KENYA NEWS

A police officer in Kabete, Kiambu County on Tuesday morning shot and killed six people before turning the gun on himself. Police Constable Benson Imbasi first killed his wife by shooting her in the neck at their home in Kabete at around 1:00 am. He then walked out of his house and started shooting…

33 Embu MCAs have reportedly traveled to Tanzania for training on basic etiquette and campaign language ahead of next year’s general elections. The trip to the neighboring country comes after the assembly proceeded on a two-month recess from December 1st, 2021 to February 8th, 2022. Reports say…

Deputy President William Ruto says he intends to become an evangelist once he is done with politics. Ruto, who is eyeing the presidency in next year’s elections, said he would want to help more people enter the kingdom of God. “Although I am not a preacher, I have a Christian background. I have…

Six people have been confirmed dead in Njoro, Nakuru County after reportedly drinking illicit liquor over the weekend. Confirming the incident, Njoro sub-county police commander Jonathan Kisaka said all victims are residents of Jawatho slums in Njoro. Five of the victims died while undergoing…

The Ministry of Health says travelers arriving in Kenya must be vaccinated against COVID-19. The visitors, including Kenyans abroad, will be required to produce a COVID-19 vaccination certificate upon arrival in the country. The directive which takes effect on December 21st applies to passengers…

Police have opened a probe into the murder of Nairobi-based lawyer Boaz Nyakeri. The attorney was reportedly walking home in Ongata Rongai on Saturday morning in the company of his cousin when they were ambushed by an assailant. Nyakeri was stabbed in the neck and was rushed to Sinai Hospital…

MPs have suffered a blow in their bid to stop an order requiring them to refund a sum of Sh2.7 billion they received in allowances. This comes after the Appeals Court on Monday upheld a decision by the High Court, which determined that MPs were illegally allocated the hefty allowances. In a ruling…

Kenya could soon lose the country’s only alligator that has been at the National Museum’s snake park for over 50 years. The alligator became terminally ill about a month ago and has not been feeding, with curators at the museum fearing that he will die soon. The reptile was donated to the snake…

Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua says newlyweds will get cheap loans of between Sh500,000 to Sh1 million if he is elected president next year. Speaking during the unveiling of his 13-pillar presidential manifesto on Sunday, the two-time governor said the loan will be a gift to new couples to enable…

African Heritage House founder Alan Donovan has passed away aged 83. Donovan, an American national, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Athi River, Machakos County on Sunday morning, according to African Heritage Estate management. The deceased designed and built the iconic African Heritage…