Amboseli National Park and the global wildlife community are in mourning following the death of Craig, one of Africa’s most celebrated super tuskers, who passed away on Saturday at 54 years old. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) hailed Craig as a “gentle giant and a living monument to Africa’s natural heritage,” …

The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has held its first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of 2026, setting out key organisational and political priorities for the year, with particular emphasis on grassroots elections and upcoming by-elections. The meeting took place on Friday at the party’s headquarters and was co-chaired …

At least five people have died following a road accident involving a matatu and trucks at Kikopey along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway. Police said the Bungoma-bound matatu was hit from behind by a truck that is believed to have lost control. Another truck was reportedly in front of the matatu, trapping …

The number of people killed in a road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway has risen to eight following the deaths of two more victims who were receiving treatment. Machakos County Chief Officer for Medical Services Rashid Kalla said the two men died while undergoing treatment at Machakos Level 5 Hospital …

A two-year-old boy has died after being struck by a donkey in Olasi village, East Kano area of Nyando Sub-county, Kisumu County. Police say the incident happened at the homestead of the child’s grandfather when the toddler wandered close to the animal. The donkey allegedly kicked the boy, causing serious …

Renowned city entrepreneur Damaris Muriithi, widely known as Dama wa Spares, has outlined a set of guiding principles she believes are essential for anyone aiming to succeed in 2026. In a TikTok video posted on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Dama urged her followers to begin the new year with purpose, …

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved 42 more Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), increasing the number of licensed and regulated digital lenders in the country to 195. This latest approval follows the licensing of 27 DCPs announced in September 2025, underscoring the regulator’s ongoing drive to bring order to …

The government has set aside an additional Sh1.4 billion to fast-track the completion of Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County, President William Ruto has announced, reinforcing efforts to boost sports infrastructure and talent development nationwide. The President made the announcement on Thursday during the Barasa Governor’s Cup at Bukhungu Stadium, terming …

As schools prepare to reopen in less than a week, uncertainty has emerged over the fees payable by day secondary school students, following mixed messages from the Ministry of Education and a senior lawmaker. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has pointed to government guidelines on the implementation of senior school education …

Liverpool are set to sign Club Brugge’s Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordonez, 21, in January for around £43m. (Mirror) Roma are interested in re-signing Liverpool’s 33-year-old Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah but may have to wait until the summer. (La Repubblica – in Italian) Manchester United are interested in Crystal Palace and …