KENYA NEWS

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has castigated US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman for allegedly pushing the LGBTQ agenda in the country. This comes after the ambassador divulged that the US is actively championing the recognition and rights of LGBTQ persons in Kenya. "Over the past week, my team and…

Police in Kajiado County are investigating the gruesome murder of an 80-year-old German national. Wilko Milicinovic was found dead in his house at Esampukike sub-location in Kajiado West where he lived with his daughter-in-law but in different homesteads. The deceased’s security guard reportedly…

Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali, alias Moha Jichopevu, claims his life is in danger. Through Twitter, the second-time MP said his office was attacked for the fifth time, claiming the assailants are baying for his life. He shared a series of photos showing what appears like bullet holes in…

A mental test conducted on Safari Rally driver Maxine Wahome on Tuesday has determined she is fit to stand murder trial. Wahome will take a plea on Wednesday over the death of her late boyfriend and fellow rally driver Asad Khan. She is set to answer to one count of murder before the High Court in…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga has 'declared' March 20th a public holiday to allow Kenyans to take part in the planned mass action. Odinga, who spoke during a public rally in Siaya on Tuesday, urged Kenyans to actively participate in the planned countrywide protests to…

President Ruto has announced the resumption of the construction of the stalled Arror and Kimwarer dams in Elgeyo Marakawet County as well as Itare dam in Nakuru County. Ruto made the announcement on Tuesday following bilateral talks with visiting Italian President Sergio Mattarella at State House,…

Six political parties have resolved to fold and join the ruling party United Democratic Alliance (UDA). UDA Secretary-General Cleophas Malalah said on Tuesday that the move is aimed at uniting the country and advancing its development. “Our vision is to live and outlive the ambitions of our…

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has opened a probe into the controversial shooting of two suspected bank robbers by police in Murang’a on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, IPOA said it will take appropriate action including recommending to the Director of Public Prosecutions the…

Safaricom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Ndegwa has dismissed reports of his exit from the giant telecommunication company. Ndegwa termed the exit claims untrue, saying his term is not tied to a three-year contract like his predecessors. “The right position is that, unlike my two predecessors…

The United States government has committed $100 million (Sh13 billion) to enhance water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) activities in Kenya. The project dubbed the US Government Global Water Strategy High Priority Country Plan for Kenya will be implemented through the US Agency for International…