KENYA NEWS

Kenya will preserve the remains of Craig, the renowned Amboseli super tusker, through taxidermy, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed. Craig, who died last year aged 54, was one of Kenya’s most recognisable elephants and a rare example of a “super tusker”, a term used for elephants with…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenya is facing an increasingly volatile security situation ahead of the 2027 General Election, alleging that state-linked violence is being used to intimidate political opponents and voters. Speaking during a televised interview, Gachagua…

Kenya has announced a Ksh 250 billion modernisation programme for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, reviving a long-delayed expansion aimed at increasing capacity and improving operational resilience. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed the project’s restart after the…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has authorised its leadership to begin formal talks with other political parties, including the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), ahead of the next general election. The decision was made by the party’s Central Committee during a meeting held in Kilifi County on…

Six Iranian nationals have pleaded guilty to charges linked to the trafficking of methamphetamine valued at about KSh8.2 billion, in a case connected to one of Kenya’s largest suspected drug seizures. The accused entered the pleas on Monday before the Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa. The court ordered…

More than 20 doctors from the Democratic Republic of Congo have filed an urgent case against Kenya’s Ministry of Health, alleging they were unlawfully denied renewal of their professional licences and work permits for 2026. The petition, filed on 12 January, names Health Cabinet Secretary Aden…

Kenyan courts are preparing to decide whether preacher Paul Mackenzie and 95 co-accused will be put on their defence over the Shakahola deaths, after prosecutors closed their cases linked to the killing of at least 450 followers. Nearly three years after mass graves were discovered in the Shakahola…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned public service vehicle (PSV) operators against leasing their vehicles to groups allegedly involved in disrupting his political events. Speaking during a live interview on Kameme FM and Kameme Radio on Monday, 12 January, Gachagua accused…

Eliud Owalo has resigned as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the President and announced that he will run for president in the 2027 general election. Speaking to congregants at Nomiya Church in Siaya County, Owalo said his decision was based on his long record in public service and politics,…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of directing efforts to weaken the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) by encouraging internal divisions within the party. Speaking during a church service in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, on 11 January, Gachagua claimed that…