KENYA NEWS

Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has been appointed the president of British financial technology company Jumo. Mucheru broke the news about his appointment through an update on his LinkedIn profile, where he said he will support the London-based company to deliver its growth goals,…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga insists that the 2022 presidential election was rigged in President Ruto’s favor. Speaking at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Donholm, Nairobi on Sunday, Odinga said Ruto should accept that he lost the election and step down for him. “Accept that…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has opened a probe into claims that the 2022 presidential election was rigged. DCI director Amin Mohamed said the agency launched investigations after receiving numerous complaints regarding the election. He pointed out that he is privy to claims…

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has issued an apology over its claim on civil unrest in Kenya. In a statement on Saturday, the airline clarified that the claim was sent erroneously, adding that it was meant for customers in Tanzania. While apologizing to the government of Kenya, KLM pointed out that…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga says Sunday’s public rally at Jacaranda grounds will go on as planned. Through Twitter on Saturday, Odinga insisted that he will not be cowed by anyone and urged his supporters to turn up for the rally in huge numbers. “Hatutishwi wala…

President Ruto has announced plans to revive the Huduma Namba program by December this year. On Friday, Ruto said he has directed ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo to work on creating digital identity cards for Kenyans within the next 11 months. “The Huduma-thing that never was must be a success.…

The Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay Sh17.5 million in damages to seven women who were brutalized by police during President Moi’s regime. The petitioners sued the government for the violation of their human rights during a protest at Uhuru Park in 1992. The apex court awarded Sh2.5…

The government has revealed plans to privatize a number of public universities in Kenya in a bid to keep them afloat. Investment, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria said the move is aimed at strengthening their financial stability and restoring their former status as centers of…

The Supreme Court has ruled that spouses are not entitled to an equal share of matrimonial property in case of divorce. In a ruling released on Friday, the apex court held that the distribution of property is solely based on individual contributions and that each partner must prove their…

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a new bill that seeks to bar employers from contacting their employees after working hours. The Employment(Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeks to give an employee the "right to disconnect" from their employer, Senator Cherargei says. The second-time senator says…