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Police said the matatu, ferrying passengers from Nairobi, collided head-on with a trailer at around 8:00 pm after the trailer driver failed to keep to his lane.

The event brought together around 200 imams, ustadhs, and Islamic educators from 55 mosques and 58 madrasas across the constituency to discuss ways of fostering faith, discipline, and community cohesion.

According to the county, the waiver applies to interest and penalties only, and runs until the end of December.

Despite constitutional guarantees of equality, dignity and safety, many elderly people continue to face isolation, poverty, and deliberate acts of violence.

Kanga declined to disclose the park’s annual revenue, estimated to run into billions of shillings, noting the data was not immediately available.

While residents acknowledged ongoing pressures such as climate change and limited services, they said fairness and dialogue remain central to maintaining harmony in the border community.

Preliminary police reports indicate that Jirongo was driving towards Western Kenya when his vehicle collided head-on with a bus near Karai.

Speaking in Nairobi, Pentecostal Voices of Kenya Chairperson Peter Manyuru said the government is using significant energy to regulate the church instead of addressing the pressing problems facing Kenyans.

He said that the list has been handed to the President, and during his next visit to the Coast, President Ruto will indicate which farms will be prioritised for purchase so that residents can begin to own land.

He said the action would not deter him from criticising what he called poor governance. He urged the government to respect fundamental rights and the sacrifices made by leaders who fought for the country’s independence.

President William Ruto has posthumously awarded Pheroze Nowrojee the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear, recognising his role in Kenya’s human rights, democracy and landmark 2017 election petition.

The land was first allocated to Isaac Munyi Njeru through an allotment letter dated January 24, 1996, issued without any application.

Nominated Senator Miriam Omar filed a petition citing potential harm to fragile ecosystems, contamination of water sources, and disruption of traditional wildlife routes.

The bus driver, Kamau Githinji, said he was on a scheduled trip from Nairobi to Busia, carrying 65 passengers, when the crash occurred shortly after dawn.

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, 64, died in a road accident early Saturday at around 3:00 am along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway when his car collided with a passenger bus.

Trade and Industry PS Juma Mukhwana said the initiative is designed to create a stronger, more reliable food system by promoting value addition and sustainable processing methods.

Former Lugari MP and YK92 leader Cyrus Jirongo has died after a road crash in Karai, Naivasha, along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway, ending a decades-long political career tied to KANU and Goldenberg-era politics.

Relatives and friends said the former MP was driving himself and was alone in the vehicle. Earlier, Jirongo had met a group of Western leaders in Karen, Nairobi.

The elders, who met in Kakamega, said there was a deliberate attempt to divide the Luhya community by self-centred individuals pursuing personal interests.

The arrests followed a separate sting operation in Ngara, where three more suspects, Tony Wanyota, Timon Kimeli, and Isaac Lang’at, were apprehended after selling fake letters to ten youths, each paying between Sh600,000 and Sh700,000 for purported admission to the NPS Main Campus in Kiganjo.

Muthoni hugged a tree for 48 hours straight from January 31 to February 2, 2025.

Beyond Mombasa Road, the government is working on 60 kilometres of roads across the city, including Valley Road, Ngong Road, Haile Selassie Avenue, Mama Wahu Road in Dagoretti South, the Bypass–Mihang’o Link, Thindigua Road in Roysambu, and Road C in Embakasi South. Contractors have been re-engaged to resume work on these stalled projects.

The multimillion-dollar rehabilitation works that will be conducted in phases began last year and have so far seen the county finish the construction of modern stalls, which also serve as the perimeter wall of the stadium.

President Ruto highlighted that these awards honour individuals who have rendered distinguished and outstanding services to the nation across various capacities and responsibilities.

Mahama highlighted the enduring partnership between Nkrumah and Kenyatta, describing it as an “enduring flame that has continued to bind our two countries together.”

The Ministry of Lands will begin marking riparian reserves along Nairobi’s river network on 22 December 2025, a legal demarcation drive tied to a Sh50bn regeneration and housing programme.

