President William Ruto has praised Kenya’s strong diplomatic ties with Chad after receiving a goodwill message from Idriss Mahamat Déby at State House, Nairobi. According to President William Ruto X post on Monday, July 6, 2026, the message was delivered by Tahir Hamid Nguilin, who also serves as Chad’s Minister of State and Minister of…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the removal of excise duty on bottled water following the enactment of the Finance Act, 2026, in a move expected to lower the tax burden on manufacturers and importers. In a public notice issued on Monday, July 6, 2026, KRA said the tax change took effect on July…
The National Youth Council (NYC) has dismissed reports linking it to calls for the resignation of Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Fikirini Jacobs following the alleged shooting of youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma. In a statement on Monday, July 6, 2026, the Council said it was not a party to the allegations circulating…
Three young children have died after a fire gutted a kitchen where they were sleeping at Kimatisio Village in Nyongores Ward, Chepalungu Constituency, in a tragedy that has left the local community in shock. Confirming the incident in a Facebook statement on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Bomet Senator, Hillary Sigei said the victims, a seven-year-old…
Residents of Bomet County should prepare for sunny mornings followed by light afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the next seven days, according to the latest weekly weather forecast issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department. The forecast, covering the period between June 30 and July 6, indicates that most parts of the county will experience sunny…
President William Ruto has assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, paving the way for the disbursement of Ksh428 billion as the equitable share of nationally raised revenue to Kenya’s 47 county governments. The Bill was signed into law at State House, Nairobi, on Monday, June 29, 2026, with the allocation representing 20.9…
The National Police Service (NPS) has called on the public to report any cases of enforced disappearances, torture, or other human rights violations. The police service said it is treating allegations circulating on mainstream and social media with the seriousness they deserve. In a press statement issued on Sunday, June 26, NPS said it remains…
The government has announced a list of Huduma Centres across the country where Kenyans can obtain newly processed national identity cards immediately, in a move aimed at easing access to the crucial document. In a public notice issued through Huduma Kenya, citizens in need of new national IDs have been urged to visit designated Huduma…
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Sotik Branch has strongly condemned what it describes as an irregular and unlawful transfer of a teacher in Sotik sub-county, accusing Rift Valley Regional Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Director Adow Mohammed Bardad of bypassing established procedures and subjecting the affected teacher to intimidation. Speaking on the matter, KNUT…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has fulfilled a pledge he made earlier this year by handing over two modern houses to veteran Kalenjin musician Andrea Chamdany in Kericho County. In an handover event at Chamdany’s home on Saturday, June 20, 2026, Sudi describe the recognition as a way of honoring a musician whose songs have inspired…
