President William Ruto says teachers will start receiving their pension within 10 days of retirement. Speaking in Kasarani during World Teachers’ Day celebrations, Ruto said his administration is working to ensure teachers receive their pension payments promptly after retirement. “Agencies responsible have assured me that within the next three months, teachers will begin receiving their
A 20-year-old student at Murang’a University has died after a fellow student allegedly stabbed him following an event at the institution. Police are investigating the incident. The student, identified as Kelvin Murimi, was a second-year student at the university. He was allegedly attacked by a fellow student who stabbed him on October 3 after he
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will handle 26 corruption-related cases in courts across Kenya between October 5 and 9, 2026. The cases include criminal trials, recovery suits involving public funds and land, as well as proceedings seeking to recover property allegedly acquired illegally. The cases involve former senior government officials, employees of public institutions,
An accident has occurred along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, with at least two people feared dead following a series of multiple-vehicle crashes. Photos shared on social media show two trailers and a car involved in two separate accidents, with wreckage and debris scattered across the highway. The accidents occurred as motorists travelled from Salama towards Sultan
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
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
Drama on social media as Maurine Oloo accuses her husband of cheating on her with someone she considered a close friend. In a Facebook post, Oloo said the discovery had deeply hurt her and left her questioning a marriage that she said had lasted 22 years. “After 22 years of marriage and seven beautiful children,
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