News Tracker

Fri, 19 December 2025

  • 3:12 pm Former President Uhuru Kenyatta urges Kenyans to stay vigilant on roads during the Christmas festivities, emphasising safety as travel increases nationwide.
  • 1:51 pm Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi's wife, Lilian, graduates from Moi University.
  • 1:13 pm American rapper Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison for cannabis possession and consumption during a 2024 performance.
  • 1:03 pm American rapper Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison for cannabis possession and consumption during a 2024 performance. 
  • 12:56 pm Kenya Power says a major system disturbance at Rabai substation caused Thursday night’s widespread power outage across the Coast region, with teams now working to fully restore supply.
  • 12:32 pm A private firm has won a landmark court ruling blocking eviction from its Industrial Area property and ordering authorities to clear illegal dumping along the Ngong River.
  • 11:58 am Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has dismissed online rumours of his involvement in a road accident, calling the claims false and urging the public to rely only on verified information.
  • 11:30 am The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of continued rainfall and strong winds across several regions, including Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa, from December 19th-23rd. 
  • 10:44 am KWS warns youths against illegal fishing after two people were electrocuted by live wires in Lake Nakuru
  • 10:03 am Kasmuel Mcoure claims that if current trends continue, President Ruto is likely to secure re-election in 2027 legitimately, dismissing claims of potential electoral manipulation. 
  • 9:35 am The U.S President Donald Trump has announced an immediate halt to the U.S. green card lottery programme after a shooting incident at Brown University.
  • 9:20 am Uganda to officially open the newly built Hoima City Stadium on December 24, 2025, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that it will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania.
  • 8:45 am Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismisses critics of the Singapore dream, claiming that Kenya will transition to the first world in our lifetime, just like Singapore and China did. 
  • 7:44 am South Africa has defended the deportation of seven Kenyans over permit violations, saying the action upheld immigration law, amid sharp criticism and warnings of consequences from the U.S government.
  • 7:00 am President William Ruto hands over 4536 house units to new homeowners during phase two of the Mukuru Boma Yangu Estate.

Thu, 18 December 2025

  • 6:39 pm The Environment Court declines to allow withdrawal of a case challenging the Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp in Maasai Mara, citing unresolved public interest and environmental concerns.
  • 5:53 pm KNEC has released 2024 KCPE and KCSE certificates to schools, warning against withholding documents over fees or missing items.
  • 5:30 pm The Ministry of Cooperatives partners with activist Kasmuel McOure to boost youth engagement in economic empowerment and government initiatives like the Hustler Fund and NYOTA programme.
  • 4:50 pm Teachers' union KUPPET threatens action after TSC delays implementing President Ruto’s promised pay review and welfare reforms for educators.
  • 4:22 pm The government proposes sweeping reforms to extend formal labour protections to domestic workers in private homes, aligning with international standards and addressing exploitation concerns.
  • 3:56 pm The Water Resources Authority invites public input on proposed 2025 water allocation thresholds aimed at ensuring fair and sustainable access nationwide.
  • 3:21 pm Kenyan soldier in U.S. Army sentenced to 26 years for fatally shooting wife during domestic dispute in Texas.
  • 2:57 pm The Director of Public Prosecution has directed the DCI to investigate the death of singer Betty Bayo, who passed away on November 10, with questions over the handling of her illness.
  • 2:35 pm Nairobi County offers a six-month amnesty for landlords to regularise unauthorised developments without penalties, aiming to improve property rights and reduce enforcement disputes.
  • 1:58 pm Support for the broad-based government doubles to 44 per cent amid a sharp national divide, a TIFA poll shows.
  • 1:32 pm Kenyan government secures over 15,000 overseas job opportunities for Kenyan youth as part of a new strategy to combat youth unemployment. 
  • 12:55 pm NTSA has announced that motorists aged 60 and above to renew their driving licences annually, accompanied by a mandatory medical assessment report to ensure road safety. 
  • 12:23 pm The DPP has directed the DCI to probe the death of gospel singer Betty Bayo following family concerns over the autopsy and medical records, and submit report within seven days.