2:49 pm
Govt defends decision to hire Trump ally Carlos Trujillo for over Ksh300 million to lobby and improve its image in the US, asserting that the deal is in Kenya’s best interests and has been conducted legally.
2:07 pm
Education CS Julius Ogamba declares that the government will revoke all licences and close down businesses selling alcohol and other unlawful products located near learning institutions across the country.
1:53 pm
Treasury CS John Mbadi has warned that all government agencies, including county governments, will strictly continue using the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system, dismissing reports that Parliament had revoked it.
1:13 pm
Government in the process of relocating the Homa Bay GK Prison to allow for the expansion of the Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay County.
12:39 pm
President Ruto suffers a setback after four activists led by Dr Magare Gikenyi file petition challenging formation of panel of experts to oversee the compensation of victims of protests.
12:07 pm
President Ruto has announces police recruitment exercise, which had stalled for over three years due to budgetary constraints, to be conducted next month with 4,000 NYS graduates set to join the force.
11:44 am
KNEC announces release of results for the May/June 2025 Pearson Edexcel International Examinations; urges candidates who sat for exams to collect their results at specific centres in Nairobi, Mombasa and Uasin Gishu counties.
11:01 am
Ministry of Health denies claims by the Daily Nation that Health CS Aden Duale and Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga contradicted themselves on the fate of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workforce.
10:41 am
Court of Appeal is set to deliver a landmark ruling on whether public officers can be legally dismissed for misconduct in their personal lives that occurs outside of their official duties.
10:01 am
Tanzanian Bongo Flava artiste Zuchu to headline the closing ceremony of the 2024 CHAN at Kasarani on Saturday alongside Kenyan artiste Savara and Uganda's Eddy Kenzo.
9:49 am
Long-Distance Drivers raise concern about the upcoming rollout of the Mpox vaccination campaign in Kenya saying although it recognizes Mpox as a serious health threat, many truck drivers and cross-border truckers feel side-lined in the process.
9:11 am
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai’s impeachment trial: Assembly reveals coercion of senior staff into sending Mutai money, with some witnesses claiming they contributed over Ksh1.5 million from their personal savings to meet his demands.
8:47 am
Ulinzi Stars captain Boniface Muchiri has been promoted from senior private to corporal in the KDF, following stellar performance in the CHAN tournament; the promotion was officially conferred by Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri.
8:21 am
Health CS Aden Duale has hit back at The Standard newspaper after he was featured on its front page for the second time this week accusing the daily of ethnic bias.
7:41 am
Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has criticised President Ruto’s UDA party, terming their handling of former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba a double standard amid a dramatic incident at the Parliament Buildings.
7:13 am
Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa claims huge turnout of Kiambu residents at the State House on Wednesday will not have a significant impact on the region's political landscape, as the crowd was paid for.
6:11 pm
The full hearing into the impeachment of Kericho governor Erick Mutai is set to proceed after an attempt by his legal team to have the process halted as Speaker Kingi ruled it was too premature to halt the process.
5:32 pm
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to jet into Kenya for the finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Saturday, August 30; he will be joined by CAF President Patrice Motsepe and 54 football association presidents.
5:09 pm
Kenya Parliamentary Journalists Association (KPJA) unveils new leaders following a closely contested election that saw Radio Africa Group's senior political reporter, Moses Odhiambo, elected chair, beating Daily Nation's David Mwere with 34 votes to 14.
4:37 pm
Gor Mahia's star midfielder Austine Odhiambo is among several key names who have been dropped from the Harambee Stars squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifier matches.
4:11 pm
President William Ruto’s govt has paid over Ksh300 million to US President Donald Trump’s ally, Carlos Trujillo’s firm, to polish its image in Washington.
3:33 pm
United States' introduction of reciprocal tariffs on eight COMESA countries is set to affect Kenya’s economy, as textile exports to the US market could become relatively expensive, leading to a reduction in trade volumes.
3:11 pm
Ministries of Health and National Treasury, in collaboration with the United States Government, have agreed to form a joint Technical Working Group to strengthen the country's healthcare systems through sustainable health financing.
2:39 pm
Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba barred from accessing the Senate chambers during a plenary hearing on the impeachment of Kericho Governor Eric Mutai despite her presenting a court order reinstating her position.
2:11 pm
President William Ruto has directed all Kenyans to reject requests for payment from dispensaries and healthcare centres across the country.
1:44 pm
A section of Kenyan legislators led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has given Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale48 hours to resign from his position in the Health Ministry.
1:15 pm
The Saccos Society Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has outlined several requirements that deposit-taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOSs) must provide before renewing their license.
12:55 pm
UHC workers have called for the impeachment of Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki for opposing the Ministry of Health's move to absorb the workers to permanent and pensionable terms.
12:15 pm
The Government of Kenya has initiated talks with the World Bank aimed at supporting the construction and redevelopment of major infrastructure projects across the country, including the redevelopment of critical transport infrastructure.
