Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has stated that he will not be forced or pressured into joining any political party ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a boda boda Sacco empowerment event in Kiambaa, the governor said his political direction will be guided by the people of Kiambu when …

Two matatu crew members have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of killing a college student who fell from a speeding vehicle along Thika Road. The deceased, 21-year-old Doreen Kinya, died in 2018 after she tumbled out of the moving matatu while travelling on …

Motorists in Nairobi should brace for major traffic disruptions this weekend as several key roads are set to be closed to pave the way for the Nairobi City Marathon. According to an official notice, the closures will begin at midnight on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and last until the afternoon …

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched investigations into a deadly road accident involving a public service vehicle along Enterprise Road in Nairobi’s Industrial Area. The crash, which occurred on the night of June 3 near the Dar-es-Salaam Roundabout, left at least four people dead and 15 others …

Police in Molo Sub-county, Nakuru County, have launched investigations following the death of a 30-year-old woman whose body was discovered inside a rental house at Mucherwo Shopping Centre. The deceased, identified as Salome Chelagat, was found lying naked on a bed by officers who responded to the scene. Preliminary findings …

Kenya could begin commercial oil production in Turkana before the end of 2026, according to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, who says preparations are underway to finally bring the long-delayed project into operation. Speaking on Radio Jambo on Friday, Wandayi expressed confidence that the country is nearing a major milestone …

Students at St George’s Girls Secondary School will be released on Friday following an early closure ordered by the school’s management due to rising concerns linked to unrest in neighbouring schools. In a notice issued on Thursday, Chief Principal Assumpta Mwangi said the decision was made by the Board of …

Bolt has expanded its presence in Kenya’s digital economy by entering the on-demand retail space through a new partnership with supermarket chain Quickmart. The collaboration will allow customers to order more than 12,000 products from over 60 Quickmart branches directly via the Bolt Food app, marking a shift from food …

A 39-year-old man has died following a fire that broke out in his apartment in Buruburu Sub-County, Nairobi. The blaze occurred in Room A13 on the third floor of a building near Uhuru Market along Eastlands Crescent. Members of the public broke into the locked apartment and managed to put …

Kenya’s electric mobility sector received a major boost on Wednesday after global electric two-wheeler manufacturer YADEA officially entered the market, unveiling a motorcycle designed specifically for the country’s boda boda industry. The company introduced its KIFA electric motorcycle during Autoexpo Kenya 2026 in Nairobi, marking Kenya as a strategic hub …