KENYA NEWS

0
Former Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo has died from severe injuries sustained in a road crash on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. A post-mortem examination at Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi confirmed that Jirongo suffered catastrophic trauma to his chest and abdomen, injuries that were deemed unsurvivable…
0
Over the past year, several county governors in Kenya have narrowly avoided removal from office, as multiple impeachment attempts, often driven by political rivalries, continue to shake the local governance landscape.  Governors Erick Mutai of Kericho, Abdi Guyo of Isiolo, and Amos Nyaribo of…
0
Kenya’s judiciary has delivered a series of rulings striking down key government actions, challenging the Ruto administration’s attempts to bypass constitutional safeguards and public participation. In a series of high-profile cases, the courts have criticised decisions that undermined…
0
Kenyan chef and digital content creator Dorky Dorcas set a new Guinness World Record by preparing three chapatis in 2 minutes and 26 seconds on Monday, 15 December. The attempt was conducted under strict Guinness World Records guidelines, requiring Dorcas to prepare the dough, roll it out, and cook…
0
Nairobi County will grant female employees two days off each month to manage menstrual-related health challenges. The policy, approved by Governor Johnson Sakaja and his Cabinet on 16 December, will be incorporated into the county’s human resource framework, marking the first formal recognition of…
0
Kenya’s government has unveiled a series of emergency and long-term interventions to protect millions of citizens affected by severe drought.  Officials warn that without urgent action, many households face acute hunger and malnutrition. At least 2.1 million people across 32 counties are…
0
A freight train derailed in Soy, Uasin Gishu County, on Tuesday shortly before midday, prompting police to intervene after residents attempted to siphon leaking fuel from the scene. The locomotive reportedly left the tracks while passing through a blocked section of the railway line, causing the…
0
Seven explosive devices were found beneath the River Kuja Bridge on the Migori–Soni Road, prompting a police investigation and the temporary closure of the area on Monday evening. The devices were discovered on 15 December after a passer-by noticed a wire hanging beneath the bridge and alerted the…
0
Three siblings from the family of former Attorney General James Karugu have been charged in court over the alleged fraudulent transfer of company shares, with all denying the accusations. Jane Wangechi Karugu, Eric Karugu and Benjamin Karugu appeared on Tuesday before Senior Principal Magistrate…
0
Kenyan police have arrested a Chinese national in Mombasa who is wanted over a murder investigation linked to Tanzania and China. Officers detained 44-year-old Zheng Lingyao on Monday in Likoni, Mombasa County, following a report that he had assaulted his girlfriend in the Senti Kumi area. Police…