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On Thursday, 5,040 young entrepreneurs from Lamu, Kilifi, and Tana River counties received a total of Sh126 million under the Business Start-Up Capital component of the NYOTA programme during a ceremony in Malindi. President William Ruto has previously presided over events where youth from 44 counties received the initial Sh25,000 …

Authorities are investigating a shocking incident in Kagayu village, Nyeri County, where a man allegedly killed his wife and two young children. The suspect was arrested after the victims’ bodies were discovered in his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The motive for …

Three men suspected of livestock theft were killed by a mob on Friday morning after they were caught transporting two stolen bulls in a lorry. The incident took place in the Memea area of Makueni County, where locals intercepted the vehicle shortly after the bulls were reported stolen from nearby …

Kitui County has launched a large-scale livestock vaccination campaign amid worsening drought conditions affecting the region. The initiative targets around 85,000 cattle and 203,000 goats. The campaign will begin with mass vaccinations of cattle against foot-and-mouth disease in Nuu ward, Mwingi Central subcounty, on Friday, before expanding to the remaining …

Two men have died following a violent clash over a contested piece of land in the Mikinduri area of Tigania, Meru County, police have said. Authorities reported that the men were among a group allegedly hired to help remove a woman from the disputed land when they were confronted by …

Police have launched investigations into the death of a 38-year-old worker at a cabro manufacturing factory in Samburu area, Kwale County. The deceased, identified as Kitsao Charo, was fatally injured on January 28, 2026, after being hit by a machine used in the production of cabros. Reports indicate that the …

Nairobi, Turkana and Nakuru counties are among the largest recipients of government equitable revenue allocations, according to the latest data from the National Treasury. Treasury figures show that Nairobi County has received Sh195.6 billion from the national government between the 2013/14 financial year—when devolution was introduced—and the 2024/25 financial year. …

A family in Tusunini village, Makueni County, is seeking justice after their relative allegedly died from injuries sustained while in police custody. Moses Maingi, 28, reportedly suffered fatal injuries after being beaten by police following his arrest on January 8, 2026, at Nunguni police station. Click here to join our …

A woman is in hiding after allegedly killing her three children by poisoning them in Mlolongo, Machakos County. Athi River East Sub-county Police Commander Anderson Mbae said the tragedy occurred on Sunday night in Mlolongo Phase Three Estate, near Mlolongo Township, and was reported to police the following day. Click …

Two men were injured in a shooting during a fight at a club in Kitengela, Kajiado County. Police say the suspected shooter is a senior officer who was present at the club. The cause of the altercation, which occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, remains unclear. Officers returned …