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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been released after the High Court revised his bail conditions while he awaits the outcome of his appeal in the Sh588 million Kiambu roads corruption case. During a court mention on Thursday at the High Court Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division, Waititu’s lawyer, Jeremy …

National carrier Kenya Airways has appointed businessman Kiprono Kittony as its new board chairman and independent non-executive director in a fresh shake-up of the airline’s leadership. The airline also brought on board Chris Diaz, Prof. Winnie Iminza Nyamute, and Dr. David Ndii as non-executive directors. The appointments were announced through …

Karungo wa Thang’wa has revealed that hundreds of young Kenyans applied for a single job opportunity in his office, highlighting the severity of youth unemployment in the country. The senator disclosed that 576 applications were received for one vacancy for a photographer and video editor, a position that attracted massive …

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has called off the planned doctors’ strike in Meru County after reaching a fresh agreement with the county government, just days before the strike notice was due to expire on March 6, 2026. According to the union’s national chairperson, Abidan Mwachi, …

At least six people have died following a tragic road accident in the Manyatta area of Taita Taveta County, involving a Chania Executive bus and a trailer on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway. Preliminary reports indicate that the bus was attempting to overtake when it collided head-on with the truck, smashing the …

By: BBC Conflict across the Middle East has entered a fifth day after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, in which the country’s supreme leader was killed. Iran has continued to respond by launching attacks on Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf, which have extended to non-military targets, including …

Israel’s Ambassador to Kenya, Gideon Behar, has assured Kenyans and other foreign nationals living in Israel that their safety is a top priority amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. He emphasized that foreigners have the same access to emergency shelters and civil defense systems as Israeli citizens. Click here to …

Hundreds of traders along the Thika Superhighway in Roysambu have been left counting losses worth millions after government bulldozers, deployed by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), demolished their kiosks and shops overnight. Business owners said the demolitions wiped out their livelihoods, leaving many stranded and without income. Click here …

The Kirinyaga County Government has launched a Sh100 million bulk water expansion project in Mwea Sub-county aimed at improving access to clean water for more than 30,000 households. The project involves the installation of underground high-density pipes to supply safe water to residents who have relied on unsafe sources for …

A Form Three student has been arrested in Embobut, Elgeyo Marakwet County, after a fight with a younger pupil allegedly turned deadly. Police say the incident occurred on March 2 at Kaptul village when the suspect reportedly hit a Grade Nine student from Chawis Junior Secondary School on the head …