KENYA NEWS

Thousands of Likoni residents continue to rely on the congested ferry crossing to access Mombasa Island, despite long-standing concerns over safety, delays, and limited transport alternatives. For years, Likoni has remained physically and symbolically separated from the rest of Mombasa by the…

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed he will not attend the Jubilee Party’s National Delegates Conference on Friday, where former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is expected to be endorsed as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate. Speaking at Wiper headquarters during a…

Midday life in Kenya’s northern counties is coming to a standstill as extreme heat forces businesses to close, streets to empty, and outdoor work to pause for hours each day. In towns such as Marsabit, Turkana, and Garissa, temperatures regularly climb above 35°C, making outdoor activity dangerous…

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to secure seven million votes from the Mt Kenya region, warning that only presidential aspirants who meet specific demands will receive the bloc’s support in the 2027 General Election. In a televised interview on Inooro…

Supporters of Mogadishu City FC were filmed desecrating the Kenyan national flag at Nyayo National Stadium following their team’s 3–1 loss to Kenya Police FC in a CAF Champions League match on 20 September. Videos shared online show several Somali fans engaging in actions considered disrespectful…

Kenyan authorities have intensified a crackdown on smuggling at Eldoret International Airport, seizing contraband goods worth over Sh16 million in a targeted operation against tax evasion. Eldoret Airport, previously identified as a key entry point for illicit goods, is now undergoing significant…

Kenyan citizens will receive free entry to all national museums, heritage sites, and wildlife parks this weekend in recognition of World Tourism Day, according to a joint announcement by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife and the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). On Saturday, 27 and Sunday, 28…

A new survey by TIFA Research shows that Kenyans are divided over Raila Odinga’s political future, with opinions split on whether he should back President William Ruto, return to the opposition, or step down from active politics. The poll, released on 24 September 2025, highlights differing views…

Kenyan President William Ruto has called for a shift towards community-led health systems, urging countries to reduce reliance on foreign aid and strengthen domestic ownership of healthcare. Speaking at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Ruto warned that declining…

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i is being positioned to lead the Jubilee Party into the 2027 General Election, with high-level party meetings signalling plans to endorse his presidential candidacy. A closed-door meeting on Tuesday at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi brought together…