Two Arrested in Mandera With 18-Foot Python Skin Worth Up to KSh200,000
Police have arrested two men in Mandera County after recovering an 18-foot python skin suspected to be linked to the illegal wildlife trade. The suspects, identified as Harret Farah, 45, and Saraj Mohamed, 32, were arrested during a joint operation…
Parliament Weighs Scrapping Mandatory Live-Streaming of Election Results Ahead of 2027 Polls
Parliament is considering removing the legal requirement for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to live-stream election results announced at polling stations, raising questions about transparency ahead of the 2027 General…
Court Orders Former Homa Bay Assembly Clerk, Two Others to Refund Sh12.5 Million
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order compelling former Homa Bay County Assembly Clerk Bob Kephas Otieno and two others to refund Sh12.57 million in public funds fraudulently paid out between 2015 and 2017. In a…
Police Arrest Two Suspects, Seize 1,087 Rolls of Cannabis in Kiambu and Embu
The National Police Service has arrested two suspects and seized 1,087 rolls of suspected cannabis sativa in separate anti-drug operations in Kiambu and Embu counties. In Juja, Kiambu County, police officers arrested a woman suspected of being a…
Kindiki Warns Illicit Alcohol Consumers as Government Plans Tougher Laws
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced plans to intensify Kenya’s crackdown on illicit alcohol, warning that consumers could also face tougher legal consequences as the government moves to dismantle the networks behind the illegal trade. Kindiki…
Trans Nzoia Police Arrest Suspected Gang Member in Organised Crime Crackdown
Police in Trans Nzoia County have arrested a suspected gang member accused of coordinating criminal networks and facilitating illegal activities across the county. In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the National Police Service said the…
Leaders demand accountability as Nairobi hosts global dialogue on trust
Kenyan leaders, public officials, and civil society representatives are calling for greater accountability, meaningful public participation, and demonstrable results from public institutions as the Global Trust Summit in Nairobi shines a light on a…
Global Trust Summit: Leaders Call for Accountability and Transparency
Democratic participation, constitutional accountability and access to information emerged as central themes on the opening day of the Global Trust Summit, with speakers warning that public confidence depends on whether institutions translate democratic…
How to Apply for Quickmart IPO Through M-PESA Ziidi Trader
Quickmart’s initial public offering (IPO) gives Kenyans an opportunity to become shareholders in the retail supermarket chain, with shares priced at KSh7.50 ahead of the offer’s October 30, 2026 closing date. The offer, which opened on October 1, allows…
Six Feared Trapped as Quarry Collapses in Meru
Several workers are feared dead after a quarry collapsed at Mutonga in Igoji, Meru County, on Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026, triggering an emergency rescue operation. At least one worker escaped unhurt, while another was rescued by residents with…