KENYA NEWS

Charles Kamau, a resident of Gatong’ora, Ruiru in Kiambu County, is a testament to resilience after surviving a near-fatal attack in November 2015. The incident, which saw him shot thirteen times, has led to years of medical complications and financial strain, yet Kamau remains resolute. The…

Political tensions in Nakuru County have intensified following a public dispute between Senator Tabitha Karanja and Governor Susan Kihika. The conflict ignited after Governor Kihika, in a recent media appearance, alluded to Senator Karanja's alleged hospitalisation in London, a claim the…

Charles Ong’ondo Were, the Member of Parliament for Kasipul, was fatally shot on Wednesday evening in Nairobi, prompting a nationwide outcry and immediate calls for a thorough investigation. The assassination, which occurred along Ngong Road near the City Mortuary roundabout at approximately 7…

A sombre incident unfolded on April 30, 2025, when a young man reportedly died by suicide after jumping from the sixth floor of the Swans Business Centre in Chaka Town, Nyeri County. The tragic event has ignited public outrage, particularly due to the alleged actions of bystanders who appeared…

President William Ruto began a two-day working tour of Migori County on Sunday, a region traditionally aligned with opposition leader Raila Odinga. The visit highlights the President's strategic efforts to consolidate support in areas that overwhelmingly voted against him in the 2022 elections…

In a significant rebuke of police conduct, the High Court has awarded Sh2.2 million in compensation to eleven individuals whose rights were violated during anti-government protests in June 2024. Each of the eleven protestors will receive Sh200,000, a decision that follows widespread…

Charles Ong'ondo Were, the Member of Parliament for Kasipul Constituency, was fatally shot Wednesday evening near the City Mortuary roundabout in Nairobi. The brazen attack occurred around 7:30 PM, sending shockwaves through Kenya's political landscape. According to police reports and…

A sudden bee swarm descended upon Limuru Market on Tuesday, causing widespread panic and disruption as traders and customers fled the bustling trading hub. The unexpected event resulted in injuries, financial losses for vendors, and renewed calls for improved disaster preparedness in public…

The Kenyan Cabinet has endorsed the Finance Bill 2025, signalling a significant shift in the nation’s fiscal policy with a focus on providing tax relief to citizens and enhancing the efficiency of tax administration. The proposed legislation, now headed to Parliament for deliberation, aims to…

Nearly a year after anti-government demonstrations in Kenya resulted in at least 60 deaths, the Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) is facing increased scrutiny due to the slow pace of its investigations into alleged police misconduct during the unrest. As of now, only two…