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High Court Finds Health CS In Contempt Over Laikipia Air Base Construction Dispute
Jun 22, 2026 Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been summoned for sentencing after the High Court found him in contempt over the continued construction of a disputed Eb...
Martha Karua Denied Entry Into Uganda Ahead Of Besigye Court Proceedings
Jun 22, 2026 Kenyan lawyer and former Justice Minister Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda on Monday after travelling to Kampala to participate in legal proceedings co...
ODM Defends Removal Of Edwin Sifuna As Secretary-General Following NEC Resolution
Jun 22, 2026 The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has defended its decision to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary-General, saying the move fo...
Ruto Pushes Coffee Value Addition, Subsidies And National Unity Agenda In Kirinyaga Address
Jun 22, 2026 President William Ruto has renewed his push for value addition in Kenya’s agricultural sector, saying the country must stop exporting raw produce and instead pr...
Govt Debt To Publishers Raises Fears Of Textbook Supply Delays
Jun 22, 2026 The Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has warned that delayed government payments amounting to approximately Sh9.2 billion could interfere with the printing an...
Justice Gatembu Kairu Elected President Of Court Of Appeal
Jun 22, 2026 Justice Gatembu Kairu has been elected as the new President of the Court of Appeal after securing 26 votes in an election held on Monday, June 22, defeating fel...
Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party Sweeps Ethiopia Election With Overwhelming Parliamentary Majority
Jun 22, 2026 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has secured a commanding political victory after his ruling Prosperity Party won 438 out of 486 parliamentary seats in the c...
Ruto States SHA Emergency Cover Extended To First Twenty Four Hours Of Hospital Care
Jun 21, 2026 President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening emergency medical response systems and expanding access to life-saving se...
"I Was Interior CS... So I Know" Kindiki Warns Against Violence Ahead Of Planned National Protests
Jun 21, 2026 Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has emphasized government efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity, saying fertilizer distribution will be prioritized t...
Father’s Day: Honouring the Role of Fathers in Family and Society
Jun 21, 2026 Father’s Day is a globally recognized occasion dedicated to honoring fathers and father figures for their contribution to family life and society. Observed in m...
Early Morning Fire Destroys Property Worth Millions at Gikomba Market
Jun 21, 2026 An early morning fire swept through sections of Gikomba Market in Nairobi, destroying stalls and merchandise and leaving traders facing major financial losses a...
Germany Reach World Cup Round of 32 After Comeback Win Over Ivory Coast
Jun 21, 2026 Germany secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after producing a late comeback to defeat Ivory Coast 2–1 in their second Group E fixture, main...
Gakpo Stars as Netherlands Crush Sweden 5–1 in World Cup Group F Clash
Jun 20, 2026 The Netherlands delivered a commanding statement in Group F after sweeping aside Sweden 5–1 in Houston, combining sharp attacking play with sustained control ac...
Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Jun 20, 2026 Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following renewed hostilities linked to Israeli military operations in Lebanon, sharply heightening conce...
Junet Downplays Opposition, Says Finance Bill Had Clear Majority Support
Jun 20, 2026 Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has strongly defended the Finance Bill, arguing that Parliament followed due process in scrutinising and approving the legislation....
Fire Guts Dormitory at Ofafa Jericho High School in Makadara, Nairobi
Jun 20, 2026 A fire broke out at Ofafa Jericho High School in Makadara Constituency, Nairobi, destroying a student dormitory in a late-day incident that prompted a rapid eme...
“Fight for Your Rights” — Orengo Warns Maasai Over Land Loss and Political Marginalisation
Jun 20, 2026 Siaya Governor James Orengo used the burial ceremony of veteran politician H.M. ole Lempaka in Narok to pay tribute to the late leader while delivering a broade...
Bolivia Declares State of Emergency as Protests Enter Seventh Week
Jun 20, 2026 Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a nationwide state of emergency after more than six weeks of anti-government protests and road blockades, saying all...
NTSA Suspends Licensing of New Matatu SACCOs for Two Years, Freezes Route Expansion
Jun 20, 2026 The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licensing of new matatu SACCOs and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) companies for a period of t...
Ichung’wah Intensifies Criticism Of Opposition, Defends Government Record Amid Political Tensions
Jun 20, 2026 National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has escalated his criticism of opposition leaders, accusing them of using protests, past tragedies and natio...
At Least 16 Killed In Fresh Israeli Strikes On Southern Lebanon Hours After Ceasefire
Jun 20, 2026 At least 16 people have been killed in renewed Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese authorities, less than 24 hours after a ceasefi...