KENYA NEWS

The Supreme Court of Kenya is deliberating on a petition filed by three citizens challenging the scheduled date of the next presidential election. The case has ignited constitutional debates and stirred significant public interest. Dr. Owiso Owiso, Khelef Khalifa, and Ashioya Biko have jointly…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has publicly defended Siaya Governor James Orengo and Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o against criticism stemming from their commentary on the broad-based government arrangement between ODM and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (…

The Wiper Party, a prominent fixture in Kenya's opposition landscape, is poised for a significant transformation ahead of the 2027 General Election. Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has revealed plans for an upcoming name change as part of a broader rebranding strategy. The announcement marks a…

Kenya's education sector is undergoing a significant rebranding, shifting from the "Competency-Based Curriculum" (CBC) to "Competency-Based Education" (CBE). This transition, highlighted at a recent national forum, signifies a move towards a more holistic educational system that encompasses…

A comprehensive post-mortem examination has definitively determined that Joel Munuve Kimanzi, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kariobangi North, died as a result of complications arising from a pulmonary embolism. The findings, announced by Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen…

In a move signalling strengthened bilateral ties, Finnish President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to conduct a state visit to Kenya from May 12 to May 14, 2025. This marks the first time a Finnish head of state has visited Kenya, a milestone event that coincides with the 60th anniversary of…

The Vatican is making final preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, an Irish-born American archbishop, will lead the funeral proceedings, reflecting the…

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya has initiated an urgent recall of several widely distributed pharmaceutical products due to significant safety and quality issues. The recall includes specific batches of paracetamol injections, esomeprazole capsules, and Augmentin antibiotics,…

New regulations gazetted on April 9, 2025, have authorised a Safaricom-led consortium to begin receiving monthly payments for its substantial Sh104 billion investment in Kenya's digital health infrastructure. The move, overseen by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, aims to pave the way for a…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has assumed control of the investigation into the sudden death of Joel Munuve, the Member of the County Assembly (MCA) for Kariobangi North in Nairobi. The postmortem examination, initially scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed to Friday to…