KENYA NEWS

KTN journalist Ken Mijungu informed the public on Tuesday, July 9th, that Dadaab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim was prohibited from appearing on his show. This decision was prompted by a viral video clip that captured the lawmaker allegedly urging President William Ruto to suppress Gen Z…

President William Ruto has officially enacted the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bill was on Tuesday signed into law at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi with notable political figures in attendance, including opposition leaders…

A Kenyan court has ruled that the fatal shooting of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif by police in Nairobi in 2022 was unlawful and unconstitutional. This ruling brings renewed attention to a case that has significant implications for press freedom, police accountability, and the pursuit of…

Former Roots party presidential running-mate Justina Wamae has declined an appointment to the newly formed Human Resources for Health (HRH) taskforce in Kenya. The 20-member task force established by President William Ruto aims to conduct an audit of health resources and develop comprehensive…

President William Ruto is set to sign the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill on Tuesday morning at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. This marks a departure from the typical State House setting for such events. The legislation aims to overhaul Kenya's…

The Kenyan police contingent deployed to Haiti has received substantial support from the United States government to aid their efforts in combating local gang activities. On Friday, the officers received a shipment of military equipment through the US embassy in Port-au-Prince. This shipment…

The Kenyan government faces a major challenge following the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024. As reported by Al Jazeera, the administration may need to present a revised revenue strategy to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This development comes in the wake of stringent revenue-raising…

Kenyan aircraft owners have been given a 30-day ultimatum to reclaim their planes from Ndjili Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. This is according to a recent notice published by the Kenya Gazette. Failure to comply will result in the aircraft being sold at auction by a…

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has proposed the need for lifestyle audits on politicians. This recommendation aims to address growing concerns that state and public officers may be living beyond their means, potentially through corruption. According to Murkomen, the call for…

President William Ruto has denied ruling his administration in a dictatorial style. He clarifies that his role does not extend to controlling other branches of government which operate independently in accordance with the constitution. As the head of the Executive branch, Ruto says that his…