga Counter to pray while facing Mt Kenya.
  • 11:46 am Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi implores government leaders to stop the habit of pushing blame to the next person and take responsibility of their actions.
  • 11:24 am LSK President Faith Odhiambo appeals to families and friends of the abducted Kenyans among them Bully Mwangi, Peter Muteti, and Bernard Kavuli to provide information that will aid the society in pursuing legal action.
  • 10:43 am Oliver Mathenge, a Multimedia Editor at NTV, quits the Kimathi Street-based TV station after working for three years.
  • 10:15 am SHIF is set to reintroduce biometric identification to curb corruption and boost the quality and access to healthcare.
  • 9:46 am President William Ruto eulogises the late Malkia Strikers star Janet Wanja as a focused, hardworking, and team player who 'served the cause of our country’s sports with honour and dedication.'
  • 9:32 am ODM party demands an explanation from IG Douglas Kanja after DCI officers arrested Turkana South MP John Ariko and detained him at Central Police Station in Eldoret.
  • 8:57 am DCI refutes Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah's claim that a white Subaru used in the abduction of cartoonist Kibet Bull, formally Gideon Kibet, belonged to police officers.
  • 8:00 am Former Malkia Strikers star Janet Wanja passed away on Thursday night while undergoing treatment for gallbladder cancer; Kenya Pipeline Corporation offered to cater for her entire medical bills since she was admitted in August this year.

Thu, 26 December 2024

  • 5:12 pm Embakasi East Babu Owino has hit out at Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, calling for his immediate resignation over recent abduction cases.
  • 4:11 pm Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi, on Thursday, December 26, continued his onslaught on the Kenyan Judiciary system, this time targeting Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
  • 3:10 pm The Private Security Guards Union (PSGU) has called on the government to intervene and ensure compliance with the Ksh30,000 minimum wage for security guards.
  • 2:20 pm The government has simplified the process of adding a child to SHA by outlining the steps one should follow.
  • 1:20 pm Chief Justice Martha Koome has joined the opposition and religious leaders in condemning the increasing cases of abduction in the country.