Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed claims that he is seeking to divide the Mt Kenya region, insisting that his remarks are aimed at highlighting historical and development inequalities between communities in the larger Mt Kenya bloc. Speaking during an interview with local station on Monday, July 27, 2026, Ruku said the region…
Stacy Chepkoech, one of the young actors featured in Poo Ngetunyo Comedy, has received a Ksh200,000 cash prize after emerging second in the Kids Got Talent category during the third edition of the KMFA Awards. The organisers announced that Stacy was among three young winners recognised for their outstanding talent, with overall winner Man Kibor…
Passengers aboard a Jambojet flight from Nairobi to Kisumu were forced to disembark on Sunday morning after the aircraft experienced a system caution alert before takeoff, prompting the airline to abort the flight as a safety precaution. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 26, 2026, Jambojet said the incident involved Flight JM 8650, operated…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has maintained that the government is commited at empowering women, youth and small-scale traders through initiatives aimed at boosting livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Speaking on Saturday, July 25, 2026 during the G-20 Nyangores Ward Equalizer Groups Empowerment Initiative at Itembe Grounds in…
Chepalungu MP Victor Koech has warned residents against a fraudster allegedly masquerading as an official to extort money from unsuspecting members of the public through fake job offers and a fictitious CDF meeting. In a statement on his Facebook page, in July 24, 2026, Koech said an individual identifying himself as “Mutai” and using the…
Safaricom has clarified why some customers using the MySafaricom app are being prompted to sign in repeatedly, saying the measure is part of the app’s security features designed to verify a user’s identity. The clarification came after X user Dr. FM Mobegi criticised the app for requiring repeated activation while roaming, saying it had asked…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a nationwide road safety operation ahead of the August school holidays, warning motorists and public service vehicle operators to strictly adhere to traffic regulations as thousands of learners travel home. In a statement on Thursday , July 23, 2026, NTSA said it has activated Operation Watoto…
President William Ruto has nominated former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion to serve as a member of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) as part of the latest round of appointments announced by the Executive Office of the President. In a press statement released on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Executive…
Bomet Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok has reshuffled Chief Officers in a move aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery across county departments. In a statement issued by the Office of the Governor on Tuesday, July 21, the county government said the changes were intended to enhance effective service delivery to residents. “In order to enhance…
Ol Kalou MP-elect Kamau Ngotho has expressed gratitude to the people of Ol Kalou after officially receiving his certificate of election, describing his victory as a mandate to serve the constituency with integrity, humility and dedication. In a statement issued after his election was confirmed on Friday, July 17, 2026, Ngotho said he was deeply…
