News Tracker

Thu, 11 December 2025

  • 2:42 pm Education CS Julius Ogamba releases the inaugural KJSEA results at KNEC headquarters; 1.1 million learners to get their results. 
  • 2:09 pm United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Deputy Secretary General Daniel Ole Sambu dies, party confirms. 
  • 1:48 pm Three fishermen killed and one injured as ship crashes into their finishing boat in Lake Victoria near Remba, Island, Homa Bay County. 
  • 1:18 pm Three fishermen died in Lake Victoria near Remba Island after a ship sailing from Uganda collided with their boat, local officials say.
  • 12:58 pm Health promoters sue whistleblower Nelson Amenya, alleging misinformation over a Ksh207 billion Kenya-U.S. health deal impacted public trust and data collection.
  • 12:23 pm 22-year-old environmentalist Truphena Muthoni has set a new Guinness World Record after hugging a tree for 72 hours without eating, drinking, sitting, sleeping, or using the washroom.
  • 11:54 am KRA has announced the integration of its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) with the iTax platform, a move aimed at enhancing verification of imports, exports, and other inputs during refund processing. 
  • 11:19 am Police have urged Kenyans to avoid showing expensive items like watches and phones during the Jamhuri Day at Nyayo Stadium to avoid incidents of theft.
  • 10:56 am Uganda on Wednesday signed a five-year, Ksh297 billion ($2.3 billion) health deal with the U.S., days after Kenya sealed a Ksh207 billion agreement, committing both countries to boost domestic health spending.
  • 10:10 am Nairobi Expressway, Aerodrome Road and Lang'ata Road will shut between morning and mid-afternoon on Friday for Jamhuri Day celebrations, police announce.
  • 9:58 am A High Court ruling now requires Kenyan businesses to prove their suppliers’ tax compliance, with invoices no longer sufficient for VAT claims, shifting verification duties from KRA to taxpayers and raising compliance risks for SMEs.
  • 9:17 am Nearly half of Kenya’s banks have not adopted the new risk-based loan pricing model, with CBK data showing 48 per cent still rely on the CBR and only 18 per cent use KESONIA three months after the policy shift.
  • 8:50 am The High Court has issued conservatory orders suspending the health cooperation agreement between Kenya and the United States, signed last week.
  • 8:20 am Kenya’s push for a new IMF loan has stalled as talks drag over how to classify securitised loans, delaying a deal despite repeated engagements with IMF staff and President Ruto, it has emerged.
  • 7:52 am KNEC is to release the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results today, the first such examination in the Competency-Based Education (CBE).
  • 7:13 am Celebrated news anchor Jeff Koinange returned to Citizen TV on Wednesday night after nearly six months off the air.

Wed, 10 December 2025

  • 7:02 pm The High Court in Nakuru has suspended a KSh 2.1 billion roads deal between the county government and the NYS, citing a petition alleging procurement breaches and lack of public participation.
  • 6:07 pm Authorities in Garissa have busted a flourishing illegal petrol network, dismantling unlicensed fuel points and warning that those behind the unsafe, untaxed trade will face prosecution.
  • 5:05 pm The NTSA has warned the public against a fraudulent website, Mverified, falsely claiming to offer vehicle records and logbook services, urging victims to report the scam to authorities immediately.
  • 4:30 pm The Mombasa County Government has announced that it will enforce a 6pm closing time for all beaches during the festive period to enhance tourist safety.
  • 3:00 pm Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) moves to court challenging governance and oversight of the landmark Ksh200 billion health deal between Kenya and the United States. 
  • 2:49 pm Kenya’s 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) intensifies patrols in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid rising tensions following alleged ceasefire violations.   
  • 2:12 pm Kenya Ports Authority MD Captain William Ruto sacks the entire Bandari FC Management Board following the club's deteriorating performance in the Kenya Premier League. 
  • 1:52 pm At least 15 Kenyans among thousands of nationals listed among the 'worst of the worst' illegal aliens by the United States Department of Homeland Security.   
  • 1:21 pm Kenya Navy Base in Manda Bay launches furnished Gender Sensitive Office and new maternity equipment at the Kenya Navy Base Manda Bay in Magogoni, Lamu.   
  • 12:09 pm Ministry of Defence recognised as the country's best-performing public institution after winning four national awards for excellence in financial reporting, accountability and public sector leadership at the 2025 Financial Reporting Awards (FiRe). 
  • 11:52 am Senator OleKina dismisses media reports by the Standard newspaper about the state of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, calling them "jealous and lazy" as he questioned their accuracy   
  • 11:11 am Mombasa County directs all organisers, promoters, venue owners and institutions planning to host events within the county to first inform the its disaster management committee.   
  • 10:43 am Morning fire destroys property of unknown value in Nairobi’s densely populated Mlango Kubwa estate in Mathare area.   
  • 10:04 am ODM’s Kasmuel McOure rejects attempts by established politicians to influence the direction of the Broad-Based Government, launches Broad-Based Youth Front to lobby the govt directly.