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The National Police Service (NPS) has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that rape cases and fatalities occurred during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, stating that no such incidents were officially reported before, during or after the voting exercise. In a statement issued on Friday, Central Regional Police Commander …

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that enables users to share recent group chat history with newly added members, helping them catch up on previous discussions without relying on other participants for updates. The feature is currently available to a limited number of users as part of a gradual rollout. …

Kenya Power usually gives advance notice of areas scheduled to be affected by planned power interruptions. However, unscheduled blackouts can still occur due to unexpected faults or emergencies. An unexpected power outage can disrupt homes, businesses and essential services, especially when it occurs without prior notice. To help customers report …

In a major move to curb excessive spending and level the playing field, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has proposed a Sh4.44 billion campaign spending limit for presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 General Election. The proposal is part of the draft Election Campaign Finance Regulations, which also …

NAIROBI, Kenya — Law enforcement agencies have established numerous roadblocks and security checkpoints along major transit arteries leading into and around Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). The stringent measures coincide with the annual Saba Saba anniversary, amid widespread anticipation of potential public unrest. The increased police presence follows swirling speculation …

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced plans to recover Sh1.5 billion paid out as compensation for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive Inn Primary School after the Court of Appeal upheld a ruling declaring the payment unlawful. In a statement issued on Monday, the anti-graft agency …

Hundreds of motorists were left stranded after a group of protesters blocked the Pangani section of Thika Superhighway following a demolition exercise that sparked unrest. The demonstrators said they were protesting the demolition of their structures, which they claimed had left them aggrieved. The road blockade brought traffic to a …

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has embarked on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to hold high-level talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic and labour ties between the two countries. According to a statement from his office, …

Most parts of the country are expected to remain dry over the weekend, although the Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast isolated rainfall, chilly conditions and strong winds in some regions. In its latest weather outlook for July 3 and 4, Kenya Met said dry conditions will dominate across much of …

The Cabinet has approved Kenya’s accession to two international treaties aimed at preventing the recruitment of citizens into foreign wars and strengthening the country’s fight against human trafficking. The decision paves the way for Kenya to formally join the 1989 United Nations Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training …