Education Ministry Orders Staff Headcount as Government Probes Sh6.2bn Payroll Fraud
The Ministry of Education has ordered a fresh physical headcount of its employees as the government intensifies investigations into suspected Sh6.2 billion payroll fraud involving 84 human resource officials across three public institutions. The…
Ruto Signs Laws Unlocking Sh71 Billion for Counties, Protecting Assembly Clerks’ Tenure
President William Ruto has signed into law two Bills aimed at increasing funding to county governments and addressing governance disputes in county assemblies. The laws provide for Sh71.09 billion in additional allocations to counties for the 2026/2027…
Police Destroy 6,510 Litres of Illegal Brew in Kisii Raid
Police officers from Kerina Police Station in Kisii County have destroyed 6,510 litres of illicit alcohol following a targeted raid on an illegal brewing den in Mwata Village, Riana Ward. The operation, conducted on October 17, 2026, also saw officers…
Crystal Asige Declares Nairobi Senate Bid, Pledges to Protect Residents
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has declared her intention to contest the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, promising to build on her legislative work and address challenges facing residents. Asige made the announcement during a…
Waiguru Declares Interest in Ruto’s 2027 Running Mate Slot, Puts Kindiki’s Position in Focus
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared interest in becoming President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 General Election, opening up a potential contest for the deputy president’s position currently held by Kithure Kindiki. Waiguru defended…
Wamboka Slams State Over Water Cannons at Kitale Market Amid Natembeya Row
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has condemned the deployment of water tankers and water cannons at Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale, accusing the national government of using state power to intimidate Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. In a…
Catholic Priest Killed by Falling Cross During Livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
‎A Roman Catholic priest celebrating an evening Mass in southwestern Ecuador has died after a crucifix fell on him during the livestreamed service. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil, a coastal city 265 kilometers (164 miles) southwest of the capital, Quito,…
Kawangware Electricity Meter Theft Suspect Arrested, 12 Meters Recovered
Detectives have arrested a suspected electricity meter thief in Kawangware, Nairobi, after recovering 12 suspected stolen meters from his residence in an intelligence-led operation. The suspect, identified as Clinton Amuma, was arrested at his home in…
Kieni MP Chieni Dumps UDA, Unveils New Party Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kieni Member of Parliament Njoroge Wainaina, popularly known as Chieni, has ditched President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the newly embraced Ufanisi Kenya Party, in another political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election.…
Burkina Faso Suspends Beauty Pageants Nationwide as Government Pushes Cultural Reforms
Burkina Faso has suspended beauty pageants across the country as the government moves to introduce new regulations aimed at promoting national cultural identity, traditional values and human dignity. The directive, announced on June 8, 2026, by the…