A tragic rescue attempt turned fatal after two men drowned in River Athi in Athi River, Machakos County. Police said the incident occurred on May 24, 2026, at around 3.30 pm within Athi River South Sub-County. According to investigators, Bernard Mutinda Mumo reportedly drowned while swimming in the river. In …
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The National Police Service has rejected claims that Kenya is witnessing a sharp increase in missing children cases, saying public concern has been amplified by social media activity, heightened awareness, and fake online content. Police Spokesperson Michael Muchiri said although cases involving missing children are still being reported, official police …
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Speculation is rife within Kenya’s media and political circles after reports emerged that journalists and presenters at Royal Media Services intending to join politics ahead of the 2027 General Election have been directed to resign by the end of June. According to the reports, the directive was issued internally by …
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President William Ruto has concluded his five-day development tour of Kenya’s Coast region, covering Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale. On the final day, the President officially commissioned the KSh3 billion Mariakani electricity substation in Kaloleni, Kilifi County, aimed at strengthening power supply across the Coast region. Click here …
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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has strongly criticised Hassan Omar Hassan, the Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing him and other leaders of promoting divisive tribal politics in the country. Speaking during a heated Jubilee Party delegates meeting in Kiambu at the Kiambu Golf Club, the former President …
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Adha. The announcement was made through a special Kenya Gazette notice dated May 25, 2026. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In the notice, Murkomen stated that, under …
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Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has accused President William Ruto and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar of promoting ethnic divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that such remarks could heighten political tensions in the country. Speaking to the press in Naivasha on Saturday, Kihara claimed the two leaders were …
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President William Ruto has assured Coast region residents that long-standing land injustices will no longer be used as a recurring campaign issue in future elections. Speaking during a thanksgiving service for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs in Ganze, Kilifi County, the President said his administration has …
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A brief security scare occurred in Kilifi County on Sunday after a young man breached security and approached President William Ruto while he was delivering a public address. The incident took place during a Thanksgiving ceremony held in honour of Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs, where the President was …
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The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced that it will be closed to the public on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. The closure is in line with federal offices across the United States, as the country pauses to honor military personnel who lost their lives …
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