KENYA NEWS

Tragedy has struck the Kobungu clan of Nyakach in Kisumu County after a horrific road accident claimed the lives of 26 people. What began as a journey of collective mourning for the late Risper Akeyo Ogendo has transformed into an unfathomable tragedy, leaving a rural community reeling from…

Nairobi is bracing for a transition in leadership as Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, prepares to conclude his two-year tenure at the end of August.  Wigan's departure marks the end of a period of intensified collaboration between the two nations. He is set to take up the…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is set to hold its National Delegates Convention (NDC) in October 2025.  This event is expected to define the party’s direction ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The convention is intended to elect national officials, review policy and solidify strategic…

Kenya's renowned national parks may soon come with a heftier price tag, as the government proposes a significant overhaul of entry fees aimed at bolstering the coffers of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). The draft Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations,…

Nairobi is bracing for a turbulent return from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whose visit to the United States has become a lightning rod for domestic political conflict.  Gachagua's defiant posture in the face of calls for his interrogation regarding controversial statements has thrown…

ETA Awards 2025: A National Platform Elevating Youth Excellence and Innovation Machakos County is poised to host one of Kenya’s most anticipated youth events on 5 September, as the ETA Awards 2025 return with renewed vigour and a record-breaking reach. Widely regarded as the country’s most credible…

Kenya has officially been declared free of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as sleeping sickness.  The World Health Organisation's (WHO) validation marks a pivotal moment, elevating Kenya to the select group of nations – only the second in Africa after Rwanda – to have…

The Kenyan government has unveiled a Ksh5 billion youth enterprise fund.  The initiative, dubbed the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA), aims to tackle the pervasive issues of unemployment and economic disenfranchisement affecting the nation's youth. Speaking from State…

Four Cabinet Secretaries are potentially facing legal action following accusations of disregarding a High Court order that prohibited the government from levying a Sh50 convenience fee on transactions via the e-Citizen platform.  Dr Magare-Gikenyi, a surgeon based in Nakuru, has formally…

Kenya is grappling with a devastating series of transport accidents that have claimed the lives of 48 people in the past three days, prompting national mourning and calls for urgent action on transport safety.  The incidents, involving both road and air travel, have stretched the country's…