KENYA NEWS

Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has urged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to broaden his political scope beyond the Mount Kenya region, This comes amid increasing scrutiny of his perceived regional focus. Wamuchomba's appeal, made publicly, raises questions about Gachagua's…

Kenyan authorities are investigating the murder of Lucy Wamaitha, a 32-year-old NGO worker whose dismembered remains were discovered in the River Sagana in Kirinyaga County. DNA testing has confirmed that the remains, found on January 22, belong to Wamaitha who had been missing since January 16. A…

Former Judiciary Chief Registrar Anne Amadi has emerged as a leading contender for the chairperson position of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In an interview before the IEBC selection panel, Amadi presented a vision of collaborative leadership, drawing on her…

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya alleges a premeditated assault occurred against him at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday during the Gabon versus Kenya Harambee Stars football match. The incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation and fueled concerns over the safety of public figures, saw…

Interviews have commenced this week for candidates seeking to fill key positions within Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) This marks a critical step towards reconstituting the electoral body before the 2027 general election. The selection process, led by a panel headed…

A fatal car accident on the Moroto-Napak road in Uganda has claimed the lives of four individuals, including two Kenyan politicians, Philemon Lotudo and Elijah Lopuke. The incident occurred at Tapaach and involved a black SUV, reportedly associated with the West Pokot County government. West Pokot…

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has publicly questioned the impartiality of the upcoming Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reconstitution process and sharply criticised the current administration’s policies. Speaking at a wedding ceremony in Limuru, Kiambu County on Saturday,…

Police in Kirinyaga County are investigating the death of a young woman whose body was discovered in a septic tank in Ngurubani town last Saturday. A suspect, identified as the son of a prominent local businessman, has been apprehended and is currently in custody at Wang'uru Police Station. The…

The Social Health Authority (SHA) is in the final stages of selecting a permanent Chief Executive Officer, with interviews scheduled for April 7 and 8 at the SHA headquarters. This follows a rigorous application process launched on February 27, 2025, and concluding on March 20, 2025, which yielded…

Kenyan First Lady Rachel Ruto's distinctive fashion choices, particularly her affinity for vibrant, traditional kitenge fabrics, have become a subject of national discussion. Observers are questioning whether her sartorial preferences appropriately balance cultural expression with the expectations…