2:14 pm
Police are under fire after Caroline Achieng, a single mother, alleged she was brutally assaulted by four uniformed officers in Lunga Lunga last Sunday night while walking home from work, with her 10-month-old baby present.
1:56 pm
Health CS Aden Duale has urged President Ruto to act swiftly and apprehend those behind Wednesday’s violent protests, saying the demonstrations crossed constitutional limits.
1:23 pm
The mask vendor, Boniface Kariuki, who was shot by a police officer on Tuesday, June 17, during protests, has been deemed brain-dead.
12:54 pm
President William Ruto is set to fly out on official visits to Spain and the United Kingdom, where he is set to sign a renewed Strategic Partnership with the UK to unlock major investments across various sectors.
12:34 pm
The Zimbabwean government has warned of a fake job scam targeting its citizens with false offers in Kenya; scammers, using a Facebook page named Zimbabwe Embassy Kenya, are said to demand Ksh48,187 for accreditation.
11:48 am
A police constable allegedly shot his superior during a disagreement at Ng’iya Police Post in Siaya, resulting in both officers' deaths after the constable was fatally shot by fellow officers while trying to escape near Ng’iya Girls’ High School.
11:13 am
Former Interior CS and 2027 presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i attends a Sunday church service at PCEA Thika Town Church, joined by Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, ousted Senator Gloria Orwoba, Gatong’ora MCA Dan Gitau, and other leaders.
10:55 am
The Standard Group has defended its headline calling Raila Odinga a “betrayer of Gen Z,” despite ODM’s June 23 protest, the media house stood by its reporting, insisting Raila betrayed the youth and challenging ODM to answer key questions.
10:12 am
Six people have been arrested in Embu for allegedly looting during the June 25 protests; DCI said the suspects were found with stolen goods, including a washing machine, alcohol, retail items, and electronics.
9:44 am
Property of unknown value was destroyed following a fire that gutted Marikiti Market in Kisii on Sunday morning.
9:20 am
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has condemned the DCI for arresting three activists linked to the June 25 protests and dismissing the charges of incitement, theft, and destruction as baseless, insisting the activists are respected human rights defenders.
8:56 am
Dennis Itumbi has criticised The Standard for calling Communications Authority CEO David Mugonyi an 'Enemy of the Press,' praising Mugonyi’s decision to shut down TV stations covering the June 25 protests, and accusing some media houses of taking political sides instead of reporting objectively.
8:22 am
Several people are feared dead after a trailer crashed into two cars on Saturday evening at Maduro along the Narok–Mai Mahiu Road; witnesses said the lorry’s brakes failed.
7:48 am
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has defended his shoot-to-kill remarks, saying he only restated the law on police use of force after criticism from former governor Kivutha Kibwana; the former professor accused Murkomen of endorsing extrajudicial killings.
7:19 am
DCI has confirmed the recovery of an AK-47 rifle stolen from Dagoretti Police Post during the June 25 protests; the firearm was found by Kabete Police officers following a tip-off.
Sat, 28 June 2025
5:55 pm
Over 44,000 firms have been put on the spot by the Ministry of Health over their failure to remit their employee's SHIF deductions.
5:14 pm
KeNHA has announced plans to temporarily close the Nairobi-bound carriageway of Mombasa Road between Simba Colt and Southern Bypass Interchange at Ole Sereni for a week to facilitate maintenance works.
4:35 pm
President William Ruto’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Fabian Lengusuranga, promoted to the rank of Brigadier, while Uhuru’s ADC, Timothy Lekolool, elevated to the rank of Major General in the latest military leadership changes.
3:30 pm
1,864 teachers in Kenya's arid and semi-arid regions have been dealt a blow after TSC unexpectedly revoked their promotions just months after they were promoted.
2:55 pm
KRA has rollout its eTIMS for petrol stations across the country saying the system offers benefits including faster service at pumps, improved tax compliance, automatic VAT record‑keeping, and reduced errors.
2:20 pm
President Ruto has backed Murkomen's sentiments on protest-related violence and issued a stern order for a nationwide crackdown on individuals who attacked police officers during the June 25 demonstrations.
1:45 pm
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested three individuals suspected of mobilising goons during the June 25 protests.
1:05 pm
The appointment of former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati to the Public Service Superannuation Fund Board of Trustees as Chairperson has been revoked by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
12:40 pm
President William Ruto has appointed Collette Suda, the former Principal Secretary for Gender, to the National Police Service Commission.
12:07 pm
Kenya has lauded the peace agreement struck between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, marking a significant breakthrough after three decades of simmering conflict
11:32 am
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i declares his 2027 presidential bid, urges Kenyans and opposition leaders to support his candidature.
10:50 am
Hawkers in Nairobi CBD have come up with new tactics to circumvent operating rules in the City with authorities describing the vendors latest method a calculated strategy to exploit public sympathy.
10:00 am
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has addressed his absence from the June 25 protests, stating his decision was a deliberate show of respect for Kenya's youth.
9:08 am
Gachagua has advised President William Ruto to either resign with dignity or wait to be voted out in the 2027 elections, dismissing claims of any unconstitutional plot to remove the Head of State from power.
9:05 am
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has clarified his 'shoot-to-kill' orders, saying police officers are well-trained and aware of their role and that the order was just a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the officers.
