KENYA NEWS

Kenya's aviation sector faces a looming crisis as the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a strike notice amid claims of discrimination and inadequate compensation. The union's announcement comes just four months after KAWU reached a return-to-work agreement following a previous dispute…

Over the past two years, Kenya has successfully thwarted a total of 47 terrorist attacks, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Mudavadi detailed significant progress made in counterterrorism efforts from January 2022 to November 2024,…

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured the public of enhanced restoration efforts aimed at reducing future blackouts. His statement follows the recent nationwide power outage that left millions of Kenyans without electricity. Speaking during an event in Yatta constituency to inaugurate…

Businessman Suresh Nanalal Kantaria has returned to the High Court in an effort to stop the imminent auction of three of his properties in Nairobi. Scheduled for auction on January 21, 2025, these assets are expected to be sold to settle outstanding maintenance support payments owed to his ex-wife…

Former deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the urgent need for Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to expand his voter base in the Ukambani region as a strategic move to gain support from the influential Mount Kenya bloc in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election. Speaking in a recent…

As families gather for the festive season, marked by joy and togetherness, the risk of drowning incidents increases significantly. Research from Australia has highlighted a concerning spike in drowning deaths during December and January, a trend that echoes in other countries such as Kenya. This…

The United States Department of Defense announced on Tuesday night the repatriation of Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu, a detainee who has been held at Guantanamo Bay for 17 years without trial. This transfer follows a unanimous decision by the US Periodic Review Board (PRB) made three years ago, which…

President William Ruto is actively pursuing amendments to key legislation as he prepares for the 2027 presidential election. This initiative has ignited criticism from political opponents who argue that Ruto should prioritize stabilizing the electoral commission, which remains in a state of…

The Indian government has announced that Baby Arianna Wairimu, a 14-month-old infant from Kenya, will return home on Wednesday after nearly a year in New Delhi’s Fortis Memorial Hospital. She underwent a high-risk stem cell transplant to treat Pearson Syndrome, a rare and potentially fatal…

Couples in Kenya seeking civil marriages at the Attorney General's office can now anticipate an upgraded experience, thanks to a new initiative announced by the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Justice. This enhancement aims to provide varied wedding services that cater to…