KENYA NEWS

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has publicly endorsed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i for a potential presidential bid in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a public event on Saturday, Onyonka emphasized that Matiang’i’s candidacy is being driven by the Kisii community's…

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has publicly clashed with Farouk Kibet, an aide to President William Ruto, over concerns about equitable development in Western Kenya. The dispute, which unfolded over the weekend, centres on Natembeya's accusations that Kibet's pronouncements undermine…

Kenya's public healthcare system is facing a critical juncture, jeopardizing years of public health progress due to funding shortfalls and implementation challenges. The recent suspension of aid from the US government through PEPFAR, coupled with delays in the rollout of the Social Health…

The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering the burgeoning esports sector, positioning it as a catalyst for youth empowerment, economic advancement, and technological innovation. Speaking at the 4th Season of Esports held in Nairobi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary emphasized…

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has reaffirmed his ongoing alliance with opposition leader Raila Odinga, despite acknowledging differences in political ideology. The assertion follows speculation fueled by Babu's absence from a high-profile event on March 7, 2025, where Odinga…

President William Ruto's administration is approaching its midterm under increasing pressure to demonstrate tangible policy successes, despite narrowly avoiding a sovereign default.As the 2027 elections draw nearer, scrutiny intensifies over the administration's focus, with critics suggesting that…

Kenyans will observe a public holiday on Monday, March 31, 2025, as declared by Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen in a gazette notice issued on March 28. The declaration, made under Section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, grants citizens an…

President William Ruto has dispatched former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a special envoy to South Sudan in a bid to initiate peace talks in Juba on This comes amid escalating tensions following the arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar. Raila's mission follows discussions between Ruto…

Four individuals were sentenced to a combined 115 years in prison Thursday in Kisumu County, following convictions in separate murder cases. Justice Shariff Mwanaisha delivered the sentences, emphasizing the severity and premeditated nature of the crimes. The rulings underscore a firm judicial…

Hours before President William Ruto announced a Cabinet reshuffle, a delegation of leaders from Western Kenya convened at State House to reinforce their region's standing within the Kenya Kwanza administration. The meeting, held Wednesday morning, focused on preserving the position of National…