Eldoret is finally a city and the fifth Kenyan city after Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nakuru.   President William Ruto on Thursday led the conferment of Eldoret municipality to a city status.   The ceremony took place after assessment that Eldoret met the criteria for classification as a city under …

Beatrice Chebet and Abraham Kibiwott, who left Kenya as constables for the Paris Olympics, have been promoted to corporals upon their return. Chebet received her promotion from acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli at Jogoo House on Wednesday, following her gold medal wins in the women’s 5,000m and 10,000m …

By: AFP Six more bodies, including those of two children, were recovered on Wednesday from the site of a massive garbage landslide in the Ugandan capital Kampala, bringing the death toll so far to 30, police said. Several dozen people are also still missing, police said, after the collapse at …

Faith Kipyegon, Team Kenya’s captain at the Paris Olympics, stated that the team gave their best in the fiercely competitive games. Speaking during a breakfast hosted by President William Ruto at Eldoret State Lodge, Kipyegon acknowledged the intense competition in Paris and expressed gratitude for the government’s support and the …

Thousands of Eldoret residents have gathered at the Eldoret Sports Club for a celebration marking the town’s elevation to city status. President William Ruto is set to oversee the event, where he will officially present the city charter to Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii. Attendees are undergoing security checks before …

By:BBC Kenyan journalist Rukia Bulle has won the 2024 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The 26-year-old, who is the ninth recipient of the award and works for Kenya’s Nation Media Group, specialises in human interest stories. Bulle has also successfully built a strong following on TikTok through her relatable and …

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has revealed that the Wiper Party intends to support Generation Z candidates aspiring for various positions in the 2027 general elections. Senator Maanzo mentioned that under the leadership of Kalonzo Musyoka, the Wiper Party is open to welcoming Gen Z members interested in running for office. …

The Senate will convene a special session on Wednesday afternoon to address the impeachment charges against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has called for this session through a gazette notice to review the allegations against Mwangaza. Kingi received a letter from the Speaker of the Meru County …

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has disclosed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta requested him to collaborate with President William Ruto to address the concerns raised by the Gen-Z protests. Speaking in President Ruto’s Elgeyo Marakwet stronghold, Odinga explained that Kenyatta’s request led him to explore ways to progress the country. “During …

Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticized the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) for suggesting that toll fees be applied to major roads that are already in use. On Tuesday, Sifuna expressed his concern on X (formerly Twitter), questioning how KeNHA could propose tolls on roads that were funded by …