Kenyans have once again showcased their trademark ingenuity, devising new ways to present cash gifts ahead of Valentine’s Day after the Central Bank of Kenya cautioned against decorating or tampering with banknotes. For years, Valentine’s celebrations have featured red roses, chocolates and, more recently, elaborate money bouquets. Click here to …

Police in Dandora have seized a high-powered pistol following a tip-off from members of the public that led officers to trail suspicious individuals in the area. The National Police Service said that at about 1:00 a.m. today, officers at Dandora Police Station received information that three men, suspected to be …

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has paid tribute to three educators who died in a traffic accident outside City Primary School in Ngara during the union’s Nairobi branch elections on Sunday, January 30. The union described the loss as a significant blow to the education community. …

Six street vendors were arrested on Thursday evening along Jomo Kenyatta Highway in Kisumu for selling unlicensed pesticides, following a raid by officers from the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). The hawkers were caught by surprise as inspectors swooped in, confiscating the illegal chemicals and taking the suspects into custody. …

A woman has been taken into custody after allegedly killing her husband during a domestic altercation in Nairobi’s Kabiria area. Police said the victim, identified as 36-year-old Maurice Mwenda, succumbed to injuries after being stabbed during a disagreement with his wife. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident …

A senior police officer has told the High Court that two witnesses claimed they heard the Kianjokoma brothers utter the words “tujiokoe” while being transported in a moving police vehicle. Chief Inspector Peter Terer gave the testimony on Thursday during the murder trial of six police officers charged over the …

Police in Nairobi have launched investigations into a suspected bank-linked theft after a Runda Gardens resident reported losing Sh950,000 moments after withdrawing the money from a bank. Professor Ratemo Michilieka said he had withdrawn the cash from Cooperative Bank at Warwick Centre in Gigiri, which he intended to use for …

A gas cylinder storage facility was rocked by an explosion in the early hours of Friday, February 6, 2026, at Kisumu Ndogo area in Donholm, Nairobi, sparking fear and confusion among local residents. The blast, which occurred opposite the well-known Triple K eatery, ignited a large fire that was visible …

A small-scale trader in Kisumu is struggling to recover after her soft drinks business was disrupted on Monday when youths attending a government event allegedly looted her stock at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium. Mellen Amol, who earns her livelihood selling soft drinks, was among many vendors operating at the stadium during …

Registrations on the government’s Boma Yangu platform have exceeded one million, highlighting strong interest in affordable housing and increasing pressure on available supply. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to data from the Affordable Housing Board, most applicants are targeting projects located in urban areas with access to …