Journalist Larry Madowo has been honoured as Human Rights Defender of the Year, an award that includes a $1,000 (approximately Sh129,000) cash prize. Upon receiving the recognition, Madowo announced that he would donate the full amount to a young Kenyan journalist who focuses on reporting community issues. Click here to …

The young man who became one of the most recognizable faces of the 2024 Gen Z protests after dramatically entering Parliament has resurfaced after spending close to two years out of the public eye. Chama, whose images and videos inside the National Assembly chambers went viral during the anti-Finance Bill …

Several students are feared dead and many others injured following a tragic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil. Reports indicate that the students were unable to open the door as they attempted to escape from the burning dormitory. Emergency responders and local authorities are currently at the scene. …

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College Dragon fruit is one of the most beautiful fruits in the world. Its bright pink skin and tiny black seeds make it stand out from many other fruits. Besides its attractive appearance, dragon fruit is packed with nutrients that help keep the body healthy. …

Drama unfolded in Nairobi after a police officer attached to the security team of a former MP allegedly lost his firearm while at a spa in the city centre. According to police reports, the sergeant, who serves under the Security of Government Buildings unit, said the incident happened on May …

By: Reuters  The Trump administration is expected to deploy U.S. public health officers to Kenya to staff a potential quarantine facility there amid the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The facility, which was pending approval from the Kenyan government as …

By: Linet Mutheu, Mount Kenya University The internet has become a powerful tool that continues to transform how people live, work and learn across the world. It has created new opportunities in business, education and communication, making daily activities faster, easier and more efficient. One of the most significant changes …

Detectives in Makadara, Nairobi, have launched investigations into the killing of a 19-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed to death near a railway crossing footbridge in Mukuru kwa Njenga in what police suspect may have been linked to a love triangle. Police said the incident was reported on May 24, …

A tragic rescue attempt turned fatal after two men drowned in River Athi in Athi River, Machakos County. Police said the incident occurred on May 24, 2026, at around 3.30 pm within Athi River South Sub-County. According to investigators, Bernard Mutinda Mumo reportedly drowned while swimming in the river. In …

The National Police Service has rejected claims that Kenya is witnessing a sharp increase in missing children cases, saying public concern has been amplified by social media activity, heightened awareness, and fake online content. Police Spokesperson Michael Muchiri said although cases involving missing children are still being reported, official police …