Owning a car in Kenya has become significantly more expensive, with the average vehicle price rising by 72 percent over the past two years to Sh1.37 million, according to a new report by online marketplace Jiji. The report indicates that the average listed price climbed from Sh797,000 in 2024 to …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the opposition’s plan to safeguard votes during the 2027 General Election, arguing that the current security leadership cannot be relied upon to ensure a credible electoral process. His remarks came after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen cautioned politicians against deploying groups to guard …

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has defended her decision to remain aligned with President William Ruto’s administration, insisting that political relationships are based on shared interests rather than personal loyalty. Responding to criticism from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Waiguru said politicians should not be expected to maintain permanent alliances, as …

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cautioned motorcycle riders against using footbridges, reminding them that the structures are built exclusively for pedestrians and should not be treated as shortcuts for motorcycles. In a public safety advisory, the authority emphasized that footbridges exist to protect people on foot and …

A fresh constitutional petition has been lodged at the High Court seeking to halt the enforcement of a contested 2 percent Health Information Management System (HIMS) utilization fee. The petitioners argue that the fee, deducted from claims submitted by healthcare providers through the Social Health Authority (SHA), is unconstitutional, unlawful, …

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially launched implementation, monitoring, and acceleration tools for the National Development Vision 2050, marking a new phase in the country’s long-term development strategy. Speaking at State House in Dar es Salaam, President Samia said the launch fulfilled a directive she had given on July …

Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia remained defiant on Tuesday morning after spending the night in police custody following his arrest the day before. Taking to social media, Kaguchia greeted Kenyans and said his time in detention had only reinforced his determination to pursue justice, insisting it would not deter him from …

Two Cabinet Secretaries, a Member of Parliament, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over allegations of hate speech. NCIC Commissioner Jerusah Mwaathime revealed that the commission has summoned Health CS Aden Duale, Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku, Mukurweini MP …

Three people died on the spot following a head-on collision between a bodaboda and a matatu on Monday near Mutituni market along the Machakos-Kangundo road in Machakos County. According to reports, the deceased were among four pillion passengers riding on the motorcycle toward Machakos town. The motorcycle was reportedly attempting …

Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, accusing the government of applying the law inconsistently by targeting opposition figures while shielding its own allies from accountability. In a statement released on Monday, Kalonzo faulted what he called the legislator’s arbitrary arrest …