KENYA NEWS

Police in Nairobi are investigating the mysterious death of three people who were found dead in a lodging in Pipeline estate, Embakasi on Monday afternoon. The Star reports that the two men and a woman were found hugging each other when their bodies were found in a room at Chairman Lounge Guest…

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Tuesday morning appeared before the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential running mate selection panel for vetting. Musyoka had earlier vowed to boycott the exercise, insisting that he was the coalition’s undisputed running mate candidate and…

A Kenyan man was on Tuesday arraigned in a Nairobi court for allegedly stealing over Sh130 million from Family Bank. Evans Nyamongo Bogonko appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi at Milimani law courts where he was charged with stealing Sh131.6 million from the bank. The charge…

KANU Chairman and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has withdrawn from the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential running mate race. Moi, who was among the 11 candidates shortlisted for interview by the coalition’s running mate selection panel, has instead endorsed Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka…

Deputy President William Ruto has formally welcomed Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua to the Kenya Kwanza coalition after he ditched the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition. Ruto praised Mutua, who is the leader of the Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) party, for rejecting what he termed as politics of “…

Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua has ditched the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition to join the Kenya Kwanza alliance which is headed by Deputy President William Ruto. Mutua, who is the leader of the Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) party, says he was kept in the dark on the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya…

Two house helps were on Monday arraigned in a Nairobi court for allegedly stealing millions of shillings and expensive jewelry from their employer. Ruth Kageha Livole and Violet Engesia Aluse were charged with stealing three gold rings from their employer identified in court as Atog Amos Agok Juac…

Safina party presidential candidate Jimi Wanjigi has questioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) ability to conduct credible elections on August 9th. Wanjigi says the nullification of the 2017 presidential election raises questions about IEBC’s ability to deliver free,…

Kenyatta University is set to lay off hundreds of workers including lecturers and non-teaching staff in a move aimed at keeping the institution afloat. The university’s Vice-Chancellor Prof. Paul Wainaina said the restructuring is occasioned by reduced government funding over the years and a harsh…

The Nairobi Expressway will be opened to motorists next Saturday but on a trial basis, President Kenyatta has said. Uhuru, who made the announcement during the conclusion of the inaugural edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday, said the opening of the elevated dual carriageway will reduce…