A Kajiado court has sentenced a middle-aged man to life imprisonment after convicting him of sexually abusing an 11-year-old boy in 2022, a decision praised by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as a strong step toward protecting children. The court found that the accused lured the boy from his …

Police in Nairobi are investigating after the decomposed body of a woman was discovered in a house in Pipeline estate. According to authorities, residents reported a strong, unpleasant odor coming from the property and sought help in identifying its source. When they found the house locked, they called in the …

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has appealed to motorists, parents, and guardians to remain vigilant and prioritise the safety of school-going children as learning institutions reopen for the first term. Chirchir warned that the resumption of schools is expected to lead to a sharp increase in traffic on roads nationwide, …

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 …