The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed as false and misleading viral social media reports alleging that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was poisoned. In a statement issued on Friday, June 12, detectives warned the public against circulating a fabricated post that claimed Raila was poisoned with botulinum toxin while receiving medical treatment in […]

By Kriss on 06/12/2026

Security officers in Mandera County on Wednesday evening thwarted an attempted attack by suspected Al-Shabaab militants targeting a police camp in Lafey Sub-County. The attack occurred shortly after 7:00 p.m. at the Jabi Quick Response Unit (QRU) Camp, where officers engaged the assailants in a fierce gun battle that ultimately forced them to retreat. According […]

By Kriss on 06/11/2026

The National Police Service has announced fresh changes within its senior leadership following a reshuffle approved by the National Police Service Board. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja appointed Assistant Inspector General Johana Kiplangat Tonui as the new Commandant of the General Service Unit (GSU), replacing AIG Fredrick Egesa Nyongesa. The appointments take effect immediately. […]

By Kriss on 06/10/2026

The High Court has confirmed the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after dismissing multiple petitions that sought to overturn Parliament’s decision to remove him from office. In a ruling issued on Monday, June 8, 2026, a three-judge bench made up of Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Murima, and Fridah Mugambi found that the impeachment […]

By Kriss on 06/08/2026

DCP Party Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala has defended his absence from recent party activities, insisting that he remains on good terms with his party leader, Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking from his home on Sunday, Malala dismissed claims that he had fallen out with Gachagua, maintaining that the two leaders have no intention of parting ways anytime […]

By Kriss on 06/08/2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised concerns over a major funding shortfall as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election, urging the National Treasury to increase its budget allocation. With less than 14 months remaining before Kenyans head to the ballot, the electoral agency says the resources currently allocated are insufficient […]

By Kriss on 06/07/2026

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has debunked claims circulating online that investigators recovered Ksh250 million during a raid at the home of a senior Nairobi County official, insisting that the amount seized was Ksh65.3 million. The clarification comes after social media posts and online reports alleged that a significantly larger sum had been recovered […]

By Kriss on 06/05/2026

The United States government has defended its decision to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya, saying the country was selected due to its strategic proximity to affected patients and the need for a faster medical response. Speaking during a media interview, Dr. Mehmet Oz said Kenya emerged as the preferred location after […]

By Kriss on 06/03/2026

Detectives have arrested a man suspected of taking part in the torching of a motor vehicle at Githurai Roundabout during the recent fuel-related protests that turned violent. The suspect, identified as Elisha Karanja Gatwa, was apprehended in Ruiru following investigations that led detectives to his whereabouts. Authorities say the arrest was made after investigators followed […]

By Kriss on 06/02/2026

The government has launched an urgent nationwide safety audit of all boarding schools following the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru, which has raised fresh concerns about student safety in learning institutions across the country. Speaking during the Elimu Mashinani education programme in Wajir County on Sunday, May 31, Basic Education Principal […]

By Kriss on 06/01/2026

East African Community (EAC) health ministers are set to hold an emergency meeting on June 1 and 2, 2026, amid growing concerns over an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 130 people and infected over 1,000 others in the region. The virtual meeting, convened by the EAC Secretariat, will bring together senior health officials […]

By Kriss on 05/31/2026

A man accused of publishing inflammatory and offensive content on social media has been arrested in Mombasa following an operation by detectives, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed. The suspect, identified as David Onyango Elgon, also known online as MC Adek Tatu, was apprehended after authorities linked him to a series of controversial […]

By Kriss on 05/30/2026

At least 10 students are feared dead after a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, during the early hours of Thursday morning. The tragic incident triggered panic among parents, teachers, and residents who gathered outside the school as emergency response teams worked to contain the blaze and […]

By Kriss on 05/28/2026

Kenya’s Ministry of Health has moved to reassure the public that the country remains fully prepared to handle any Ebola-related threats amid reports that the United States could send Ebola-exposed patients to Kenya for specialised monitoring and treatment. In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 27, the Ministry stopped short of confirming any such arrangement, […]

By Kriss on 05/27/2026

Residents of Waruku are counting heavy losses after a devastating late-night fire razed several homes and businesses in Kileleshwa Ward, Nairobi County. The inferno, which erupted on the night of Monday, May 25, 2026, left dozens of families homeless and stranded in the cold after property of unknown value was reduced to ashes. Panic and […]

By Kriss on 05/26/2026

The Kenya Bankers Association has warned that Kenyans could face higher borrowing costs if the Kenya Revenue Authority is allowed to impose Value Added Tax (VAT) on the sale of repossessed assets. In submissions before the Tax Appeals Tribunal on Sunday, May 24, the bankers’ lobby argued that the proposal contained in the Finance Bill […]

By Kriss on 05/25/2026

The Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, has announced a series of changes within the police service following what authorities described as a “serious security breach” involving President William Ruto during a thanksgiving event held in Ganze, Kilifi County. In a statement issued on Monday, the changes affected senior officers attached […]

By Kriss on 05/25/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

Media personality Diblo Kaberia, a longtime sports commentator and presenter at Radio Africa Group, has passed away, leaving colleagues, fans, and the wider broadcasting industry in mourning. Until his death on Sunday, May 24, Kaberia served as a Swahili football commentator and presenter at Radio Jambo, one of the leading stations under the Radio Africa […]

By Kriss on 05/24/2026