KENYA NEWS

In an escalating political standoff, Kenya’s former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has levied serious accusations against President William Ruto, alleging systematic deceit and culpability in human rights violations, including deaths and disappearances linked to recent anti-government protests.…

Public outrage over alleged police brutality and controversial executive directives has spurred opposition leaders to intensify their calls for President William Ruto's resignation or impeachment.  The latest demands emerge following the burial of Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker shot…

Kenya's Registrar of Marriages has initiated a significant policy shift by publishing upcoming marriage details online, replacing traditional physical notices posted at registry offices.  The move, designed to enhance transparency, includes names, photographs, and wedding dates of couples…

Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formally installed its new leadership. This signals the end of a period of institutional uncertainty and the commencement of crucial preparations for the 2027 General Election. The swearing-in ceremony, conducted at the Supreme…

Kakan Maiyo, a prominent Kenyan TikTok personality known as “Kan”, was released on police bond on Tuesday, 11 July, following his arrest on suspicion of inciting violence against law enforcement.  Maiyo, who operates LetaPeleka Logistics in central Nairobi, was apprehended on 9 July. The…

Kenya is embroiled in a heated debate over the government's response to escalating public demonstrations, particularly the use of force by law enforcement.  The controversy centres on recent directives issued by senior officials, including Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and…

Kenya's opposition coalition is grappling with intensifying internal divisions as the 2027 general election draws closer, threatening its ability to present a united front against President William Ruto's bid for re-election.  Despite public pronouncements of solidarity, tensions are rising…

President William Ruto's directive for police to "shoot to incapacitate" violent protesters has ignited a fierce national debate in Kenya, dividing political factions and civil society.  The order, issued amid growing discontent over economic conditions and governance, has intensified scrutiny…

Seven new commissioners of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officially began their six-year terms today after a swearing-in ceremony overseen by Chief Justice Martha Koome.  The appointments follow a High Court ruling yesterday that dismissed a legal challenge…

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has recently attained a Master of Public Administration from the University of Birmingham, UK.  The announcement of his academic achievement, accompanied by a celebratory photograph on social media, has garnered praise from figures such as lawyer…