The government plans to increase Kenya’s legal drinking age from 18 to 21 as part of a broad strategy to tackle what officials describe as a growing national crisis of alcohol and drug abuse. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the move is among reforms recommended to President William Ruto, …

Authorities are investigating several murder cases following the discovery of bodies across different parts of Kenya. In Kathwana, Tharaka Nithi County, 65-year-old Julius Mugao was found dead inside a church compound on January 11. Congregants discovered his body lying in a pool of blood. Police confirmed that he had been …

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for the March 2026 intake at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). The move gives thousands of Form Four graduates a chance to enroll in medical, health and allied science courses offered at KMTC campuses nationwide. Click here …

Kenyan darts player David Munyua has opened up about how his life and career were turned upside down after his breakthrough appearance at a championship in the United Kingdom. Speaking on Monday night, Munyua said the sudden fame and public attention caught him by surprise, completely reshaping his journey in …

Truphena Muthoni ignited a countrywide phenomenon after her 72-hour tree-hugging marathon, inspiring Kenyans from different age groups and walks of life to test their endurance in support of causes such as health, peace, education and the environment. Her December vigil outside the Nyeri County Governor’s office stood out as a …

Lady Justice Njoki Ndungu has been elected unopposed as the Supreme Court’s representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), filling the vacancy left by the late Justice Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim. The election, held on Thursday, was overseen by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Returning Officer, Dr. Swalhah Yusuf, …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Friday appeared at the Milimani Law Courts where he represented a total of 73 individuals drawn from Kenya’s informal transport and trading sectors. Those represented included matatu drivers, bodaboda riders, online drivers, and hawkers—groups Owino described as often unheard despite forming the backbone of …

The National Police Service (NPS) has received a major boost to its operational capacity following the flag-off of 95 new vehicles under Phase VII of the Motor Vehicle Leasing Programme. The handover ceremony was held on Thursday at the Isuzu East Africa offices and was officiated by the Deputy Inspector …

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba officially announced the release of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results during a ceremony at Chebisas High School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on January 9, 2026. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) reported that about 996,078 candidates from 10,755 examination centres …

By: Melodie Odiwuor, Laikipia University Comradeship is a unique and powerful bond formed through shared experiences, struggles, and mutual trust. Whether in the military, sports teams, or workplaces, comrades rely on one another for support, unity, and a shared sense of purpose. However, while this bond can be deeply rewarding, …