KENYA NEWS

Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Khadhar Ibrahim has died after a prolonged illness at the age of 69.  He passed away on Wednesday evening at the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, shortly after returning from India, where he had been receiving specialised treatment. Justice Ibrahim, the first member…

Nairobi Regional Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo has warned that roadside pool tables and informal gambling spots are being used by gangs to target unsuspecting residents. Speaking in a live interview on Radio Generation on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, Kitiyo said individuals posing as casual players…

Oburu Odinga has been officially installed as the leader of the Luo community following a traditional coronation ceremony in Migori on 17 December, during the fifth edition of the Luo Piny Festival. The ceremony, which was attended by President William Ruto and presided over by the community’s…

Former Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo has died from severe injuries sustained in a road crash on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. A post-mortem examination at Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi confirmed that Jirongo suffered catastrophic trauma to his chest and abdomen, injuries that were deemed unsurvivable…

Over the past year, several county governors in Kenya have narrowly avoided removal from office, as multiple impeachment attempts, often driven by political rivalries, continue to shake the local governance landscape.  Governors Erick Mutai of Kericho, Abdi Guyo of Isiolo, and Amos Nyaribo of…

Kenya’s judiciary has delivered a series of rulings striking down key government actions, challenging the Ruto administration’s attempts to bypass constitutional safeguards and public participation. In a series of high-profile cases, the courts have criticised decisions that undermined…

Kenyan chef and digital content creator Dorky Dorcas set a new Guinness World Record by preparing three chapatis in 2 minutes and 26 seconds on Monday, 15 December. The attempt was conducted under strict Guinness World Records guidelines, requiring Dorcas to prepare the dough, roll it out, and cook…

Nairobi County will grant female employees two days off each month to manage menstrual-related health challenges. The policy, approved by Governor Johnson Sakaja and his Cabinet on 16 December, will be incorporated into the county’s human resource framework, marking the first formal recognition of…

Kenya’s government has unveiled a series of emergency and long-term interventions to protect millions of citizens affected by severe drought.  Officials warn that without urgent action, many households face acute hunger and malnutrition. At least 2.1 million people across 32 counties are…

A freight train derailed in Soy, Uasin Gishu County, on Tuesday shortly before midday, prompting police to intervene after residents attempted to siphon leaking fuel from the scene. The locomotive reportedly left the tracks while passing through a blocked section of the railway line, causing the…