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Christmas Homecoming Ends in Tragedy for KDF Officer in Migori
Police in Migori County are investigating the killing of a Kenya Defence Forces officer whose body was found at her home in Nyahera Village on Christmas Eve.Lieutenant Cynthia Awuor Mboya, 28, was stationed at Gilgil…

Havi Urges Kenyans to Cut Back on Meat During Festive Season
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi has prompted public discussion after advising Kenyans to reduce meat consumption during the festive season and instead eat more fruits and vegetables.In a post shared on social media, the Na…

US Military Conducts Christmas Day Strike on ISIS Targets in Nigeria
The United States carried out a significant military strike against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, President Donald Trump announced Thursday night. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago r…

Kenyans in Diaspora Celebrate Christmas Through Video Calls and Online Platforms
Kenyans living abroad marked Christmas by maintaining religious and cultural traditions despite financial pressure and reduced remittances to families at home.Across several countries, diaspora communities gathered in…

Self-proclaimed Ghanaian Prophet Noah Ebo Says God Delayed Global Flood After Prophecy Backfires
A Ghanaian preacher who predicted a catastrophic flood for Christmas Day has said the event has been delayed after what he described as divine intervention.Ebo Noah, who identifies himself as a prophet, now claims tha…

Wetang’ula Warns Politicians Against Politicising Jirongo’s Death
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged political leaders to exercise restraint following the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, as investigations into the fatal road crash in Naivasha continue.Spea…

High Court Issues Temporary Orders Blocking National Infrastructure Fund
The High Court in Nairobi has stopped the government from proceeding with the National Infrastructure Fund after issuing temporary orders pending a constitutional challenge.Justice Bahati Mwamuye, sitting at the Milim…

Kenyan Man Jailed for Life in US Over Plot to Crash Hijacked Plane Into Atlanta Building
A Kenyan man has been sentenced to two life terms in the United States after being convicted of plotting to hijack a passenger aircraft and crash it into a major building in Atlanta.Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 34, was senten…

How Kenyan Celebrities Are Spending Christmas This Year
Several Kenyan public figures have outlined how they plan to spend the Christmas season this year.For singer Bien, Christmas will be spent in Kajiado with his wife and extended family. He describes the past year as pe…

Moses Kuria Backs Mudavadi Proposal for 2027 Constitutional Referendum
Former presidential adviser Moses Kuria has endorsed Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s proposal to hold a constitutional referendum alongside the 2027 General Election, saying key governance issues require fo…

South B Residents Protest Planned Evictions for Affordable Housing Project
Residents of Marigoini estate in Nairobi’s South B are protesting planned evictions tied to the government’s Affordable Housing programme, citing concerns over compensation, transparency, and the relocation process.Th…

Trump Administration Targets Green Card Holders Who Became Citizens
The Trump administration has instructed federal offices to sharply increase the number of cases seeking to revoke US citizenship from naturalised Americans.Internal guidance reported by The New York Times directs fiel…

More Than 100,000 Grade 10 Students Seek Review of School Placements
More than 100,000 Grade 10 students have appealed their secondary school placements within 24 hours of the review process opening. This highlights issues with the automated system designed to manage the transition und…

How Kenya Is Managing Public Finances After Ruto Rejected the Finance Bill
Kenya's public finances have been strained after President William Ruto rejected the Finance Bill in mid-2024, forcing the government to find new ways to manage essential services and debt obligations without the expe…

Gachagua Impeachment Was a Costly Error, Says Ndindi Nyoro
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has emerged as a significant figure in Mt Kenya politics following the October 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Once seen as a staunch ally of President William Ruto…

Raila Odinga’s Death Leaves Family and ODM Plans Unresolved
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away on 15 October 2025 in India, while receiving medical treatment. His death has left unresolved family matters and political plans, halting discussions that were crucial fo…

Poll: Majority of Kenyans to Skip Christmas and New Year Celebrations
More than half of Kenyans do not plan to celebrate Christmas or New Year this year due to ongoing financial difficulties, according to a recent survey by Infotrak Research & Consulting. Despite a slight improvement fr…

“Nawapenda Wote, Stay Safe!” Ruto Sends Christmas Message to Kenyans
President William Ruto, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have issued festive messages emphasising safety and compassion as Kenyans celebrate Christmas…

Inside the Manifestos of Kenya’s Presidential Hopefuls
President William Ruto has outlined a programme for a second term that focuses on large-scale investment, economic expansion and major infrastructure projects, while his opponents present contrasting plans for Kenya’s…

Left Behind: How Unga Ojode Lost Its Police Presence
Unga Ojode Police Post on the Ndhiwa–Pala road in Homa Bay County is no longer operating from its designated site, leaving motorists without access to police assistance along the route.The post, located between Ndhiwa…