The government has rolled out two new initiatives aimed at increasing both domestic and international tourism, including the Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport, which allows travellers to record visits to various attractions across the country. President William Ruto launched the souvenir passport during the Kenya Tourism, Wildlife and MICE Week held …

A 42-year-old artisanal miner lost his life after a gold mining tunnel collapsed in Nyangoma area, Bondo, Migori County, police have confirmed. The miner, identified as Michael Mbago, was working underground with two colleagues on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, when the tunnel gave way and trapped him. The two other …

Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo (born March 21, 1961 – died December 13, 2025) was a prominent Kenyan politician whose career spanned more than three decades. Known for his early influence in multiparty politics, leadership roles in Parliament, and repeated presidential ambitions, Jirongo was a figure both admired and controversial in …

Former Lugari MP Cyru Jirongo died early Saturday morning after being involved in a road accident in the Karai area of Naivasha, Nakuru County. According to family members and friends, he was driving himself to his rural home in Lugari, Kakamega, when his car collided head-on with a bus. Rift …

President William Ruto has awarded national honours to dozens of leaders and professionals during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations held at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday. According to a Special Gazette Notice dated December 11, 2025, the President recognised individuals for what he described as exceptional service and significant contributions …

Kenyans online are sharing their first impressions of the redesigned State House facade in Nairobi, the official residence of President William Ruto. Images circulating on social media reveal major changes to the building’s appearance. The traditional red-tiled colonial roof has been replaced with a modern flat design, dramatically altering its …

Kenyan environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has now been officially listed in the Guinness World Records after the organisation confirmed her achievement for the Longest Marathon Hugging a Tree, which she completed in 48 hours. Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga announced the news on Friday, December 12, 2025, after sharing the email …

President William Ruto has announced plans to build a new expressway connecting Nairobi and Thika, aiming to relieve the heavy traffic currently affecting the Nairobi–Thika Superhighway. Speaking during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium on December 12, the President highlighted the challenges faced by commuters living outside Nairobi …

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama Adama was the Chief Guest at this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations, joining thousands of Kenyans at Nyayo Stadium as the country marked 62 years since becoming a republic on December 12, 1964. President Mahama arrived in Nairobi on Thursday evening and was welcomed at Jomo …

Truphena Muthoni, a 21-year-old environmentalist from Mathira Constituency, recently gained national attention for her attempt to break the 72-hour tree-hugging record. From Tuesday to Thursday, she hugged an indigenous tree at the Nyeri Governor’s Office, braving harsh conditions for three days and nights to set the record. Click here to …