7:03 pm
CHAN 2024 finals closing ceremony to begin at 2pm on Saturday, August 29 at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani; Madagascar President among dignitaries to attend.
6:51 pm
University students breath a huge sigh of relief as Education CS Julius Ogamba directs the Higher Education Loan Board (HELB) to extend the loan application deadline to Sunday 14 September.
6:03 pm
ODM announces the start of the nomination process for aspirants seeking to contest in the November by-elections with interested applicants to submit their applications at the ODM headquarters, Chungwa House in Lavington, by 5pm on Monday, September 8, 2025.
5:43 pm
DPP Renson Ingonga has revealed that malicious prosecutions against the government are the main reason behind the withdrawal of high-profile cases, including those involving politicians.
4:41 pm
EACC summons Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok, former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, and several business associates to its Nairobi headquarters for questioning over corruption allegations.
4:19 pm
Hesbon Imbwaka, chief gardener at the German Embassy in Kenya, received multiple chickens as a retirement gift, having allegedly turned down high-end cars; German Ambassador Groth had previously suggested Imbwaka would receive over 50 cars.
3:51 pm
EPRA in plans to introduce proper legislation to guide investments in the upstream oil sector by December this year in a move to prepare Kenya for the commercialisation of its crude oil deposits.
3:32 pm
Protests broke out at Karura Forest just hours after the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) announced that a centralised eCitizen payment system would be mandatory for all visitors.
2:55 pm
The High Court on Friday, August 29, declined to suspend the panel of experts appointed by President William Ruto to oversee compensation for victims of protests.
2:43 pm
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed all National Government and County Government entities that applied for reflective number plates to collect them.
1:45 pm
The government of Kenya has announced the opening of a special import window to allow the entry of raw sugar imports into the country in a move to address a critical shortage that has crippled the sugar industry.
1:17 pm
The United States government has called on Kenyan students, both undergraduate and graduate learners, to register for the EducationUSA University Fair.
12:44 pm
A group of soldiers from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) received awards and recognition for their contributions to a United Nations mission in DRC, earning medals in the process.
12:22 pm
The United States President Donald Trump's administration has announced plans to form the Gang Suppression Force to curb the escalating gang violence in Haiti and is seeking its approval by the United Nations.
11:55 am
KeNHA has urged motorists intending to travel between Nairobi and Nakuru to use the Gilgil - Olkalou - Dundori - Lanet, and Flyover - Njambini - Olkalou - Dundori - Lanet routes due to traffic congestion along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway.
11:37 am
Mediheal Group of Hospitals and two other facilities are currently under investigation for illegal organ harvesting.
10:48 am
Nairobi's transport system was thrown into chaos on August 29, 2025, after matatu operators blocked Ngong Road.
10:00 am
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has now said that he has yet to approve proposals for the planned expansion of the Rironi–Mau Summit highway, which connects Nairobi and Nakuru.
9:45 am
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai is set to learn his fate on whether he will retain the county’s gubernatorial seat or lose it, as the Senate is scheduled to deliberate on the motion on August 29.
9:14 am
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday, August 28, arrested four traffic police officers over bribery allegations.
8:44 am
The Education Ministry has banned all extracurricular activities, including Prayer Day, for third term, in all schools.
8:08 am
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was forced to cut short his tour of Tharaka Nithi County on Thursday, August 29, after rowdy youths stormed his event, sparking chaos.
7:45 am
At least 158 health facilities have been closed following a comprehensive inspection exercise by several health regulatory bodies and county governments.
Thu, 28 August 2025
7:47 pm
Fans wishing to watch the African Nations Championship (CHAN) third-place play-off game between Sudan and Senegal can do so for free after Uganda's Local Organising Committee (LOC) announced the purchase of 28,000 tickets for fans.
7:22 pm
In the wake of a surge in cases of cold-related infections, such as flu, across the country, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has cautioned Kenyans against using antibiotics to treat the illness.
6:36 pm
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has raised concerns over what it terms as the continued refusal by the National Treasury and Parliament to comply with the law on political party funding.
5:55 pm
Members of Parliament have summoned Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Principal Secretary Nickson Korir to shed light on the ownership of a land located in Nairobi's Lower Kabete area.
5:20 pm
Eugene Wamalwa, leader of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), has refuted claims that he and former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi had fallen out with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
4:45 pm
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) elections in Kakamega were brought to an abrupt halt after chaos ensued following disagreements between Governor Fernandes Barasa and Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera over the voting method.
4:13 pm
President William Ruto has announced a reward of Ksh10 million for world-record-breaking athlete Faith Kipyegon in recognition of her recent victories.
