The Kenya Meteorological Department has released an alert forecasting heavy rainfall in several parts of the country over the coming days. In its advisory, the department indicated that areas are likely to receive more than 20mm of rain within 24 hours between March 3 and March 9, 2026. The rains …
Read More »KAA Breaks Silence on Adani’s Alleged Return to JKIA
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has refuted media reports claiming that India’s Adani Group is involved in the ongoing upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In a statement issued Tuesday, KAA clarified that the Privately Initiated Proposal previously associated with Adani was formally terminated and that there are currently …
Read More »President Ruto to Attend 25th EAC Summit in Arusha on Saturday
President William Ruto is set to travel to Tanzania on March 7 to participate in the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State in Arusha. The Summit, the EAC’s highest decision-making body, will bring together leaders from the bloc’s eight Partner States to discuss key …
Read More »CS Wandayi: Kenya’s Petroleum Stocks Safe Until April 2026
The government has reassured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum reserves to withstand potential supply disruptions stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi stated that Kenya currently maintains adequate stocks to meet both domestic demand and regional obligations. Scheduled fuel …
Read More »MP Johana Ngeno to Be Buried March 6
The late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno will be buried on Friday, March 6, at his home in Emurua Dikirr after the family and regional leaders agreed on the date, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has confirmed. Governor Ntutu said consultations were held with leaders and a parliamentary committee to …
Read More »Ruto Breaks Silence on Explosive Middle East Crisis
President William Ruto has appealed for urgent and inclusive diplomatic efforts to ease the fast-rising conflict in the Middle East following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a statement released Monday, Ruto cautioned that the deepening crisis risks undermining regional stability as well as global …
Read More »List: Prominent Kenyan Officials Who Died in Helicopter Crashes
Kenya has witnessed several heartbreaking incidents in which prominent leaders and high-ranking officials have died in helicopter crashes, highlighting the risks associated with air travel even for top officials. The latest tragedy occurred on February 28, 2026, claiming the life of a sitting Member of Parliament and five others. Click …
Read More »Power Outages Alert: These Areas Will Go Dark on March 2
Kenya Power has announced that residents in selected parts of Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Nairobi, and Vihiga will experience planned power interruptions on Monday, March 2, 2026. According to the company, the outages are scheduled to occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and customers are advised to take necessary precautions to …
Read More »Linus Kaikai Pays Emotional Tribute to MP Ng’eno, Reflects on Their Friendship
Citizen TV Editorial director Linus Kaikai has shared his grief over the sudden death of Johana Ng’eno, describing the late lawmaker as a courageous and self-made leader. In a Facebook post on Sunday, March 1, 2026, following news of the fatal helicopter crash, Kaikai spoke about the close bond he …
Read More »Minute by Minute: How Ngeno’s Helicopter Vanished From the Sky
Davis Chirchir has detailed the last known movements of the helicopter that went down shortly after dropping off radar, killing Johana Ngeno and five others. Speaking to journalists at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the Transport Cabinet Secretary reconstructed the aircraft’s journey from takeoff to the moment communication was lost, offering …
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