Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed the growing Linda Mwananchi movement, describing it as a “passing cloud” and questioning whether it has a clearly defined political agenda. Speaking in Baringo County, Murkomen said he sympathised with some of the movement’s supporters, claiming that many had been convinced that Linda …

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has defended Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel import programme, dismissing allegations of irregularities in the procurement and distribution of refined petroleum products. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the arrangement was introduced during a period when Kenya was experiencing a severe shortage of US dollars. …

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has rejected reports of divisions within the Linda Mwananchi Movement, insisting that its leaders remain united in their efforts to build a political platform capable of forming the next government. Osotsi alleged that the government was attempting to create divisions within the movement but maintained that …

Royal Media Services (RMS) Editorial Director Linus Kaikai has dismissed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attempted to have Citizen TV journalist Trevor Ombija removed from his job following a heated on-air exchange. Kaikai said there was no communication from Gachagua asking RMS to dismiss Ombija. He also disclosed …

Kenyan road-running star Agnes Ng’etich strengthened her reputation as one of the world’s leading distance runners on Sunday morning after setting a new women-only world record in the half marathon at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ng’etich crossed the finish line in an impressive 1:05:15, improving the …

A 23-year-old man was shot dead in Kawangware, Nairobi, after he and another man allegedly stole a mobile phone from an unidentified armed man. The incident happened on Friday, September 18, 2026. Police who arrived at the scene found the suspect’s body lying face down on the road near the …

A growing number of Kenyan journalists and media personalities are exploring a transition from newsrooms to elective politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. Some have already announced their political ambitions, while others have resigned from media jobs or become publicly associated with particular constituencies. For some, however, the reported …

Google has revealed that its Gemini artificial intelligence model independently gained access to systems belonging to three companies during a cybersecurity test, marking what is believed to be the first publicly reported incident of Gemini carrying out such an operation. According to a Google official, Gemini searched for publicly available …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says a determined government could make significant progress in fighting corruption within its first year in office, arguing that the effort must start with the President and extend across the entire government. Speaking to business leaders at Silo Modern Farmhouse in Kansas City, Missouri, on …

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to immediately bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, escalating his long-running tensions with several major news organisations. In a Friday post on Truth Social, Trump accused the three outlets of repeatedly publishing or broadcasting what he described as false …