A 42-year-old Kenyan man, Tobias Otieno, has been sentenced to between four and 12 years in a New York state prison after admitting to stealing $405,843.25 (approximately Ksh 52 million) from the Town of Wallkill while working as a state auditor. Otieno, who previously used the name Tobias Ochieng, was sentenced on August 18, 2026,
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched a new political vehicle today October 4 as he seeks to advance his political ambitions, following developments surrounding the Linda Mwananchi Movement and efforts to secure an established party. Sifuna is weighing his options as efforts to establish a new political vehicle continue. The Equitable Party is already a
A fatal road accident at Mau Summit on Sunday morning left motorists facing disruption as emergency teams rushed to the scene. The crash, reported at around 8:00 am on October 4, 2026, involved a pickup truck, a small car and a lorry that was parked by the roadside. Preliminary reports indicate that the pickup truck
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has appointed six people to the councils of universities and university colleges, with Mercy Kanyara (Dr.) shifting to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) after her appointment at Machakos University was revoked. Kanyara is among a new group of council members appointed for three-year terms beginning October
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has proposed granting coffee licences to 20 companies seeking to engage in coffee exports, imports, value addition, roasting, and packaging. According to a gazette notice dated October 2, the proposed licences published under the Crops Act, 2013 are set to allow members of the public to raise objections before
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has moved to set the record straight on its decisions involving Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, saying reports that the two leaders were cleared failed to capture the findings made against their remarks. In a statement issued on Saturday, October 3, the
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has suffered a setback after the High Court dismissed five applications seeking to strike out an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) suit seeking recovery of Ksh 813.1 million linked to alleged irregularities in road tender awards. The case concerns payments made to five companies for road contracts awarded by the Kenya
Pastor Victor Kanyari has vowed to help Jahenda, the girl who was bullied by others in a washroom in a video that has been making rounds in social media. Speaking during a church service on October 4, 2026 he said he did not understand why the girls were bullying a fellow girl in the washroom.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has launched a new mentorship programme that will bring former Kenyan football stars closer to the country’s national teams. The programme will be led by former players and football legends, including former Harambee Stars striker Dennis Oliech, who will use their experience to guide current and emerging players. FKF President Hussein