KENYA NEWS

Six lions from the same pride in Kenya’s Oleisukut Conservancy, located within the Maasai Mara ecosystem, have been treated for suspected poisoning.  This is according to a statement released by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Monday. The lions were found in a weakened and disoriented…

Siaya Governor James Orengo has backed a proposed Sh500 billion nuclear power plant in the county, positioning it as a major step in Kenya’s energy and industrial development plans. Governor Orengo announced the project ahead of the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference scheduled for…

Police have identified rental homes in Kaoyeni village, Kilifi County, as operational sites used to hold victims of a cult that led to mass starvation deaths in Kwa Bi Nzaro forest, echoing the 2023 Shakahola tragedy. Investigators say Kaoyeni, located less than a kilometre from the Malindi–…

ODM leader Raila Odinga has said the party may field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, raising fresh doubts over its cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration. Raila made the statement during a parliamentary group meeting with ODM legislators, challenging…

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has predicted that Kenya’s 2027 presidential election will go to a run-off. Kuria, who now leads the Chama cha Kazi party and previously served as Senior Economic Advisor to President William Ruto, says the growing number of serious presidential contenders…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will on Monday, 29 September, begin a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) campaign aimed at registering more than 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon announced that the…

President William Ruto used his appearance at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York to advance Kenya’s diplomatic agenda through a series of high-level meetings focused on trade, security, and international cooperation. Throughout his visit, Ruto held bilateral talks with several…

Githurai 44 and Githurai 45, two neighbouring estates on opposite sides of the Thika Superhighway, are undergoing gradual change amid ongoing challenges with infrastructure, security, and public services.   Located in different administrative zones, Githurai 44 in Nairobi’s Kasarani sub-county…

A school bus carrying students and teachers from St Augustine Mumbuni Secondary School overturned on Wednesday at Mutwamwaki Ridge along the Kivandini–Masinga Road in Machakos County, leaving several injured. The vehicle was returning from an educational trip to Masinga Dam when it reportedly…

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has sharply criticised President William Ruto’s government, accusing it of neglecting national priorities and undermining democratic principles. Uhuru issued the remarks during the Jubilee Party National Delegates Convention held at Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi,…