Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has called for an urgent meeting within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to address growing internal divisions within the party. Nassir, who is the party’s deputy leader, said he has formally asked ODM leader Oburu Oginga to convene a Central Management Committee (CMC) meeting to …

A 30-year-old man from Murang’a has embarked on an 80-hour tree-hugging endurance challenge aimed at raising awareness about the rising cancer burden in Kenya and calling for stronger government action. James Irungu began the campaign at 9pm on Sunday in Murang’a town and plans to remain embracing the tree without …

The Port of Mombasa on Sunday welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, marking the official start of the 2026 cruise tourism season with the arrival of the luxury vessel *MV Crystal Symphony*. The 238-metre-long ship, with a draft of eight metres, docked at the port from Port Elizabeth, …

Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim following a dismal run of results and growing tensions with the club’s top leadership. The Portuguese tactician was summoned to a meeting with football director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada at the club’s Carrington training complex on Monday morning, where he …

Ten people have lost their lives following a late-night road accident at Karai along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway. The crash happened at around 1:00am on Monday after a Nairobi-bound Greenline bus was involved in a head-on collision with a Nanyuki Cabs shuttle that was heading to Nakuru. Nine victims died at …

Job interviews are designed to help both employers and candidates determine whether there is a good match. However, beyond the excitement of a new opportunity, interviews can also expose warning signs about a role or workplace. Recognizing these red flags early can help you avoid future stress, dissatisfaction or a …

Detectives in Marsabit have arrested two people following a raid on an unlicensed clinic linked to an alleged illegal abortion, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, January 4, 2026, the DCI said the case came to light after residents of …

Kenya has officially withdrawn from the COMESA Sugar Safeguard regime after 24 years, a move the government says signals progress in reforms aimed at strengthening and stabilising the sugar industry. The safeguard, which expired on November 30, 2025, was introduced as a temporary trade protection measure to allow the sector …

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to investigate doctors accused of publicly claiming involvement in or witnessing alleged miraculous healings during a recent religious crusade. In a statement, Duale said that while the government respects the role of faith and spirituality …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has reported an alleged attack on him at a restaurant in Nairobi’s Kilimani area, saying the incident was unprovoked. In a statement released on Sunday, the legislator said the incident took place on Saturday afternoon along Lenana Road. He explained that he had gone to …