KENYA NEWS

Later this year, King Charles III will make an official visit to Kenya in a bid to prioritise the Commonwealth during his reign. The visit will be the first for the King who will be accompanied by his wife Queen Camila. Although the exact date of the visit is unclear, reports suggest that it will…

A lobby group has taken legal action against the appointment of Musalia Mudavadi as the Prime Cabinet Secretary, arguing that the creation of such a position goes against the country's constitution.  The group, called Operation Linda Jamii, claims that Executive Order No 1 of 2023, which…

Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has conveyed his intention to suggest new taxes on imported clothes to promote the growth of the local textile industry.  According to Kuria, Kenya's textile industry has great potential and therefore must be strengthened to benefit the citizens. He intends…

Kenya has been banned from participating in international swimming and other aquatic sports competitions by the World Aquatics governing body.  The ban comes after the Kenya Swimming Federation (KSF) failed to hold elections as scheduled. The KSF has not held elections since 2014, with current…

Chef Maliha Mohammed from Mombasa is on the brink of setting a new Guinness World Record by completing the longest home kitchen cooking marathon.  On August 11th, the marathon for the longest cooking session started, and by yesterday, she already spent 68 hours and 30 minutes preparing food.…

Azimio leader Raila Odinga held a meeting with US Senator Chris Coons on Sunday, August 13, amidst the current political deadlock in the country.  In a tweet, Mr Odinga expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to exchange ideas with Coons who is known for facilitating a handshake between…

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah on Sunday, August 13, denied accusations made by political scientist Mutahi Ngunyi that his party was funded by Azimio to sabotage President William Ruto's presidential bid in 2022.  Ngunyi had on Saturday claimed that Azimio provided funding for the Root's…

There are stories of people who left Kenya in search of better opportunities in the Gulf countries, but never returned. Many families and friends have garnered media attention, appealing to the government to help bring their loved ones back home. They seek assistance in locating their beloved…

Chris Coons, the United States Senator who brokered the handshake deal between Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2018, is returning to Kenya to engage with the opposition.  He will meet with Raila on August 13th before the bipartisan talks the following day. Coons has visited…

Mercy Tarus, a Kabarak University graduate, has declined several job openings to focus on advocating for the rights of parents and students in Uasin Gishu.  Tarus gained national attention after confronting local leaders over the controversial Uasin Gishu education airlift program. Speaking on…