President William Ruto on Thursday held a special reception at State House, Nairobi, to celebrate Sabastian Sawe, who amazed the world by completing a marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon on April 26. The President termed the feat a once-in-a-generation achievement, saying it went beyond sport to …

Passengers planning to travel between Nairobi and Garissa have been advised to postpone their journeys after Pacific Coach Ltd announced a temporary suspension of all services along the Mwingi–Garissa route due to security concerns. In a public notice issued to customers, the company stated that all scheduled departures for today …

Radio Citizen presenter Tina Ogal has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as she prepares to contest in the 2027 General Elections. Ogal was among several new aspirants who were welcomed into the party on Tuesday, April 28, during a ceremony led by ODM Secretary General Catherine Omanyo. At …

Transport along the Garissa–Mwingi highway was briefly disrupted on Tuesday evening after suspected attackers ambushed a passenger bus near Ukasi in Kitui County, with several लोगों feared injured. Witnesses said the bus, which was travelling from Garissa to Mwingi, was attacked in the Ukasi area, sparking panic and forcing other …

Safaricom has revealed that M-Pesa processes around Sh100 billion in transactions day, highlighting the vast scale of Kenya’s digital payments landscape. CEO Peter Ndegwa said the platform facilitates nearly 500 million transactions daily. Speaking at the Connected Africa Summit 2026, he noted that M-Pesa’s system is capable of handling up …

The final group of 150 officers from Kenya’s National Police Service has returned from Haiti, marking the end of the latest phase of the country’s role in the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The officers landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) alongside Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and …

The Senate is seeking public input on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes to prevent former governors from contesting Senate or Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats for five years after leaving office. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, at the Kenyatta International Convention …

Naiyanoi Ntutu has officially stepped into her new role as a board member of the Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA), marking her entry into Kenya’s digital governance sector. She joined ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui, ICTA Chairperson Lily Ng’ok, and other officials during the opening of the Connected Africa …

A bold funeral tribute by a young woman has sparked widespread debate online after she openly criticized relatives during her father’s burial, breaking away from the usual tradition of restrained and diplomatic speeches at Kenyan funerals. In many cases, funeral speeches tend to gloss over family conflicts or difficult truths …

What started as a light-hearted viral TikTok clip has grown into a nationwide show of support, as Kenyans came together on April 26, 2026, to assist a young boy popularly known as the “Kwa Mbae” boy and his family. Hundreds gathered at Kajiunduthi Stadium in Tharaka Nithi after online engagement …