At least six people were killed and several others injured after armed attackers ambushed a passenger matatu in Mandera East Constituency. Police said the attack happened on Saturday morning, with preliminary investigations pointing to suspected al-Shabaab militants, although the motive had not been officially confirmed. Click here to join our …

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Referees Committee, in collaboration with the Instructors’ Technical Group, has suspended three referees after reviewing their performances in recent SportPesa League matches. In a statement, FKF said the disciplinary action followed a virtual meeting held on April 30, 2026, where officials examined match videos, assessors’ …

Detectives in Murang’a County are probing the killing of a 35-year-old man and the serious assault of another following allegations of goat theft. Police said the incident happened on Thursday, May 8, in Thangathi village. Officers who responded to the scene discovered the body of John Kamau Maina lying beside …

At least four people are feared buried under rubble after part of an eight-storey building under construction collapsed on Saturday morning in the Ole Nairi area of Oloolua Ward, Kajiado North. According to officials from the National Disaster Management Unit, the incident occurred while construction work was still in progress …

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has publicly backed former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici for the Kirinyaga governor seat in the 2027 General Election. Mwangaza announced her support during a political rally in Kirinyaga County, where the two leaders appeared together at a mobilisation event attended by supporters from across …

Rising tomato prices across Kenya are forcing households to change how they cook, with many replacing the once-essential ingredient with cheaper alternatives. Some families have completely dropped tomatoes, relying instead on onions, spices, and traditional cooking methods to keep meals affordable. Others are turning to vegetables like carrots and beetroot, …

The Kenya Pipeline Company has officially launched the recruitment process for a new Managing Director following the resignation of Joe Sang last month. In a public notice, the company invited qualified candidates to apply for the top position before the May 20 midnight deadline. The successful applicant will serve on …

Safaricom has reported a record-breaking profit of nearly Sh100 billion for the 2025 financial year after net earnings surged by 67.3 per cent to Sh99.7 billion. The telecommunications giant linked the strong performance to innovative products and services that continue to improve customers’ everyday experiences. Click here to join our …

Mohamed Warsame has officially taken oath as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya during a swearing-in ceremony held at State House. Justice Warsame becomes the 14th judge to join Kenya’s highest court after the Judiciary moved to fill the vacancy left by the late Mohammed Ibrahim, who passed …

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College Across the green hills and quiet villages of Kenya stands a tree unlike any other—the mugumo tree. To some, it is a symbol of life and tradition. To others, it is a place of deep mystery, fear, and unseen power. For generations, this enormous …