KENYA NEWS

Chef Maliha Mohammed from Mombasa is on the brink of setting a new Guinness World Record by completing the longest home kitchen cooking marathon.  On August 11th, the marathon for the longest cooking session started, and by yesterday, she already spent 68 hours and 30 minutes preparing food.…

Azimio leader Raila Odinga held a meeting with US Senator Chris Coons on Sunday, August 13, amidst the current political deadlock in the country.  In a tweet, Mr Odinga expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to exchange ideas with Coons who is known for facilitating a handshake between…

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah on Sunday, August 13, denied accusations made by political scientist Mutahi Ngunyi that his party was funded by Azimio to sabotage President William Ruto's presidential bid in 2022.  Ngunyi had on Saturday claimed that Azimio provided funding for the Root's…

There are stories of people who left Kenya in search of better opportunities in the Gulf countries, but never returned. Many families and friends have garnered media attention, appealing to the government to help bring their loved ones back home. They seek assistance in locating their beloved…

Chris Coons, the United States Senator who brokered the handshake deal between Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2018, is returning to Kenya to engage with the opposition.  He will meet with Raila on August 13th before the bipartisan talks the following day. Coons has visited…

Mercy Tarus, a Kabarak University graduate, has declined several job openings to focus on advocating for the rights of parents and students in Uasin Gishu.  Tarus gained national attention after confronting local leaders over the controversial Uasin Gishu education airlift program. Speaking on…

The High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Ojijo Mark Pascal who sought to have Luos allowed to create their own independent state and govern themselves.  On Friday, Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the suit was improperly filed and that Ojijo must follow the constitutional petition…

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has accused the international community of ignoring the government's violent treatment of opposition supporters.  The former Prime Minister was speaking on Friday during the interdenominational prayer service for people who died during anti-government protests in…

The Ministry of Lands has been granted the green light by the National Treasury to increase land rates and rents, resulting in tough times for property owners in major cities and towns.  Those who own rateable properties in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Kiambu will have to pay…

Police in Rarienda, Siaya, have rescued eight sickly family members who had refused medical attention due to religious beliefs.  The group comprised six children between the ages of two and six, as well as their mothers. According to the police, the two families had declined to take their…