KENYA NEWS

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Kenyan authorities have launched a formal investigation into the death of Susan Njoki, a prominent mental health advocate and founder of the maternal health enterprise Toto Touch. She died on 15 July while admitted to Chiromo Group of Hospitals’ Braeside branch. The circumstances surrounding her…
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently navigating a period of internal discord, triggered by its Secretary-General, Edwin Sifuna, who has publicly disavowed the party's cooperation agreement with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA).  In a recent televised…
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Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat has vehemently denied resigning from his position, asserting he is merely on administrative leave.  This denial comes amid public outcry and ongoing investigations into the death of teacher Albert Ojwang, which occurred last month at Nairobi’s…
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ODM leader Raila Odinga has vehemently denied allegations that his 2018 political accord with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, known as the "Handshake," served as a vehicle for personal enrichment.  In a recent interview, Raila insisted the alliance stemmed from a shared commitment to national…
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Kenya's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the ruling party under President William Ruto, faces escalating internal discord and fragmentation, potentially undermining its stability ahead of the 2027 General Election.  Once a cohesive unit that propelled Ruto to power in 2022, the UDA is now…
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Residents of Baringo County, Kenya, initially alarmed by a striking red discolouration in a section of Lake Bogoria near the River Waseges inflow, have been reassured by environmental experts who attribute the phenomenon to a natural algae bloom.  The incident, while visually dramatic,…
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Nairobi County is initiating a series of reforms targeting water and electricity access, intending to curtail escalating revenue losses and improve service provision across residential areas.  Governor Johnson Sakaja and Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir have separately outlined…
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Kenya is grappling with an escalating crisis of deaths in police custody.  The death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died whilst detained at Nairobi's Central Police Station, has become a focal point in the debate over law enforcement practices. The circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s…
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A judicial inquest into the 2019 Likoni ferry tragedy has taken a critical turn, with a Mombasa court summoning senior officials from Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) and the National Police Service to address the mishandling of crucial CCTV footage.  The summons, issued by Chief Magistrate Alex…
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The upcoming by-elections in Kasipul and Malava constituencies are intensifying scrutiny of Kenya’s political landscape, as endorsements of Boyd Were and Rhyan Injendi to succeed their late fathers spark renewed debate over the prevalence of political dynasties. In Kasipul, Boyd Were is emerging as…