Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has promised to raise police salaries if elected, arguing that better pay would reduce harassment of motorists. Speaking on Monday evening in Makueni County during his Ukambani tour, Gachagua said improving police welfare would help rebuild trust between officers and the public. Click here to …
Read More »President Ruto to Address Nairobi County Assembly
President William Ruto is set to address the Nairobi City County Assembly on Thursday, April 9, marking the first time a sitting Kenyan president will speak to a county assembly. The invitation was extended by Nairobi MCAs, and Ruto’s Chief of Staff, Felix Koskei, confirmed the schedule in a letter …
Read More »Omanga, Nyamu Defend Each Other in Viral Sexual Scandal
Millicent Omanga and Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu have jointly defended themselves against what they described as “false and malicious” sexual allegations circulating online. The two leaders, both contenders for the Nairobi County woman representative seat, posted similar statements on social media, dismissing the claims and urging the public to ignore …
Read More »Kenya Finally Pays KSh 3.9B to Secure AFCON 2027 Hosting
After weeks of uncertainty, Kenya has completed payment of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosting fee, totaling USD 30 million (KSh 3.9 billion), the Sports Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the payment means Kenya has now met all financial and institutional …
Read More »Qwetu 0wner Acorn Sees Profits soar 9% in 2025
Acorn Investment Management Limited has reported a profit of Sh1.52 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025, marking a 9.2% rise compared to 2024. The growth was largely driven by strong results from its student accommodation real estate investment trusts (REITs). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Revenue …
Read More »Traders Count Losses after Gikomba Market Wiped out Overnight
A section of the Gikomba shoe market was brought down overnight by county authorities after traders failed to vacate following an earlier eviction notice. The demolition is part of ongoing efforts by the county government to reclaim riparian land. Conducted under heavy security, the operation left traders shocked as they …
Read More »EPRA Identifies Five Fuel Stations Over Quality Breaches
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has flagged five petrol stations nationwide for failing to meet fuel quality standards between January and March 2026. In a public notice, the regulator said it carried out a wide-ranging inspection exercise under Section 92 of the Petroleum Act 2019, which mandates continuous …
Read More »Mystery as Senior Police officer Found Dead in Parked Car
A senior police officer was discovered dead inside his car under unclear circumstances at Ikonge Market in Nyamira County. Police said they were alerted by members of the public who noticed a vehicle that had been parked for a long time along the Nyamira–Kericho road. Upon arriving at the scene, …
Read More »1998 Bomb Blast Victims Escalate Case to Court of Appeal
Survivors of the 1998 Nairobi bomb attack and their families have taken their case to the Court of Appeal, seeking justice and compensation after the High Court dismissed their petition. The move comes after a 2024 ruling by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who threw out the case filed in 2021, stating …
Read More »Teen Killed in Fight with Friends in Eastleigh
A 17-year-old boy lost his life after being stabbed during a confrontation in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area. According to police, the teenager was attacked by a group of his friends during the incident, which occurred on Sunday, March 29. Three suspects connected to the attack have been arrested and are awaiting …
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