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State Rests Case Against Six Iranians in Sh8.2bn Methamphetamine Trafficking Trial
Kenya's Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has formally closed its case against six Iranian nationals charged with smuggling over a tonne of methamphetamine through Kenyan waters. The drug haul, seized from a vessel intercepted by the Kenya Navy in October 2025, carries an estimated street value of Sh8.2 billion.
DCI Ramps Up Investigation Into Daring Watamu Mall Armed Raid Caught on CCTV
Four masked gunmen descended on Watamu Mall in a brazen midday raid, firing warning shots and bypassing a bank and supermarket to target a specific restaurant table. The DCI, led by Director Amin Mohamed, has launched an urgent probe and is now examining a possible link to a Sh79 million fraud dispute.
IG Kanja Orders Probe After Police Filmed Assaulting Person With Disability at Nakuru Gen Z Protests
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has directed an urgent internal investigation after video footage showing police officers violently handling a person living with a disability went viral following the Gen Z anniversary protests in Nakuru on June 25, triggering widespread condemnation from disability advocates and civil society across Kenya.
High Court Refuses to Block Bonfire Adventures Co-Founder from Operating 48 Safaricom Lines
The High Court has dismissed a bid by Bonfire Adventures co-founder Sarah Njoki Nyaga to stop her estranged husband Simon Waithaka Kabu from operating 48 Safaricom phone lines used by their jointly-owned tour company, ruling that Njoki lacks the contractual standing to challenge his registered ownership of the numbers.
UAE Opens Visa-on-Arrival Door for Kenyan Travellers Holding Foreign Permits
Kenyan passport holders who carry valid residence permits or visas from a select group of countries can now travel to the United Arab Emirates without securing a visa beforehand, following a new policy announced by the UAE government that is set to ease travel for thousands of eligible citizens.
Kenyan and Nigerian Journalists Honoured for Expanding Africa's Knowledge Base
Three African journalists, including Kenya's Angeline Ochieng of Nation Media Group, have been honoured at the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards organised by the International Center for Journalists and the Wikimedia Foundation. The awards recognise reporting that fills critical gaps in Africa's Wikipedia coverage, which currently accounts for just 3.7 percent of English-language articles.
Garissa Power Substation Gets Major Boost as Capacity Jumps to 38 MVA
Garissa County is set for a significant improvement in electricity supply after Kenya Power upgraded the county's main substation from 15 MVA to 38 MVA. The long-awaited expansion is expected to end chronic outages that have for years driven away investors and crippled businesses across the region.
Shakahola aftermath: Coast religious leaders get theological training to fight cult extremism
In the wake of the Shakahola tragedy that claimed over 450 lives, religious leaders in Kenya's Coast region are now undergoing specialised theology and leadership training. The programme, run by the CBEM-Africa Bible Institute since 2021, aims to equip clergy with the skills needed to identify and counter dangerous cult teachings.
NTSA Rolls Out Stricter Vehicle Inspection Rules From July 2026
The National Transport and Safety Authority has unveiled sweeping new vehicle inspection requirements that took effect on July 1st, 2026, compelling all motor vehicle owners with cars older than four years to undergo mandatory annual checks at NTSA-designated centers, with bookings processed exclusively through the eCitizen platform.