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Police have arrested a 45-year-old woman in connection with the sudden death of Dr Job Obwaka, a director at The Nairobi Hospital. The suspect, Beatrice Wangare, is said to be the last person seen with the doctor before his death and was taken into custody on Saturday morning as investigations …

The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has confiscated a large haul of counterfeit alcohol during a late-night crackdown in Kilome Market. The operation, carried out on Friday evening and ending around 10:00 PM, involved a joint team from NACADA, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), …

Police in Nyamira County are probing the death of a four-year-old girl whose body was discovered in an abandoned house in Gesima village on April 28. Authorities say the motive behind the killing remains unclear. The child’s body showed injuries to the head and face, and her clothes were found …

A boda boda rider has been killed in Kilifi County, with his motorcycle stolen in what police suspect was a robbery. Officers in Malindi are pursuing two suspects believed to be behind the attack on 28-year-old Hamisi Kazungu Tsuma. The incident occurred on the night of April 29 in the …

By: BBC The prosecutor of the military court in Bamako, Mali, has said a group of soldiers have been arrested in connection with recent major joint attacks by jihadist militias and separatist groups in the country. In a statement read on national television on Friday night, the prosecutor’s office said …

President William Ruto has announced a salary increase for Kenyan workers, raising minimum wages by 12% for general employees and 15% for agricultural workers. He made the declaration during Labour Day celebrations held in Vihiga County, noting that the adjustment was made in response to proposals presented by workers through …

Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Ngirici has been removed as Director and Chairperson of the Board of Kenya Seed Company Limited, just a day after she announced her departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a directive dated April 30, 2026, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi ordered …

Francis Atwoli has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to urgently address what he described as a surge in early political rallies ahead of the official campaign period. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations, Atwoli cautioned that the growing political activity could heighten tensions and threaten national stability, …

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a warning over continued heavy rainfall expected across various parts of the country in the first week of May 2026, cautioning that it may trigger flash floods, landslides, and displacement of residents. In its monthly outlook, the agency said several regions—including the Highlands …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticised the government in his Labour Day message, saying Kenyan workers have little to celebrate amid shrinking incomes, high taxes, and a struggling economy. In his statement, Gachagua noted that while Labour Day is meant to honour workers and promote solidarity, the current …