The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning that several parts of the country are expected to experience moderate to heavy rains between May 7 and May 14, 2026. In the advisory released on Thursday afternoon, the department said rainfall amounts are likely to exceed 20 millimetres within 24 hours in areas…
A multi-agency police operation has led to the dismantling of a notorious criminal gang operating in Makadara, Nairobi, with 10 persons of interest arrested during a targeted crackdown. Officers from South B Police Station conducted a targeted security operation on April 11, 2026, dismantling a criminal group identified as the “Tokyo Mafias” operating within Makadara,…
Members of the National Assembly have raised concerns over persistent delays in the issuance of national identification documents in Sotik Sub-County, citing inadequate resources, weak infrastructure, and policy gaps affecting service delivery. The concerns emerged during an oversight visit by the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security led by Hon. Co. (Rtd.) Dido Raso…
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates seeking to apply for their preferred course were urged to visit the KUCCPS portal: kuccps.net/login Applicants accessing the portal will be required to enter their index number, the year they sat the examination, and a password. Students have been advised to use either their Kenya Certificate of…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that Kenyans who registered as voters before 2012 are not required to register afresh, unless they failed to enrol under the biometric system introduced that year. In a statement aimed at addressing public concerns on April 4, 2026, the Commission explained that the current Register of…
Parents have been urged to protect children from the harmful effects of excessive use of electronic gadgets during the April holiday break. This is according to CPA Geoffrey Kurgat, who cautioned that while digital devices are useful, unsupervised use can expose children to addiction and harmful content. Kurgat noted that although it is important for…
Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu has urged Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to fast-track the scholarships and bursary bill to unlock funding for students ahead of the May school reopening. Ntutu said delays in passing the legislation have stalled the disbursement of approximately Sh500 million earmarked to support learners across the county. More than…
Students of Chepalungu Technical Training Institute on Tuesday took to the streets to protest against the institution’s administration over a range of unresolved grievances. The irate learners marched to Chebunyo Market, where they voiced their frustrations, accusing the management of failing to address long-standing concerns. They said their repeated pleas had fallen on deaf ears,…
When Sammy Kioko walked into county offices in search of what he says was rightfully his, he likely did not expect the day would end in distress—and eventually, a hospital bed. Now admitted at Nairobi West Hospital, the comedian known for making Kenyans laugh finds himself at the center of a troubling ordeal that has…
Kenyans seeking to register as voters during the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise have been provided with multiple access points across the country to facilitate the process. In a statement on April 2, 2026, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced that voter registration will be conducted in County Assembly Wards on…
