Public Prosecutors boss Renson Ingonga won an award at the Digital Transformation Public Sector Awards 2025 held in Mombasa. He took second place as CEO of the Year. The award honored his work launching the Uadilifu Case Management System.
After receiving his award, Ingonga said his office plans to keep improving digital services. He strongly believes in making changes through technology, and his office aims to lead the way for other government departments.
The Uadilifu system has changed how prosecutors handle cases. It helps them work much faster with less paper, and cases move through the system more quickly than before. It has also made working with courts easier, especially when filing charges. Ingonga promised to spread this...
Microsoft says Skype will shut down in May. This video call service once had hundreds of millions of users.
Skype became one of the most visited websites in the world. People used it to make free voice calls on their computers to friends and family across the globe.
Other companies offered similar services. But Skype helped make free computer-to-computer calls popular with the public.
Skype posted on X that users can sign into Microsoft Teams with their accounts, which keeps all their chats and contacts.
BBC News asked Microsoft for comments but did not receive any right away.
Skype first came out in 2003. Microsoft bought it in 2011 for $8.5 billion, the biggest purchase Microsoft had made at that time.
Microsoft added Skype...
Catholic bishops from Kenya have asked politicians to stop forming new groups ahead of the 2027 elections.
The head of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops said these early political moves distract attention from things that help the country grow. When politicians hold rallies years before elections, they create excitement that hides real issues and raises tensions.
He explained that when elected leaders focus on the next election instead of their current jobs, it hurts how democracy should work. The government needs to concentrate on running the country until the official campaign time starts.
The bishops did praise some recent steps, like setting up a panel to choose members for the election commission. These actions help...
Kenya Power says many areas will be without power on Saturday. This is because they need to work on their systems.
The power will be off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four counties—Nairobi, Machakos, Vihiga, and Nyeri—will experience these cuts.
Nairobi's power will stop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Places like Syokimau Railway Station will not have power. Other spots near the airport will also be affected. These include Crowne Plaza, Four Points Hotel, KAA, Airport Trade Centre, and nearby businesses.
Machakos will experience power cuts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cuts will affect Gateway Mall, Nation Printers, Doshi, Sawada Villas, and Muthama Heights, among others. Roads affected by the power cuts include Mwananchi Road, Airport Road, Kiungani...
KWS staff put out a fire at Nairobi National Park after it burned for 3 hours. People could see flames and smoke from far away.
The fire damaged 10 acres of parkland. No animals or people were hurt during the blaze.
The fire began near Kathangaita village in Mlolongo, which is in Machakos County.
Park rangers worked fast to stop the flames from spreading to other areas. They used several fire trucks and water pumps to fight the blaze.
Residents helped spot the fire early and called emergency services right away.
More news about this event will be shared later as details become clear.
President Ruto gave $5 million to help 161 Kiambu traders after a fire destroyed their stalls. Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa handed over the money at a fundraiser. The traders lost their businesses earlier this month.
Ichung'wa also raised $2 million from Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and $1 million of his personal funds. He spoke about the government's desire to help people through the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda.
"We should not listen to those saying they are angry with the government and want to go look for another government. I will not abandon this government," Ichung'wa said.
He believes supporting Kenya Kwanza helps him bring projects to his area. "We should engage in constructive politics of empowering Kenyans. Bad...
The Orange Democratic Movement celebrated its 20th anniversary in Busia. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga led the event, which was attended by other party officials and members.
Everyone wore orange colors to show their support at the anniversary gathering. The group enjoyed cake together during the festivities. They talked among themselves and danced to music, which helped show how united they were despite their differences.
A meeting at the White House between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky became heated. Trump told Zelensky to "Make a deal or we're out" and said Zelensky should be "thankful" for US support. Trump also claimed Zelensky was "gambling with World War Three."
Zelensky wants peace with Russia, but Trump stressed that Ukraine must make concessions. This talk happened just a week after Zelensky said Trump was "living in a disinformation space" created by Russia, and Trump had called Zelensky a "dictator" - a comment he later seemed to back away from.
During their Oval Office exchange, Trump urged Zelensky to accept a ceasefire right away to "stop the bullets flying." When Zelensky said he wanted a ceasefire with "guarantees,"...
Ecowas must help settle arguments about The Gambia's new draft constitution. This draft gives more power to presidents and changes term limits.
Eight years back, the Economic Community of West African States helped end The Gambia's 20-year dictatorship. They started the country moving toward democracy. Today, The Gambia still needs Ecowas support to stay stable.
In December 2016, President Yahya Jammeh refused to accept losing the election. Ecowas stepped in with talks and threats of military action. The African Union and the United Nations-supported these efforts. Because of this work, Jammeh left, and President Adama Barrow took office in January 2017.
The main part of changing The Gambia involves fixing the 1997 constitution. This...
