Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has lauded the High Court’s landmark decision declaring the multi-billion shilling sale of a 15 percent government stake in Safaricom PLC unconstitutional, hailing the verdict as a historic triumph for the public. Addressing a press conference at the SKM Centre on Wednesday, Kalonzo—who served …

In a dramatic turn during Wednesday’s sentencing proceedings, Douglas Zachariah Otieno, the father of murdered university student Sharon Otieno, told the High Court that he has forgiven former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and would not oppose a non-custodial sentence for him. Addressing Justice Cecilia Githua, Mr. Otieno explained that his …

In a heartbreaking turn of events, all five quintuplets born to Mercy Kanini from Juja have died at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where they were receiving intensive neonatal care. The tragic news was confirmed in a press statement released on September 16, 2026, by KNH Acting Chief Executive Officer …

More than 6,000 farmers in Kiambu County have received certified maize seeds and fertiliser as the county government intensifies efforts to increase food production ahead of the anticipated heavy rains. Governor Kimani Wamatangi led the distribution exercise in Ngoliba Ward, Thika Constituency, where each farmer received hybrid maize seeds and …

A former official of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted of fraudulently obtaining public property and presenting forged academic documents to secure employment. David Mogire Nyabuti was found guilty by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court following investigations by the Ethics …

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the reopening of Central Park to the public following the completion of renovations at the popular recreational facility, which had remained closed for five years. According to a statement from the Governor’s office, Central Park was shut down by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) …

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has moved to the High Court seeking orders requiring United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) to complete the processing of his doctoral studies and consider him for the university’s September graduation ceremony. Masengeli is pursuing a PhD in International Relations and says uncertainty surrounding …

Sidian Bank has partnered with Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) to improve access to financing for small and medium-sized businesses operating in the manufacturing sector. The partnership is expected to give MSMEs access to loans, training and business development support, while also connecting growing enterprises to larger financing facilities as their …

Uganda’s leading opposition figure, Dr Kizza Besigye, remains in detention as concerns grow over his declining health and efforts by his family and lawyers to secure his release on bail. Besigye has been held in Kampala since he was reportedly abducted and arrested in Kenya on November 16, 2024. He …

Jamii Telecommunications Limited (JTL), the company behind Faiba Mobile, is celebrating a major milestone after its mobile network surpassed one million subscribers. To mark the achievement, the company rewarded Michael Moegi, a Nairobi resident who became Faiba Mobile’s one millionth customer. The milestone represents a significant step in Faiba Mobile’s …