7:34 am
Kenya to grant French Soldiers diplomatic privileges and immunities under a new defence deal, as Parliament invites public submissions ahead of ratification of the agreement by lawmakers.
7:02 am
U.S. President Donald Trump announced new travel restrictions that bar Tanzanian citizens from entering the United States, part of a sweeping expansion of national security-driven entry bans affecting dozens of countries.
Tue, 16 December 2025
5:46 pm
Police intercepted explosive devices under a bridge located along the busy Migori-Soni Road on Monday evening, a day before President Ruto was expected in the region.
5:22 pm
Police repelled an Al-Shabaab night raid on a Chinese workers’ residence in Elwak, Mandera County, this morning, managing to secure 10 Chinese nationals on the work site.
4:58 pm
The Ministry of Interior plans to acquire up to 300 live capture machines in 2026 to enhance mobile registration of national identity cards across the country.
3:54 pm
Kenyan chef Dorky Dorcas broke the world record for the fastest time to make three chapatis, completing the challenge in just 2 minutes and 26 seconds on Monday; the record is yet to be ratified by the Guinness World Records.
3:30 pm
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has warned that donor-funded farm projects are actually loans, urging stricter oversight to ensure tangible benefits for farmers and local industry.
2:53 pm
President Ruto commits Ksh500 million to improve Lodwar Airstrip and a further Ksh900 million for the construction of a stadium.
2:09 pm
A train carrying fuel has derailed in the Soy area of Uasin Gishu County; police have been deployed to stop residents from syphoning fuel.
1:12 pm
President Ruto dismisses Kalonzo Musyoka’s claims that he is relaunching Kibaki-era road projects as his own.
12:48 pm
Embu County to promote 59 doctors in a raft of reforms in the county following talks with KMPDU to avert a health crisis.
12:32 pm
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has warned county officials and workers that poor performance will not be tolerated, vowing to sack non-performers to ensure efficient service delivery.
12:22 pm
NPS has revamped its police training curriculum, adding modules on forensics, cybercrime, and human rights, as over 10,000 new recruits begin nine months of training nationwide.
11:45 am
Fire razes down property of unknown value in Kangemi's Bottom Line area, causing a significant damage.
11:03 am
Elon Musk has made history as the first individual to achieve a net worth of Ksh 77 trillion, driven by his stakes and other ventures.
10:32 am
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of continued rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across several regions over the next five days, urging residents to remain alert to potential weather-related risks.
10:05 am
Truck drivers have urged the government to formalise employment and enforce work-hour limits, blaming fatigue and informal contracts for a surge in road accidents during festive season.
9:36 am
Office of the Ombudsman orders Nairobi City County to address long-overdue pension debts owed to former workers of the defunct Nairobi City Council.
8:41 am
DCI officers arrest man over social media posts questioning wealth linked to politicians; the 30-year-old man is accused of incitement and spreading false information.
8:19 am
Govt postpones public participation on the Draft Religious Organisations Policy, 2024 and the Draft Religious Organisations Bill, 2024 amid backlash from religious leaders
7:53 am
New twist in ex-MP Cyrus Jirongo’s death as petrol station security guard provides new fresh account of the incident, challenging an earlier account issued by the driver of bus involved in the head-on crash that claimed Jirongo's life.
7:11 am
At least two people killed and several left homeless after fire breaks out in the Mashimoni area of Laini Saba in the Kibra, Nairobi on Monday night.
Mon, 15 December 2025
6:59 pm
Village elders and their deputies are now urging President William Ruto to raise their monthly stipend to Ksh 7,000 citing financial hardship and rising cost of living.
6:21 pm
The Cabinet has approved a KSh 5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund, aimed at accelerating economic growth and advancing Kenya’s long-term ambition to transition into a first-world economy status.
5:04 pm
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf bid farewell to George Orina, Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the AU, highlighting Orina’s contributions to strengthening Kenya-AU relations during his tenure.
4:42 pm
Mining experts have raised concerns over Kenya’s continued export of raw minerals, arguing that lack of local processing denies the country higher revenue, job creation, and industrial growth opportunities.
4:00 pm
Residents of Mukuru kwa Njenga are urging the government to clearly identify areas earmarked for the Affordable Housing Project, saying uncertainty over the plans has triggered fear, confusion, and anxiety within the community.
