KENYA NEWS

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to challenge President William Ruto in the upcoming elections of 2027, setting the stage for a significant political showdown. Speaking from his Nairobi residence, Gachagua has outlined a strategy centered on uniting Kenyans and…

A legal challenge filed in the High Court of Kenya is seeking to mandate conjugal visitation rights for prisoners, potentially reshaping the country's penal system. The petition, brought forth by Peter Agoro, John Wangai, and Anthony Murimi, targets the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of…

Martha Karua, leader of the newly rebranded People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has revealed in a recent interview that she declined an offer to join former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Cabinet. This announcement comes as Karua prepares to launch the PLP, formerly known as Narc Kenya, under a new purple…

Seventeen critically endangered mountain bongos have been repatriated to Kenya from the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation in Florida. This marks a major step in efforts to revive the species’ dwindling population in its native highland forests. The antelope's arrival is part of Kenya's National…

Kenya's Tourism Ministry has overhauled its electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system, introducing instant approvals to address initial challenges and criticisms levelled against the program. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced the revisions on Wednesday, emphasizing that the…

A British coroner's inquest has officially ruled the death of Kate Mitchell, a BBC project manager, as a murder. Mitchell, 42, was found dead in her Nairobi hotel room in November 2021. The ruling, made public Tuesday, February 25, comes as Mitchell's family alleges a lack of transparency and…

Wildfires are currently raging in the Aberdare and Mount Kenya forests, challenging the capabilities of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). The immediate focus is on containing the blazes that have erupted amidst ongoing hot weather conditions. Lucy Mwati, Senior…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, impeached last October, has initiated a multifaceted campaign to challenge President William Ruto. Despite his ineligibility for elective office due to the impeachment, Gachagua aims to reshape the political arena by undermining Ruto's support base and…

A foreign national is in custody in Nairobi, facing charges related to an alleged gold scam that defrauded two businessmen of Sh15,504,000 (USD 120,000). The suspect was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) earlier this month by the Kenya Airport Police Unit (KAPU) and is…

President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga met at State House Mombasa yesterday to explore the possibility of forming a coalition government. The meeting signals a significant development given their historical rivalry. Ruto and Odinga spoke positively about each other, fueling…