KENYA NEWS

Iran’s ambassador to Kenya has said that Iranian missiles cannot reach Kenyan territory and that Tehran does not intend to target the country. Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, 2 March, Ambassador Ali Gholampour stated that Iran’s military posture is defensive. He said the government had deliberately…

President William Ruto has ordered the immediate installation of road surveillance cameras in six major towns within one month, directing the National Transport and Safety Authority and the Ministry of Roads and Transport to act without delay. The directive follows new figures showing that more…

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Africa has launched a formal inquiry into the collapse of Optcoin, a cryptocurrency and forex trading platform that left members facing heavy financial losses. The investigation follows the platform’s sudden disappearance and allegations that senior church…

Johana Kipyegon Ng’eno, the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr, died on Saturday afternoon in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County. Five other people were also killed in the accident. President William Ruto led tributes, describing Ng’eno as a committed public servant whose advocacy for…

Six people died on Saturday afternoon when a helicopter crashed in Chepkiep, Mosop Sub-county, Nandi County.  The Airbus Helicopters H125, registered 5Y-DSB, went down at approximately 4:45 p.m. and caught fire shortly after impact. The helicopter, operated by a company based at Wilson Airport…

A Canadian citizen of Somali origin has been arrested after three worshippers were injured in a sword attack at a mosque in Westlands, Nairobi, during early morning prayers on Saturday. The incident occurred at about 5am on 28 February, when the suspect reportedly entered the mosque armed with a…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was honoured on Saturday at a surprise birthday celebration organised by opposition leaders and led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. The event brought together several senior political figures in a display of goodwill and unity. Photographs and video…

Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) will launch a new overseas care package next week, enabling citizens to receive specialised treatment in selected hospitals abroad.  The initiative was announced by SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi during an address to the Senate. Under the…

Kenya’s immigration services are facing a wave of scrutiny following claims that passports have been issued to foreign nationals with controversial backgrounds, including individuals allegedly linked to militant groups operating in the region.  The allegations have ignited a political…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reassured political leaders and supporters of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that Kenya’s inclusive government will represent all communities.  Speaking on Friday, 27 February, Kindiki stressed that the broad-based administration aims to promote…