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President Ruto signs Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026 into law; bill seeks to shield fund from political misuse and public debt obligations.
Ex-Nairobi Water staffer Okandah William to pay Sh5m in fine or serve 36 months in jail for forging a UoN degree, court says fraudulently earned Sh4.75m in salaries over 7 years.
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Ceasefire deal between US and Iran comes to a dramatic end after US strikes on Tehran and Iran attacks US Gulf bases, President Trump declares.
Global oil prices soar over 5pc as US President Trump ends Iran ceasefire, sparking fresh Middle East strikes; Brent crude hits $78.09 a barrel.
202,133 students placed in degree programmes for 2026/2027 academic year, Education CS Ogamba says 28,246 placed in KMTC and 875 in secondary teacher training colleges
Some 8,915 students who qualified for degree programmes in the 2025 KCSE placement opted for tertiary institutions instead, Education CS Ogamba says.
Education CS Ogamba directs KUCCPS to allow late applications for those who missed out during the just-concluded placement cycle, to ensure no student is left behind.
Ministry of Education extends university transfer window from two weeks to one month; CS Ogamba says move will give students adequate time
LSK calls on lawyers to join nationwide advocates' march for Justice on Friday after murder of two advocates in 48 hours; participants to dress formally and don a purple ribbon.
LSK calls for probe in murder of Edward Muthee and Esther Wairimu; Pres Charles Kanjama demands forensic audit of KFS legal department dealings in connection with Wairimu’s death.
Rift Valley Region term two schools games in Narok grind to a standstill as referees, match officials strike over reduced pay for six hours.