KENYA NEWS

Deputy President William Ruto is on Sunday expected to leave the country for a 10-day tour of the United States. Ruto, who is eyeing the presidency, is scheduled to participate in a discussion on the future of governance and economic development in Kenya, East Africa, and the African continent,…

Deputy President William Ruto has reacted after President Kenyatta endorsed ODM leader Raila Odinga for the presidency.  Ruto says he respects Kenyatta’s decision to back his main competitor in the 2022 presidential contest, but challenged Odinga to stop hiding behind the president.  “I…

The High Court has ordered Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to clear all MP aspirants without degree certificates.  Justice Anthony Mrima issued the order on Thursday following a case filed by four petitioners, who are eyeing parliamentary seats in the forthcoming…

A Kenyan man has been handed a life sentence after he was found guilty of violently robbing his Chinese employer. Robert Kubasu was accused of forcefully stealing Sh30,000 and a mobile phone from his employer in Kilimani. The court heard that the accused committed the offense on September 25th,…

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday evening temporarily closed off its runaway after an aircraft developed a mechanical problem. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), through its official Twitter page, said flight landings and takeoffs were stopped as crews respond to safely…

Deputy President William Ruto has labeled ODM leader Raila Odinga an enemy of devolution. Speaking in Makueni County on Wednesday, Ruto termed Odinga as the biggest threat to devolution, claiming that the ODM leader has been extorting some Governors by coercing them to loot funds from counties to…

President Kenyatta has declared his support for ODM leader Raila Odinga’s presidential bid. Addressing Mt. Kenya leaders and residents at Sagana State Lodge on Wednesday, Kenyatta said Odinga has the best interests for the country and is capable of steering the economy due to his experience and…

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has denied knowing a woman who has sued him for child maintenance. Through his lawyer Kethi Kilonzo, Ledama told the court that he does not know who Esther Wanjiru Gatume is and has never met her. “I do not know the child. It is not true that I had any relations with…

President Kenyatta on Wednesday took a dig at Deputy President William Ruto, accusing him of playing politics of deceit and division. Speaking during a meeting with Mt. Kenya leaders and delegates at Sagana State Lodge, the president castigated Ruto for telling lies about his March 2018 handshake…

The High Court has ordered the freezing of Sh238 million in US dollars seized from a Kenyan traveler at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) last week. High Court judge Esther Maina on Tuesday granted an application by the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) to freeze the money for 90 days…