Police have arrested two suspects in Makindu, Makueni County, after a late-night operation exposed a suspected illegal donkey slaughtering ring in Kamboo sub-location. According to area chief Jackson Kimende, the raid was conducted at around 12:30am, when officers stormed a forest area and discovered that about 20 donkeys had already …

A dispute has erupted between Nyali MP Mohammed Ali and Mombasa county officials after several billboards promoting his voter registration campaign were taken down. Residents woke up on Tuesday to find empty billboard spaces in areas where Ali’s campaign messages had previously been displayed, including Buxton, Likoni Ferry and Kibarani. …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has released details of his late brother Nderitu Gachagua’s will in a bid to address growing claims of irregularities in the handling and distribution of the estate. In a notice published in local newspapers on Wednesday, Gachagua—named as one of the estate’s executors alongside lawyer …

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has launched its application portal for the 2026 intake, inviting students to apply for degree courses as well as Level 4, 5 and 6 TVET programmes. The online application window opened on April 7, 2026, and will close on May 6, …

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju on Tuesday appeared before the Kibera Law Courts and denied charges of allegedly providing false information to a public officer. His court appearance followed a summons issued by Senior Principal Magistrate Stella Atambo for plea taking in a case tied to his recent disappearance, which …

By: BBC Global oil prices have fallen significantly after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire. Early Tuesday, a barrel of crude oil traded on international markets was worth $103.42, while U.S. crude was near $103.25 a barrel. However, prices are still higher than before the conflict began on …

US President Donald Trump has said he has agreed to a two-week pause in attacks on Iran, following a proposal by mediators in the conflict. Trump said the decision was reached after talks with Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who requested more time for diplomatic efforts. In his …

By: Samuel Rotich, Laikipia University Fuel is a critical resource that supports transportation, trade, and many other sectors of the economy. When shortages occur, the effects are felt immediately by citizens and businesses. For this reason, the government must act quickly to address any fuel supply crisis before it escalates. …

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College At the northern base of Mount Fuji lies a forest so dense, so quiet, and so deeply unsettling that it has earned a reputation unlike any other on Earth. This is Aokigahara Forest, a place where beauty and darkness exist side by side, and …

A new survey shows that over a quarter of Kenyans downsized to more affordable rental housing in 2025 as households responded to growing financial pressure. The Old Mutual Financial Wellness Monitor reveals that 27 per cent of respondents moved to cheaper homes, while 22 per cent opted for lower-cost brands …