KENYA NEWS

Kenya's legal profession has experienced a dramatic transformation, with women now holding the majority of positions across all levels, from entry-level roles to senior executive ranks.  This marks a significant shift in gender representation in a sector historically dominated by men,…

With the clock ticking towards the transition to senior school under Kenya's Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over Grade 9 learners and their parents due to significant delays in the release of official selection guidelines by the Ministry of Education. …

A high-stakes political gathering orchestrated by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka in Tseikuru, Kitui County, on Thursday, took an unexpected turn when former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua challenged the electoral contribution of the Ukambani region to the broader opposition movement.  The…

The High Court has authorised Parliament to proceed with the vetting of seven nominees slated to lead the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).  The court, however, has issued a conservatory order barring their formal appointment and swearing-in until a pending legal…

The community of Yala is gripped by fear and outrage following the separate murders of two secondary school students, Emma Akinyi Onyango, 17, and Angel Mitchell Atieno, 18, in Gem Sub-county.  Emma Akinyi Onyango, a student at Yala Township Secondary School, was found dead on May 26 in a…

Kenyan authorities are intensifying their crackdown on mobile phone fraud, issuing stern warnings to the public against tampering with devices obtained through credit plans, following a surge in illicit activities targeting handsets purchased under "Lipa Mdogo Mdogo" and similar credit schemes. The…

In a decisive move to curb the glamorization of gambling and protect vulnerable groups from excessive betting, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has implemented sweeping new restrictions on gambling advertisements.  The directive, issued on May 29, 2025, prohibits the use…

President William Ruto has voiced confidence in his prospects for re-election in 2027, even as critical budgetary shortfalls threaten preparations for the upcoming general election.  The National Treasury has revealed a Ksh9.2 billion deficit in funding required for the election, casting a…

The construction of a luxury hotel within the Ngong Road Forest has ignited a significant controversy, as allegations of procedural irregularities, lack of environmental approvals, and potential ecological damage surface.  Konyon Company Ltd's development of a high-end eco-lodge camp on a five…

A meticulous investigation has uncovered a definitive connection between the thwarted 2018 bombing attempt at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and the devastating 2019 attack on the DusitD2 hotel complex in Nairobi, authorities announced following a May 22, 2025, court ruling.…