KENYA NEWS

The Milimani High Court has awarded Wairimu Muthoni Sh 420,000 following her assault, robbery, and forced ejection from a Super Metro matatu. The case has galvanized discussions about passenger rights in Kenya’s public transport system with many affirming the urgent need for enhanced safety…

Nairobi residents relying on public toilets in the central business district (CBD) are facing significant disruptions following the unexpected closure of three vital facilities. The washrooms, located at the National Archives, River-road (Coast bus), and Koja areas, typically serve hundreds of…

Kenya’s government has announced new measures in response to a rising wave of cyber-attacks and misinformation increasingly attributed to social media users. The government now mandates that all social media platforms operating within Kenya must establish physical offices in the country. This move…

Kenya's Parliament has officially approved President William Ruto's nominees for three critical Cabinet Secretary positions. The appointments have sparked caution from lawmakers, who have expressed concerns about potential regional favouritism, particularly toward the Mt Kenya area. The committee…

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, age 51, has publicly addressed her two-month absence from the public sphere, confirming she is currently on maternity leave. Her lack of visibility since November 18, 2024, has prompted considerable speculation and discussion across social media platforms and community…

Kapedo Catholic Church, approximately 500 meters from the Kapedo shopping centre at the border of Turkana and Baringo counties, has emerged as both a sanctuary and a target amid escalating violence in the region. Originally established decades ago, the church has faced severe challenges due to…

The family of 82-year-old Titus Gatuthu Kabûrû Theuri, known as Mr G.K. Theuri, has been allowed to proceed with his burial. This comes after months of negotiations over an outstanding hospital bill totalling approximately Sh 8 million owed to Metropolitan Hospital. The agreement reached includes…

Parliamentary sessions in Kenya are poised to escalate next month as lawmakers gear up to discuss proposed amendments to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Act of 2018, initially introduced in 2022. This legislative effort, aimed at addressing the growing concern over hate…

In the early hours of December 12, 2018, a violent home invasion at the Nyali residence of former Kilifi deputy governor Kenneth Kamto resulted in his tragic death. The incident occurred as Kamto returned from his engagements, where he was ambushed by masked intruders who not only stole valuables…

The ongoing legal challenge against Professor Kithure Kindiki's appointment as Kenya's Deputy President has entered a pivotal phase, following the High Court's decision to refer the case to Chief Justice Martha Koome. She is responsible for constituting a bench to handle the matter, a move…