KENYA NEWS

Eldoret judge Reuben Nyakundi has handed down a 25-year prison sentence to Winnie Maina, 37, convicted of murdering her husband, Wycliffe Miriti, during a domestic dispute. Miriti, 33, was a senior logistics officer at a local beverage company. Despite Maina's plea for a non-custodial sentence, the…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has refuted reports suggesting that the National Police Service (NPS) of Kenya would be responsible for training 2,000 Haitian police officers. The controversy emerged following recommendations made by an advance team dispatched to Haiti which proposed that…

A driver violently assaulted a traffic police officer on Sunday morning along Kamiti Road in Nairobi after being caught making an illegal U-turn. The shocking altercation, captured on video by onlookers, has provoked widespread outrage and prompted an intensive police manhunt for the assailant. The…

Governor Fatuma Achani has unveiled a plan to increase charges on miraa in a bold move to address the growing concerns surrounding the supply and sale of Muguka in Kwale County. The proposed hike would see fees soar from Sh10,000 to a staggering Sh300,000 per lorry to make Muguka unaffordable for…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has acknowledged the error of his ways in criticizing former President Uhuru Kenyatta whom he now refers to as the "king" of the Mt Kenya region. In a shift from his previous stance, Mr Gachagua has expressed remorse for his past actions and those of the Mt Kenya…

Since the early 2000s, the Kenyan government has made significant strides in bolstering security within Lamu County. The increased presence of security installations has played a critical role in fostering a safer environment which has in turn stimulated growth in the local, national, and regional…

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who served two terms in office from 2013 to 2022, is entitled to a comprehensive retirement package that has recently garnered significant attention. According to government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, Kenyatta's post-presidency benefits are substantial…

Kenyan businesswoman Faith Mwikali Ndiwa finds herself embroiled in a complex fraud case that unravels a tangled web of deception, forgery, and financial manipulation. The charges against her stem from an alleged scheme that duped a Nigerian investor, Jude Olabayo Veracruz, out of a staggering Sh25…

President William Ruto's recent trip to the United States has ignited a heated debate surrounding fiscal responsibility and the expenditure of public funds. The bone of contention revolves around the private jet he utilized for the journey, prompting scrutiny and calls for transparency. While…

The Kisumu court has granted a 14-day custody order for two suspects, Cecil Wilson Omondi and Ashley Jemima Atieno, accused of being involved in the death of 22-year-old Vince Juma on Monday. This extended detention period will enable detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI…