KENYA NEWS

Key figures within the Kenyan opposition convened in Nairobi on February 4, 2025, to strengthen their coalition in preparation for the 2027 General Election. This signals a unified challenge to President William Ruto's administration. The meeting, held at a prominent hotel in the capital, marks the…

A suspect facing defilement charges escaped from custody Tuesday at the Eldoret Law Courts, prompting an intensive manhunt and raising immediate concerns about security protocols within the court complex. The suspect, who was in remand at the Eldoret GK Prison since his arrest in October of last…

Kenyan health authorities are urgently investigating a mysterious outbreak in Kisii County that has sickened over 200 residents. In response, the national government has deployed emergency surveillance teams to collaborate with local officials to identify the source of the illness, which has…

Nearly a decade after the death of Samuel Mutua Kivuitu, the former Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK), the High Court has ordered his family to engage in direct negotiations to resolve a protracted inheritance dispute. The core conflict centers on the equitable distribution of…

Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu has voiced concerns over a potential power imbalance should Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga join President William Ruto's administration. Nyutu suggests Odinga could wield more influence than Ruto, given the President's perceived reliance on the…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been warned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over statements the commission deems likely to incite ethnic animosity and violence. The NCIC issued the warning in a letter dated February 27, following Gachagua's recent remarks…

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will remain in custody after the High Court denied his application for release on bond pending appeal, dashing hopes for an immediate reprieve. Justice Lucy Njuguna affirms the previous ruling, ordering Waititu, along with Charles Chege and Mwangi Wahinya,…

A church service at the California Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church in Nakuru West devolved into a violent altercation Saturday, leaving several congregants injured amid accusations of financial impropriety and leadership misconduct. The clash is the latest incident to plague the church,…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently undergoing a period of strategic deliberation as party leader Raila Odinga initiates consultations with supporters regarding the party's future direction. This follows Odinga's recent bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position,…

Following a recent illegal dumping incident, Nairobi City County's Green Army conducted a comprehensive cleanup, fumigation, and sanitation operation at Stima Plaza and the surrounding Ngara area early Saturday. The initiative, aimed at mitigating environmental and health risks, follows concerns…