KENYA NEWS

Four people were killed on Thursday after a vehicle they were traveling in ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Garissa County. The four, all members of the same family, died on the spot while the fifth occupant survived with serious injuries. The Star reported that the family members…

Former US military officer Charles Matoke has formally launched his bid for Kisii gubernatorial seat. This comes after he received blessings and endorsement from the Abagusii council of elders and his Nyaribari clan to contest for the county’s top seat. Matoke was also installed as an elder at a…

Gilgil Member of Parliament Martha Wangari has ditched the ruling Jubilee Party ahead of the August 9th elections. Through Facebook on Thursday, the first-time MP announced she has joined Deputy President William Ruto-led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Wangari says she will seek to defend…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga is in India for his daughter Rosemary Odinga’s eye treatment. Nation reports that Rosemary is admitted to Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Center in Koothattukulum in Kerala State, South India. Rosemary became partially…

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that MCAs aspiring to be MPs in the forthcoming elections should not resign by February 9th. IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati says such MCAs will only be required to quit before submitting nomination papers to Returning Officers. "…

President Kenyatta on Wednesday bid farewell to outgoing State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita, who has resigned to join politics. Nzioka officially stepped down from his role on Wednesday to vie for the Machakos gubernatorial seat in the August 9th elections. “At a meeting held at State House…

Police in Nairobi have gunned down the new leader of the dreaded Katombi gang that has been terrorizing city residents. The gangster nicknamed Fadhili Mgaza was shot dead in Nairobi’s Mathare area on Tuesday evening after engaging police in a shootout. Fadhili was among four Katombi gang members…

A Nairobi court has summoned twin brothers Eddy and Paul Ndichu to face assault charges. This comes after the two failed to appear before Kibera law court to take a plea in a case in which they are accused of assault and malicious damage to property. Their lawyer Njenga Nyenge told the court that…

State House’s budget has been increased by Sh1.89 billion to Sh5.88 billion in the latest supplementary budget tabled by the Treasury to parliament for review. Business Daily reports that the increments include funds for the purchase of cars, local travel, and an undisclosed allocation labeled…

Captain Ronald Karauri, the CEO of betting company Sportpesa, has announced his entry into politics.  Karauri on Wednesday declared he will vie for the Karasani parliamentary seat in the August 9th elections. The businessman, who did not disclose his party of choice, exuded confidence that he…