The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against five suspects over the killing of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, with Dr Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her two children now facing a second murder case. Announcing the decision on Thursday, October 8, 2026, the DPP also named police constables Julius Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemei
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni has opened up about his disappointment after former President Uhuru Kenyatta handed over the party leadership to Fred Matiang’i, days after Kioni had offered himself for the position. Speaking during an interview on Thursday, October 8, Kioni said he had already put in his request to be considered for
President William Ruto has announced plans to expand the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, saying the government wants to reach more young entrepreneurs across the country. Speaking during a graduation ceremony at State House for trainees under the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), Ruto said the government is considering doubling or tripling the
President William Ruto has urged Kenyan youth to avoid betting and instead invest and save part of their income to build lasting wealth. Speaking during the NITA graduation ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, October 8, Ruto said the government was making it easier for ordinary Kenyans to participate in the stock market and
Parents confronted the principal of Muthurwa Girls after claiming that their daughter had been ill at the school for three weeks and that they had struggled to obtain permission to take her home. In a video circulating on social media, the parents entered the principal’s office and demanded to leave with their daughter, whom they
Sweden is funding a Ksh 545 million programme to strengthen the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) data systems as Kenya and Sweden explore ways to deepen cooperation in key sectors of the economy. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo met Sweden’s Ambassador to Kenya, Håkan Åkesson, at the National Treasury to discuss agriculture, energy, environmental sustainability, and
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against five suspects over the killing of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, with Dr Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her two children now facing a second murder case. Announcing the decision on Thursday, October 8, 2026, the DPP also named police constables Julius Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemei
Welsh explorer and extreme adventurer Ash Dykes has embarked on a dangerous expedition through the Congo Basin. Dykes, who is 35 years old, is documenting his journey on TikTok as he navigates one of Africa’s most remote rainforest regions. He began the expedition from Nola in the Central African Republic and is travelling more than
Kenyan referees have condemned the assault of centre referee John Sulwe following the chaotic promotion-relegation playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United. Sulwe officiated the crucial second-leg match at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The match was abandoned after Sulwe awarded Mombasa United a penalty. His decision sparked protests from Kariobangi