News Tracker

Sat, 17 May 2025

  • 11:23 am The Senate Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources has taken action regarding the stalled Ksh24.8 million Changara Water Pan project, summoning key officials to provide explanations.
  • 10:55 am Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was once a disc jockey (DJ) at the University of Nairobi, it has now emerged.
  • 10:15 am Peter Mbae, former Head of the Government Delivery Services, has formally petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) for prompt, immediate, and urgent intervention following statements made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
  • 9:45 am A video showing the exact moment when Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya was arrested by individuals believed to be officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has now emerged.
  • 9:15 am Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto used to show up at his house crying and begging for his help.
  • 8:52 am A fresh crackdown on matatus is looming, one that will rely heavily on intelligence reports, as authorities aim to deal with criminals in the critical section of Kenya’s transport sector. 
  • 8:05 am Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has downplayed threats of budget gaps for the 2025 national exams, terming it an unintended omission.

Fri, 16 May 2025

  • 6:55 pm Nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian has officially called off her engagement and returned dowry, citing cultural traditions and a background check conducted by her family elders.
  • 6:41 pm The Ministry of Interior on Friday, May 16, issued a notice directing residents living in four areas downstream of the Kiambere dam to evacuate citing overflow of the dam.
  • 5:55 pm The government is currently grappling with financial challenges, which is why the Kisumu-Busia road has yet to be constructed, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has explained.
  • 5:39 pm The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) will be temporarily shut down for scheduled maintenance lasting eight hours.
  • 4:55 pm The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced continued rainfall across several parts of the country for the next five days, from this Friday through to Tuesday next week.
  • 4:22 pm Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that no jobs will be lost following the government's decision to merge and dissolve several state corporations.
  • 3:55 pm Royal Media Services-owned Radio Citizen is the most popular radio station in Kenya, according to the latest survey by IPSOS.
  • 3:27 pm The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has dismissed allegations by the Green Belt Movement (GBM) that the establishment of a luxurious hotel within Ngong Forest is illegal.
  • 2:45 pm A son of the late Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were has announced he will be seeking to succeed his father.
  • 2:22 pm Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has said that a statement he made regarding the shooting of four suspected gang members in Nakuru in July 2022 was taken out of context.
  • 1:45 pm Former Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong was on Friday, May 16, acquitted of an Ksh8 million graft case with Chief Magistrate Eunice Nyutu citing insufficient evidence.
  • 1:20 pm The government will soon start using Artificial Intelligence to train civil servants as part of the ongoing efforts to improve their efficiency in service delivery in a digital era.
  • 12:45 pm Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has allegedly been arrested.
  • 12:22 pm Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has warned against the use of modern contraceptives, alleging they are being used as a tool to control Africa’s population.
  • 11:55 am Phillip Aroko, the suspect in the murder of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were, has been granted a Sh300,000 cash bail and ordered to deposit his passport in court.
  • 11:22 am Four University of Nairobi (UON) Council members, including Chair Prof. Amukowa Anangwe, have been arrested by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over alleged abuse of office.
  • 10:59 am Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has finally stepped in to help a grandmother who touched the hearts of many after offering six chickens to clear school fees for two children.
  • 10:15 am The government has outlined that under the Maisha ecosystem, all newborns will be issued a Unique Personal Identifier (UPI), which they will use for a lifetime, and upon death, the number will be transformed into the Death Certificate number.
  • 9:55 am Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has withdrawn two petitions he filed last year to challenge his impeachment by parliament, saying they had been overtaken by events.
  • 9:20 am Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba got some relief after the High Court suspended disciplinary proceedings against her by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) after the party's hierarchy questioned her loyalty.
  • 8:55 am The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) has filed a fresh petition in court seeking to block the mass dismissal of over 890 staff members at Moi University.
  • 8:27 am The Green Belt Movement (GBM) is calling on the Ministry of Environment and the Kenya Forest Service to address concerns over reported encroachment on Ngong Road Forest, following sightings of a luxury hotel being constructed within the sanctuary.
  • 8:00 am Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto, accusing him of allegedly sending goons to disrupt his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) launch yesterday.