KENYA NEWS

Former Head of Civil Service Francis Muthaura will now assume office as the chairman of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) after the court lifted earlier orders stopping his appointment. Employment and Labour Court's Justice Byrum Ongaya on Thursday lifted the orders he had issued stopping the…

All government procurement and accounting officials are set to undergo lie detector tests in crackdown on corruption, President Kenyatta has said. Speaking during the 55th Madaraka Day Celebrations held in Kinoru Stadium in Meru on Friday, the Head of State said the fresh vetting exercise will be…

Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has asked President Kenyatta to order a lifestyle audit on all government officials. Speaking in Machakos, Mutua said the audit should target Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Governors, Senators, Members of Parliament as well as senior civil servants. He…

The 14-member team picked jointly by President Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga to implement their March 9th handshake deal has been gazetted by the government as a taskforce. The team will now adopt the name "Building Bridges to Unity Advisory Task Force", and is expected to present its…

Al Shabaab militants have publicly executed two Kenyans for allegedly spying for Somalia and Kenyan intelligence services. The two, identified as Shukri Ali,22, and Farah Godane were executed in Fino Town, Lower Shabelle region in Somalia. Shukri hails from Garissa County, while Godane comes from…

A Kenyan student has earned praise from online users after he developed a car that runs on solar energy. 30-year-old Samuel Karumbo, who studies at Kitale polytechnic, Trans Nzoia County developed the solar-powered two-seat four-wheeler, which he says can cover about 50 km when fully charged.…

12 out of the 27 suspects being pursued by police over their involvement in the Sh9 billion scandal at the National Youth Service (NYS) have surrendered to authorities. The 12 are part of a group of 54 suspects, including Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Lillian Omollo and NYS Director-General…

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi have struck a unity deal and pledged to work together ahead of 2022 presidential race. Joho and Moi have both declared they will be running for Presidency in 2022 and their unity is seen as an attempt to tame Deputy President William…

State House has refuted claims that President Kenyatta insulted Deputy President William Ruto during a function in Nairobi on Wednesday. The President was captured using words that Kenyans on social media considered insulting and demeaning to Ruto.  Addressing residents when he launched the…

President Kenyatta on Wednesday caused a stir after making comments about Deputy President William Ruto's numerous tours across the country during an event in Nairobi’s Eastlands area. Addressing Kenyans after launching the Regeneration Program which will see roads constructed in 11 constituencies…