Son kills father in Kericho, surrenders to police

A 23-year-old man is in police custody after allegedly killing his father in a shocking incident in Sigowet Sub-County, Kericho County. According to police, the suspect walked into Sondu Police Station in the early hours of Tuesday and reported that he had assaulted his father, 47-year-old Philemon Kipsang Kobel, leaving him dead inside their home [...] The post Son kills father in Kericho, surrenders to police appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Treasury issues directive to curb idle public assets, boost revenue

The National Treasury issued a sweeping circular directing all government institutions and county administrations to urgently identify, utilize, and commercialize idle and underperforming public assets in a bid to enhance efficiency, cut wasteful expenditure, and strengthen fiscal sustainability. In the directive signed by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi dated February 12, 2026, ministries, departments, agencies [...] The post Treasury issues directive to curb idle public assets, boost revenue appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Governor Wanga nominates new Deputy Governor, reshuffles County cabinet

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga nominated Danish Otieno Onyango as the new Deputy Governor following a vacancy created by the resignation of the previous office holder. In an Executive Order issued on March 16, 2026, Wanga said the nomination is in line with provisions of the County Governments Act and is subject to approval by [...] The post Governor Wanga nominates new Deputy Governor, reshuffles County cabinet appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

The Trump administrations top official on counterterrorism has resigned from his position, citing opposition to the war in Iran, and urged the president to reverse course. In a letter posted on Tuesday to his X account, National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said that Iran posed no imminent threat to the US and claimed that [...] The post Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to reverse course appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Judge blocks RFK Jr's changes to US childhood vaccine schedule

A federal judge on Monday blocked the US government from making sweeping changes to childhood immunisations, in a blow to Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jrs agenda. Since taking office a year ago, Kennedy has sought to change and loosen vaccine regulations, including slashing the number of recommended shots for children from 17 to 11. [...] The post Judge blocks RFK Jrs changes to US childhood vaccine schedule appeared first on Kahawatungu.

President's profanity shocker as he ridicules opposition leaders

Instead of focusing on national progress, the president spent time mocking opponents eating habits and personal lives.

Winnie Odinga endorsed as Oburu's deputy in ODM leadership shake-up

The Eala MP, previously associated with Sifuna-led rebel faction, has vowed to fight for the...

Death in the cane fields: Grief and tension in Muhoroni's bitter land dispute

Family cries for justice after kin's murder during deadly confrontation over disputed land.

The case for protecting human rights defenders in the Sahel Region of West Africa

Surveillance, harassment, arbitrary detention and torture have become tools of governance.

Governor Wanga picks roads executive to replace Magwanga as deputy

Nominee Danish Onyango is set to vetted by the County Assembly as required by law.

Gachagua: Ruto should keep off Nairobi Hospital, it's a private facility

Why Kenyans fighting in Russia will not be compensated

CS Mudavadi says affected individuals were not deployed through official State channels

TSC in catch-22 over employment of 44,000 'intern' teachers

Courts declared the teacher internship programme discriminatory, unconstitutional, and illegal.

Ruto: You can't steal from widows and their children then lecture us

Ruto goes bare-knuckles: Wengine waende gym, kichwa iko karibu inapasuka

Ruto to Kalonzo: Umekuwa waziri wa kila kitu lakini hakuna kitu umejenga...na unataka kuongoza Kenya

Chad to replace Kenyan force in Haiti, Dominican Republic says

New troops from Chad are now being trained in the United States.

Gloves off: President Ruto hits at political rivals

The President describes opposition chiefs as 'fools, murderers, charlatans, brainless, idiots...

My ex-wife's relative is the judge, can I still get justice?

It is a judicial officer's unequivocal pronouncement to uphold fairness, independence...

President Ruto: I won't allow The Nairobi Hospital to be taken hostage by fraudsters