KENYA NEWS

The proposed plan for China to finance and construct Kenya's new Sh4.4 billion headquarters for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ignited a firestorm of controversy among lawmakers. Concerns have been raised about the potential erosion of the nation's independence in foreign policy decision-…

Kenya has made a substantial commitment to strengthening its public health system by becoming a member of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). This pivotal moment, marked by an accession ceremony at the IVI headquarters in Seoul, South Korea on Wednesday, signifies a new era of collaboration…

President William Ruto's daughter Charlene Ruto has found herself embroiled in a political dispute with lawmakers from Kitui County following her two-day charitable visit to the region. The controversy arose when two legislators aligned with the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance, Rachael Nyamai (Kitui…

An Administration Police officer named Evans Kimutai travelled over 300 kilometres from his post at Todonyang Police Post in Turkana North to the Cherangani Forest Station in Elgeyo Marakwet County, where his girlfriend, a forest ranger, was stationed. Upon arriving at the forest station, Kimutai…

The Narok County Government has announced new regulations for game drives within the Maasai Mara National Reserve. These changes aim to address concerns regarding the preservation of the park's ecosystem and the overall visitor experience. The primary motivation for the regulations stems from a…

The mountaineering community mourns the loss of Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a distinguished Kenyan climber who tragically perished while attempting to summit Mount Everest without the aid of supplemental oxygen. During a poignant funeral service held at Chepterit Primary School in Nandi County,…

Ten individuals including senior land officials have been charged in connection with a staggering Sh1 billion fraudulent land deal in Nairobi. The case revolves around a prime parcel of land valued at an astounding Sh1 billion, allegedly the target of a fraudulent transfer scheme. According to the…

The Hajj pilgrimage, one of the most revered rites in Islam, holds immense spiritual significance for millions of Muslims worldwide. This year marks a significant moment as pilgrims from diverse backgrounds gather once more in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj, following a…

President William Ruto has landed in Seoul, South Korea, to attend the Korea-Africa Summit. The 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, held on June 4-5 in Seoul, South Korea, represents a significant step forward in the diplomatic relations between South Korea and the African continent. This groundbreaking…

The High Court in Milimani has declared that the government holds the rightful ownership of the land upon which the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) in Nairobi is built. In her ruling, Justice Jacqueline Mogeni asserts that the Kenya African National Union (Kanu) had acquired the…