Car dealers and importers are facing challenges following stricter rules by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on the use of KD number plates, with industry players warning of delivery delays and operational disruptions. Under the new regulations, KD plates—typically used on unregistered vehicles—are now restricted to specific purposes …

A Kenya Defence Forces officer has been detained after allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute in Nakuru. Police said the incident occurred on April 14 in the St Mary’s area, involving a captain attached to Gilgil Military Base. The suspect is accused of stabbing his wife following an …

The High Court of Kenya has ordered that the current situation be maintained in a case opposing the government’s plan to sell a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, as the legal dispute escalates. Justice Francis Gikonyo, speaking for a three-judge bench, said the court will hear an application for …

Simba Arati has stated that the alliance between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to form the next government. Speaking during William Ruto’s development tour in Kisii, Arati—who also serves as ODM’s deputy party leader—said their collaboration with the President puts them in a …

Betty Kyalo has shared the joyful news of welcoming her newborn daughter, Nova Aurora Jones, with her partner Charlie Jones. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, expressing excitement and gratitude. They posted photos holding their baby’s hand alongside a box revealing it’s a girl, with her name displayed. Click …

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has found St Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital liable for unlawfully disclosing a patient’s sensitive medical information and ordered it to pay Sh525,000 in compensation. Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait ruled that the hospital violated data protection laws by mishandling and wrongly sharing a patient’s …

Githunguri affordable housing project has been halted after the High Court of Kenya ordered an immediate suspension of construction on the disputed land following a case involving Kikuyu elders. In a ruling issued by Justice Bahati Mwamunye, the court directed that all construction activities on the 58-acre parcel stop immediately. …

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon has assured Kenyans that the 2027 General Election will be credible, transparent, and peaceful, while urging all stakeholders to play their part in protecting democracy. Speaking at a Nairobi meeting, Ethekon said the Commission is adopting a fresh approach focused on …

A decision by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to lower VAT on fuel to 8 per cent is now facing legal scrutiny. In a gazette notice issued on April 15, Mbadi reduced VAT from 13 per cent to 8 per cent—just a day after an earlier cut from 16 per …

Livestock PS Jonathan Mueke has revealed that Kenya’s appetite for pork is almost twice the country’s current production, highlighting a major supply gap in the livestock sector. According to Mueke, demand in 2025 reached about 38,500 metric tonnes, while local production stood at just 23,000 metric tonnes. He noted that …