Police Arrest Eight Suspected Gang Members in Kasarani Crackdown
Police have arrested eight suspected gang members accused of terrorising residents of Mirema Springs in Kasarani, Nairobi, in an intelligence-led operation targeting rising cases of robbery and violent attacks. The operation was conducted on Wednesday,…
Lecturers Agree to End University Strike After Sh20 Billion Deal
The government and university lecturers have reached a verbal agreement worth Sh20 billion to end a four-week strike that has paralysed learning in 35 public universities across the country. University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary-General…
Jubilee Names Team to Pursue Opposition Coalition Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Jubilee Party has appointed a three-member committee to engage opposition parties on coalition-building ahead of the 2027 General Election, as it seeks to strengthen unity and cooperation among like-minded political formations. In resolutions issued…
Sugarcane Farmers Reject Bill, Warn of Reversal of Industry Reforms
Sugarcane farmers in Kisumu County have opposed the proposed Crops Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, warning that it could undermine ongoing reforms, weaken farmers’ influence and revive longstanding challenges in the sugar industry. During public…
KFS to Scrap Manual Forest Product Import, Export Permits from October 31
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) will stop processing manual import and export permits for regulated forest products from October 31, 2026, requiring traders to apply through a government electronic trade platform. The transition, announced jointly by KFS…
Kisumu Robbery Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Prado Chase, Gun Recovered
Detectives in Kisumu Central have arrested two suspected robbers after a high-speed police chase that ended with a black Toyota Prado crashing into an electric pole near Oile Park. The suspects, identified as William Onyango Odhiambo and Felix Owino…
IEBC Suspends Migwani Ward By-Election Following Court Orders
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended the Migwani Ward by-election in Mwingi West Constituency, Kitui County, following interim orders issued by the High Court on October 22, 2026. The orders, issued in Constitutional…
27 Arrested in Nairobi Liquor Crackdown
Police have arrested 27 people in Mirema, Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi, during a crackdown targeting liquor establishments operating in violation of the law. The arrests were made on Tuesday as officers intensified enforcement of the Alcoholic Drinks…
Fleetwood Stun Arsenal in Carabao Cup Shock as Gunners Crash Out on Penalties
Fleetwood Town pulled off a stunning Carabao Cup upset, knocking out Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties after holding Mikel Arteta’s side to a 1-1 draw in a dramatic encounter at Highbury Stadium. The hosts, ranked 84 places below Arsenal in…
Safaricom Admits M-PESA Glitch as Customers Report Missing Money, Failed Transactions
Safaricom has confirmed a technical glitch affecting M-PESA after customers reported failed transactions, difficulties accessing the mobile money service and funds withdrawn from M-Shwari failing to reflect in their M-PESA wallets. The disruption left…