President William Ruto led the trooping of colour for the Kenya Army’s 20 Parachute Battalion at Nyayo Stadium, highlighting the unit’s history, airborne role and key operations in Kenya and abroad.

The announcement follows increasing calls for the renaming, which gained traction during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

United Opposition leaders issued two rival State of the Nation statements in Nairobi, exposing internal rifts. Analysts warn the disunity could weaken efforts to challenge President William Ruto.

The festival will run under the theme Experience the Vibe of the City, and organisers have lined up a wide list of activities meant to showcase Nairobi’s creative energy.

As Kenya marks 62 years of independence, informal workers in Nairobi—domestic staff, boda boda riders, cooks and cleaners—keep Jamhuri Day running, often undocumented, underpaid and without legal or social protection.

As Kenya marks 62 years of independence, many Gen Z Kenyans spend Jamhuri Day working, redefining freedom as economic stability, real choices, and relief from financial and mental pressure.

Jamhuri Day, observed on December 12, 1964, celebrates Kenya’s full independence as a republic. “Jamhuri” translates to “republic” in Swahili.

Participants urged policymakers, development partners, and human rights defenders to step up efforts to end violence against indigenous women and girls and to promote sustainable development and lasting peace.

Kingi's visit signals a renewed engagement with a sanctioned Eastern European state eager to rebuild diplomatic relevance beyond Europe—and increasingly looking to Africa.

Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the NPS acknowledges the increased movement of people, vehicles and goods during the festive period presents unique security and traffic challenges.

Elephants have increased to 41,952, up from 36,280 in 2021, while black rhinos have grown to 2,102, reflecting a 4 per cent population rise and significant progress in anti-poaching and habitat protection.

President William Ruto, together with senior government officials, including his deputy Kithure Kindiki, dignitaries and members of the diplomatic corps, is set to attend.

The government invested Sh600 million in state-of-the-art infrastructure and expanded the facility’s bed capacity, establishing it as a major healthcare hub.

A new NGEC report finds Kenya’s women, youth, people with disabilities and marginalised communities still face high cost and reliability barriers to clean energy, slowing an inclusive transition.

President William Ruto announced on Friday while addressing the country during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium.

Author of timeless classics like Kill Me Quick, Carcase for Hounds, Going Down River Road, and The Last Plague, Meja gave voice to the voiceless and painted Kenya's struggles and spirit with unmatched honesty and power.

Kenya’s National Gender and Equality Commission has launched a 2025–2027 data strategy, including a gender data hub and capacity building, to close evidence gaps slowing gender equality progress.

The planned transaction will raise its stake to 55 per cent. The sale of the 15 per cent stake, comprising 6,009,814,200 shares, is expected to generate about Sh240 billion, while the government will retain a 20 per cent share, representing 8,012,758,380 shares.

Investigating officer PC Isaac Njoroge told the court that searches on the suspects’ residences and work stations led to the recovery of additional narcotics and 11 phones of various models.

The dispute traces back to May 20, 2024, when seven petitioners moved to the High Court in Nakuru contesting the recruitment of CEOs for MTRH, Athi Water Works Development Agency, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, and the Kenya National Shipping Line.

A 2025 amendment Bill seeks to give Kenya’s NCIC power to issue prohibition notices, halt harmful conduct within seven days and tighten conflict-of-interest rules ahead of the 2027 elections.

The affected roads include: the Aerodrome/Wakiihuri Road, which will be closed, and the Nairobi Expressway will also be closed in both directions between the Capital Centre and Bunyala roundabout.

Mackenzie declared that a supernatural rapture would take place in June 2023 and insisted that followers must detach from education, employment, medical care and family ties to secure their place in the afterlife.

The Water Resources Authority has suspended water disconnections for unpaid bills across Kenya until January 15, 2026, offering December relief as it cracks down on illegal abstraction and non-compliance.

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro is urging owners of long-closed hotels to sell to new investors, saying idle properties are slowing tourism growth, job creation and local economic gains.