8:35 am
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has condemned the recent arrest of Tanzania's opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, describing it as unfortunate, unacceptable, and a form of repression against political competition
8:16 am
Cleophas Malala, the playwright behind the controversial ‘Echoes of War’ play, has announced that the play will be staged publicly by adult citizens.
8:00 am
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has ordered an investigation into alleged police misconduct at the National Drama Festivals held in Nakuru County.
Thu, 10 April 2025
12:28 pm
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised President William Ruto's administration for allegedly allowing the tear-gassing of the Butere Girls High School students.
11:25 am
The Ministry of Health has announced the arrival of Mpox vaccine doses to curb the outbreak of the disease in the country.
10:46 am
15 Butere Girls students set to perform at the National Drama Festivals are missing after an altercation with police in Naluru, according to Cleophas Malala, the playwright behind the controversial drama Echoes of War, which the students were to perform.
10:14 am
Kenya receives 10,700 doses of the Mpox vaccine; long-distance drivers, sex workers, and healthcare workers are among the high-risk groups to be prioritised during the vaccination.
9:54 am
A Kenyan national has been arrested in India after authorities found her with illegal gold dust worth Ksh2.3 million.
9:12 am
Police tear gas Butere Girls, after the students stage a walkout from the National Drama Festival main stage moments after performing the national anthem, citing police harassment and poor stage setup.
8:48 am
DCI has arrested a prime suspect in a syndicate that swindled four businesspeople of Ksh100 million in fake sugar imports.
8:11 am
The Mombasa Governor has suspended all county inspectors and staff involved in the review of the construction of the 11-storey building demolished on Wednesday and created a task force to vet all buildings by the developer.
7:54 am
At least six journalists were allegedly attacked and assaulted by police officers while covering the chaotic arrest of former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala in Nakuru County last night.
7:40 am
Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, who was arrested in a dramatic ambush on Wednesday night, is being held at the Eldama Ravine Police Station, according to Advocate Ndegwa Njiru.
7:45 pm
The US will now be using social media screening as part of its visa and immigration vetting process and will deny visas if posts are found to have any hint of antisemitic content.
7:15 pm
More than 2,000 primary and secondary school students have been suspended from the NEMIS in the Githunguri Constituency, according to MP Gathoni Wamuchomba.
6:55 pm
The demolition of the 11-storey building in Mombasa brought further unmitigated destruction of nearby buildings with shattered windows, punctured walls, and destroyed floors brought about by the explosion.
6:05 pm
An official attached to the Malindi Sub County was caught soliciting a Ksh24,500 bribe from a civilian in an EACC sting operation.
5:45 pm
MPs vow to intervene to lower the nearly Ksh3,000 fees paid by TVET students to KUCCPS for application and placement.
5:12 pm
Demolished Mombasa building cost between Ksh300 and Ksh350 million, according to former Embakasi South MP Irshad Sumra.
4:42 pm
Speaker Wetangula has banned UDA MP Falhada Iman from Parliament premises for 90 days after a video of her brawl with nominated MP Umulkher Harun Mohamed went viral.
4:06 pm
Environment CS Deborah Barasa has refuted claims of tree harvesting activities in Kamuruana Hill Forest.
3:39 pm
Katiba Institute has formally written to the SRC and the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) requesting information on MPs and Senators' terms of employment for a review.
3:11 pm
NPS has announced a crackdown on motor vehicle theft syndicates to combat the rising incidents of car theft.
2:50 pm
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge now says Kenya is set to lose Ksh12.8 billion annually in exports to the US following President Trump’s decision to impose a 10% reciprocal tariff on Kenyan exports.
2:13 pm
Police officers forced to intervene after MPs allied to President Ruto and those allied to the former DP Gachagua clash during a burial in Mathira, Nyeri County.
1:40 pm
The Motorists Association of Kenya has firmly opposed the government's directive to reintroduce alcoblow tests on all major roads in a letter to Transport CS Davis Chirchir, describing the move as not only misplaced but also dangerously flawed.
1:13 pm
Taita Taveta County Government has announced a 100 per cent waiver on all penalties and interests relating to land rates.
12:55 pm
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has accused officials at the National Treasury of misappropriating Ksh20 million intended for a development project in her constituency.
