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Johana Ng’eno, the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr, is among six people who lost their lives after a helicopter they were travelling in crashed and caught fire near Chepkieb Forest in Mosop, Nandi County, on Saturday evening. The aircraft is reported to have gone down at around 4:45pm shortly …

Kenya Airways has temporarily halted flights to the United Arab Emirates following the closure of UAE airspace. The airline confirmed cancellations of passenger flights to Dubai and Sharjah—including KQ310, KQ311, KQ304, and KQ305—as well as cargo services. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, Kenya Airways said …

Stargazers in Kenya are in for a rare astronomical spectacle tonight as six planets are set to line up in a “planetary parade.” The event will be visible in the western sky just after sunset, offering one of the most striking celestial displays of the year. Click here to join …

President William Ruto has officially named Francis Meja as the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a six-year term. The appointment, dated February 27, 2026, was made pursuant to Article 250(2) of the Constitution and in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Commission Act (Cap. 185). …

The Senate has endorsed its calendar for the fifth session, detailing official sitting days and recess periods from February through December 2026. In a notice issued under Standing Order 32, the House resolved on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to adopt the regular annual schedule. The programme, dated February 18 and …

By: BBC At least 15 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in the western city of El Alto, the country’s authorities say. The incident happened at 18:15 local time (22:15 GMT) on Friday as the plane was arriving at El Alto’s …

President William Ruto has officially appointed Ida Betty Odinga as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative in the Foreign Service after her nomination was approved by the National Assembly. In a gazette notice dated February 27, 2026, the President invoked Article 132 (2) (e) of the Constitution to confirm her appointment. …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has conducted an inspection tour of major marine and fisheries development projects in Shimoni, Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County. During the Saturday visit, he directed contractors to fast-track the works and uphold high construction standards to ensure the projects deliver their intended impact. Click here to …

Four individuals have been arrested after the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confiscated an estimated two tonnes of suspected zebra meat in an intelligence-driven operation in Gikambura, Kiambu County. The Wednesday raid targeted a suspected bushmeat supply chain, with follow-up enforcement carried out at Dagoretti Market in Nairobi County. Click here …

Peter Maina Karimi has been named the new Director General of the Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA) following a competitive recruitment process, the authority announced on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel GRA, formerly the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), confirmed the appointment through board chairman Joseph Limo. …