Police have launched investigations after a human skeleton, believed to have been scavenged by hyenas, was discovered in Kamulu, deepening concerns over a series of unexplained deaths reported in parts of Machakos County. The remains were found on Monday at around 4:27 p.m. in Athi View village, Kamulu, within Athi …

President William Ruto has announced a Sh30 billion project to dual the Muthaiga–Kiambu Road and its connecting bypasses as part of the government’s strategy to improve transport infrastructure and spur economic growth along the fast-growing Kiambu corridor. Speaking on Monday during the commissioning of the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover, the …

The Board of I&M Group PLC has appointed Abdi Mohamed as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Kenya, subject to approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In a statement issued to shareholders on Monday, the lender announced that Mohamed will join the bank from Absa Bank …

WhatsApp is introducing a new usernames feature that will enable users to connect without revealing their phone numbers, marking a major step toward improving privacy on the messaging platform. The company announced that users can start reserving their preferred usernames this week before the feature is rolled out globally later …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence that Meru County will overwhelmingly support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election, declaring that the region is firmly behind the Head of State. Kindiki made the remarks on Sunday during the 60th anniversary celebrations of Burieruri Boys Senior School …

The East African Press Councils (EAPC) has appealed for calm and dialogue amid growing tensions between governments and media organizations across the region, warning that escalating hostility threatens press freedom and the safety of journalists. In a statement released on Sunday, EAPC expressed concern over what it described as increasing …

At least six people lost their lives while more than a dozen others were injured in two separate road accidents reported in Bungoma and Kericho counties on Saturday, according to police. The first crash occurred at Chomoi along the Eldoret–Webuye Highway, where a trailer transporting logs reportedly lost control, collided …

Uganda’s media landscape faced renewed pressure on Sunday after the country’s military reportedly shut down several Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda outlets following a directive issued by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The operation affected NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and the Daily Monitor, with armed security officers reportedly …

Farmers in Lugari Sub-county, Kakamega County, are increasingly turning to traditional vegetables as a lucrative source of income, driven by rising demand from consumers who are becoming more aware of the crops’ nutritional and health benefits. Once regarded as food mainly consumed by low-income households, indigenous vegetables such as black …

Jubilee Party presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has called for the suspension of the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) proposed mandatory annual vehicle inspection programme, arguing that it has been introduced without adequate public participation. The proposed policy would require vehicle owners to pay Sh2,000 annually for inspections, a move …