Kenya

Kenyan Budget Controller Okays Sh4bn Confidential Funds for Top State Organs

The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has taken decisive action on emergency expenditure requests from the State House and the Ministry of Interior. In a recent report, Nyakang'o discloses that she approved only…

Orengo's Son Wedding Becomes Forum for ODM Internal Political Divide

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is divided on Raila Odinga's decision to join President William Ruto's government. This move has sparked internal discord, with party members expressing divergent views on the wisd…

The Mysterious Expansion of Kenya's Rift Valley Lakes

The humanitarian crisis in Turkana County, Kenya, has reached critical levels as Lake Turkana's rising waters displace thousands of families. Mary Esekon, a mother of eight, exemplifies the plight of many, having been…

Charlene Ruto Invites UN Delegates to Kenya for Swimming Lions and More

Kenya Celebrates Tourism Week with Free National Park Access

Kenya is set to celebrate UN World Tourism Week from September 23 to 27, 2024, with Kisumu County hosting the event. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announces that Kenyans will enjoy free access to all nationa…

Kiambu Nominated MCA Ezra Kabugi is Dead

Kiambu Nominated Ward Representative Ezra Kabuga Kihara tragically passed away in a road accident on Thika Road in Juja on Sunday morning. The incident occurred near Mangu High School in Juja as Kihara was travelling…

MP Sudi to Gachagua: The Problem Might Be You

The Deputy President's unpopularity has been growing especially after his revelations during a TV interview on Friday. The political landscape in Kenya continues to be turbulent with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua…

Why Busaa, Muratina, and Mnazi May Soon Be Legally Available in Kenya

The proposed Alcoholic Drinks Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to allow Kenyan brewers to sell traditional alcoholic drinks like mnazi, busaa, and muratina without the need for a license. This proposed amendment to…

DP Gachagua Alleges Deliberate Exclusion from Presidential Whatsapp Group

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua asked to be interviewed on TV on Friday evening and proceeded to strongly criticize opponents within the Kenya Kwanza government. Gachagua defended his position and reiterated that hi…

Kenya's Court of Appeal Approves Ministry's Plan to Launch Social Health Authority

The Court of Appeal granted permission for the Ministry of Health to move forward with the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) starting on October 1, 2024. This decision paves the way for the SHA rollo…

How Government Insiders Flooded Kenya with Substandard Cooking Oil

The Kenyan market has been inundated with substandard cooking oil, potentially putting consumers at risk. On Thursday, officials from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) admitted that approximately 5.87 million liter…

UDA, ODM Face Off in Ugunja By-election Battle

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has declared its intention to contest the upcoming Ugunja parliamentary by-election. This move comes in light of the recent collaboration between Ruto and Oran…

Nine Gen Z Protesters Freed in Sudi Club Theft Trial

The High Court in Eldoret has ordered the release of nine youths who were charged with theft from Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi's Timber Xo club during the recent Gen Z protests. Justice Reuben Nyakundi made the ruling on Fr…

Come and Get Me: Babu Owino Challenges DCI Over Alleged Arrest Plans

The Embakasi East Member of Parliament claimed on Friday that the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) plans to arrest him. In a social media post, the MP defiantly challenges the authorities to proceed with thei…

Masengeli Finally Faces Court Proceedings

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli appeared in court on Friday morning in an attempt to purge his six-month jail sentence related to the disappearance of three Kenyans. The case, which has garnered s…

Student Pilot Injured as Training Aircraft Crashes in Nairobi National Park

A student of aviation was hurt on Thursday after a plane from the West Rift Aviation School crashed into the Nairobi National Park. The incident, which occurred on a clear day, prompted an immediate response from resc…

Mother Disputes Suicide Claim After Son's Fatal Fall in Kamusinga School Septic Tank

The tranquil Sunday evening of September 15, 2024, was abruptly shattered for Ms Jacinta Ndiege when she received a distressing call from Friends School Kamusinga. Mr. Wekesa, identifying himself as her son John Mark'…

27 Bullets and 3 Lives: The Suspicious Death of Kennedy Mwangi and Companions

Kennedy Mwangi's life, which ended tragically on September 9, 2024, was marked by hardship, crime, and unfulfilled aspirations. Born in 1993 in Bendor Estate, Gatanga Sub County, Mwangi's path took a dark turn when he…

Kindiki vs Gachagua: Leadership Tussle Divides Mt Kenya MCAs

A recent gathering of approximately 300 ward representatives from the Mt Kenya region ended in discord on Wednesday as participants failed to reach a consensus on endorsing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki a…

Kenya Parliament Approves Douglas Kanja as New Inspector General, Sets Reform Agenda

Members of Parliament have unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Douglas Kanja as the new Inspector General of Police. This decision sets the stage for his imminent swearing-in ceremony at State House in Nairobi…