KENYA NEWS

Kenyan-born British folk and country singer Roger Whittaker has died at the age of 87. Whittaker gained worldwide fame with hits like Durham Town, The Last Farewell, and New World in the Morning. Though born in Nairobi in 1936, Whittaker's parents hailed from Staffordshire, England. He began…

President William Ruto has signed a deal that will aid Kenya in the transition towards e-mobility. The Head of State signed the deal with Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova on Monday, September 18 during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The deal entails the acquisition of advanced…

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale on Sunday called on President William Ruto to dismiss three senior officials amid the escalation of fuel prices in the nation. The Senate Majority Whip demanded the removal of Trade CS Moses Kuria, Energy CS Davis Chirchir, and the president's chief economic adviser…

Azimio has released a report card evaluating the Kenya Kwanza government's first year in office. The group led by Raila Odinga has given the administration a 30% grade equivalent to a D- citing a variety of issues including the rising cost of basic commodities which the government has allegedly…

Kenyan environmentalist Elizabeth Wathuti was on September 17 awarded the Time100 Impact Award in Singapore. She was recognized alongside four other recipients including Ayushmann Khurrana, Eric Nam, Ke Huy Quan, and Zainab Salbi. Wathuti expressed gratitude for the award, terming it as a…

In December 2014, Faith Njeri married the husband of her late sister who had died in a car accident in Machakos in a move that went against the norms of her community. The secret love affair had shocked both her friends and family, particularly in Kahawa Sukari, Kiambu County, where her sister…

President William Ruto’s new administration is being put to the test as demands for a Cabinet reshuffle increase amid internal conflicts. Living expenses are surging, fuel rates are climbing, taxes have hiked and the government is marred in conflicts. In addition, the President is dealing with an…

The National Employment Authority (NEA) in Kenya has introduced two mandatory exams for nurses seeking employment in Saudi Arabia. The NEA made the announcement on Sunday during a preparatory meeting between Kenyan and Saudi Arabian delegates. Saudi Arabia aims to hire more healthcare workers from…

The disappearance of ex-Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and his assistant Felix Lakishe remains a mystery as authorities remain tight-lipped. It's alleged that they were taken captive by individuals posing as police officers while visiting a friend in Ndenderu, Banana area of Kiambu County. According…

President William Ruto's financial advisor David Ndii is known for expressing his opinions fearlessly, especially on X (formerly Twitter). Despite his position as the head of the administration's economic team, Ndii continues to make sarcastic remarks that often attract criticism from the…