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Anzauni Chief His Royal Highness Kyalo Muli I has challenged African governments to address what he termed an “unfinished liberation”, arguing that the continent attained political independence but failed to fully restore indigenous system…
Peacekeepers knew of likely raid on Abiemnom, where more than 200 people were killed, according to rights group report.
Israeli security cabinet orders military to step up preparations for a possible attack on Iran, Israeli media reports.
President William Ruto has dismissed former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim that Kenyans want opposition leaders to unite, saying Kenyatta should seek opinions from sober people. Speaking in Kisii County on Wednesday, November 11, Ruto re…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joked that he would visit former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri to recover KSh1.5 million that Gachagua admitted spending instead of using it to support Kenyatta’s 2017…
Ida Odinga, the widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has publicly declared for the first time that she remains firmly in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the broad-based government. Speaking in Homa Bay County on T…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that Kenya will not serve as a quarantine center for foreign Ebola patients or travelers trying to satisfy foreign entry criteria. He also ruled out issuing quarantine or Ebola-free certificate…
The National Assembly has passed landmark legislation that prohibits healthcare facilities from detaining discharged patients or withholding deceased patients’ bodies over unpaid medical bills. Sponsored by Kirinyaga Woman Representative N…
The Senate failed to meet its 15-member minimum quorum requirement for the second consecutive week on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, forcing a morning adjournment and disrupting scheduled oversight appearances by four Cabinet Secretaries. S…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has updated the clearance process for imported vehicles, allowing licensed motor dealers to transfer second-hand cars directly to their showrooms after paying customs charges, while deferring formal regist…
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has reacted to a Saudi Arabian court’s decision to sentence a 40-year-old Kenyan woman to 100 lashes for giving birth outside wedlock. In a public statement released on Wednesday, November…
Rescue crews search for victims as Mayor Mamdani says first responders arrived one minute after emergency call.
Shares in Nvidia, the world's second most valuable company behind Apple, have plunged almost 7.5% in after hours trading.
Bertulazzi used a rope and harness to climb down from a fifth-floor apartment and evade authorities in Argentina.
Chip giant's stock price falls more than 8 percent amid speculation over co-founder's position.
Police in Naivasha, Nakuru County, arrested 14 people following demonstrations at Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) offices over alleged poor services and increased electricity levies. The protests, organised by a man identified as S…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered an end to unnecessary night raids on entertainment establishments, warning county enforcement officers against harassment, intimidation and extortion of business owners. Sakaja said the county go…
He accused Kenyatta of abandoning statesmanship roles to engage in endless politicking as "a broker for selfish ends". The post Ruto winds up Gusii tour, takes swipe at Uhuru Kenyatta appeared first on KBC Digital.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked Kenyans to rally behind President William Ruto re-election, citing his development record and commitment to equitable distribution of resources. Riding on “Usawa Ni Sawa” Mantra, Waiguru said Presi…
Moscow announces the veteran diplomat's sudden passing without further details.
A recent Kantar study estimates that illicit cigarettes accounted for 45.1 per cent of Kenya’s cigarette market in 2025, up from 34.1 per cent in 2021. The trade is estimated to have cost the government KSh10.2 billion in excise duty and V…
RETRAK Chief Executive Officer Wambui Mbarire said enforcement agencies must look beyond seizures at retail outlets and pursue the suppliers, transporters, financiers and storage facilities involved in distributing illicit products.
The Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) has graduated 438 students, marking a significant milestone in their academic calendar as the Government advances plans to transform the institution into the Kenya School of Communication. T…
Authorities spared no effort in preparation for the Atlantic storm after criticism following January's Storm Kristin.
Lawmakers have pledged to use new majorities in House and Senate to pursue the investigation into Epstein's network.
Polish PM Donald Tusk calls for restraint, urging unity after deadly Krakow attack linked to far-right ideology.
