The Supreme Court is expected to issue its judgment on Friday in the case involving the killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif. Sharif was fatally shot on October 23, 2022, in Kajiado County by officers believed to have been attached to Kenya’s elite General Service Unit (GSU). Click here to …

Most parts of the country are expected to remain dry over the weekend, although the Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast isolated rainfall, chilly conditions and strong winds in some regions. In its latest weather outlook for July 3 and 4, Kenya Met said dry conditions will dominate across much of …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a new case of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Uganda, signalling the country’s latest battle with the highly infectious virus. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that Ugandan authorities reported the confirmed case on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The patient was identified …

Police in Kangundo, Machakos County, have launched investigations after the body of a 40-year-old man who had been reported missing was discovered in a dry well. The deceased, identified as John Kyulu Kioko, had been missing since June 28, 2026. His body was found on Wednesday by his father inside …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced proposed amendments to its party constitution and is inviting members to submit comments before the changes are adopted. In a notice issued under Section 20(2) of the Political Parties Act, 2011, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the revised constitution has been published …

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that he will not contest any elective seat in the 2027 General Election, saying he has deliberately chosen to stay out of elective politics. Mbadi said he plans to continue serving in government beyond the August 2027 polls and expressed optimism that …

The High Court has declared unconstitutional a controversial provision of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which allowed a government committee to order internet service providers to block websites and online platforms without first obtaining court approval. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Patricia Mande ruled that …

WhatsApp has begun letting users reserve usernames ahead of the feature’s official launch later this year, marking a major shift in how people can connect on the messaging platform without having to share their phone numbers. The new feature will be optional, meaning users can continue using WhatsApp as usual …

A new survey by research firm Infotrak has given several gubernatorial hopefuls a political boost after ranking them among Kenya’s best-performing Members of Parliament. The study assessed legislators based on public perception of their performance in representation, legislation and oversight, alongside factors such as fulfilment of campaign promises, development record, …

If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, Instagram or X lately, chances are you’ve come across posts about the Summer Tides festival. The event has become one of the most talked-about youth festivals in Kenya, with excitement building both online and in everyday conversations. So, what exactly is Summer Tides, and …