Several Vehicles Wrecked in Salgaa Crash along Nakuru -Eldoret Highway
A multi-vehicle accident at Salgaa along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on Thursday night, October 22, left several vehicles badly damaged and disrupted traffic along the busy highway. Footage from the scene showed wrecked vehicles, some of which had overturned, as motorists experienced delays along the route. Authorities had not confirmed the number of vehicles involved, the…
Elderly Woman Rescued ,Another feared trapped at Eastleigh Collapse Site
An elderly woman has been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, and taken to hospital, where she is reported to be out of danger, according to police. Rescue teams are also searching for another woman after reportedly hearing her voice beneath the rubble, as emergency operations continue at the scene….
Kitui MCA arrested over alleged Nairobi CBD phone thefts
A sitting Kitui Member of the County Assembly (MCA) has been arrested in Nairobi over alleged mobile phone thefts reported in the Central Business District in August and September 2026. The MCA, who represents a Ward in Kitui County, was arrested by detectives from Kamukunji Police Station along Mfangano Street following what the Directorate of…
Second suspect arrested over viral Parklands robbery in Nairobi
Detectives have arrested a second suspect in connection with a violent robbery in Parklands, Nairobi, captured in a viral video showing a member of the public being attacked and robbed of valuables. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect was arrested during an intelligence-led operation in Deep Sea slums, within the Parklands-Highridge area….
Kenya Extradites Sancho Kibutu to US After 13 Years on the Run
Kenya has extradited Sancho Kibutu to the United States to face sentencing for a fatal drunk-driving offence after remaining a fugitive for 13 years. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Kibutu was handed over to US authorities in Nairobi and flown to California following an extradition request by the US Department…
Treasury Plans to Scrap Ksh28,800 Annual Personal Relief in PAYE Reforms
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced plans to scrap the Ksh28,800 annual personal tax relief as the government prepares to exempt employees earning Ksh32,333 per month or less from Pay As You Earn (PAYE). Speaking on Thursday, October 22, Mbadi said the Treasury was preparing legislative proposals that would be submitted to Parliament the…
EACC Recovers KSh12.5 Million in Homa Bay County Assembly Salary Fraud Case
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order compelling three individuals, including a former Homa Bay County Assembly clerk, to repay KSh12.57 million in public funds irregularly paid out as salaries between 2015 and 2017. In a judgment delivered on October 16, 2026, the court found that the money was fraudulently transferred…
Ruto Announces Ksh65 Per Litre Payment for Milk Farmers
President William Ruto has announced that dairy farmers will begin earning KSh 65 per litre of milk starting this month, alongside an additional KSh 2 bonus to be paid quarterly, with farmers set to receive their payments during the first week of every month. Speaking during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in…
Mashujaa Day: From the struggle for freedom to the quest for a better Kenya
As the country marks it`s Mashujaa Day in Eldoret, the annual celebration has evolved from remembering the struggle for independence to honouring contributions across society. Every October 20, Kenya remember these individuals and reflect on the meaning of heroism. Behind the colourful celebrations, national speeches and military parades lies a history that dates back to…
President Ruto Bags Prestigious Continental Leadership Award
President William Samoei Ruto has received the prestigious 2026 Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA) Continental Leadership Award for Visionary Governance and Human Capital Transformation, as Kenya reportedly scooped 23 excellence awards at the continental gala held in Accra, Ghana. The award recognises the Head of State under the category of visionary governance and…