The Republican ran unopposed, despite some GOP lawmaker demands to evaluate the party's stinging midterm losses to Democ
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed the Inspector General of Police to move in and remove illegal occupants accused of causing insecurity in Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates in Mukuyu…
The Government has extended the temporary adjustment of sulphur limits in petrol and diesel for a further six months amid continued uncertainty in global petroleum supply chains. In a notice issued on Wednesday, November 11, Cabinet Secret…
The government is funding development in every part of Kenya to correct past mistakes that led to underdevelopment in many parts of the country owing to discriminative economic initiatives, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. The DP…
Mass walkout across several cities marks first general strike in 14 years.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the perennial land problems in the coastal region are being ended by the government in an effort to do away with neglect that led to underdevelopment in the region. Prof. Kindiki said the thousands of…
Governor orders publication of authorised inspection officers across all 17 sub-counties, warns rogue officers and impostors of arrest as County opens 14-day consultations on new entertainment taxes and cuts liquor licence fees for small b…
Lebanese wheat production hit by war as farmlands face severe destruction in the south and Bekaa Valley.
Kremlin spokeswoman says ban responds to the expulsion of a Russian commentator who used to head RT France.
Health Minister Aden Duale says Kenya will continue to exercise prevention measures until December 23.
The National Assembly has passed the Health (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeking to prohibit hospitals from demanding upfront payments for emergency treatment and detaining patients or bodies over unpaid bills, with proposed fines of up to Sh3…
Residents say Denmark’s ‘ghetto law’ is breaking up strong communities, as the Supreme Court prepares to rule.
Ruto has dismissed Uhuru Kenyatta's assessment of public opinion ahead of the 2027 elections, telling the former President to seek advice from sober Kenyans as he also mocked the opposition over its by-election victories.
All regions and communities are being treated fairly and equally in the distribution and sharing of national resources, President William Ruto has reaffirmed. The President said this policy will help address historical marginalisation and…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called upon the police to ensure that all illegal occupants in Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates in Mukuyu, Ruiru, Kiambu County are flushed out. “I have urged the Inspector General of…
Nearly 496 million people move above the World Bank’s lower-middle-income poverty threshold as extreme poverty falls to 2.6 per cent
Torn between military action and diplomacy, US appears to settle for drawn-out economic pressure campaign, blockade.
MPs have ordered a special audit of Quickmart's share sale, questioning the CMA's approval of the transaction amid fears that Kenyan investors could lose their money if the supermarket follows the path of collapsed retail chains.
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei has criticised the punishment handed to a Kenyan mother sentenced to 100 lashes in Saudi Arabia, describing it as cruel and inhuman under Kenyan law as Nairobi continues diplomatic engagement with Riyadh.
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 11 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has moved to scrutinise how political parties will select candidates for the 2027 General Election, setting the stage…
Italian PM Meloni says there is no danger as UK and Northern Ireland authorities also report 'bogus' alerts.
The talks in the UAE capital were the first between the two warring sides since February.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said the perennial land problems in the coastal region are being ended by the Government in an effort to do away with neglect that led to underdevelopment in the region. Prof. Kindiki said the thousands…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall across all 47 counties between November 10 and 16, 2026, with several areas expected to experience afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Guterres says the world must fight harder, accuses the fossil fuel lobby of delaying climate action at critical talks.
Rights commission appeals to Niger president over alleged abuses against Mahamid.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act.
Kenyatta says Kenyans have already made up their minds about the country's political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging opposition leaders including Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa to resolve their di…
UK-led coalition of 10 Northern European nations announces joint defence framework amid rising threats from Moscow.
PHRI says the arbitrary detention of Gaza doctors violates individual rights and undermines healthcare system.
Gachagua declared that nothing can come between him and former President Uhuru Kenyatta despite their past political fallout.
