KENYA NEWS

An Iranian national claims that he lost Sh750,000 from his bag at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). 30-year-old Mehrah Hassan told police that he arrived at the Nairobi airport from Qatar on Wednesday and was carrying US$7,500 in his bag. He, however, said he could not find the cash…

President Kenyatta has sent a warning on corrupt leaders, stating that stern action will be taken against them regardless of their status. Speaking during the State of the Nation address on Tuesday, the president said his administration will not relent in the fight against graft, but told Kenyans’…

Deputy President William Ruto on Thursday made an incognito visit to former President Daniel arap Moi's rural home in Kabarak, Nakuru county. Sources said that Ruto flew to Moi's residence in a private chopper without an appointment and was unable to meet the retired head of state, as he found him…

President Kenyatta has once again heaped praises on Opposition leader Raila Odinga for agreeing to work with him in reconciling Kenyans following following last year's acrimonious presidential elections. While delivering his State of the Nation address before a joint Parliamentary sitting on…

Billionaire media mogul SK Macharia’s son, John Macharia was on Tuesday cremated ahead of his final sendoff later this week. Nairobi News reports that the businessman was incinerated at the Lang’ata Cemetery Crematorium in a session only attended by family members and close friends. A funeral…

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has endorsed plans to amend the Constitution to alter the country's leadership structure. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Park grounds in Nairobi on Tuesday, the Cotu boss argued that President Kenyatta is…

President Kenyatta delivered this year's State of the Nation address before a joint Parliamentary sitting on Wednesday afternoon. His speech was largely premised on the need for unity, where he went ahead to admit that he and other politicians contributed to divisions among Kenyans. He pleaded with…

Deputy President William Ruto has followed President Kenyatta's example by seeking forgiveness from Kenyans over any offensive words uttered during last year's hotly contested elections. Addressing a joint Parliamentary sitting on Wednesday afternoon, President Uhuru pleaded with Kenyans to pardon…

President Kenyatta has asked Kenyans to forgive him if he played a part in damaging the country's unity during last year's elections. In his State of the Nation address at Parliament Chambers on Wednesday, President Kenyatta further urged all Kenyans to join him in the unity initiative. "If I…

There was a moment excitement in Parliament on Wednesday when President Kenyatta temporarily stopped his speech for a handshake with Opposition leaders led by Embakasi Member of Parliament Babu Owino. In his State of the Nation address at Parliament Chambers, the President spoke on the need for…