County

The Kitui County Assembly has unanimously approved the county’s KSh16.54 billion budget estimates for the 2026/2027 financial year, paving the way for the implementation of development programmes and delivery of public services across the county. The budget, amounting to KSh16,537,506,340, was approved pursuant to Section 135 of the Public Finance …

A viral video showing an alleged armed robbery at a hair salon in Nairobi’s Saika estate has stirred public outrage, reigniting concerns over escalating violent crime in the city and prompting calls for security agencies to step in. The footage, which surfaced online over the weekend, appears to show two …

A senior police officer attached to the National Police Service Airwing has been found dead inside a house in Juja, Kiambu County. The officer, identified as Chief Inspector Michael Waiganjo Kabere, was discovered on Thursday evening at a residence in the Malaba ODM area of Witeithie. Click here to join …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has extended the designation of several areas in Marsabit County as security-disturbed and dangerous for an additional 30 days, allowing enhanced security operations to continue. The extension was announced in a Gazette Notice dated July 23 and took effect at 6:30 p.m. the same day. …

Detectives in Kiambu County have launched investigations after a man was found dead inside a bar in Githurai 45 in an incident suspected to involve stupefying. The case was reported on Wednesday afternoon after the manager of the entertainment joint discovered that a customer who had entered the premises earlier …

Forestry Principal Secretary George Tarus has confirmed that the government intends to construct an airstrip in Imenti Forest as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s ability to respond to forest fires. Speaking during an interview on NTV on Wednesday, Tarus said the proposed facility is designed to improve emergency …

Residents of Makueni County will now enjoy longer access to government services after the Makueni Huduma Centre introduced extended operating hours. Effective Monday, July 20, 2026, the centre will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., a move aimed at improving access to public services and enhancing customer convenience. Click …

Detectives have launched investigations into the death of a 22-year-old woman who died after reportedly falling from the rooftop of a 22-storey building in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area. The incident was reported at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday after the building’s management was alerted by a security guard who discovered …

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has supported the proposal to elevate Thika Municipality into a smart industrial city, saying the town has satisfied the requirements set out under the Urban Areas and Cities Act. After reviewing submissions from the Kiambu County Government, the committee determined that …

Perched on the outskirts of Kitui town stands one of Kenya’s most intriguing natural landmarks—Nzambani Rock. Rising dramatically above the surrounding landscape, the giant rock attracts hundreds of visitors every year, not just for its breathtaking views but for a centuries-old legend that has made it famous across the country. …