Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has promised to provide free VIP hearses and coffins for families of students who died in the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. Sonko made the commitment after visiting the school in Gilgil to offer condolences and assess the aftermath of the incident, which left …

Liverpool have dismissed head coach Arne Slot after two years at the helm of the club. The 47-year-old Dutch manager enjoyed a successful first campaign, guiding the Reds to their 20th English league title. However, Liverpool endured a disappointing second season, finishing fifth in the Premier League, prompting the club …

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Ethiopia to lead the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for June 1, 2026. The African Union deployed the mission at the invitation of the Ethiopian government, with Uhuru appointed to oversee the team tasked …

Kenya’s annual inflation rate climbed to 6.7 percent in May 2026, up from 5.6 percent in April, reflecting higher prices for food, transport, fuel and other essential household expenses. New figures released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) show a notable rise in the cost of living, driven …

Kenya and South Africa are preparing to strengthen their agricultural and trade partnership through a new cooperation agreement expected to be signed during Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe’s official visit to Pretoria next week. The visit, scheduled for June 4, will bring together senior government officials from both countries for …

The government has introduced enhanced Ebola surveillance measures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by designating Gate 16 for passengers arriving from countries classified as high-risk for Ebola transmission. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni announced the move following an inspection tour of the airport, noting that the measures were …

Absa Bank Kenya has reported a profit after tax of Sh5.3 billion for the first quarter ending March 2026, supported by growth in customer deposits and an expanded balance sheet despite a difficult economic climate. The bank’s total assets rose by 10 percent to Sh571.3 billion during the period, while …

A U.S. national facing immigration-related charges in Nairobi caused a light moment in court on Thursday after complaining about the food served in custody and asking for “better meals.” The Milimani Law Courts briefly turned humorous when Hodgkinson Enock Jedidah, who is accused of being in Kenya illegally, told the …

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced that it will temporarily close to the public on Monday, June 1, 2026, in observance of Madaraka Day. In a statement, the mission said normal operations will resume on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. All routine consular and administrative services will therefore be …

At least eight students have been arrested in connection with an arson investigation at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, where a dormitory fire claimed 16 lives. Police said the students were picked up from their homes and returned to the school for questioning, while others who were still …