Eastleigh building collapse: Rescuers dig through rubble in search of survivors

Marathon world champion Jepchirchir suspended for doping

Kenya's decorated marathon runner provisionally suspended after failing drug test.

Fresh phone-theft probe lands Kitui MCA Cyrus Musyoka in custody

MCA for Ikanga/Kyatune Ward, Kitui arrested in Nairobi over alleged mobile phone thefts.

The Sh2trn Dangote refinery dream through Kwasasi villagers' eyes

The village sits at the centre of a Sh2 trillion project expected to reshape Kenya's petroleum...

Hole in cell wall helps 'dangerous' remandees escape heavily guarded police station in Embu

Escaped remandees include one murder suspect and two robbery with violence suspects.

Building collapses in Eastleigh, rescuers race to save several feared trapped

Police lob tear gas to disperse curious onlookers and make way for rescuers.

13-storey building collapses in Eastleigh

Kenya calls for renewed global commitment to UN Charter

Kenya has called for renewed global commitment to the Principles of the United Nations Charter and reforms to strengthen international institutions, saying the changing global order requires greater accountability, inclusivity and collective action. Principal Secretary (PS) for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing'Oei, said countries should consider convening a diplomatic conference under Article 109 of the...

Six shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say

Six people were killed when two gunmen opened fire on a funeral in central Jordan, a government spokesperson has said. Another 28 people were injured in the church in the Karak governorate on Friday. The unidentified gunmen are reported to have arrived in a car and began shooting inside the church before fleeing the scene. [...] The post Six shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Meghan says she was informed about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018

The Duchess of Sussex has said she was informed about disturbing allegations about her estranged father in 2018. In a statement, Meghan said a letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle was sent to the Metropolitan Police that year and subsequently shared with her. Her comments come after reports that images of child sexual abuse allegedly [...] The post Meghan says she was informed about disturbing allegations against her father in 2018 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Kenyan SMEs urged to align AI investments with business needs

Kenyan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to align investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing with specific business needs to improve efficiency, enhance customer service and support sustainable growth. The call was made during the Cloud Coffee Live Experience, themed Scale or Fail: The 2027 Playbook for High-Efficiency African Tech,...

Employee Charged Over Alleged Plot to Hack Major Banking System

The prosecution alleged that the employee wanted to gain entry into the system to steal millions of shillings from customers of the top-tier bank, contrary to the law.

Explainer: Why Some Nairobi CBD Zebra Crossings Are Painted Pink

Nairobi CBD zebra crossings near City Hall, the Supreme Court and Kenya National Archives have turned pink, drawing the attention of pedestrians and motorists.

Several feared trapped in Eastleigh building collapse

The building had not been cleared for occupation as required, raising questions about why the investors had allowed it to be taken.

Walk the integrity talk, industry captains told

Leaders in government and the private sector have been urged to uphold integrity, accountability and ethical leadership,  as key pillars in rebuilding public trust and confidence in institutions. The Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Board of the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB), FCPA Prof. Nicholas K. Letting, said leaders must...

PS Mary Muthoni Lands Prestigious Continental Health Role

Under the new role, the PS will work with African Union member states and partners while respecting national ownership of immunisation programmes and existing AU governance structures.

Former County Employee Fined Over Forgery of Credentials

The development comes amid a government crackdown on fraudulent certificates, following a forensic audit that identified suspected irregularities worth Ksh6.2 billion in 12 of the 53 state departments examined.

South Africa, Mauritius, Rwanda shine at African Cycling Championships

Mauritius, Rwanda and South Africa emerged among the leading nations at the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) African Road Cycling Championships in Kisumu, winning titles in the individual time, trials and mixed relay events. South Africa won Thursday's 40.8-kilometre mixed relay in 56 minutes, 4.380 seconds, beating defending champions Mauritius, who finished in 56:17.278....

New Details Emerge on Collapsed Eastleigh Building

So far, only one person has been rescued and rushed to the hospital since the operation began at around 1pm on Friday with key security apparatus deployed to the scene.

Skipper Gondaria hails Karim's hot form as Kenya braces for Qatar's, Jersey double-header

Captain Dhiren Gondaria has extolled the red-hot form of wicket-keeper batsman Irfan Karim as Kenya prepares for a pivotal double-header weekend in the ICC Challenge League. Kenya, fresh from a commanding 103-run thrashing of Denmark at the Nairobi Gymkhana, face Qatar on Saturday at 9:00 AM at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground, before taking on [...] The post Skipper Gondaria hails Karim's hot form as Kenya braces for Qatar's, Jersey double-header appeared first on Kahawatungu.