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Maiyo out, Sawe named new presidential escort commander after Kilifi breach

Juda Mathews Gwiyo, who has been serving as Deputy Commandant of the PEU, has been directed to proceed on leave pending retirement.

IG Kanja orders changes to Ruto’s security team after Kilifi breach

The breach has triggered changes within the Presidential Escort Unit, which is led by Senior Assistant Inspector General of Police Noah Maiyo. The unit is responsible for securing the President and his family and is supported by local police during presidential tours across the country.

K'Ogalo win their 22nd title without kicking a ball amidst league wrangles

AFC Leopards’ defeat handed Gor Mahia their 22nd Kenya Premier League title, further cementing their status as the most successful football club in Kenya’s history.

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was the main target, but other areas were also hit, with at least 83 people injured.

SJAK mourns the death of veteran sports presenter Diblo Kaberia

The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) says veteran Radio Jambo sports presenter Paul Kimani Kaberia, popularly known as Diblo, died while receiving treatment at Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital after a short illness.

Powerlifting: Kenya finishes 6th at WPPO in Oran, Algeria

Speaking to Radio Generation on Sunday from the Miloud Hadefi Olympic Complex, head coach Samson Abayo Okuto praised his athletes for their strong performance in a competition that featured over 150 athletes from 20 countries. He said the main goal was to earn ranking points toward qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.

Ruto’s Kilifi speech briefly interrupted after man breaches security at the podium

The incident occurred during the thanksgiving ceremony of Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs in Ganze, Kilifi County, where President Ruto had been addressing congregants and local leaders.

PS Fikirini Jacobs urges employers and institutions to empower youth

Speaking during his thanksgiving service in Ganze, Kilifi County on Sunday, Jacobs urged both the national and county governments to emulate President William Ruto’s approach of trusting and empowering young leaders.

Kipchoge finishes 16th in Cape Town Marathon

Competing in his first marathon in more than six months, the two-time marathon champion from Kenya finished in 16th place.

Out of context! UDA SG Omar clarifies remarks on Mt Kenya leaders

In a clarification statement issued on Sunday, Omar said he remained committed to “upholding the dignity, rights, and unity of all Kenyans” throughout his public life.

Already qualified Kenya drawn in group D for Afcon 2027 qualifiers

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed that Harambee Stars will still take part in the qualification campaign with 48 other nations competing for the remaining slots at the tournament, where 24 teams will eventually qualify for the finals.

US Embassy in Nairobi to close for Memorial Day

In a statement issued on Sunday, the mission confirmed the temporary suspension of routine consular and administrative services, noting that normal operations will resume on Tuesday morning.

Foreign pilgrims flock to Mecca for Hajj despite Middle East conflict

The Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, must be performed at least once by all Muslims with the means.

FRC warns budget cuts leave it unable to fight money laundering

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) told Parliament that severe budget cuts leave it with zero operational funds to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. Lawmakers met the agency to review FATF action-point implementation and financing gaps.

Kitale to host 2026 National Tong-IL Moo-Do Junior Championships qualifier

In a statement issued on Saturday, KTMF Chairman Clarence Mwakio Ingalwa said the premier youth tournament will bring together young martial artists from across the country in the primary school, junior secondary school, and senior school categories.

Kenyan woman presumed drowned after car plunges into Canadian river

Jepkoech, who arrived in British Columbia last year, is believed to have entered the North Thompson River after her vehicle went off the road at around 6:30 p.m. PT last Sunday.

Trump reveals near-final US-Iran agreement following high-level Middle East talks

In a post on social media on Saturday, Trump said discussions had involved leaders from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain, alongside talks relating to the Iran crisis and a proposed “Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE”.

Ruto reappoints Uwezo Fund Oversight Board Chair and Advocates Complaints Commissioner

The appointments, announced through separate gazette notices dated 22 May 2026, will take effect from 26 May 2026 for Ann Njuguna and 22 May 2026 for Patrick Muriuki.

LSK calls for accountability over death of Kiambu student while in custody

In a statement issued on May 23, 2026, LSK President Charles Kanjama condemned the incident and called for State action.

Man arrested in Meru over alleged Sh7.5 million fake gold investment fraud

The suspect, identified as Dennis Kinoti, was tracked down in Imenti North, Meru County, following what detectives termed as “painstaking investigations and intelligence-led operations”.

Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House

BBC's US media partner CBS has named the suspect as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man who was known to the Secret Service and had a documented history of mental health problems.

Suspect arrested, IED recovered in foiled attack along Garissa–Dadaab Road

Further checks at the scene also uncovered military-style jungle clothing, including a jungle jacket and trousers, as well as two mobile phones. Investigators believe the items may help in identifying possible accomplices and wider links.

Developing Esports As A Profession In Kenya ~ Ronny Lusigi, President Esports Kenya Federation.

State to promote 50,000 teachers in major career upgrade plan

The Deputy President noted that many teachers have stagnated in one job level for more than a decade, a gap the government now seeks to address through structured promotions and reforms in service delivery.

State unveils Sh20 billion security surveillance expansion planned before polls

PS Omollo said the project is designed to unify security operations by bringing together advanced monitoring tools, digital Occurrence Books (OB) and the government administration officers’ system, which connects chiefs and local administrators into one national network.

Kindiki urges teachers to shape civic behaviour beyond classrooms

The DP said Kenya’s democracy allows citizens to speak freely and demand accountability, but warned that such freedoms must be exercised responsibly and without destroying livelihoods or public infrastructure.

Treasury warns shilling may weaken to Sh180 if State fuel deal is scrapped

To cushion consumers, Mbadi said the government has continued to intervene through subsidies and tax adjustments despite rising fiscal pressure.

MPs demand proof of impact from billions spent on foreign trade missions

At the centre of the debate is a proposed Sh1.2 billion allocation under the International Trade Development and Promotion programme, which funds overseas trade missions, exhibitions, trade fairs and negotiations with other countries.

Omanyala clocks season-best 9.94s to beat Leotlela in Xiamen

Omanyala’s 2026 season has shown steady progress since he opened his campaign on April 18 at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix in Ethiopia, where he ran 9.98 seconds, his first sub-10 performance of the year

Police: Central leads Kenya's 125 active femicide cases as DCI forms special unit

Of the 125 cases currently being handled, 98 have already been taken to court, accounting for 78.4 per cent of the total. The remaining 27 cases are still under investigation.