Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has disclosed the earnings of Kenyans recruited into the Russian military as calls for their rescue grow. During a National Assembly session on April 1, 2026, Mudavadi shared that Kenya’s embassy in Moscow estimates about 252 Kenyans may have joined Russia’s Special Military Operations, although
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Matatu Swept Away in Samburu Floods as Kenya Death Toll Hits 108
NTSA Blames Human Error for Nyeri–Nyahururu Crash That Killed 15
Preliminary investigations into the tragic road accident on the Nyeri–Nyahururu road, which resulted in 15 fatalities, suggest human error as a significant factor, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa revealed that initial findings point to reckless driving, excessive speeding, and the use of
Ruto Asks Envoys to Market Kenya Abroad, Cites Economic Stability and Rising Investment
President urges diplomats to leverage improved economic gains to expand Kenya's global influence amid shifting international order. President William Ruto has urged Kenyan diplomats to step up efforts to promote the country's economic and strategic interests abroad, citing improved economic stability and growing investor confidence as a foundation for stronger global
Fatal Crash Involving Presidential Press Vehicle at Ainabkoi Junction
A tragic accident involving a presidential press vehicle at Ainabkoi Junction along the Eldoret–Nakuru highway resulted ign one fatality and four serious injuries. This incident unfolded around 7 PM on Sunday.A Prado, en route to Nakuru, collided head-on with a Voxy traveling towards Eldoret. Uasin Gishu Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi
Njeri Maina Questions SGR Extension to Malaba Over Debt Concerns
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has expressed serious concerns regarding the proposed extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba.In an interview with a local television station on March 23, 2026, Maina scrutinized the economic viability of the SGR project and cautioned against the potential debt burden
Kenya Evacuates 15 Nationals from Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
The government successfully evacuated 15 Kenyan nationals from Iran through Türkiye as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The evacuees are scheduled to arrive in Nairobi in the early hours of Sunday, March 22, 2026.In a statement released on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs detailed
Super Micro Figures Charged in $2.5B AI Chip Smuggling Scheme to China
Three individuals connected to Super Micro Computer, including its co-founder, have faced charges for allegedly facilitating the smuggling of at least $2.5 billion worth of U.S. artificial intelligence technology to China, violating export laws, as reported by the U.S. Department of Justice.Although U.S. prosecutors did not name Super Micro
Mudavadi: No Compensation for Kenyans Recruited into Russia-Ukraine War
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has firmly stated that the government will not provide compensation to Kenyans recruited for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, deeming their enlistment illegal and unauthorized by the state.During an interview with a local television station on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Mudavadi clarified that the government's involvement
Kenyan Fligt Diverts to Moroni After Runway Closure in Mayotte
On March 15, 2026, Kenya Airways flight KQ254, en route from Nairobi to Dzaoudzi in Mayotte, successfully diverted to Moroni in the Comoros due to the closure of the runway at Dzaoudzi Airport.Airport authorities closed the runway after a disabled third-party aircraft obstructed it, hindering any landings. The flight crew