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Some East African Muslims are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today, Friday, after the moon was reportedly sighted on Thursday evening, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Acting Chief Justice of Kenya Sukyan Hassan said the moon has been sighted in several parts of the country, with ample evidence from …

The High Court of Kenya in Nairobi has barred the reassignment of registered mobile phone numbers without the consent of their original owners, ruling that such numbers are a key part of an individual’s digital identity and private data. In its decision, the court stated that mobile numbers carry personal …

William Ruto on Friday hosted a special Eid-ul-Fitr luncheon for Muslim leaders and members of the community at State Lodge in Kisumu, marking the start of a series of key engagements during his Nyanza tour. The event brought together a number of leaders, many linked to the Orange Democratic Movement …

The Kenya Meteorological Department has cautioned that heavy rains will persist across various parts of the country, with a new 24-hour forecast indicating widespread downpours between March 20 and 21, 2026. In an update released on March 20, the agency projected moderate to heavy rainfall in regions including the Lake …

A woman has been found dead in Manyatta ‘B’ slums in Kisumu East Sub-County following a suspected domestic altercation that also left her husband seriously injured after a mob attack. Police identified the deceased as 37-year-old Roseline Achieng Odhiambo, whose body was discovered inside her home with multiple injuries. The …

Heavy rainfall continues to cause widespread disruption across Kenya, with a fatal lightning incident reported in Kaloleni Sub-county, Kilifi County. Kilifi County Commissioner David Wanyonyi confirmed that the victim’s body was recovered and taken to the Mariakani Hospital mortuary. He noted that the ongoing rains in the region have been …

Edwin Sifuna has said a group of volunteer IT specialists is working to restore the Linda Mwananchi website after it was taken offline following alleged cyberattacks. The Orange Democratic Movement Secretary-General stated that the initiative is collaborating with technology experts from abroad who are helping rebuild the site so the …

Students at the University of Nairobi were forced to move through floodwater on Saturday night after intense rainfall flooded several hostels within the institution. Videos circulating on social media showed water flowing along hostel corridors and entering student rooms, leaving some learners stranded on their beds as their belongings were …

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced that a by-election for the Emurua Dikirr Constituency will take place on May 14, 2026, where more than 45,000 registered voters are expected to elect a new Member of Parliament. The seat became vacant following the death of former MP Johanna Ng’eno …

William Ruto has announced that the Kenyan government will no longer finance the Safari Rally Kenya starting next year, marking a shift in how the globally recognised motorsport event will be funded. Speaking on Sunday, March 15, during the closing ceremony of this year’s rally in Naivasha, the president said …