KENYA NEWS

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is set to undergo a comprehensive facelift by the end of the current month. The Kenyan government has announced the reopening of Terminal 1C as part of an ambitious plan to enhance the airport's infrastructure and services. This move is expected to…

Lang'ata MP Phelix 'Jalang'o' Odiwour and Nairobi's Woman Representative Esther Passaria have voted against the Finance Bill of 2024. These two lawmakers, who were previously associated with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza coalition, have now chosen to stand apart from the administration's…

A troubling case has emerged involving a member of the Presidential Escort Unit who stands accused of engaging in the illicit ivory trade. This officer, whose identity remains undisclosed for legal reasons was apprehended alongside two colleagues and a businessman at a petrol station in Kitengela…

Two Somali lawmakers have claimed that they were the targets of a politically driven abduction plot while in Nairobi. The audacious attack was reportedly carried out by armed individuals in masks and has ignited serious concerns regarding security measures and diplomatic relations between the…

The Kenyan government's proposed Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024, has sparked widespread concern among citizens and legal experts alike. Introduced by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku, the bill seeks to regulate public gatherings, granting the authorities broad powers to suppress citizens'…

Kenyan citizens have resorted to an unconventional method to verify the authenticity of their Members of Parliament's (MPs) contact details and ensure direct communication channels. Kenyans had taken the bold step of sharing MPs' phone numbers publicly and sending small monetary amounts to confirm…

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct a monumental 22-storey twin tower building in Nairobi, Kenya. This ambitious project, announced on Tuesday, June 18, is set to be a significant addition to Nairobi's Upper Hill skyline and a testament…

A massive 13-foot crocodile had for days taken up residence in Kamanyuni village in Makueni County. The presence of this reptile disrupted the daily lives and activities of the locals. However, tranquillity was today restored to the village after the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) captured and…

The United States and Kenya have taken a significant step in solidifying their military partnership with the upcoming Justified Accord 2025 exercise. This multinational endeavour, set to be hosted in Kenya, marks a key milestone in the strengthening of ties between the two nations, following the…

Celebrated Kenyan long-distance runner Mr Kennedy Kiproo Lilan endured a distressing experience when security forces wrongfully detained him in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Lilan, a four-time city marathon winner, had been invited to participate in the Congo River Marathon. Upon…