KENYA NEWS

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has made history as the first visiting Head of State to ride on Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train. Museveni arrived in Nairobi on Thursday evening after a four-hour journey from the coastal city of Mombasa. He took the 480-kilometer ride on the last day of…

Kenyans online have questioned what Kenya stands to gain following recent bilateral talks between President Kenyatta and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni. Kenyans on social media claim the country was shortchanged in the trade talks after it appeared that Uganda scored highly. Details about…

Newly appointed Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha has threatened to sack lazy workers at the Ministry. A furious Magoha has read a riot act to the staff following his maiden visit to the Ministry on Friday. CS Magoha has been shocked to find almost 100 employees at the ministry absent…

Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has warned President Kenyatta against breaking his promise to support Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid. Kabogo argues that Ruto was the man behind President Uhuru's victory in 2013 and 2017; hence he must rally behind him come 2022. The…

A man accused of sodomizing boys at a children's home in Machakos County was arraigned in court on Thursday. David Mutuku Katuku is accused of sexually assaulting the minors at the Martyrs of Uganda Children’s home in Kimutwa, Machakos County, where he works as a cook. Appearing before Machakos…

A former Kenya Airways pilot who was dismissed for reportedly refusing to fly a faulty aircraft has sued the national airline. In his suit filed at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, John Miriti Mbarire is demanding Sh181 million for unlawful dismissal. KQ terminated his contract after he caused a…

President Kenyatta says Kenya will give Uganda land in Naivasha to build a dry port for its cargo. Kenyatta says the port will ease the cost of ferrying goods between the two countries. Speaking when he hosted Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni for a dinner at State House, Mombasa on Wednesday…

The government is reportedly set to abolish most of the 149 allowances currently enjoyed by civil servants. The Standard reports that the move is part of the State's plan to ensure equity and reduce the ballooning wage bill. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has begun implementing…

United States envoy to Kenya Kyle McCarter has defended his recent meeting with Deputy President William Ruto. This comes after an online user questioned his remarks calling for concerted efforts in the fight against corruption. McCarter posted his remarks on Twitter after an event hosted by Kenya…

Siaya Senator James Orengo has revealed why he wants Deputy President William Ruto impeached. Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV, Orengo, who doubles up as the Senate Minority Leader has cited corruption allegations and insubordination as grounds for Ruto's ouster. The lawyer argues that…