The Retail Trade Association of Kenya (RETRAK) has called for a coordinated crackdown on illicit trade, urging enforcement agencies to target the supply networks behind smuggled, counterfeit and untaxed goods. The association wants the Ken…
Wings to Fly scholars pursuing technical and vocational training have been challenged to embrace artificial intelligence, strengthen their digital skills and use their technical knowledge to create employment opportunities as technology re…
Kenya has discharged its last patient undergoing treatment for Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to contain the outbreak that was first confirmed on October 6, 2026. Health Cabinet Secreta…
Kenya has begun a 42-day countdown towards an Ebola-free declaration after discharging its last Bundibugyo Ebola patient and clearing the final 11 contacts from monitoring.
Kenya begins a 42-day countdown towards being declared Ebola-free on December 23, 2026, if no new cases emerge. The post Kenya discharges last patient, begins countdown to Ebola-free status appeared first on KBC Digital.
Formally, they're not trading at all. But Pakistan's imports from India are back to pre-war levels. Is a thaw next?
President William Ruto criticized his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, over alleged efforts to intimidate Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and a rising wave of younger politicians. Speaking in Kisii on Tuesday, November 10, President Ruto invoked th…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has advocated for mandatory labeling of refurbished electronic devices and full disclosure of vehicle accident histories to protect buyers from paying full price for used or repaired good…
Work on transforming Bomas of Kenya into a major international conference and events destination is gaining momentum. Crews continue to install solar panels as construction advances on the Ksh45 billion Bomas International Convention Compl…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reassured the public that the government will prevent controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie from influencing fellow inmates or spreading extremist religious teachings while serving his 200-…
Slain Dutch businessman Tob Cohen removed his wife, Sarah Wairimu, and her daughter from his final will, leaving his estate to his sister Gabriella, niece, and nephew instead, a Nairobi court heard on Tuesday. Testifying in Cohen’s murder…
The government has unveiled plans to transform the iconic Great Rift Valley Viewpoint along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway into a world-class tourism hub, introducing cable car transport, luxury hotel developments, and redesigned commercial sp…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has expanded its Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) to four additional counties, cutting Police Clearance Certificate processing times to less than five minutes. Residents in Uasin…
Police in Kiambu have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of popular Somali TikToker Fathi Abdirahman, whose body authorities discovered beneath a building along Kiambu Road on Monday evening. The tragic news has sent shock…
KPC Responds to Petroleum Leak Along Nairobi's Outer Ring Road
As fears of an escalation grow, Washington announces 'Task Force Iron Gate'.
Senegalese Interior Ministry says one person rescued as search operation continues after migrant vessel capsized.
'Terrorism' investigation launched after government officials say suspect likely influenced by far-right ideology.
About 850,000 people lose power after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv.
With 99 percent of votes counted, President Cyril Ramaphosa's party wins 31 percent nationally.
Former army chief has 28 days to cobble together a ruling coalition after President chose him over incumbent Netanyahu.
Iranian state media report blasts on Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz and the cities of Jask, Sirik and Bandar Abbas.
Isaac Herzog formally gives Gadi Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as prime minister.
Tear gas fired in Paris and Lyon as interior minister warns authorities are 'ready and waiting' for rioters and looters.
Trump lashed out at Democrats on Truth Social days after the party won control of Congress.
Many candidates the pro-Israel group backed still won, but most of the money it spent went to candidates who lost.
Attorney general postponed Najib Razak’s transfer from jail after court cleared him for house arrest on Friday.
Civilians bear the brunt of fighting as 27 people reported killed in strikes on a village in Sanaa province.
A region once offering refuge becomes increasingly dangerous, as 50 people are killed in a single attack.
The prime minister blames pro-Russian hackers for the leak, as her top diplomat says the cyberthreat was ongoing.
Zero Russian diesel has reached the US as tankers divert and buyers fear legal action.
Initial losses are estimated at about $3m, according to Gaza's Government Media Office.
War, poverty and climate change are all affecting Sudanese, with increasing cases of child malnutrition.
The unnamed individual will be the first foreign national to visit China's space station as part of Shenzhou-24 mission.
The first Muslim senator's new committee will let him raise money for other candidates.
The US president has been sending mixed messages after his party suffered a defeat at the midterm elections.
People stopped for minor traffic violations will no longer be referred to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
