Journalist in court for anticipatory bail after DCI names her as person of interest in Tuju disappearance probe

A Nairobi-based journalist moved to the High Court seeking protection from arrest after she was named by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as a person of interest in the alleged staged disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju. In an application filed at the Milimani Law Courts, Zipporah Wambui sought an anticipatory bail and [...] The post Journalist in court for anticipatory bail after DCI names her as person of interest in Tuju disappearance probe appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Kenya's Digital Future Takes Shape as Safaricom Decode 4.0 Sets Stage for Next Wave of Innovation

In the days following the close of Safaricom's Decode 4.0 Engineering Summit, one thing is clear: Kenya's digital future is no longer a distant ambition; it is actively being built. Held under the theme "Made for Kenya", the summit brought together developers, innovators, global technology partners, and young creators in a powerful convergence of ideas, [...] The post Kenya's Digital Future Takes Shape as Safaricom Decode 4.0 Sets Stage for Next Wave of Innovation appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Evicted Woodley Families Allege House Grab by Nairobi Officials

Displaced Woodley tenants allege forced evictions and unfair housing allocations, demanding compliance with court orders and appealing to Mudavadi to intervene in the matter.

Pressure Mounts on Kenya as Uganda Reveals 2027 AFCON Dates

The last three editions of the Africa Cup of Nations were hosted between December and February, thus disrupting European football.

KPS Reveals Charges for Hiring Police Band for Private Functions

This announcement has come as a surprise to the public, who believed that the Police band was meant to serve state functions.

Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before

Crew reached record distance of 252,756 miles from Earth.

Omtatah opposes IMF bid to exit privatisation case

The senator says IMF is a 'key player' in the case.

A game for all? Women fans say football still falls short

Women football fans describe being expected to stop attending matches after marriage or...

Drama Festival boss denies censoring school plays

'So long as you do a good play that is political but is allegorical, we have no problem with...

Sh4.8 billion fuel scandal: ODM breaks silence, defends CSs Wandayi and Kinyanjui

Oburu warns against politicisation of probe and public lynching of CSs Kinyanjui and Wandayi.

CS Wandayi: Kenya rejected 60,000-tonne super petrol cargo

He said the petrol sourced by One Petroleum Ltd was outside the G2G framework.

Mwiki's dynamic duo: Brothers punching their way to boxing royalty

Chris started boxing in Grade 6, to protect himself from school and estate bullies.

Fuel shortage in Nakuru forces matatus to hike fares

How I landed a cruise ship job in Miami

'My earnings? They are four times better than what I made in Kenya.' — Eve Gacheru

South Sudan's Kiir sacks parliament speaker and deputy

Analysts say Kiir frequently reshuffles senior political and military posts to maintain his...

Ruto Meets French Envoy to Discuss Africa Forward and G7 Summits

William Ruto on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, held talks with Arnaud Suquet at State House, Nairobi, focusing on preparations for the upcoming Africa Forward Summit and the G7 Summit. During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed plans to host the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on May 11–12, which will mark the first time the [...] The post Ruto Meets French Envoy to Discuss Africa Forward and G7 Summits appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Govt moves to block irregular fuel import over pricing concerns

The Kenyan government moved decisively to stop the circulation of a consignment of super petrol imported outside its established Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel supply framework, warning that the move could have significantly driven up pump prices. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the consignment—amounting to 60,000 metric tonnes—was brought into the country in violation of procedures [...] The post Govt moves to block irregular fuel import over pricing concerns appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Matt Baugh Appointed New UK High Commissioner to Kenya

Matt Baugh has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to Kenya, the Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) has announced. In a statement issued on Monday, the FCDO confirmed that Baugh assumed office in April 2026, succeeding Neil Wigan, whose tenure ended in August 2025. Prior to his appointment, Baugh served as Director [...] The post Matt Baugh Appointed New UK High Commissioner to Kenya appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Government orders removal of scandal-hit fuel shipment

Govt directs One Petroleum Ltd to immediately withdraw scandal-hit oil shipment from Kenya, instructs oil marketers not to pay invoices for the consignment amid ongoing probe.

CS Wandayi Warns Fuel Prices Could Rise by Sh14 Over Unauthorised Imports

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned that fuel prices in Kenya could have risen by up to Sh14 per litre had an unauthorised consignment of super petrol been factored into the local market. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 7, Wandayi disclosed that a 60,000-metric-tonne shipment of super petrol was recently [...] The post CS Wandayi Warns Fuel Prices Could Rise by Sh14 Over Unauthorised Imports appeared first on Kahawatungu.