KENYA NEWS

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Kenya is grappling with an escalating crisis of deaths in police custody.  The death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died whilst detained at Nairobi's Central Police Station, has become a focal point in the debate over law enforcement practices. The circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s…
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A judicial inquest into the 2019 Likoni ferry tragedy has taken a critical turn, with a Mombasa court summoning senior officials from Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) and the National Police Service to address the mishandling of crucial CCTV footage.  The summons, issued by Chief Magistrate Alex…
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The upcoming by-elections in Kasipul and Malava constituencies are intensifying scrutiny of Kenya’s political landscape, as endorsements of Boyd Were and Rhyan Injendi to succeed their late fathers spark renewed debate over the prevalence of political dynasties. In Kasipul, Boyd Were is emerging as…
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The Kenyan High Court has determined that divorcing spouses must provide evidence of their contribution to matrimonial property, even when the property is registered jointly.  The decision, delivered by Justice Reuben Nyambati Nyakundi, marks a significant shift in how matrimonial property is…
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A deepening rift has emerged within Kenya's opposition ranks as Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni criticised Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga over recent claims of bipartisan government collaboration.  Speaking during a radio interview, Kioni challenged Odinga’…
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President William Ruto has defended his administration's commitment to delivering on its 2022 campaign promises. Speaking at a church service where Reverend Benjamin Kalanzo was installed as head of the African Inland Church, Ruto reaffirmed his government's focus on key sectors, criticising what…
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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) initiated a significant overhaul of its personnel welfare system on 1 July 2025, introducing a 'pay-as-you-eat' (Paye) system that fundamentally alters how service members access meal allowances.  The revised framework, designed to curb misuse and enhance…
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In a comprehensive interview, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has ignited a renewed debate over Kenya’s political landscape, advocating for radical electoral reforms and clarifying his party’s position within the current government structure.  Speaking from his Nairobi…
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Nairobi County has launched a stringent crackdown on residents and property owners flouting waste management regulations, beginning with high-density areas such as Pipeline and Eastleigh.  The operation, initiated on Sunday, 20 July and spearheaded by Chief Environment Officer Geoffrey Mosiria…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is implementing a wide-ranging reform agenda focused on restoring public trust and ensuring transparent, credible elections by 2027.  The newly reconstituted commission, led by Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, is addressing pressing…