End of Gikomba? State demolishes market for modern look

Chairman of the shoe market confirmed that traders were aware of the planned relocation.

Enrol 6m voters to hit next year's poll target

The IEBC should strive to eliminate the hurdles that discourage potential voters.

Fix school funds crisis

Underfunding, rising enrolment, and unpaid bills have made it difficult for schools to sustain...

ODM blundered in picking Oburu Oginga as party leader

Some people have sacrificed more for the party and should now lead it.

Tuko Kadi: Gen Zs eager to author their destinies

For decades, the voter registration exercise was a somber, almost liturgical affair, dominated...

Carrying Africa's voice to the global table

Kenya's participation in the G7 comes at a time when the world is facing multiple pressures.

Why Duale's KMPDC picks are illegal

Recent allegations of bribery and misconduct within the Council have shaken that confidence.

Two men found murdered in Kisii village

Residents of Metembe Location in Marani Sub-County, Kisii County, are reeling in shock after two men were found brutally murdered in a suspected related incident. Police said the incident was reported as a twin murder in Obosando Village on March 31 and the motive is yet to be known. Police visited the scene and established [...] The post Two men found murdered in Kisii village appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Infant's body found in Murang'a water tunnel

Police in Mathioya Sub-County, Murang'a County, launched investigations following the discovery of a dead infant in a water tunnel. Police said the incident was reported by an employee working on tunnel maintenance at the Metumi hydrogen water intake facility. Police officers who rushed to the scene at Kiamahindu Village established that the body of an [...] The post Infant's body found in Murang'a water tunnel appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Thieves break into Limuru Bank, steal laptop in night raid

Police in Limuru, Kiambu County, launched investigations after a break-in at a local bank where unknown suspect(s) made away with a laptop. Police said the incident was discovered by the branch manager of National Bank of Kenya, Limuru branch, upon reporting to work on March 31, 2026 The manager alerted police after finding that the [...] The post Thieves break into Limuru Bank, steal laptop in night raid appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Two cops arrested over lost firearm in Mlolongo

Two police officers were arrested following the loss of a firearm under unclear circumstances in Mlolongo, Machakos County. Police said the incident was reported on March 30, 2026, at around 5:00 p.m. by a bodyguard who is attached to the Speaker of the Kirinyaga County Assembly and based at Kerugoya Police Station. The officer stated [...] The post Two cops arrested over lost firearm in Mlolongo appeared first on Kahawatungu.

China bans entombing cremated remains in Bone-ash apartments

Chinese authorities have banned entombing cremated remains in cheap apartments, a practice that had gained popularity as mourners took advantage of the subdued housing market to dodge rising funeral costs. "Bone-ash apartments" are units in often barely occupied residential complexes used by some families as resting places for their loved ones' remains. They can be [...] The post China bans entombing cremated remains in Bone-ash apartments appeared first on Kahawatungu.

More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces

Extra UK troops, along with further UK air defence systems, will be deployed to the Middle East to help with defensive action against Iranian attacks. On a trip to the Gulf nations, Defence Secretary John Healey said extra air defence teams and systems would be deployed to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait while the use [...] The post More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Boda Boda rider shot dead in Loresho coffee plantation

Detectives in Nairobi launched investigations into a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of a 25-year-old boda boda rider in the Loresho area. Police said the incident was initially reported by the head of security at New Loresho Estate Association. He indicated that on the previous evening on March 30 at around 7:40 p.m., [...] The post Boda Boda rider shot dead in Loresho coffee plantation appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Cheap cooking gas plan stalls on higher taxes as Saudi deal flops

Kenyans could be forced to use dirty fuels such as charcoal and firewood after deal with Saudi Arabian firm collapsed.

Gachagua to Duale: Restore SHA portal that showed where monthly payments to facilities were going

SHA is here to stay, over 30 million Kenyans enrolled, DP Kindiki says

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Social Health Authority (SHA) will not collapse but will grow stronger as the government enhances its efficiency and enrolls more Kenyans. The DP dismissed opposition leaders claiming otherwise saying they are prophets of doom who do not mean well for Kenyans and the country. "Those are prophets of doom who [...] The post SHA is here to stay, over 30 million Kenyans enrolled, DP Kindiki says appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Kibagendi suspended from Parliament for another 14 days

Kibagendi was indefinitely thrown out of the House in February and directed to give an apology over remarks he made alluding to the fact that the House has been auctioned.

Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent

Nigerias high commission in South Africa has urged its citizens there to be cautious following an anti-illegal immigration protest in Eastern Cape province that turned violent. On Monday, activists were holding a peaceful march in the port city of KuGompo (formerly East London). But disorder erupted after a protester said he was attacked by a [...] The post Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent appeared first on Kahawatungu.

More than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blame

At least 74 mine workers were killed by gunmen in an area south-west of the capital, Juba, with government and opposition officials trading accusations over who was behind the deaths. The violence occurred over the weekend in mineral-rich Jebel Iraq, which is controlled by the army. The Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), the [...] The post More than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blame appeared first on Kahawatungu.