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Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has called for the suspension of plans to establish a proposed Ebola treatment and isolation centre in neighbouring Laikipia County, urging the national government to first engage all relevant stakeholders. In a statement on Saturday, Kahiga said residents of Nyeri had expressed concern over media reports …

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has promised to provide free VIP hearses and coffins for families of students who died in the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. Sonko made the commitment after visiting the school in Gilgil to offer condolences and assess the aftermath of the incident, which left …

Kenya and South Africa are preparing to strengthen their agricultural and trade partnership through a new cooperation agreement expected to be signed during Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe’s official visit to Pretoria next week. The visit, scheduled for June 4, will bring together senior government officials from both countries for …

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced that it will temporarily close to the public on Monday, June 1, 2026, in observance of Madaraka Day. In a statement, the mission said normal operations will resume on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. All routine consular and administrative services will therefore be …

At least eight students have been arrested in connection with an arson investigation at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, where a dormitory fire claimed 16 lives. Police said the students were picked up from their homes and returned to the school for questioning, while others who were still …

President William Ruto on Friday signed three new Bills into law during a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, marking the eighth presidential assent event of 2026. The newly enacted laws are the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, 2023, the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Equalisation …

President William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 16 students following a devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, calling the incident a national tragedy. In a statement released on Thursday, the President said the entire country stands in solidarity with the families, teachers, and students …

Grief and confusion engulfed families at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil on Thursday after a devastating fire broke out at the school, leaving at least 16 students dead and several others injured. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the blaze started at around 1am. A guardian who was present at …

At least 16 students are reported dead following a devastating dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. Kenya Red Cross confirmed it responded to the incident, which is believed to have started around 1am and was reported at about 3:30am on Thursday. Click here to join our …

Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed deep sorrow following the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, where several students are feared dead. In his message of condolence, Kalonzo described the tragedy as heartbreaking, saying the country had lost young girls full of hope, ambition, …