Suicide: Drunk middle-aged man accused of stealing chicken dies after setting house ablaze

Suicide: Drunk middle-aged man accused of stealing chicken dies after setting house ablaze

Neighbours rushed to help but were unable to save him as the fire had already engulfed the structure.

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Kenyan police arrest Tanzanian and Kenyan with ivory suspected to have originated in Malawi

Kenyan police arrest Tanzanian and Kenyan with ivory suspected to have originated in Malawi

The suspects, the impounded vehicles and recovered exhibits are at Namanga Police Station. The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court today, Monday.

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Presidential election 2027: Kenyan parliamentary leadership push for ODM-UDA pre-election talks

Presidential election 2027: Kenyan parliamentary leadership push for ODM-UDA pre-election talks

Echoing his sentiments, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot said engaging ODM early would give the ruling party ample time to negotiate and consolidate support ahead of the next general election.

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National Treasury allocates Constituency Development Fund $454.7 million

National Treasury allocates Constituency Development Fund $454.7 million

Speaking in Nambale on Saturday during the commissioning of the Sierra Girls Senior School tuition and administration block, Principal Secretary for Department of Economic Planning Boniface Makokha said the fund was being prudently utilised to transform communities.

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Kenya Police Reservist shot dead by cattle rustlers in banditry-prone Baringo

Kenya Police Reservist shot dead by cattle rustlers in banditry-prone Baringo

Speaking in Loosuk, Assistant County Commissioner Peter Mutiso said the security personnel have been dispatched to the area to pursue the bandits who fled towards Malabo valley.

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Kenya’s drive for five million tourists: While many counties possess unique and compelling attractions, they remain under-promoted

Kenya’s drive for five million tourists: While many counties possess unique and compelling attractions, they remain under-promoted

Tourism is a devolved opportunity. While the national government provides policy direction, international marketing and strategic coordination, the tourism products that visitors experience are located within counties.

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Talanta Stadium –to be renamed Raila Odinga Sports Complex – is 80 per cent and will be ready AFCON 2027

Talanta Stadium –to be renamed Raila Odinga Sports Complex – is 80 per cent and will be ready AFCON 2027

The supervisory committee also conducted a site inspection to assess milestones achieved and pending tasks. Infrastructure Secretary Washington Okumu assured that internet connectivity and digital systems will meet international standards.

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State explains why disposal of strategic corporations is necessary to free up funds for reinvestment

State explains why disposal of strategic corporations is necessary to free up funds for reinvestment

The government’s plan to offload 15 per cent of its stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom for approximately Ksh204.3 billion ($1.583 billion) is in progress, but it has faced opposition from among others Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, who claims the shares have been grossly undervalued.

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State convenes inter-county talks to defuse looming drought-driven conflicts in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands

State convenes inter-county talks to defuse looming drought-driven conflicts in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands

Elders from Isiolo urged migrant herders to respect local grazing guidelines that had earlier been agreed by all herders from Isiolo, Garissa and Wajir counties.

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Mombasa, Kilifi to host ‘Our Oceans Conference’ that will drive world maritime policy

Mombasa, Kilifi to host ‘Our Oceans Conference’ that will drive world maritime policy

As Kenya prepares to welcome the world to its coast, OOC11 is being positioned as a delivery focused summit, designed to move the global ocean agenda from dialogue to action. Its legacy will be measured not only by ambitious commitments, but by sustained implementation, transparent reporting, and long-term impact.

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