Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa has accused the government of deliberately creating traffic congestion across Nairobi and its outskirts in what he claims is a scheme to justify attacks on motorists after calls for anti-government demonstrations recorded a lower turnout. In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Thangwa alleged that…
The National Police Service (NPS) has announced enhanced security measures across Nairobi ahead of the Saba Saba commemoration on Tuesday, July 7, with additional police checkpoints to be mounted on major roads across the city. In a statement issued on Monday, July 6, 2026, the NPS said the move is aimed at maintaining law and…
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…
The highly anticipated Lowoi Cup is set to return after a two-year break, with hundreds of players expected to gather at Kemeliet Secondary School playground in Karuna/Meibeki Ward, Moiben Sub-county, Uasin Gishu County. Now in its 10th edition, the tournament has become one of the region’s premier grassroots sporting events, bringing together teams to compete…
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…
