Construction of Talanta Stadium has moved into its final stretch, placing Kenya closer to unveiling its biggest purpose-built arena for football, rugby and other major sporting events. The project, which kicked off in early 2024, is now nearly 80 per cent complete, marking a major milestone as work shifts to …

President William Ruto has said he stepped in to stop demolitions in Mukuru Kwa Njenga informal settlement after violent confrontations and protests broke out earlier this week. The demolitions, which started on Tuesday, saw bulldozers escorted by security officers move into the area as residents attempted to resist the exercise. …

A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with another truck along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass near Carnivore Restaurant, leaving one person dead and causing major traffic disruption. The accident happened on Saturday, sparking panic along the busy route near Wilson Airport. Both trucks, including the fuel tanker, caught fire, producing thick black …

Police are investigating the death of a 75-year-old man whose body was found dumped in a thicket in Juja, Kiambu County, following an alleged abduction. Stephen Gitonga Gacheru was reportedly kidnapped from a parking yard in Thika Town on January 22, 2026, and his body was discovered the next day …

The government has cautioned social media content creators against producing videos that downplay, glorify or make light of gender-based violence (GBV). In a statement, the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services said the growing trend poses a serious risk to ongoing national efforts to prevent and address abuse. The …

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has promised residents of Northern Kenya that his coalition would deepen devolution and promote fair development if elected to government. Speaking in a video shared on his X account, Kalonzo said the region continues to experience serious development disparities more than ten years after …

Police and emergency crews were dispatched to Nairobi’s Southern Bypass after a fuel tanker burst into flames following a traffic accident. The busy highway was temporarily shut down as officers worked to control the fire, which sent thick smoke into the air and posed a risk to nearby buildings. The …

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has approved the establishment of one new police station and five police posts in different parts of the country as part of efforts to boost security coverage. The designations were announced through Kenya Gazette notices dated January 13 and 19, 2026. Click here to join …

Police in Machakos County have launched investigations after the body of a two-year-old boy was found at a dumpsite in Mlolongo. According to authorities, the child’s body was discovered behind Mlolongo Primary School on January 22, 2026. Investigators suspect the boy may have died in a different location before his …

The Environment and Land Court in Nairobi has dismissed a constitutional petition filed by TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC and Gapco Kenya Limited, finding that the dispute should have been pursued through a regular civil lawsuit rather than a constitutional claim. In his decision, Justice J.G. Kemei upheld a preliminary objection …