Updates
QR code: Mwakilishi app on Google PlayGet the Mwakilishi appFree on Google PlayKenya diaspora news on your phone, free on Google Play. Scan the code with your phone's camera to install.Get the app
AdvertisementTop banner · 970×90 / 728×90

Kenya

Ruto Pledges to Accept Supreme Court Verdict on Petitions Challenging His Victory
Kenya

Ruto Pledges to Accept Supreme Court Verdict on Petitions Challenging His Victory

President-elect William Ruto has pledged to accept the Supreme Court’s decision on the petitions challenging his victory in the August 9th presidential election.   Ruto, who spoke during the swearing-in ceremony of Na…

Aug 25, 2022
Nyeri IEBC Clerk Charged with Issuing Extra Ballot Papers to a Voter
Kenya

Nyeri IEBC Clerk Charged with Issuing Extra Ballot Papers to a Voter

An Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) clerk was on Wednesday charged for allegedly issuing extra ballot papers to a voter during the August 9th general election. Pamela Wangui, who was stationed at…

Aug 24, 2022
Raila Unveils a 41-Member Legal Team to Challenge Ruto’s Win
Kenya

Raila Unveils a 41-Member Legal Team to Challenge Ruto’s Win

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has named a team of 41 lawyers who will help him to challenge president-elect William Ruto’s win at the Supreme Court. Senior Counsel James Oreng…

Aug 24, 2022
Raila Wants the Supreme Court to Declare Him President-Elect
Kenya

Raila Wants the Supreme Court to Declare Him President-Elect

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will declare him president-elect. Speaking on Wednesday in Mombasa where he drummed up support fo…

Aug 24, 2022
Former Chief Justice Maraga Disowns a Tweet Endorsing Ruto’s Victory
Kenya

Former Chief Justice Maraga Disowns a Tweet Endorsing Ruto’s Victory

Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has disowned a tweet purporting to endorse president-elect William Ruto’s victory in the August 9th presidential election. The tweet quoted the former Chief Justice claiming that Rut…

Aug 24, 2022
AdvertisementIn-feed ad
South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Urges Raila to Concede Defeat
Kenya

South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Urges Raila to Concede Defeat

South Africa opposition party leader Julius Malema has urged Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga to concede defeat after losing the August 9th election to William Ruto. Malema, who…

Aug 23, 2022
Passenger Dies on a Kenya Airways Flight Heading from New York to Nairobi
Kenya

Passenger Dies on a Kenya Airways Flight Heading from New York to Nairobi

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the death of a passenger on its flight that was heading to Nairobi from New York in the United States on Monday. The national carrier says the passenger fell ill mid-air, prompting the…

Aug 23, 2022
John Githongo Alleges a 56-Man Team Altered Presidential Results in Favor of Ruto
Kenya

John Githongo Alleges a 56-Man Team Altered Presidential Results in Favor of Ruto

Former journalist and anti-corruption crusader John Mark Githongo has filed an affidavit at the Supreme Court challenging the results of the August 9th presidential election. Githongo, who is  CEO of Inuka Kenya ni Si…

Aug 23, 2022
Three File a Case to Block the Supreme Court from Declaring Raila President-Elect
Kenya

Three File a Case to Block the Supreme Court from Declaring Raila President-Elect

Three petitioners have filed a case at the High Court seeking to have section 80(4)(a) of the Elections Act declared unconstitutional, null and void. Ashford Koome Mbogo, Michael Ochieng Asola, and Eric Githinji want…

Aug 23, 2022
Kivutha Kibwana Joins Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Team
Kenya

Kivutha Kibwana Joins Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Team

Outgoing Makueni Governor Prof. Kivutha Kibwana has agreed to work with President-elect William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza team. Through Facebook on Tuesday, Ruto announced that Kibwana has joined the coalition’s legal team…

Aug 23, 2022
Police Dispel Rumors Surrounding the Death of Kirinyaga IEBC Official
Kenya

Police Dispel Rumors Surrounding the Death of Kirinyaga IEBC Official

Police have dispelled the rumors surrounding the sudden death of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) official Geoffery Gitobu. Gitobu, the returning officer for Gichugu Constituency in Kirinyaga Cou…

Aug 23, 2022
Nairobi Man Dies After Setting Himself and 2.5-Year-Old Daughter on Fire in a Car
Kenya

Nairobi Man Dies After Setting Himself and 2.5-Year-Old Daughter on Fire in a Car

Police in Nairobi are investigating an incident where a man died after setting himself on fire in a car together with his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Denis Musyoka, 34, had requested his estranged wife Elizabeth…

Aug 22, 2022
AdvertisementIn-feed ad
Court Bars HELB from Charging Interest and Penalties Exceeding Principal Amount
Kenya

Court Bars HELB from Charging Interest and Penalties Exceeding Principal Amount

The High Court has barred the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) from imposing interest, penalties, and fines that exceed the principal amount. Justice Alfred Mabeya declared HELB’s decision to impose high interest…

Aug 22, 2022
Supreme Court Receives Eight Petitions to Nullify President-elect Ruto’s Victory
Kenya

Supreme Court Receives Eight Petitions to Nullify President-elect Ruto’s Victory

Eight petitions were on Monday filed at the Supreme Court seeking to nullify president-elect William Ruto’s victory in the August 9th presidential election. The petitioners want the election nullified and a fresh elec…

Aug 22, 2022
Supreme Court Admits Raila’s Petition Seeking Nullification of Ruto's Victory
Kenya

Supreme Court Admits Raila’s Petition Seeking Nullification of Ruto's Victory

The Supreme Court on Monday admitted a petition filed by Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua challenging William Ruto’s victory in the August 9th p…

Aug 22, 2022
Moses Kuria Files a Petition at Supreme Court to Block Raila’s Suit Challenging Ruto’s Victory
Kenya

Moses Kuria Files a Petition at Supreme Court to Block Raila’s Suit Challenging Ruto’s Victory

Chama Cha Kazi party leader Moses Kuria has filed a petition to block Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga’s suit seeking to nullify president-elect William Ruto’s victory in the August 9th presidential election…

Aug 22, 2022
British High Commissioner Marriott Denies Claims of the UK Having a Preferred Candidate in Kenya’s Elections
Kenya

British High Commissioner Marriott Denies Claims of the UK Having a Preferred Candidate in Kenya’s Elections

British High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Marriott has refuted claims that she and her country are backing specific candidates and political parties in the country’s elections. In a statement on Monday, Marriott stated…

Aug 22, 2022
Israeli President Isaac Herzog Congratulates Ruto on Winning Presidential Election
Kenya

Israeli President Isaac Herzog Congratulates Ruto on Winning Presidential Election

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has sent a congratulatory message to president-elect William Ruto on his victory in the August 9th presidential election. The congratulatory message from President Herzog was presented t…

Aug 22, 2022
Raila Files a Petition at the Supreme Court Challenging Ruto's Victory
Kenya

Raila Files a Petition at the Supreme Court Challenging Ruto's Victory

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has formally filed a petition challenging the results of the August 9th presidential election where UDA’s William Ruto was declared the winner. T…

Aug 22, 2022
Ruto to Uhuru: My Government will Protect You When You Leave Office
Kenya

Ruto to Uhuru: My Government will Protect You When You Leave Office

President-elect William Ruto has assured President Kenyatta that his administration will protect and accord him the respect he deserves once leaves office. Ruto noted that even though the president did not support his…

Aug 21, 2022