Forensic investigations into the Kwa Bi Nzaro cult deaths in Kilifi County have stalled, with experts unable to determine the cause of death for the majority of the victims recovered from mass graves and surrounding thickets. A team led by Chief Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor has so far…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing increasing scrutiny over its planned use of new election technology ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general elections, following concerns about security, transparency, and data protection. The commission’s proposed Sh7 billion upgrade,…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly questioned Raila Odinga’s health, following the ODM leader’s recent absence from political events and the postponement of a major party celebration. In an interview aired on KTN, Gachagua criticised ODM’s explanation for Raila's absence, calling…

Criminal gangs in Nairobi are increasingly using high-end vehicles such as Toyota Prados and Harriers to carry out crimes in the city’s upscale neighbourhoods, police reports show. Over the past five years, authorities have recorded a rise in serious offences, including burglaries, kidnappings, and…

President William Ruto has met with over 10,000 teachers and union leaders at State House, Nairobi, in a move that places educators at the centre of national policy discussions for the first time. The meeting brought together representatives from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), the…

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has signalled his intention to run for the presidency, citing a private meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in 2022 as a key moment that shaped his political ambition. Speaking at a prayer breakfast hosted by the Adventist Men…

Raila Odinga’s absence from recent public events has triggered a dispute between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Wiper Democratic Movement, with both parties issuing sharp statements over the weekend. The row began after ODM accused a group of opposition leaders, including Kalonzo…

The Kenyan government will begin a large-scale national identity card registration campaign within two weeks, aiming to enrol more than one million eligible citizens. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the exercise during a visit to the National…

A sharp disagreement has emerged between Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiang’i over how the United Opposition should choose its 2027 presidential candidate, heightening tensions within the coalition. The dispute escalated on Friday, 3 October, when former Deputy President Gachagua criticised Matiang’…

A 30-year-old man was found dead in Kitengela under circumstances that his family disputes. Walter Habil Ogano’s body was discovered on the morning of 26 September in the Kyangombe area, just days before his 31st birthday. A post-mortem examination by Dr Simon Omuok confirmed he died from internal…