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President William Ruto has reiterated that protests will not help prices of unga to dip.  Speaking during an interdenominational prayer gathering in Taita Taveta on Sunday, President William Ruto said investing in farmers and improving their access to cheap fertilizers and nearby stores would…

On Friday, the top members of the Azimio la Umoja coalition held a meeting with foreign envoys as anti-government protests continued for a third day.  While opposition supporters took to the streets, Azimio's top brass met with special envoys from the US, the United Nations, and Denmark at…

President William Ruto on Friday, July 21, reduced the death penalty for all capital offenders to a life sentence as recommended by the Advisory Committee on the Power of Mercy.  The directive, published in a Gazette notice by Attorney General Justin Muturi, will apply to all convicts…

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has condemned President William Ruto's government for harassing his family.  In a press conference held at his son's home in Karen on Friday, Mr Kenyatta claimed that his family is being intimidated day and night without any reason. He challenged the government…

On Friday morning, a group of journalists were roughed up when they attempted to cover the bail ruling for Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at Milimani courts.  Despite their arrival to cover the event, they were met with a heavy police presence outside the court chambers and were even chased away…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga is unwell and has taken a bed rest. Mr Odinga did not make an appearance at the anti-government protests he had organized on Wednesday and Thursday due to his condition. He had travelled to the coast last week and spent the weekend there, claiming to…

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has urged diplomats from other nations to be cautious when commenting on Kenya's current situation. The CS in a statement on Wednesday advised them not to be swayed by propaganda and highlighted that the government is open to listening to the people…

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has refuted allegations of conspiring to commit chaos or subversive activities.   The MP was arrested on Tuesday evening and detained in several police stations before being taken to court with six other suspects including self-styled ghetto president Calvin Gaucho…

Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga was on Wednesday night arrested by a group of 50 police officers who raided his Kiserian home.  His lawyer Ndegwa Njiru revealed that Njenga was taken into custody without being informed of the charges or reasons for his arrest. Additionally, his brother…

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Monday, July 17, announced that Kenya has reached an agreement with Senegal for visa-free travel.  The deal was struck after a consultative meeting between the Kenyan delegation, headed by President William Ruto, and their West African…