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Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Slitting Teenage Mother’s Throat After Rejection

A High Court in Mombasa has sentenced 22-year-old Lewis Kazungu Charo to 20 years in prison for the killing of 17-year-old Faridah Changawa in Kilifi after she rejected his sexual advances.Changawa, a young mother who…

May 15, 2026

Kenya

Gachagua Says DCP Growing Stronger in Rift Valley Despite Emurua Defeat

The Democratic Change Party (DCP) has described its performance in the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election as a significant step in expanding its influence in the Rift Valley, despite losing the seat to the United…

May 15, 2026

Kenya

Kenya Fuel Prices Surge as Petrol Rises by Ksh16.65 and Diesel by Ksh46.29

Fuel prices in Kenya have risen sharply, with petrol increasing by Ksh16.65 per litre and diesel by Ksh46.29, according to Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi. Kerosene prices remain unchanged follow…

May 15, 2026

Kenya

Man Charged Over Killing of Form Two Student Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

The High Court in Mombasa has sentenced 22-year-old Lewis Kazungu Charo to 20 years in prison after he admitted killing 17-year-old Farida Kadzo, a Form Two student from Kilifi County.Lady Justice Wendy Kagendo Michen…

May 14, 2026

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TIFA Reveals Why Kindiki Leads Race to Be Ruto’s 2027 Running Mate

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is the preferred choice to remain President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 General Election, according to a new survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (Tifa) Research.The su…

May 14, 2026

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Ruto Emerges Top Presidential Choice as Sifuna Outperforms Oburu in ODM Popularity

A new opinion poll by Kenyan research firm TIFA Research places President William Ruto ahead in the early stages of the 2027 presidential race, with 24 percent of respondents backing him.The survey, conducted between…

May 14, 2026

Kenya

US Embassy in Nairobi Announces New Job Openings With Salaries Up to Ksh5.6 Million

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced several new job openings across its operations, including positions in supply management, protocol, and political affairs, with applications closing later this month…

May 14, 2026

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Kenya Pushes Elon Musk’s X to Launch Local Office Within 3 Months

Kenya has told Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, to open a physical office in the country within three months or risk losing permission to operate.ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo announced the directive before the…

May 13, 2026

Kenya

DCI Cracks Down on Land Fraud Syndicate Operating in Nairobi

Detectives from Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two men linked to separate land fraud cases in Nairobi’s Westlands area and Mlolongo.The suspects are accused of using forged document…

May 13, 2026

Kenya

Macron’s Kenya Visit Overshadowed by Gachagua’s Ksh7 Billion Road Project Claims

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nairobi coincided with allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over a cancelled road project and the signing of a €700 million investment agreement for the P…

May 12, 2026

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FBI to Boost Kenya's Investigative Capacity With New Nairobi Office

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will expand its operations in Nairobi under a new agreement with Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), including the creation of a regional anti-corruption rol…

May 10, 2026

Kenya

Ruto Stands Firm on School Fee Digitalisation Despite Growing Opposition

President William Ruto has defended the government’s plan to require school fee payments to be made through the e-Citizen platform, despite ongoing opposition from educators, parents and civil society groups.Speaking…

May 9, 2026

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Kenya MET Warns of Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Across Several Regions

The Kenya Meteorological Service has warned that heavy rainfall is expected across several parts of the country from Friday, 8 May to Tuesday, 12 May 2026, with flooding likely in some areas.Western Kenya, the Rift Va…

May 8, 2026

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At Least 15 Dead After Gold Mine Collapse in West Pokot

At least 15 people have died after a gold mine collapsed at Rumos Hills in West Pokot County. Rescue teams are searching for more miners feared trapped beneath the debris, while six survivors have been taken to the ho…

May 8, 2026

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Where Is Oburu Oginga? ODM Leader Misses Key Political Gatherings

ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga has missed several recent party events, prompting questions about his health and the party’s leadership plans.Dr Oginga, 82, has not appeared in public since attending the ODM Youth League C…

May 7, 2026

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Ruto Appoints New Supreme Court Judge

President William Ruto has appointed Justice Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame to Kenya’s Supreme Court, with immediate effect following a Gazette notice dated 5 May.The appointment follows Warsame’s nomination by the Judicia…

May 6, 2026

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Kenya and Türkiye Sign Defence Deal with Focus on Drone Technology Cooperation

Kenya and Türkiye signed a defence cooperation agreement on 6 May during the SAHA Istanbul defence industry exhibition, with senior defence officials from both countries in attendance.The agreement aims to strengthen…

May 6, 2026

Kenya

COTU Fires Back at Rigathi Gachagua Over Union Criticism

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks about the labour movement, warning that attacks on organised labour will not be accepted.In a strong…

May 6, 2026

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Autopsy Report Uncovers How Dr Obwaka Died

An autopsy has found that Dr Job Obwaka, a board member of Nairobi Hospital, died from cardiac arrest. Toxicology tests are still under way to determine whether other factors were involved. Dr Obwaka, an 83-year-old g…

May 5, 2026

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ODM Launches 2027 Strategy, Pushes for Party Unity

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a strategy to address internal divisions and prepare for the 2027 General Election, following a leadership retreat in Mombasa.During the three-day meeting, party lead…

May 4, 2026