KENYA NEWS

A troubling case has emerged involving a member of the Presidential Escort Unit who stands accused of engaging in the illicit ivory trade. This officer, whose identity remains undisclosed for legal reasons was apprehended alongside two colleagues and a businessman at a petrol station in Kitengela…

Two Somali lawmakers have claimed that they were the targets of a politically driven abduction plot while in Nairobi. The audacious attack was reportedly carried out by armed individuals in masks and has ignited serious concerns regarding security measures and diplomatic relations between the…

The Kenyan government's proposed Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024, has sparked widespread concern among citizens and legal experts alike. Introduced by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku, the bill seeks to regulate public gatherings, granting the authorities broad powers to suppress citizens'…

Kenyan citizens have resorted to an unconventional method to verify the authenticity of their Members of Parliament's (MPs) contact details and ensure direct communication channels. Kenyans had taken the bold step of sharing MPs' phone numbers publicly and sending small monetary amounts to confirm…

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct a monumental 22-storey twin tower building in Nairobi, Kenya. This ambitious project, announced on Tuesday, June 18, is set to be a significant addition to Nairobi's Upper Hill skyline and a testament…

A massive 13-foot crocodile had for days taken up residence in Kamanyuni village in Makueni County. The presence of this reptile disrupted the daily lives and activities of the locals. However, tranquillity was today restored to the village after the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) captured and…

The United States and Kenya have taken a significant step in solidifying their military partnership with the upcoming Justified Accord 2025 exercise. This multinational endeavour, set to be hosted in Kenya, marks a key milestone in the strengthening of ties between the two nations, following the…

Celebrated Kenyan long-distance runner Mr Kennedy Kiproo Lilan endured a distressing experience when security forces wrongfully detained him in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Lilan, a four-time city marathon winner, had been invited to participate in the Congo River Marathon. Upon…

Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has voiced a resounding call for African unity. Raila was speaking during the funeral service of the late Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima. The mournful gathering at Bingu National Stadium witnessed dignitaries from across the continent converge to pay…

The United States has intensified its engagement with Kenya since President William Ruto assumed office in September 2022. This marks a shift from the previous administrations of Uhuru Kenyatta and Mwai Kibaki, which gravitated more towards China. The heightened interactions spotlight Kenya's…