On Wednesday, March 25, dailies highlighted the health concerns of former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju in police custody amid a property dispute, as well as the exhumation of many bodies from a mass grave in Kericho. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Wednesday, March 25. Photos/screenshots: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source:…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has intensified its debt recovery efforts, introducing aggressive new penalties for both employers and former students to claw back more than KSh 100 billion in unpaid loans. In an announcement made on Friday, March 20, 2026, the Board warned that companies failing to declare staff with outstanding loans or…
Detectives in Nairobi are currently hunting a gang of suspected thugs who raided a residence in Lavington, escaping with over Sh2.6 million in various currencies. The victims, a group of Chinese nationals, informed police that the attackers seized two safes containing US$20,000 along with significant amounts of Kenyan Shillings, Chinese Yuan, and Japanese Yen. The…
Popular comedian Flaqo was previously in a romantic relationship with Kerant, but they broke up after dating for four years Keranta came forward to reveal that the comedian took the car he gave her, and while giving her side of the story, Flaqo admitted how she struggled with loneliness after the breakup However, new allegations…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed reports of a mass grave in Kericho, clarifying that the site contains unclaimed bodies relocated from Nyamira. In a press briefing on Monday, March 23, 2026, DCI Director Amin Mohamed stated that preliminary findings show no evidence of foul play or criminal involvement. He noted that the…
Kenyatta National Hospital gave 7 days notice to families to collect 480 bodies that have been stored there for a long time Most of the bodies are children, with the hospital warning that it may seek court approval for burial if the deadline passes. The legal system and recent court decisions may affect how long…
Authorities in Nairobi have arraigned the main suspect in the brutal acid attack on gospel singer Mary Claire, securing a five-day detention period to allow investigators more time to build their case. Police arrested Elvis Opiyo during a coordinated sting operation involving law enforcement and a security team associated with former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. Investigators believe the assault…
Relentless rainfall has pushed Kenya into a deepening crisis as major rivers in Kisumu, Tana River, and Uasin Gishu counties surge past their banks. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration reports a grim toll from the flooding, confirming 84 deaths as of Tuesday, March 24, while search teams continue to look for three individuals…
President William Ruto launched multi-billion shilling projects in Siaya County aimed at unlocking the economic potential of Lake Victoria The government has allocated KSh1 billion for fish hatching and restocking stations, as well as new landing sites in Luanda Kotieno and Asembo Bay Additional investments include rescue stations, boats and support for aquaculture, as well…
The 24th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government in Nairobi on October 9, 2025 The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has put businesses across the region on notice – exploiting the Middle East crisis through price gouging, hoarding, or collusion will not be tolerated. As rising oil prices and supply chain disruptions…
Kenyan youths are rallying under the banner of “Niko Kadi”, determined to register in large numbers before the 2027 elections With a target of 18 million votes, they vow to use that vote as their weapon to demolish the old political order Their movement, fueled by frustration with the administration of Ruto and rejecting the…
Kenyan youths are rallying under the banner of “Niko Kadi”, determined to register in large numbers before the 2027 elections With a target of 18 million votes, they vow to use that vote as their weapon to demolish the old political order Their movement, fueled by frustration with the administration of Ruto and rejecting the…
Kenyan youths are rallying under the banner of “Niko Kadi”, determined to register in large numbers before the 2027 elections With a target of 18 million votes, they vow to use that vote as their weapon to demolish the old political order Their movement, fueled by frustration with the administration of Ruto and rejecting the…
Investigators found 33 bodies in a Kericho County mass grave, most of them children, after initially suspecting only 14 Two Nyamira County officials were arrested and brought to court, while detectives were given 30 days to hold them as investigations continue to expand The court ordered the exhumation under government supervision, revealing that the bodies…
Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa and Ndegwa Njiru stand beside Raphael Tuju’s hospital bed at Karen Hospital. [Courtesy, KMPS] The arrest and subsequent handling of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju have raised fresh concerns over police conduct in the country, with questions emerging about the treatment of suspects in custody, and whether due process…