KENYA NEWS

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…

Efforts to consolidate a unified opposition front against President William Ruto in Kenya have been met with early signs of discord, stemming from internal disputes over potential leadership and the role of key figures associated with the previous administration. A meeting held in the Karen…

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika's eligibility to hold office is under scrutiny as a constitutional legal battle unfolds in the High Court. Peter Kuria Mwaniki, the petitioner, is seeking her removal, alleging that Kihika's purported dual citizenship violates the Kenyan Constitution. The lawsuit,…

Kenyan authorities are confronting a surge of public complaints regarding noise pollution and the proliferation of unregistered religious organisations, particularly in Nairobi and the Nyanza region. The recent case of the Full Gospel Church in Clay City, Kasarani, alongside a crackdown on…

A coalition of prominent political figures has emerged in Kenya, poised to challenge President William Ruto’s administration in the 2027 General Election. The alliance includes former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader…

A renewed political rift has emerged between Kenyan President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, following Kenyatta’s recent calls for increased youth activism. The dispute threatens to unravel a fragile truce established last December and revives a long-standing rivalry that…

The Kenyan government is facing escalating scrutiny amid allegations of unlawful killings by security forces during anti-tax protests in June 2024. This comes on the heels of a suppressed documentary by BBC Africa Eye, "Blood Parliament," which investigates the fatal shooting of unarmed…