KENYA NEWS

Kenya is set to deepen its scientific ties with Iran, aiming to harness the expertise of the National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB). According to the Tehran Times, Kenyan ambassador Joshua Igweta Gatimo has announced plans to send students and professors to NIGEB,…

President William Ruto is grappling with the challenge of re-engaging the "hustlers," a key demographic that propelled him to victory in the 2022 elections. The hustlers now feel disillusioned due to economic hardship. Ruto has directed his campaign coordinators to mobilize women groups and boda…

Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah encountered a hostile crowd while delivering a speech to Limuru residents on Friday. The incident unfolded during the groundbreaking ceremony for two new markets, where Ichung'wah launched into criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. He accused…

Angata Nanyekie community in Samburu County is reeling from the tragic death of Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Paul Leshimpriro. The politician was fatally shot by bandits on Sunday morning while returning home from Maralal Town. This senseless act of violence follows a string of unsettling…

On Tuesday, February 20, two young men were tragically killed in Marachi, Busia, during a clash with the police. The incident occurred during a protest by a group of unemployed youth known as the Marachi Jobless Youths, who were expressing their grievances against Busia Governor Paul Otuoma. The…

Intrigue surrounds the future leadership of Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, with prominent figures jockeying for positions as Raila Odinga contemplates his next move. Raila's wife Ida Odinga has publicly endorsed nominated MP John Mbadi as her husband's preferred successor if he…

The High Court of Kenya has issued a landmark ruling that upholds the cultural significance of the traditional Kikuyu beverage muratina. In her verdict on Friday, Justice Abigail Mshila declared that muratina is not an illegal drink, recognizing its deep-rooted role in Kikuyu customs and traditions…

On Friday, the High Court lifted a temporary ban on the implementation of Maisha Namba, Kenya's digital identification system. However, the case moved from the Judicial Review Court to the Constitutional Division for a deeper legal analysis. This shift follows arguments from the Interior Ministry…

The Kenya Kwanza administration, led by President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, faces criticism for its spending habits after a report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed questionable financial practices in the Deputy President's office. The report, covering the fiscal…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced a crackdown on government officials responsible for delays in passport issuance. The initiative launched on Friday targets corrupt individuals within the Ministry of Interior and National Administration who impede the timely processing of…