An investigation by KTN News has exposed a major security breach involving the illegal sale of Kenyan national identity cards, birth certificates, and passports to foreign nationals, with particular focus on individuals from Somalia. The report implicates an organized network of brokers and corrupt government officials, placing intense pressure on Immigration Director General Evelyn Cheluget
What was meant to be a joyous and memorable night for the Peponi School A-Level Class of 2026 turned into a tragedy after a serious road accident occurred along Ngong Road in the early hours of the morning. The students had been celebrating a milestone occasion on the night of April 24, with expectations high
Kenya has officially awarded a KES 375 billion (which is approximately USD 2.9 billion) contract to China Communications Construction Company to modernize and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after the collapse of the previous Adani-led deal. This landmark deal marks a decisive change in Kenya’s approach to major infrastructure projects. The contract, part of a sweeping 20-year master
Stanbic Bank has found itself at the center of an unusual and troubling campaign led by David Dimba, a man who has repeatedly presented himself as the institution’s incoming Chief Executive Officer despite having no known employment relationship with the bank. For months, Dimba has circulated documents purporting to show his appointment, made public declarations
A three-judge bench has upheld the appointment of Prof. Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President, ruling that the process followed the Constitution and did not require public participation. The decision was delivered on Monday by Justice Eric Ogola, Justice Anthony Mrima, and Justice Dr. Freda Mugambi, bringing clarity to a matter that had generated public and
A wave of student unrest and related security incidents has forced the closure of several secondary schools across Kenya during the second term of 2026, raising concerns about safety, discipline, and learning conditions in boarding schools. According to reports, multiple institutions have either been closed indefinitely or temporarily suspended as administrators work alongside authorities to
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the Clerk of the Nyamira County Assembly in connection with the alleged misappropriation of public funds earmarked for the construction of an office block project valued at more than Sh30 million. The arrest marks a significant development in an ongoing investigation into suspected corruption and procurement irregularities surrounding
Seven students connected to the untimely Utumishi Girls senior school dormitory fire have told police their main goal as to why they set the Meline Waithera dormitory on fire which unfortunately killed 16 students and left 79 others severely injured. According to them their main goal of setting the dormitory on fire was because they
President William Ruto has directed the formation of a National Response Committee to strengthen Kenya’s preparedness and response to the Ebola outbreak affecting neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.In a statement issued on Thursday, May 28, the President said the committee will be chaired by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and will coordinate a
Mwelekeo Insights, widely recognized as one of the top research firms in Kenya, has sparked a national conversation after revealing early findings from a new public survey on how Kenyans are coping with the rising cost of living. In a message shared on X, the research organization said it gathered views from thousands of citizens