‘God Did It’ Trends After EACC Cash Recovery
The phrase “God Did It” has taken over Kenyan social media after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) announced the recovery of Sh65 million in cash during a search operation…
Panic as St George’s Girls Closes Over Unrest
Students at St George’s Girls Secondary School will leave for home on Friday after the school’s management announced an early closure following growing concerns over a wave of unrest reported…
Duale Reveals 22 Ebola Alerts Tested Negative
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has confirmed that Kenya has investigated 22 suspected Ebola alerts reported across nine counties, with all of them testing negative. Speaking before Parliament on Wednesday,…
IEBC Opens Accreditation for Ol Kalou By-Election Observers and Journalists
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has officially invited applications from election observer groups and media practitioners seeking accreditation for the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16,…
Nanyuki Residents Clash With Police Over Ebola Centre
Transport and business activities were brought to a standstill in Nanyuki town on Monday after hundreds of protesters took to the streets to oppose the proposed establishment of a U.S.-linked…
DRC Defends Ebola Response Amid U.S. Plan
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has defended its ability to handle Ebola outbreaks as controversy continues to surround a proposed United States-supported quarantine arrangement in Kenya. The issue has…
Court Stops Kirinyaga Burial at Graveside
The burial of Rachel Wandeto in Kabumbu village, Kirinyaga County, was dramatically stopped after a last-minute court order halted the proceedings just as mourners gathered at the graveside. The unexpected…
10 Utumishi Girls Students Held Over Fire
Detectives have taken more than 10 students from Utumishi Girls Academy into custody as investigations into the tragic dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 learners intensify. The deadly…
DCI Arrests Bunge La Mwananchi Leader Evans Kawala
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has confirmed the arrest of Jacaranda Bunge la Mwananchi leader Evans Kawala, dismissing claims by opposition leaders that he had been abducted. In a statement…
US Plan To Quarantine Ebola-Exposed Citizens In Kenya Sparks Fear
Fresh reports indicating that the United States government is considering setting up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya for American citizens exposed to the virus have triggered widespread debate and…