KENYA NEWS

Nyandarua County is poised to significantly expand its higher education opportunities with the formal establishment of Nyandarua UniversityThe institution is slated to begin admitting students this September. President William Ruto officially announced the gazettement of the new institution during…

Longtime Raila Odinga bodyguard George Oduor died in a Nairobi city hospital Wednesday evening after an illness. Oduor was a constant presence in Odinga's security detail since the 1990s and also served as a police reservist. Oduor's death has triggered widespread expressions of sorrow.…

President William Ruto has called for a renewed push from regional peace facilitators to address the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).He emphasizes the critical need for Rwanda's engagement in the peace process. During a virtual summit held on April 1, Ruto urged…

A man accused of possessing and dealing in an elephant tusk without a permit pleaded not guilty in the Nakuru Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing struggle against illegal wildlife trade in Kenya. The suspect was apprehended following an undercover operation on March 29,…

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is poised to return to Kenya in May, signalling the commencement of his campaign for the 2027 presidential elections. The planned homecoming is being organized by a Nairobi-based central committee, supported by regional caucuses in Kisumu,…

President William Ruto commenced a five-day tour of the Mount Kenya region today. He launched and inspected multi-billion-shilling development projects while assuring residents of the government's dedication to inclusivity and equitable resource allocation. The tour, which began in Laikipia…

A German language program at Tom Mboya University has seen hundreds of enrolled learners dropping out due to challenges in mastering the language. The initiative, launched in mid-2024 following an agreement between Kenyan President William Ruto and the German government, aimed to address…

A trade dispute between Kenya and Sudan has intensified after Sudan refuted claims by Kenyan President William Ruto that Kenyan tea continues to be sold in Sudanese markets despite an official import ban. The disagreement highlights strained relations between the two nations, fueled by…

The High Court of Kenya has invalidated a government directive mandating school fee payments through the eCitizen platform, ruling the policy unconstitutional due to a lack of sufficient public participation and stakeholder engagement. Justice Chacha Mwita delivered the judgment, which also…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has temporarily assumed oversight of the Public Service Ministry, following the exit of former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. The transition comes as President William Ruto nominated Geoffrey Ruku, the Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, to succeed…