KENYA NEWS

The town of Kitale in Kenya has been grappling with a growing menace of teenage gangs that have been terrorizing residents. These young criminals, described as armed and dangerous, have been engaging in various illegal activities such as robbery, burglary, and violence. The gangs have instilled…

The United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has provided clarification regarding the US role in the deployment of Kenyan police forces to Haiti. Speaking in an interview, Whitman emphasizes that the decision to send Kenyan officers to the Caribbean nation was not a unilateral action by the…

In a startling incident last Friday, a senior military officer fell victim to a sophisticated theft scheme at an Eldoret nightclub resulting in a loss of Sh1.5 million. The officer had met a female companion that evening, describing her as unfamiliar with the city yet she exhibited a surprising…

Senior economic advisor Moses Kuria today met with the leader of President Ruto's Economic Council, David Ndii. The engagement which took place on Tuesday marks Kuria's entrance into his new role following the cabinet's reconstitution. The four-hour discourse between Kuria and Ndii is characterized…

Kenya's debt crisis has its roots in the final year of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration which significantly increased borrowing in an attempt to secure a lasting legacy. This borrowing spree has had far-reaching consequences with many of the funded projects now faltering or…

President William Ruto has officially announced former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidacy for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. The announcement, made at a high-profile event at State House in Nairobi, signifies Kenya's strategic move to position Mr Odinga as a…

President William Ruto announced the rebranding of the Kazi Mtaani program during the National Youth Service (NYS) pass-out ceremony in Gilgil, Nakuru County on Monday. The initiative, originally implemented by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has been transformed into the "Climate Work Mtaani"…

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to Kenya's transformation, emphasizing long-term progress over immediate political considerations. During a town hall meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Ruto addressed students and education stakeholders, articulating his…

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a vigorous campaign against the recently implemented university funding model in Kenya. Addressing a crowd in Githurai on Sunday, Musyoka criticized the new system as excessively complex and discriminatory towards lower-income families. He emphasizes…

Salim Swaleh, the former Director of the Press Service at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary (OPCS) and ex-NTV news anchor, has made an impassioned plea for assistance. Swaleh's life has been in confusion since June when a scandal involving him came to light, making it challenging for him to…