The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has temporarily shut down several water treatment facilities following an accident in which a lorry carrying chemicals overturned in the Matharu area of Timboroa Location, Uasin Gishu County. In a statement on Friday, November 21, 2025, NEMA said the spill released an unidentified substance …

Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions affecting parts of Kajiado and Siaya counties on Saturday, November 22, 2025. In a statement released on Friday, November 21, the utility confirmed the blackout would affect specific areas to allow for maintenance and manage demand on the national grid. Kajiado County Residents …

A day after President William Ruto delivered his State of the Nation address to Parliament, leaders from the Kenya Moja political bloc described the speech as full of falsehoods and more like a pre-election manifesto than a report on governance. Speaking in Kisii, the MPs suggested that ODM’s participation in …

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto, dismissing the State of the Nation address delivered in Parliament on Thursday as “a useless speech lacking substance.” Addressing supporters during by-election campaigns in Mbeere North, Gachagua accused the President of delivering theatrics instead of tangible …

A woman suspected of supporting and soliciting for a terrorist organization has been arrested in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The suspect, identified as Asho Kassim Hassan, was apprehended during a raid conducted by detectives from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Directorate of Criminal Investigations …

Thirty-one victims of the devastating November 1–2 landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet were laid to rest on Friday in a solemn mass funeral officiated by Catholic Bishop Dominic Kimengich. The disaster claimed 41 lives, leaving the local community in deep mourning. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The ceremony in …

Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala led a delegation to Bondo on Thursday to console Ida Odinga following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Accompanied by elders and local leaders, Balala presented a camel to the Odinga family — a traditional symbol of respect and solidarity in pastoralist …

Homeways Supermarket in Witeithie, Thika, has come under scrutiny after an anonymous employee alleged that staff are being subjected to harsh and exploitative working conditions. The complaint, shared with blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, paints a grim picture of what workers claim is “modern-day slavery.” The whistleblower requested anonymity, citing fear of …

The Government of Tanzania has issued its first public reaction to CNN’s investigative documentary highlighting widespread unrest after the October 29 presidential election. In a brief statement released on November 21, the government said it is currently “reviewing and verifying” the findings presented in the CNN exposé, which documented deadly …

On November 20, Meta notified Kenyan digital creators that starting January 1, 2026, it will begin deducting a 5% withholding tax from all payouts. The adjustment follows Kenyan tax laws requiring companies to withhold and remit taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for payments made to creators based in …