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President William Ruto has approved a proposal to name the newly built Wajir Stadium after the late Ahmed Khalif, a respected political figure from the region. The announcement followed a request by Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations held in Wajir on Monday. The governor said …

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has called for the suspension of plans to establish a proposed Ebola treatment and isolation centre in neighbouring Laikipia County, urging the national government to first engage all relevant stakeholders. In a statement on Saturday, Kahiga said residents of Nyeri had expressed concern over media reports …

A group of youth in Nanyuki town has announced plans to hold protests on Monday, coinciding with Madaraka Day, over reported continued activity at Laikipia Air Base linked to a proposed Ebola quarantine facility. The planned demonstrations will see the youths march through Nanyuki streets and present their grievances to …

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has promised to provide free VIP hearses and coffins for families of students who died in the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. Sonko made the commitment after visiting the school in Gilgil to offer condolences and assess the aftermath of the incident, which left …

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Ethiopia to lead the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for June 1, 2026. The African Union deployed the mission at the invitation of the Ethiopian government, with Uhuru appointed to oversee the team tasked …

Kenya and South Africa are preparing to strengthen their agricultural and trade partnership through a new cooperation agreement expected to be signed during Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe’s official visit to Pretoria next week. The visit, scheduled for June 4, will bring together senior government officials from both countries for …

The government has introduced enhanced Ebola surveillance measures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by designating Gate 16 for passengers arriving from countries classified as high-risk for Ebola transmission. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni announced the move following an inspection tour of the airport, noting that the measures were …

A U.S. national facing immigration-related charges in Nairobi caused a light moment in court on Thursday after complaining about the food served in custody and asking for “better meals.” The Milimani Law Courts briefly turned humorous when Hodgkinson Enock Jedidah, who is accused of being in Kenya illegally, told the …

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced that it will temporarily close to the public on Monday, June 1, 2026, in observance of Madaraka Day. In a statement, the mission said normal operations will resume on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. All routine consular and administrative services will therefore be …

At least eight students have been arrested in connection with an arson investigation at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, where a dormitory fire claimed 16 lives. Police said the students were picked up from their homes and returned to the school for questioning, while others who were still …