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Nyandarua Senator John Methu has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of contributing to political violence, claiming his leadership poses a threat to peaceful elections ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, Methu alleged that individuals who disrupted an opposition church gathering …

Detectives have launched investigations into the death of a 22-year-old woman who died after reportedly falling from the rooftop of a 22-storey building in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area. The incident was reported at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday after the building’s management was alerted by a security guard who discovered …

Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has rejected claims by the Opposition that the government spent billions of shillings to influence the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Speaking during an interview with Hot 96, Ruku said the campaign support and items distributed …

A police operation to recover a stolen bicycle in Mbeere South Subcounty, Embu County, ended in tragedy after officers reportedly came under attack from a group of youths on Saturday night. According to police, officers tracked a suspect to a rented house at Mutuobare Shopping Centre, where they found the …

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has supported the proposal to elevate Thika Municipality into a smart industrial city, saying the town has satisfied the requirements set out under the Urban Areas and Cities Act. After reviewing submissions from the Kiambu County Government, the committee determined that …

Motorists and transport operators will be unable to access NTSA’s online services over the weekend as the authority carries out scheduled system maintenance aimed at improving its digital platforms. The temporary shutdown means users will not be able to access key services such as logbook transfers, driving licence applications, vehicle …

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has served a seven-day strike notice, raising the possibility of major disruptions to air travel and airport operations if its demands are not addressed. The union warned that aviation workers across the country could down their tools after accusing employers of repeatedly breaching the …

A former Radio Africa journalist lost her life in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a concrete mixer along Uhuru Highway in Nairobi on Friday evening. The victim, 24-year-old Rose Mbugua, died after the motorcycle she was travelling on collided with a Foton concrete mixer near the University Way …

Motorists across Kenya will continue paying the same prices for fuel after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced that pump prices will remain unchanged for the pricing cycle running from July 15 to August 14, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regulator said the maximum retail …

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 …