KENYA NEWS

Kenya's soaring national debt is creating a fiscal crisis, diverting funds from essential services and raising questions about the nation's financial future. President William Ruto's recent trip to China yielded promises of infrastructure projects and financial support, but the country…

The escalating crisis of banditry in northern Meru County has reached a critical juncture, prompting local leaders to demand urgent and decisive action to address the pervasive insecurity. The immediate catalyst for this renewed urgency was the sombre funeral of three police reservists—Moses…

The initial contingent of 400 Kenyan police officers nears the end of their year-long deployment in Haiti under the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission this June.Deployed on June 25, 2024, the officers were tasked with addressing the pervasive gang violence and…

A Kenya Airways flight bound for Dar es Salaam was abruptly recalled to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Sunday following the detection of a suspected biological hazard in the cargo hold. The incident prompted a swift response from both the airline and health authorities…

President William Ruto's administration has announced an ambitious development blueprint for the Nyanza region with the aim of stimulating economic growth and infrastructural advancement.The announcement, delivered by Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo during a church service in Rarieda, Siaya…

The spectre of enforced disappearances continues to haunt Kenya's counterterrorism efforts, leaving a trail of unresolved cases and anguished families. The disappearance of Hemed Salim, an electrician and member of the Masjid Musa mosque congregation in Mombasa, during a controversial police…

Mt. Kenya, once a reliable support base for President William Ruto, is now embroiled in political turmoil as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua prepares to launch his new political party in May. The region is witnessing rising discontent and a realignment of allegiances, driven by sentiments of…

Kenyan authorities have shuttered the New Foundation Church in Chakama, Malindi, following the deaths of three congregants and mounting allegations of cult-like activities. The closure comes on the heels of a similar incident in Rongo, where worshippers reportedly died from starvation,…

The Supreme Court of Kenya is deliberating on a petition filed by three citizens challenging the scheduled date of the next presidential election. The case has ignited constitutional debates and stirred significant public interest. Dr. Owiso Owiso, Khelef Khalifa, and Ashioya Biko have jointly…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has publicly defended Siaya Governor James Orengo and Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o against criticism stemming from their commentary on the broad-based government arrangement between ODM and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (…