KENYA NEWS

A significant number of Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) were denied access to their offices at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Monday, May 12, as a consequence of over Ksh50 million in unpaid rent.  The lockout has brought into sharp focus the financial management…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly criticised President William Ruto's recent nominations for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), alleging political bias and questioning the impartiality of the selection process.  Speaking in a radio interview with…

Just days after announcing his aspirations for the Kenyan presidency, Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has ignited a firestorm of political speculation with his sudden return to the United States.  This move has prompted questions about his commitment to the presidential…

Philip Aroko, a person of interest in the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were, will remain in police custody for seven days, the High Court has ruled.  The decision upholds a previous order by a lower court granting investigators additional time to probe Aroko's…

A General Service Unit (GSU) officer stationed at Mokowe Camp perpetrated a murder-suicide early Sunday morning, claiming the lives of his wife, their five-year-old daughter, and ultimately, his own.  This is according to Lamu County Police Commander Kipsang Changach.  The officer, whose…

Parents in Kenya are increasingly burdened by exorbitant fees and alleged bribery demands for admissions into popular public schools, effectively negating the government’s promise of free primary education.  An investigation reveals that access to quality public schooling is now accompanied by…

The Kenyan political landscape is facing renewed instability after a recent Court of Appeal decision cast doubt on the impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.  The ruling has ignited a fierce debate over the legality of his removal, prompting calls for the…

The High Court has ruled that individuals must be promptly informed of the reasons for their arrest, reinforcing constitutional protections against arbitrary detention.  Justice Rachael Ngetich’s decision stems from the case of Ms. Hellen Chebor, who was unlawfully detained without explanation…

A legal and political crisis is brewing in Kenya as a recent Court of Appeal decision has cast a doubt over the legitimacy of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's appointment.  The ruling has declared that the High Court bench initially responsible for clearing the path for Kindiki's swearing-in…

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba is facing disciplinary action from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over allegations of disloyalty, potentially leading to her expulsion from the ruling party.  The UDA accuses Orwoba of aligning with opposition figures and publicly criticising government…