KENYA NEWS

Ababu Namwamba has been appointed the Head of International Relations for Deputy President William Ruto's presidential campaign. Namwamba, a former MP for Bundalangi, currently serves as the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Director of…

The British Council has concluded an investigation into allegations of racism and discrimination against Kenyan employees at the organization's Nairobi office. In a statement, the British Council said the probe found no evidence of racial discrimination, bullying, or harassment as complaints raised…

The Appeals Court has upheld provisions of the Elections Act requiring public officers eyeing political seats to resign six months before a general election. Justices Daniel Musinga, Wanjiru Karanja, and Agnes Murgor on Tuesday ruled that sections 43(5) and (6) of the Elections Act 2011 are…

Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has been ordered to pay Sh427,269,795 in taxes to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). This comes after he failed to prove that the targeted money was raised towards campaigns for his Nairobi gubernatorial bid. In a ruling on Tuesday, High Court judge David Majanja…

Devolution Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter has formally resigned from his position to run for political office in the August 9th elections.  “I have today tendered my resignation to President Uhuru Kenyatta, in line with the Elections Act and complying with the circular issued by Head of…

Collins Kibet Toroitich, the eldest grandson of the late former president Daniel Arap Moi has been evicted from his residential house over Sh240,000 rent arrears. Kibet, who is the son of Moi’s first-born son the late Jonathan Kipkemboi Moi, told the High Court in Nairobi that he was kicked out…

Deputy President William Ruto has hit back at President Kenyatta over claims that he abandoned his duties to launch early presidential campaigns. On Monday, Kenyatta said Ruto and his allies ignored his call to stop premature 2022 campaigns and focus on delivering their pledges to Kenyans. "Sisi…

Police in Busia are holding three terror suspects after they were found taking photos of government premises in Kakamega. The suspects reportedly took pictures and videos of the State Lodge, a judge’s residence, and regional coordinators’ administration offices in Kakamega on Sunday, according to a…

Attorney-General Kihara Kariuki wants the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to decriminalize deliberate transmission of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs). The Sexual Offences Act says it is a criminal offense for any person to intentionally infect another with HIV or any…

The case against Kenyan lawyer Paul Gicheru at the International Criminal Court (ICC) hangs in the balance a week before the start of his trial. This comes after another key witness refused to cooperate and is unwilling to testify against Gicheru, who is charged with offenses against the…