Zimbabwe Tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, Wife Among Six Killed in Helicopter Crash
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, were among six people killed when a helicopter crashed in Marondera, east of the capital Harare, on Wednesday. The crash occurred at around 3pm GMT in the Gandami area, approximately 72…
Former Senator Emmanuel Ocheja, 74, Marries 18-Year-Old Bride in Abuja Wedding
Former Kogi East Senator Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja, 74, has married 18-year-old Winifred in a series of wedding ceremonies held in Abuja, Nigeria. The marriage, which has attracted significant attention on social media, has sparked widespread discussion…
Tribunal Orders Reservation of Linda Mwananchi Movement Name Within Seven Days
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has directed the Registrar of Political Parties (RPP) to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) within seven days, overturning the Registrar’s earlier decision to reject the application. In a…
Wandayi Appoints New CEOs for KETRACO, GDC and EPRA
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has appointed new chief executives to head three key institutions in Kenya’s energy sector, with the changes taking effect immediately. CPA Tom Odhiambo Imbo has been appointed Managing Director and…
Kenya inflation rises to 6.8pc as food, transport costs climb
Kenya’s annual inflation rate rose to 6.8 per cent in September, as higher food and transport costs continued to put pressure on household budgets. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) said the general price level was 6.8 per cent higher in…
Cledun Realtors: Why Makutano Is a Property Hotspot in 2026
Makutano is increasingly attracting the attention of Kenyans looking to buy land, as demand for residential property grows around emerging towns with access to infrastructure, social amenities and established commercial centres. For Cledun Realtors…
Sifuna Proposes Two-Term Cap for Nominated Lawmakers, Says Second Term Must Be Earned
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has proposed limiting politicians who enter Parliament and county assemblies through party nomination to a maximum of two terms, arguing that repeated nominations should not become an automatic pathway to political office.…
Two Suspected Robbery-With-Violence Gang Members Arrested in Garissa
Police in Garissa have arrested two suspected robbery-with-violence offenders following an intelligence-led operation in the Bulla Sagarey area.‎ The two suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, by officers attached to Garissa Police…
SRC Suspends New Pay Packages for County Officials Over Wage Bill Concerns
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has suspended the implementation of newly reviewed remuneration and benefits for several categories of county government officials, citing concerns over the sustainability of county wage bills. The…
Tanzanian Couple Arrested in Mombasa Over Alleged Bus Passenger Drugging Racket
Detectives in Mombasa have arrested a Tanzanian couple suspected of running a racket in which unsuspecting bus passengers were allegedly drugged and robbed of their valuables. The investigation began on September 18, 2026, after a passenger travelling…