KENYA NEWS

Safaricom has found itself at the center of controversy amid recent anti-tax demonstrations and youth-led protests. Social media platforms have been rife with allegations that the company shared customers' personal information, leading to arrests and alleged abductions. However, Safaricom has…

The Kenyan National Assembly has passed the contentious Finance Bill 2024 despite significant opposition from political rivals and the general public. The bill, which introduces a series of controversial tax measures, has been approved by a vote of 195 to 106, with no abstentions. This victory for…

A section of Parliament buildings was on Tuesday afternoon engulfed in flames. Plumes of smoke filled the sky as protestors breached police barricades and stormed the complex. The fire reportedly began on the third floor of the National Council of Provinces building, rapidly spreading to encompass…

The Azimio Coalition has elected to withdraw all of its proposed amendments to the Finance Bill 2024. This decision, made by Azimio-allied Members of Parliament (MPs), marks a notable shift in the ongoing legislative process surrounding this contentious bill. The Finance Bill 2024 has been a focal…

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior of Makueni County has firmly refuted claims that he intends to leave the Wiper Party and join the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Speaking in Kibwezi East, Kilonzo addressed the swirling rumours head-on, reaffirming his loyalty to Wiper and its leader Kalonzo…

A contingent of 400 Kenyan police officers is set to depart for Haiti, marking a significant step in addressing the Caribbean nation's ongoing gang violence crisis. President William Ruto expresses optimism about the mission's potential impact, particularly in providing relief to Haitian citizens…

A group of Kenya Kwanza lawmakers and officials who joined President William Ruto at a church event in Nyahururu town on Sunday quickly left the venue to steer clear of a potential clash with demonstrators. The leaders quietly slipped away from the school to sidestep any confrontation with the…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi press director Salim Swaleh was taken into custody on Saturday, June 22, facing claims of fraudulent activities. On Sunday, the office of Mr Mudavadi confirmed the arrest after suspected fraudsters were discovered at the Kenya Railways building having…

In a recent Twitter Space titled "Good Morning Kenya: Where is Crazy Nairobian?", Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen found himself under scrutiny as Kenyan users sought answers about the whereabouts of a prominent social media figure known as Billy, alias Crazy Nairobian. The discussion…

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura suggests that foreign influences might be involved in the Finance Bill demonstrations led by Kenyan youth. Mwaura points to President William Ruto's assertive stance on international issues as a possible factor in this alleged external interference. The…