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Susan M. Burns has officially taken over as the United States Chargé d’Affaires in Kenya, becoming the senior-most American diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi.
Her appointment follows a period of leadership changes after the resignation of Ambassador Meg Whitman in November 2024. Deputy Chief…
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President William Ruto has declared 27 August as Katiba Day, a national day of observance to commemorate the anniversary of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.
In a statement issued on Monday, the President announced that Katiba Day will be marked each year as a time for civic reflection and engagement,…
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Raphael Tuju has resigned from his position with the Jubilee Party, submitting his resignation to former President Uhuru Kenyatta on 19 August.
Tuju, the former Secretary-General of the Jubilee Party from 2016 to 2022, says that his decision was motivated by personal factors and a desire for…
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Kenya is on the verge of a major shift in its education system as more than 1.2 million Grade 9 learners prepare to sit for the first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) this November.
This exam marks the end of their junior school journey and will play a key role in determining…
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As the short rainy season begins, Kenya is intensifying its commitment to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
This ambitious project aims to fight climate change and restore damaged ecosystems. While the government reports progress, the initiative faces significant challenges, including…
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Kenya is facing new legal challenges as courts handle a growing number of cases involving content shared through digital platforms such as WhatsApp.
One recent case in Lamu has drawn national attention. Donald Mwendwa Nzau was convicted under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, for…
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Kenya is experiencing a growing threat to vehicle security, as criminal groups increasingly use signal jamming devices to disable traditional vehicle tracking systems.
For many years, vehicle tracking systems based on GPS and GSM technology have offered reliable protection, enabling real-time…
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The horrors linked to Shakahola, a name now associated with religious extremism in Kenya, have re-emerged with the discovery of shallow graves in the nearby village of Kwa Binzaro.
Located about 27 kilometres from the original Shakahola site, this finding raises serious concerns about the…
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Six months after launching the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) as a new force in Kenyan politics, Rigathi Gachagua’s challenge to President William Ruto is already facing serious difficulties.
A homecoming event meant to demonstrate growing support for his movement instead exposed deep…
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A group of about 70 young Kenyan MPs from both the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja coalitions is planning to launch a new political movement aimed at challenging President William Ruto’s bid for re-election.
The group seeks to prevent the concentration of power between President William Ruto and…