Linda Mwananchi Unveils Leadership Line-Up as Sifuna Names Natembeya Campaign Chief
Linda Mwananchi Movement has unveiled its proposed national leadership team, bringing together politicians, former public office holders and other political figures as it prepares to formalise its organisational structure ahead of the 2027 General…
US Charges Five in Student Aid Fraud Scheme Linked to Kenyan Nationals, Seizes KSh97 Million in Crypto
US authorities have charged five individuals in connection with an alleged student financial aid fraud scheme involving stolen American identities and fictitious college students, with investigators linking part of the network to Kenyan nationals.…
Police Arrest Suspect After Recovering 561 Rolls of Suspected Narcotics in Bungoma
Police officers in Bungoma have arrested a suspect after recovering 561 rolls of suspected narcotics during an intelligence-led operation in the Mandizini area. The operation, conducted by officers based at Bungoma Police Station, also led to the…
Court Declares Ruto’s 20% Housing Allocation for Teachers, Police Unconstitutional
The High Court in Milimani has declared unconstitutional President William Ruto’s directives reserving 20 per cent of affordable housing units for teachers and police officers, ruling that the allocation amounted to an unlawful alteration of the…
Nairobi Water Employee Convicted Over Forged KCSE Certificate, Ordered to Pay KSh7.5 Million
A Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) employee has been convicted of using a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate to secure employment and ordered to pay KSh7.54 million in compensation and fines. Kelly Gichuri…
Tinubu travels to Saudi Arabia to Pray for Nigeria
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, according to local media, which cite the Nigerian Presidency. The Presidency says he will pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability, and progress during…
Uasin Gishu Suspends Nearly 100 County Officers After Mashujaa Day Allowances Protest
The Uasin Gishu County Government has suspended nearly 100 enforcement officers, including county askaris and firefighters, following a protest over delayed allowances linked to the October 20, 2026, Mashujaa Day celebrations. The suspensions followed a…
Somali National Fined Sh370,000 for Fraudulently Obtaining Kenyan Passport
A Somali national has been fined Sh370,000 by the JKIA Law Courts after pleading guilty to three charges involving unlawful presence in Kenya and the fraudulent acquisition of Kenyan identity and passport documents. Mohamud Mohammed Roble was arrested…
Fake Traffic Officer Arrested Over Bank Withdrawal Robberies
Detectives have arrested a suspected member of a criminal gang accused of targeting people shortly after they withdraw cash from banks by posing as traffic police officer. The suspect, identified as Muia Mutune, alias Fredrick Mbuta, was arrested in…
KRA, Safaricom Plan M-Pesa Tax Invoice Link in New Push to Bring Small Traders Into Tax Net
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Safaricom are discussing plans to integrate M-Pesa with the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS), a move that could change how small businesses record sales, issue tax invoices and comply with tax…