News Tracker

Sun, 25 May 2025

  • 7:55 am Several people are missing after three boats capsized in Lamu and Kilifi on Saturday evening, days after the Kenya Met warned of strong winds and waves along the coast.
  • 7:35 am Police have arrested five people involved in the destruction of vehicles belonging to the EACC and the DCI on Monday, May 19, during the arrest of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.

Sat, 24 May 2025

  • 6:36 pm The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced plans to set up more camps across the country to assist those experiencing challenges in filing their tax returns.
  • 5:55 pm The Judiciary has refuted claims that it has warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against misinterpreting the law in favour of his pending impeachment case.
  • 5:28 pm President William Ruto has ordered the release of 4,799 prisoners.
  • 4:44 pm Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to take action following the killing of Rev Alloyce Cheruiyot Bett. 
  • 4:16 pm The Nairobi County Government has directed landowners in five sub-counties: Kasarani, Embakasi East, Embakasi West, Embakasi Central and Embakasi North, to register their lands in the county database.
  • 3:45 pm Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has hinted at a return to the national team Harambee Stars.
  • 3:15 pm The Ministry of Education has explained how Kenyans can secure more partnerships and tenders, particularly in the area of educational solutions such as technology.
  • 2:45 pm The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC), demanding prompt negotiations to review the 2025-2029 CBA.
  • 2:27 pm Standard Group's Zubeida Kananu has retained her position as the Kenya Editors Guild president.
  • 1:45 pm Months after receiving financing from the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has commenced the construction of the Isiolo–Mandera road.
  • 1:22 pm A dramatic moment involving President William Ruto unfolded after a woman appeared to pull him in an incident that could have proved chaotic.
  • 12:50 pm The government's Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) is receiving fresh criticism days after President William Ruto commissioned 1,080 housing units for Mukuru residents.
  • 12:22 pm Several Cabinet Secretaries have made fresh appointments across various ministries, introducing new members to key state agencies and boards.
  • 11:55 am President William Ruto has appointed former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Pyrethrum Processing Company in the latest round of government appointments.
  • 11:26 am Ugandan journalist and human rights lawyer Agather Atuhaire has recounted a harrowing experience of abduction and mistreatment during her recent detention, allegedly at the hands of Tanzanian authorities. 
  • 10:55 am A United States judge on Friday, May 23, issued orders temporarily blocking President Donald Trump’s administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enrol international students.
  • 10:22 am Six people died on the spot while 20 others suffered severe injuries after a fire incident occurred on Saturday morning in Makina, Kibera.
  • 9:56 am Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has called for the resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over his handling of security matters.
  • 9:12 am The United States government has demanded investigations into the ordeals of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and his Ugandan counterpart Agather Atuhaire at the hands of Tanzanian authorities.
  • 8:50 am Business owners in Rongo town, Migori County, are counting losses after a night fire razed 18 shops on Friday night.
  • 8:00 am Health CS Aden Duale has announced that all staff under the defunct NHIF will continue to serve in SHA for an additional six months.

Fri, 23 May 2025