Ian Omondi

June 06, 2026 06:30 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Kenya ready for any Ebola threat, Interior PS Omollo assures public

Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo said authorities have strengthened screening, surveillance and emergency response systems to safeguard public health and national security.He said the government is closely monitoring developments in the region and has intensified preparedness efforts at all point...

June 06, 2026 07:16 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Over 80K travellers screened, 56 samples test negative as Gov't steps up Ebola preparedness

CS Duale said Kenya remains at an elevated risk of disease importation due to its close regional connectivity through trade, transport and population movement.He said the government has activated the National Incident Management System and enhanced surveillance at all points of entry as part of effo...

June 05, 2026 10:28 (EAT) • 3 days ago

DPP approves manslaughter charges in deadly South C building collapse

The charges stem from findings relating to the approval, oversight and regulatory processes surrounding the construction project before it came crashing down.Among those approved for prosecution is Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga, who will face charges of abuse...

June 05, 2026 05:11 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Comedian Eric Omondi arrested at JKIA in fuel price hike protest probe

Omondi was arrested following what the DCI described as credible intelligence gathered by detectives from DCI Central working jointly with the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) Nairobi Region.His lawyer, MP Babu Owino, has since visited him in police custody and dismissed the charges as...

June 05, 2026 04:56 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Sakaja suspends Chief Officer arrested with Ksh.65.3M in cash, disbands urban planning committee

Sakaja said the suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in force pending the conclusion of investigations by the anti-graft agency.The Governor said Analo would not be allowed access to his office, official documents or county systems during the investigation period....

June 02, 2026 07:10 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Wanjigi vows to reject ‘odious' debt, scrap SHA and VAT if elected president in 2027

Wanjigi vowed that his administration would not honour what he described as illegitimate or odious public debt.The businessman-turned-politician argued that some of Kenya’s debt obligations were acquired outside proper government budgeting processes and therefore should not be repaid by taxpayers....

May 30, 2026 03:53 (EAT) • 1 week ago

'Set up Ebola quarantine facility in DRC, not Kenya!' KMPDU tells Gov't

Dr. Atellah said the most effective way to stop the spread of the disease is to concentrate resources at the epicentre of the outbreak rather than setting up facilities in countries that have not reported cases.He noted that ongoing conflict in eastern DRC has complicated efforts to control the dise...

May 30, 2026 10:55 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Kenya partners with Google to deploy AI in tourism marketing

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife announced the partnership on Friday through its Magical Kenya platform, saying the initiative is intended to position the country as a leading technology-driven tourism destination in Africa.

May 30, 2026 10:00 (EAT) • 1 week ago

'Do not attempt to take my life!' Orengo blames Wanga, Ruto after convoy attacked in Homa Bay

Orengo said his convoy came under attack shortly after arriving in Mbita, where assailants allegedly damaged vehicles and targeted members of his entourage.He claimed that despite the attacks, he proceeded with rallies in Mbita Town, Rusinga Island and Sindo in Suba South Constituency....

May 30, 2026 09:31 (EAT) • 1 week ago

U.S 'optimistic' court challenge against Ebola facility in Kenya will be resolved

In a statement issued in response to the court action, the U.S. Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs and Religious Freedom said Washington was engaging Kenyan authorities over the matter and remained optimistic that the objections would be addressed....