KENYA NEWS

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has crowned himself the custodian of the "government shares" in President William Ruto's government.  The DP made the statement in reference to the developments that await the counties that voted for Kenya Kwanza during the election period. Gachagua thanked…

The Meru Bongo and Rhino Conservation Trust (MBRCT) has been granted a license from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to import endangered rhinos and bongos from the Florida Rare Species Conservatory Foundation in the United States.  The project is being spearheaded by the Meru County…

The government has lifted the suspension of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) from using the Nairobi Expressway.  A year ago, PSVs with more than seven occupants were not allowed to use the Expressway due to safety incidents and road deaths. In one instance, an Embassava Sacco minibus crashed…

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has declared he will not back down from protests until President William Ruto addresses the issues at hand.  Addressing the media on Wednesday, Mr Odinga announced the cancellation of the Kamukunji rally due to intelligence that police planned to use live bullets…

Political rallies and religious gatherings at Nairobi's popular Kamukunji Grounds are not bringing in revenue for the county government.  This has been disclosed by Charles Kerich, the County Executive Committee Member for Finance. Kamukunji grounds is one of the favourite venues for political…

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has now claimed that he has been offered Sh200 million to withdraw his petition against the Finance Act 2023.  He made the statement at the People's Anti-Corruption Summit held at Ufungamano House in Nairobi on Tuesday, July 11. Omtatah is determined to see the…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga is having a difficult time as his main aides are becoming divided and his adversaries are intensifying their political onslaught in his Nyanza region.  As Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo was hosting a breakfast meeting with…

Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has declared his intention to lead protests in the Mt Kenya East region starting Wednesday.  During a conversation with Meru FM on Monday night, the former CS affirmed his support for Azimio leader Raila Odinga and his criticism of the Kenya…

President William Ruto will on Tuesday host Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the State House in Nairobi for a three-day visit to Africa.  The purpose of his trip is to broaden the scope of Iran’s export markets and to foster trade relationships with Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Statista…

At a Sunday church service in Utawala, Nairobi, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo and other leaders called on Raila Odinga to support Kalonzo Musyoka and front him as the Presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.  Maanzo said they have supported Mr Odinga in the past and now it is time for the…