KENYA NEWS

Kenya has declared a resolute war against the house crow, an avian adversary that has disrupted its coastal ecosystems and tourism industry. Originally hailing from Asia, this invasive alien species has proliferated along Kenya's coastal regions, posing significant challenges to local biodiversity…

On June 8, 2024, the Kenya Air Force (KAF) celebrated its 60th anniversary with a grand ceremony held at the Moi Air Base in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The event was graced by the presence of President William Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto, and other esteemed guests, commemorating six decades of commitment…

There has been a significant increase in wildlife poaching, especially of giraffes and antelopes in the remote areas of Garissa County. This alarming situation has caught the attention of authorities and conservationists alike, prompting calls for immediate action to safeguard the region's fragile…

Kenyan politics has been embroiled in a heated debate surrounding revenue-sharing formulas with Azimio leader Raila Odinga throwing his weight behind the controversial 'one-man, one-shilling, one-vote' model. This approach advocates for allocating revenue based on a region's population rather than…

The annals of Nairobi's underworld are tainted with tales of brazen criminality and audacious defiance of the law. One such narrative revolves around Leon Shimoli, a figure whose descent into a life of lawlessness seemed an inevitability, given the notorious reputation of his lineage. Born in 1995…

The proposed plan for China to finance and construct Kenya's new Sh4.4 billion headquarters for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ignited a firestorm of controversy among lawmakers. Concerns have been raised about the potential erosion of the nation's independence in foreign policy decision-…

Kenya has made a substantial commitment to strengthening its public health system by becoming a member of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). This pivotal moment, marked by an accession ceremony at the IVI headquarters in Seoul, South Korea on Wednesday, signifies a new era of collaboration…

President William Ruto's daughter Charlene Ruto has found herself embroiled in a political dispute with lawmakers from Kitui County following her two-day charitable visit to the region. The controversy arose when two legislators aligned with the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance, Rachael Nyamai (Kitui…

An Administration Police officer named Evans Kimutai travelled over 300 kilometres from his post at Todonyang Police Post in Turkana North to the Cherangani Forest Station in Elgeyo Marakwet County, where his girlfriend, a forest ranger, was stationed. Upon arriving at the forest station, Kimutai…

The Narok County Government has announced new regulations for game drives within the Maasai Mara National Reserve. These changes aim to address concerns regarding the preservation of the park's ecosystem and the overall visitor experience. The primary motivation for the regulations stems from a…