KENYA NEWS

The Kenya Meteorological Department has cautioned citizens to prepare for extremely cold nights with temperatures dipping as low as 5°C over the next few days. According to the forecast, residents in Nairobi County and the highlands east of the Rift Valley should prepare for unusually cold nights.…

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has made a return to the public eye as he attended the funeral of comedian Fred Omondi in Usenge, Siaya County. The burial ceremony took place against the backdrop of nationwide protests sparked by the controversial Finance Bill of 2024. The untimely demise of Fred Omondi…

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has initiated a legal challenge in the High Court seeking to overturn a controversial decision by the Supreme Court. The apex court had issued a permanent ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi and his law firm associates from appearing before it. The case centres…

Lavington United Church has cancelled its highly anticipated fundraiser set to feature Kenya's First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto as the chief guest. The decision comes in response to significant public outcry and pressure on the church leadership. Originally scheduled for June 30, 2024, the event aimed…

The Anti-Finance Bill protests in Kenya have resulted in escalating violence leading to fatalities and injuries. What began as peaceful demonstrations against proposed tax increases in the Finance Bill 2024 has devolved into chaos with protesters storming government buildings including the Senate…

Mbeere North Member of Parliament Geoffrey Ruku has announced the withdrawal of the controversial Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024, commonly referred to as the Maandamano Bill. This proposed legislation aims to impose stricter regulations on public demonstrations in Kenya and has been a source…

On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Kenya experienced internet connectivity disruption coinciding with nationwide protests against the Finance Bill. The internet blackout raised concerns about the role of technology in public demonstrations and governmental transparency. London-based internet rights…

Suba South Member of Parliament (MP) John Mbadi is seeking to participate in a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya challenging the deployment of military officers. The case, brought forth by the Law Society of Kenya, centres on the deployment of military officers within the country and raises…

The government has stationed large numbers of police officers on all the roads leading to the State House. At Nyayo Stadium, a group of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel were patrolling the area with heavy equipment, with some of them leaving in the afternoon and heading back to Lang'ata…

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is urging an impartial inquiry into the alleged 'mass killing' of residents in Githurai, Kiambu County, on Tuesday evening. Reports indicate that police opened fire leading to an unspecified number of casualties. Reports of intense gunfire and loss of life have…