KENYA NEWS

Despite not executing in over 35 years, Kenya retains the death penalty on its books. This article examines the reasons behind the growing momentum for the abolition of the death penalty in Kenya. Lack of public awareness seems to be the primary reason for the persistence of the death penalty.…

Kenyan Senate has overwhelmingly passed the Affordable Housing Bill. The bill's passage marks a victory for the Kenya Kwanza administration despite opposition from a section of lawmakers. The legislation garnered 27 votes in favor with only 10 senators rejecting it. This decisive outcome follows a…

Kenya Kwanza has 24 hours to nominate three candidates for the Election Audit panel as outlined in the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report. This report, championed by National Assembly Majority Leader and NADCO Co-Chairperson Kimani Ichung’wah was sanctioned by Parliament on February 22.…

The Kenyan government has denied a request from alcohol manufacturers to pause the recently implemented directive aimed at curbing the production and sale of illicit brews and drugs. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government's commitment to tackling this national…

A tragic incident is reported in Nyeri County, Kenya, where a man allegedly murdered his wife before taking his own life. The suspect Evans Kosgei is believed to have killed Jackline Kimaiyo, a teacher in Mathira East Sub-county, before fleeing the scene. The investigation centers on social media…

Former Citizen TV presenter Jacque Maribe has been appointed head of communications at the Ministry of Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management. This marks a significant turn of events following her prolonged legal battle over her alleged involvement in the murder of Monica Kimani…

The Azimio La Umoja has taken a crucial step in addressing the disputed 2022 presidential election. Azimio leader Raila Odinga recently announced the appointment of a three-member panel tasked with evaluating the electoral process following the parliamentary approval of the National Dialogue…

A privately owned helicopter carrying Kenyan Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kenya Airports Authority Chairman Caleb Kositany narrowly avoided disaster on Saturday in Mwachon, Baringo County. According to The Star, the green and white helicopter, registration 5Y-PKI, experienced…

President Joe Biden’s administration reached out to Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday evening prompted by the urgency of the situation in Haiti. Secretary of State Antony Blinken initiated the call to address the escalating political and security crisis in Haiti. Both leaders acknowledged…

President William Ruto has voiced his support for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidacy as the next chairperson of the African Union Commission. In a statement on Saturday, Ruto highlighted the consensus among East African Community leaders to rally behind Odinga's bid for the AUC…