KENYA NEWS

Former Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama has accused Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka of having an affair with his former wife Agnes Kavindu. In an interview on Friday, Muthama stated that he legally divorced Kavindu in 1983, adding that Kalonzo is free to marry her. He further alleged that he was…

The High Court has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to return firearms confiscated from tycoon Jimmy Wanjigi. In a ruling on Friday, High Court judge Anthony Mrima gave DCI director George Kinoti 30 days to hand back the guns to Wanjigi. The firearms were confiscated in…

President Kenyatta has challenged Deputy President William Ruto to resign instead of fighting the government from within. Kenyatta, who spoke in Uthiru, Nairobi on Friday, said it was hypocritical for Ruto to claim that the Jubilee administration has failed and, at the same time, take credit for…

The Baringo County Assembly has shot down the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2020. MCAs voted overwhelmingly to reject the Bill, with 30 voting ‘No’ while 11 voted ‘Yes’ during a chaotic sitting held on Thursday.  The session had earlier been interrupted for…

More than 100 Jubilee MPs have stopped remitting monthly subscription fees to the ruling party. The MPs allied to Deputy President William Ruto wrote to the National Assembly clerk Michael Sialai demanding that the money be channeled to other accounts. Sialai told The Star that most of the MPs want…

The National Police Service has dismissed claims that Deputy President William Ruto’s security is under threat. This is after a section of leaders allied to Ruto wrote to Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai, raising concerns over the deputy president’s safety. They claimed that some…

President Kenyatta has stressed that he will go home once his second and final term expires in August next year. Addressing a roadside rally in Nairobi on Wednesday, Uhuru said he is determined to leave the country in safe hands, adding that he will not hand over to “thieves.” “I am focused on…

The US has deployed a navy ship to the port of Mombasa to boost maritime security in the region. The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams ship arrived in Mombasa on February 8th in support of the US 2021 Africa coast deployment. This is the first US Navy ship to enter the port of…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a crackdown on employees holding fake academic certificates. The clampdown targeting those in formal employment will be conducted through a collaboration between the DCI and the Kenya National Qualifications of Authority (KNQA). The move…

13 candidates have applied for the position of Chief Justice, which fell vacant following the retirement of David Maraga last month.  The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Wednesday said submission of applications for the position closed on February 9th and shortlisting will be done within…