The High Court has temporarily stopped the planned auction of Nairobi’s iconic 14 Riverside...

Police have arrested 12 Form Three students linked to a suspected arson attack that destroyed the three-storey Owino B dormitory at Maranda High School on Sunday evening. The students were arrested while allegedly...

Police have arrested 12 Form Three students linked to a suspected arson attack that destroyed the three-storey Owino B dormitory at Maranda High School on Sunday evening. The students were arrested while allegedly attempting to flee before being detained at Bondo Police Station as investigations continue. According to Bondo Sub-County Police Commandant Robert Aboki, CCTV footage from petrol stations in Bondo reportedly captured six students buying fuel believed to have been used in the attack. Investigators claim the students raised Ksh2,500 during a sports event, sneaked out to buy petrol, then smuggled it back into the school through a fence before hiding it in a dustbin. Police say the suspects later used mattresses and blankets soaked in petrol to start the fire before escaping. Masks and clothing were later recovered in school toilets. Following rising tensions between Form Three and Form Four students, the school administration sent all Form Three students home indefinitely to prevent possible unrest.

Form Three students at Maranda High School have been sent home indefinitely after a suspected arson attack destroyed part of a dormitory on Sunday evening, triggering tension within the institution. School...

Form Three students at Maranda High School have been sent home indefinitely after a suspected arson attack destroyed part of a dormitory on Sunday evening, triggering tension within the institution. School authorities ordered the partial closure on Monday to prevent possible clashes between Form Three and Form Four students following the incident. Police said 12 students were arrested in connection with the fire at the Owino “B” dormitory, with CCTV footage allegedly showing some of them purchasing petrol used in the attack. Investigators claim the students planned the incident during a weekend sports event before smuggling fuel back into the school compound and setting mattresses and blankets on fire. The suspects are being held as detectives continue investigations, with police indicating they will be arraigned in court on arson-related charges.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has named Nyandarua Senator John Methu as the Democracy for the Citizen's Party (DCP)'s new Secretary General. Gachagua made the declaration on Monday, May 25, during a press...

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has named Nyandarua Senator John Methu as the Democracy for the Citizen's Party (DCP)'s new Secretary General. Gachagua made the declaration on Monday, May 25, during a press conference at his party headquarters in Nairobi, effectively taking out Hezron Obaga from the role. According to Gachagua, Methu will be tasked with leading the party's campaigns, including spearheading DCP's agenda ahead of the Ol Kalou by-elections, which have been slated for July 16. "The media must know who to contact. Senator John Methu is a DCP party member, and he will start acting as the Secretary General designate and the spokesperson of DCP on all matters from today," Gachagua announced. Obaga and Methu collage side-by-side images of Hezbon Obaga and Senator John Methu Photo Gachagua went on, "In the fullness of time, his name will be forwarded to the registrar of political parties so that he is registered as the duly appointed SG of DCP. The decision, according to Gachagua, followed a meeting of the party's National Executive Committee (NEC), which resolved to appoint Methu. Gachagua, however, did not lay bare the reasons why Obaga, a founding member of the party, was removed from his position as the party's spokesperson. Obaga became DCP Secretary General in May 2025 when the party was formed and has served for over a year before his removal. The DCP party was officially announced in May 2025 and has been in existence for 1 year. According to Gachagua, the party has over 4 million members, with over 10,000 aspirants expressing interest in vying for various positions in the 2027 elections. "Thousands of aspirants have shown interest and registered with the party with the intention of flying the party's flag in the next general elections, and we want to assure all aspirants of free and fair nominations," Gachagua said. Following his appointment, Methu was tasked with delivering the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat by-election to DCP, with Gachagua confirming the senator will lead the campaign in the constituency. The Nyandarua Senator has also been tasked with recruiting 10 million Kenyans as members of the DCP ahead of the 2027 polls. "NEC has given Senator Methu that he, together with other leaders, to take charge of the by-elections in Ol Kalau and deliver a decisive victory to the DCP party in the elections scheduled for July 16," he added. However, Methu's appointment as the DCP SG could face legal constraints as he was elected on a UDA ticket. Gachagua, in readiness, revealed that DCP lawyers were working on any legal proceedings that may arise. In defense, Methu, while accepting the role, referenced a similar situation in 2022 when President William Ruto became the UDA party leader while he was still a member of the Jubilee party.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha. In a Gazette notice issued on Monday, May 25, the Interior Ministry announced that...

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha. In a Gazette notice issued on Monday, May 25, the Interior Ministry announced that the holiday would allow Muslims across the country to celebrate one of Islam’s most significant religious festivals. Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is observed by Muslims worldwide after the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The date of the celebration is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar and moon sighting, which is why the government issues annual announcements confirming the official holiday date. The declaration means Kenyans will enjoy a midweek public holiday on Wednesday.

Traffic along Limuru Road near City Park Market was temporarily paralysed on Monday after more than 100 boda boda operators blocked the busy route during fresh protests over fuel prices and alleged harassment by...

Traffic along Limuru Road near City Park Market was temporarily paralysed on Monday after more than 100 boda boda operators blocked the busy route during fresh protests over fuel prices and alleged harassment by county askaris. The riders were first seen moving from Westlands toward Nairobi CBD before staging demonstrations that left sections of the road impassable and caused major traffic congestion on feeder routes. Police were also deployed along the Southern Bypass as separate protests spread across Nairobi and other towns, including Embu and Nyahururu, where transport operations and businesses were disrupted. The demonstrations come despite an earlier agreement between the government and PSV operators to suspend planned nationwide protests over rising fuel prices.

At 82 years old, Oburu Oginga has announced that he will defend his position as Senator of Siaya County in the 2027 General Election. The veteran politician confirmed he is not stepping away from active politics...

At 82 years old, Oburu Oginga has announced that he will defend his position as Senator of Siaya County in the 2027 General Election. The veteran politician confirmed he is not stepping away from active politics despite his age, setting the stage for another high-stakes political battle in Siaya. Oburu remains a senior figure in ODM politics and one of the longest-serving political voices in the Nyanza region. His declaration is expected to spark fresh political debate over leadership transition, generational change, and succession politics ahead of the 2027 elections.