KENYA NEWS

President William Ruto's recent six-day tour of the Mt. Kenya region was strategically curated to mitigate potential public dissent amid rising tensions with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whose regional influence has been growing. Sources familiar with the tour's planning reveal that…

A four-story building under construction collapsed in Itierio, Kisii County, on April 6, triggering an urgent rescue operation. The collapse, which occurred approximately 15 kilometres from Kisii Town along the Kisii-Migori Highway near Suneka Market, left an undetermined number of individuals…

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has reaffirmed the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) intention to field a presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the Mombasa Governor’s Eid Baraza at Treasury Square on Saturday, Raila addressed concerns about the party’s ongoing…

Political tensions in Kenya's Mount Kenya region erupted into public disorder Sunday as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's attendance at a church service in Nairobi's PCEA Mwiki was disrupted by violence. The incident occurred against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny of Gachagua's…

Kenya is in mourning following the death of Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, a highly respected constitutional lawyer and champion of human rights. Tributes have poured in from across the country, recognizing his significant contributions to Kenya's legal and democratic foundations. President…

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is challenging contempt proceedings filed against him, He argues that their legal basis is flawed and infringes upon his right to a fair hearing. Wetang’ula, through his legal team, has petitioned the High Court to dismiss the application, submitting…

Kenyan courts have ruled that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, can be sued over allegations that its platform amplified harmful content and contributed to ethnic violence in Ethiopia during the Tigray conflict. The High Court's decision on Thursday allows a lawsuit brought by the Katiba…

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has escalated his criticism of President William Ruto, asserting that a climate of fear pervades the Cabinet, hindering open communication. Muturi, ousted from his position in late March, alleges that his former colleagues are hesitant to…

Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has been summoned to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters following demonstrations in her constituency during President William Ruto's visit to Kiambu County. The summons, scheduled for Saturday, April 5, comes after…

President William Ruto concludes a week-long tour of the Mt. Kenya region this Saturday with planned visits to Kiambu and Nyeri counties. This marks his first return to the area in six months following the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The extensive tour, which began…