IEBC Bars Recounts in New Rules on Handling Sealed Ballot Boxes

The commission has issued new guidelines amid public concern and political claims regarding potential election interference.

Ruto Addresses ID Issuance to Foreigners Ahead of 2027 Elections

The clarification comes amid rising concerns that foreign individuals were in possession of kenyan IDs, raising fears that the foreigners might be allowed to vote in the 2027 General Elections.

South Africa's World Cup departure delayed in visa 'debacle'

The team had been due to leave for their training base on Sunday but that was postponed over...

President William Ruto arrives at Wajir Stadium for Madaraka Day celebrations

Madaraka Day celebrations, 2026

China is sending medical team to assist with DR Congo Ebola outbreak

The outbreak is outpacing the global response, which got off to a late start.

Ruto's full Madaraka Day speech in Wajir

You may download his entire speech here

'Stop killing women!' Women protest against increased femicide cases

New face of FGM: 'Married women disappear for a month and return as if they'd gone for further studies!'

Secrecy, stigma and social pressure are pushing married women into hidden harmful practice...

Commodores Co-Founder and Bassist Ronald LaPread Dies at 75

Ronald LaPread, the bassist and co-founder of the legendary funk and soul group the Commodores, has died at the age of 75. His daughter, Sonya LaPread, announced his death in a message shared on Instagram on Saturday. "It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that my Father Ronald LaPread has passed," she [...] The post Commodores Co-Founder and Bassist Ronald LaPread Dies at 75 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

HELB Opens Loan Applications for Some Students

The National Treasury has increased the HELB student loan budget to a record Ksh58 billion, up from Ksh41 billion, amid the body facing mounting debt from defaulting students.

No casualties reported as tourist plane crashes during take-off at Maasai Mara Airstrip 

Emergency responders rushed to the scene after a light aircraft carrying tourists crashed at Ol Kiombo Airstrip in Maasai Mara National Reserve on Monday, June 1. According to preliminary reports, the aircraft suffered a tyre burst during take-off, causing it to crash within the airstrip. Despite the incident, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported, [...] The post No casualties reported as tourist plane crashes during take-off at Maasai Mara Airstrip  appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Protests in Nanyuki over proposed Ebola quarantine facility

A section of Nanyuki residents took to the streets on Monday, June 1, to protest the proposed establishment of a U.S.-linked Ebola virus quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base. Hundreds of youth and community members marched through the town carrying placards and tree branches, demanding the complete cancellation of the project. Demonstrators expressed concerns that [...] The post Protests in Nanyuki over proposed Ebola quarantine facility appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ruto, CSs Announce Fresh Appointments Across State Agencies

President Ruto and his Cabinet Secretaries unveil new and returning board members across multiple government bodies.

Ruto Unveils Sh5 billion Livestock Investment Plan as Govt Bets Big on Pastoral Economy

President William Samoei Ruto unveiled an ambitious Sh5 billion livestock investment initiative targeting more than 350,000 pastoralists across 21 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties, signaling what could be the most significant government-backed transformation of Kenyas livestock sector in decades. Speaking during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County, the President declared that livestock [...] The post Ruto Unveils Sh5 billion Livestock Investment Plan as Govt Bets Big on Pastoral Economy appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ruto Orders Integration of Madrassa and Duksi Learning Into Kenya's Formal Education System

President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to begin reforms aimed at integrating madrassa, duksi and other alternative learning programmes into Kenya's formal education system. Speaking during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County on Sunday, June 1, the President instructed Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to initiate consultations and develop proposals [...] The post Ruto Orders Integration of Madrassa and Duksi Learning Into Kenya's Formal Education System appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Plane Crashes in Maasai Mara

The incident adds to the growing number of plane crashed that have been recored this year alone.

Ruto Orders New Reforms to Basic Education System

The orders, if implemented, will see the basic education system undergo a major shift in changes that will affect some learners.

Union Sounds Warning Over Harassment of Pump Attendants at Petrol Stations

Tensions seem to be rising amid public outcry over fuel costs and supply concerns, with motorists awaiting the government's promised price reductions.

Why Ruto emotionally apologised to residents of Northern Kenya

Poleni sana ndugu zetu. It was never meant to be this way, Ruto said.