The helicopter that went down in Nandi County, claiming the life of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno and five others, has been identified as an Airbus H125 bearing registration 5Y-DSB. The aircraft type, previously referred to as the Eurocopter AS350 B3e, is a light single-engine helicopter commonly deployed worldwide for …

By: Rose Murimi, Jewel Technical College For generations, schools have been regarded as safe havens where children grow intellectually, socially, and morally. Parents once believed that once a child walked through the school gate, they were secure and protected. There was deep trust in the education system, and schools were …

Johana Ng’eno, the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr, is among six people who lost their lives after a helicopter they were travelling in crashed and caught fire near Chepkieb Forest in Mosop, Nandi County, on Saturday evening. The aircraft is reported to have gone down at around 4:45pm shortly …

Stargazers in Kenya are in for a rare astronomical spectacle tonight as six planets are set to line up in a “planetary parade.” The event will be visible in the western sky just after sunset, offering one of the most striking celestial displays of the year. Click here to join …

President William Ruto has officially named Francis Meja as the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a six-year term. The appointment, dated February 27, 2026, was made pursuant to Article 250(2) of the Constitution and in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Commission Act (Cap. 185). …

The Senate has endorsed its calendar for the fifth session, detailing official sitting days and recess periods from February through December 2026. In a notice issued under Standing Order 32, the House resolved on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to adopt the regular annual schedule. The programme, dated February 18 and …

By: BBC At least 15 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in the western city of El Alto, the country’s authorities say. The incident happened at 18:15 local time (22:15 GMT) on Friday as the plane was arriving at El Alto’s …

Molo MP Kimani Kuria has declared that the deputy president’s seat should remain with the current holder, Prof Kithure Kindiki, amid growing political collaboration between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the ruling party. His comments follow signals from ODM leaders that the party intends to seek a greater share …

President William Ruto has officially appointed Ida Betty Odinga as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative in the Foreign Service after her nomination was approved by the National Assembly. In a gazette notice dated February 27, 2026, the President invoked Article 132 (2) (e) of the Constitution to confirm her appointment. …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has conducted an inspection tour of major marine and fisheries development projects in Shimoni, Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County. During the Saturday visit, he directed contractors to fast-track the works and uphold high construction standards to ensure the projects deliver their intended impact. Click here to …