KENYA NEWS

Kenya, a nation renowned for its dedication to wildlife preservation, confronts an escalating challenge as the illegal trade in animal and plant products undergoes a significant transformation. Recent judicial proceedings and law enforcement actions reveal a concerning trend: traffickers are…

A wave of deceptive job advertisements has triggered widespread concern among job seekers in Kenya, prompting leading institutions to publicly disavow fake postings circulating online. Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and the Social Health Authority (SHA) are among the prominent organisations…

The Kenyan Parliament has launched a nationwide public consultation process commencing May 5.The aim is to enshrine the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), and the proposed Senate Oversight Fund into the Constitution.…

Kenya’s hospitality industry experienced a significant downturn this Easter holiday, as economic challenges dampened consumer spending and altered travel patterns. The subdued festivities reflect a broader economic strain affecting both businesses and households, prompting a cautious approach…

Sabina Isutsa, a 94-year-old grandmother, was released from Kakamega Women’s Prison on April 17, 2025, after serving part of a one-year sentence. She was imprisoned for malicious property damage stemming from a land dispute. Isutsa's ordeal began when a neighbour accused her and her daughter-…

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) late Thursday.This marks his return to Kenya amid increasing speculation regarding a potential presidential bid in the 2027 General Election. Matiang'i, who landed on a Qatar Airways flight from…

Kenyan authorities have apprehended two men, Alex Mugo Wachira and Simon Chomba Mbogo, in connection with a deceptive online advertising scheme that led to the robbery of a male client seeking massage therapy services. The suspects allegedly posed as female massage therapists, luring victims…

The Kenyan government has broadened its network of State Lodges, designating new facilities in Bungoma and Kwale counties. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has formalised the expansion through a gazette notice, increasing the total number of State Lodges nationwide to nine. State…

Kenya is embarking on an ambitious overhaul of its child welfare system, transitioning from institutional care to family and community-based alternatives. Spearheaded by the National Council for Children Services, the policy shift aims to close nearly 1,000 children’s homes nationwide,…

Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali, popularly known as "Jicho Pevu," has signalled his readiness to depart from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) due to escalating internal tensions with the party’s leadership.The outspoken legislator disclosed on Monday that there are ongoing efforts…