KENYA NEWS

Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu has rejoined the Jubilee Party, effectively distancing himself from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and opposing the burgeoning movement for a unified Mt. Kenya political entity.    The move comes amid intense speculation…

A 26-year-old pastor is in custody after being apprehended at the Malenya border crossing in Busia County, attempting to smuggle a live cobra from Uganda into Kenya.    Pastor Fanish Ramsey Maloba of Apostle Ministries Church in Matayos, was intercepted by officers from the Mayenje Police…

In a renewed effort to bring justice for the January 5, 2020, attack on the Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya, the US Department of State has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Abdullah Banati, a key operative believed to be linked to the assault.    The…

A recent public opinion poll has revealed pervasive doubts among Kenyans regarding the integrity of the upcoming 2027 General Election, coupled with significant apprehension about the selection process for new commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). …

A High Court advocate is at the center of a widening investigation into a Sh1.49 billion fraud at Equity Bank, Kenya’s second-largest financial institution.    Lawyer Esther Bitutu Kadiki appeared at Milimani Law Courts today as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sought an…

Residents of Bukhaywa village in Shinyalu Constituency welcomed Joshua Mboya, 65, home on Monday following his release from a 20-year prison sentence for murder.    Mboya, incarcerated at Kitale Central Prison in Trans Nzoia County since 2005, was greeted with songs and celebrations,…

A Kenyan court has sentenced four individuals—two Belgian nationals, a Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan—to either one year in prison or a fine of $7,700 each for the illegal possession and attempted smuggling of thousands of live ants.    The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Law…

Vatican City is abuzz as the College of Cardinals convenes to elect the 267th successor to St. Peter, initiating a process steeped in centuries-old tradition and cloaked in strict secrecy.    The conclave commences Thursday morning with the first smoke signal anticipated to emerge,…

Kenya has launched the National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU), a significant shift in its security strategy to bolster law enforcement capabilities at the grassroots level.    The initiative, announced earlier this year, effectively reverses a 2018 policy that decoupled…

President William Ruto is set to nominate candidates for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to the National Assembly.   This signals a decisive move to resolve the prolonged leadership crisis within the electoral body. The President's action, confirmed by a statement…