KENYA NEWS

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President William Ruto’s allies have initiated a multifaceted campaign to regain political ground in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 general election.  The initiative follows a series of strategic meetings held over the weekend in Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Nyeri counties, signalling a…
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Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has summoned an emergency Central Committee meeting on Tuesday to address escalating internal disputes over the party's evolving relationship with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration.  The high-stakes gathering…
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Kenyan human rights campaigner Mwabili Mwagodi, who disappeared in Tanzania last week amid suspicious circumstances, has been found in Kwale County and is currently receiving medical treatment at Pandya Hospital in Mombasa.  Mwagodi was discovered disoriented in Lunga Lunga, a town near the…
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Detectives are facing mounting pressure to ascertain the true identity of a man, known only as Kennedy Kalombotole, suspected of murdering two patients at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).  Despite the gravity of the accusations, Kalombotole’s background remains shrouded in mystery. With no…
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A significant reduction in government funding for Kenya’s Free Primary Education (FPE) and Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) programmes is generating widespread apprehension among education stakeholders, who warn of a potential crisis in the country's basic education sector.  The Treasury's…
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Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has reaffirmed the party's commitment to democratic principles amid escalating internal tensions over its cooperative agreement with President William Ruto's administration.  Speaking at a delegates' conference in Kakamega, Raila…
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Ongoing investigations into the Shakahola forest massacre have intensified following the discovery of human remains in Binzaro village, Kilifi County, raising renewed concerns about the influence of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie.  Mackenzie, through his legal representative Wycliffe…
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has confiscated uncertified consumer products in Kajiado County, raising concerns about public health and food safety.  The operation, conducted on Friday, 25 July, targeted Karen, Ngong town, and Kiserian, where authorities seized items deemed unfit for…
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With the 2027 General Elections looming, Kenya's Parliament faces a critical juncture in determining the future integrity of the nation's electoral process.  The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is urgently seeking legislative support for a suite of reforms designed to…
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A Kenyan activist, Mwabili Mwagodi, known for his criticism of political influence within religious institutions, has been reported missing in Tanzania. This intensifies concerns over the safety of human rights defenders operating across East Africa. Mwagodi was last seen on Wednesday, 21 July,…