News 9

10/06/2026

An estimated 90% of Kenyans rely on traditional medicines for primary healthcare, demonstrating the profound cultural roots of herbal therapy.

Stung by human activities that favour economic gain over the preservation of traditional medicinal biodiversity, a local community in Baringo County has moved to save Kamngoin Conservancy, located on the outskirts of Kabarnet Town.

09/06/2026

A wave of violent student unrest and suspected arson attacks has swept across secondary schools in Kenya, leading to property damage, mass closures, and a tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that claimed 16 lives.

The Universities Student Leaders Association (USLA) has called upon the government and other educational stakeholders to move with speed and urgently address the mounting wave of secondary school unrest and arson incidents.

09/06/2026

Opinion: An OB number is a record of a complaint; a court file is a record of adjudication. Neither is proof of guilt or innocence, nor is it public content for consumption.

In this opinion piece, Kimutai Kirui explains how the absurd and rather misplaced demand for police records, investigation diaries, and court files by individuals with no legal stake in proceedings reflects a deeper confusion about the nature of justice itself.

09/06/2026

Opinion: There is a persistent, ill-informed, and often malicious fixation in digital spaces, rooted in assumption and conjecture, that an Occurrence Book (OB) number constitutes the entirety of a criminal investigation.

Occurance Book Numbers, Court Files, and the Weaponisation of Ignorance in Digital Spaces must be pointed out. An OB has no evidentiary value anywhere leave alone social media.

09/06/2026

This role is characterised by a careful balance of conflicting pressures because, to maintain loyalty without overshadowing the boss, this position requires balancing visibility and subservience.

09/06/2026

There is a growing internal conflict within President William Ruto's "broad-based" cabinet, which was formed to accommodate opposition figures. Disagreements on the 2027 succession have caused a serious schism, primarily within the ODM party.

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05/06/2026

IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said the Fund is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak situation and its potential impact on the economy.

05/06/2026

Kenyan referees Christine Akinyi and Celline Nyawira have been nominated to officiate at the CECAFA U17 Girls Championship set to take place in Tanzania from June 13–23, 2026.

Photos: Football Kenya Federation/X platform.

05/06/2026

Schools still have time to upload School-Based Assessments (SBA) for Grades 4 and 5.

The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) warned school heads of penalties for the late upload of scores into the CBA portal.

The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) warned school heads of penalties for late upload of scores into CBA portal.

05/06/2026

The new Sanlam Allianz board chairman holds the International Coaching Federation's credential as a Professional Certified Coach.