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More than half of the members of the National Assembly failed to take part in the final vote on the Finance Bill, 2026, raising concerns over their commitment to representing Kenyans during one of the most important legislative processes of the year. Out of the 349 elected and nominated lawmakers, …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of presiding over what he termed a “looting spree” through the newly tabled 2025/26 supplementary budget. Gachagua, a vocal critic of the current administration, alleged that the government intends to divert Ksh 6.2 billion through the budget process, claiming the …

Emotions ran high on Wednesday as Neema Wairimu Murigi, the last student victim of the tragic Utumishi Girls’ Academy fire, was laid to rest at her family home in Ruai, Nairobi. Family members, friends, and fellow students gathered to bid her farewell, with many overcome by grief as they reflected …

Former Kilgoris Member of Parliament Gideon Konchellah will be buried on Saturday, June 20, at his Olalui home in Narok County following his death on June 12. Konchellah, a retired Lieutenant Colonel and former legislator, is remembered for his long public service career and leadership roles in government and Parliament. …

Autopsy examinations on bodies recovered from shallow graves in Mwingi, Kitui County, have revealed evidence of violent deaths, including strangulation, blunt force trauma, and stabbing, further deepening the mystery surrounding the incident. Government pathologist Johansen Oduor carried out the postmortem on Tuesday after the remains were moved from Kitui to …

Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei has called on the government to expedite the repatriation of two Kenyan nationals who lost their lives in a plane crash in South Sudan more than a month ago. The senator is seeking answers from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs regarding the status of …

A power outage at a key data centre in Nakuru has caused a nationwide shutdown of services at Huduma Centres, temporarily cutting off Kenyans from a wide range of essential government services. In a statement issued on Monday, Huduma Kenya confirmed that all Huduma Centres across the country were affected …

President William Ruto has described his upcoming participation in the G7 Summit in France as a sign of Kenya’s rising diplomatic influence, saying he will use the forum to advance Africa’s development priorities and push for reforms in the global economic system. Speaking during a Sunday church service at Nkarusha …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized the government’s recent Sh10 reduction in diesel prices, saying the move is inadequate and will not provide meaningful relief to Kenyans struggling with the high cost of living. He called for significant reductions in fuel taxes and levies to lower pump prices to …

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has withdrawn the operating licence of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco and ordered the immediate suspension of all its transport services following safety concerns linked to the death of a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student. In a directive issued on Friday, June 12, …