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One body has been recovered from the rubble of a 14-storey building that collapsed in South C on Friday morning, as multi-agency rescue teams continue search operations. The body was retrieved on Sunday at around 1.30 pm, marking the third day of search and rescue efforts at the scene. Officials …

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, branding him a dangerous individual following remarks that appeared to belittle Kuria’s Chama Cha Kazi party. In a post shared on X, Kuria was responding to comments made earlier by Gachagua, who described Chama …

The body of a 27-year-old man has been recovered from Kwa-Nzuna Dam in Ngomeni village, Matungulu sub-county, Machakos County. Police confirmed that the deceased, identified as Dominic Muia, was retrieved on Saturday through a joint operation involving officers from Tala Police Station, local divers, and the Kenya Red Cross Society. …

The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has held its first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of 2026, setting out key organisational and political priorities for the year, with particular emphasis on grassroots elections and upcoming by-elections. The meeting took place on Friday at the party’s headquarters and was co-chaired …

The government has set aside an additional Sh1.4 billion to fast-track the completion of Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County, President William Ruto has announced, reinforcing efforts to boost sports infrastructure and talent development nationwide. The President made the announcement on Thursday during the Barasa Governor’s Cup at Bukhungu Stadium, terming …

As schools prepare to reopen in less than a week, uncertainty has emerged over the fees payable by day secondary school students, following mixed messages from the Ministry of Education and a senior lawmaker. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has pointed to government guidelines on the implementation of senior school education …

A building that was still under construction has collapsed in South C. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the incident occurred early this morning in the Shopping Centre area of South C, Nairobi County. In a statement shared on X, the agency said a multi-agency emergency response team has been …

President William Ruto has said 2026 will be a pivotal year in Kenya’s history, marking a decisive shift toward long-term growth and national transformation. He stated that the country has moved past uncertainty and is now firmly set on a clear and deliberate path to prosperity. Speaking during his New …

Nyeri Town MP Duncan Mathenge has called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to clarify the government’s position on the Kiganjo Police Training College, following growing speculation that the institution could be relocated or downgraded. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Mathenge expressed concern over reports suggesting that police …

A joint security operation has led to the arrest of three suspected drug traffickers and the seizure of a significant quantity of narcotics during a pre-dawn raid in Langas, Eldoret. The crackdown targeted the supply of illegal substances to school children and young people. Click here to join our WhatsApp …