Kenya Headlines

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:40:00 +0300
Out in the cold: The quiet lives of sacked Cabinet Secretaries
Nine sacked Cabinet Secretaries appear to be major political casualties as President William Ruto seeks to consolidate power and strategise for his re-election in 2027.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:18:00 +0300
Uhuru reaps big in Ruto's latest appointments
President William nominates Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo as Cabinet Secretaries for Agriculture, Trade, and ICT respectively; pending Parliament vetting, approval.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:45:00 +0300
Gachagua: Ruto's 'one man show' dangerous
Gachagua said he is not a ‘yes man and that is why he disagreed with the president about a year ago when he insisted on implementing projects opposed by a majority of Kenyans.

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0300
KenGen worker found dead in geothermal well
Operations at the Olkaria Geothermal Power station in Naivasha were temporarily paralysed after a worker from KenGen died in one of the wells in unclear circumstances.

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:37:00 +0300
Kindiki promises incomes, even as struggles persist
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said Kenyas economy has stabilised, easing concerns over prolonged inflation and economic uncertainty.

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:55:00 +0300
CDF Gen Kahariri, IG Kanja among top security bosses conferred with presidential awards
The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Charles Kahariri is among dozens of top security bosses and politicians are conferred with various awards by President William Ruto.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:40:00 +0300
Poisons board recalls specific batch of sure condoms over non-compliance
Pharmacy and Poisons Board recalls ‘Sure condoms Batch No. 2405055 manufactured by Indus Medicare Private Limited; CEO Fred Siyoi cites non-compliance with quality standards.

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:55:00 +0300
Two nurses charged for acid attack on police officers in Ngara
Two nurses accused of pouring acid on the faces and hands of three police officers during a raid at their private clinic in the Ngara area were charged on Monday.

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:34:00 +0300
How electric fence is ending elephant menace for Makueni farmers
Through a new initiative to create harmony between the local community and wildlife, farmers can now reap the rewards of their sweat.

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:32:00 +0300
Rigathi Gachagua escapes chaos in Limuru
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua escaped unhurt on Thursday, November 28, after goons disrupted a burial ceremony in Bibirioni, Limuru, Kiambu County.

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:42:21 +0300
Governors threaten to stop operations in 30 days
Governors have threatened to shut down operations within 30 days if they do not receive funds that the National Treasury says it has disbursed. 

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:50:00 +0300
Court halts immunity granted to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had enjoyed legal protections and benefits typically afforded to recognised non-governmental organisations. 

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:25:00 +0300
Controversial Adani deals expose impotence of MPs
Parliamentarians have come out as puppets and President William Rutos cheerleaders. They failed on Finance Bill 2024 and with Adani deals, they have failed the second time.

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0300
Kenya knew about arrest of opposition figure: Uganda govt
The arrest of a Ugandan opposition figure in Kenya was carried out with Nairobi's knowledge, a Ugandan government spokesperson told AFP Friday.

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0300
Ruto cancels Adani's infrastructure deals after bribery allegations
President Ruto has cancelled the controversial Adani Groups deal to take over Kenyas energy and aviation sectors, directing the Ministries of Transport and Energy to seek alternative partners.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0300
How bees are helping tackle elephant-human conflict in Tsavo
A nine-year study published last month found that elephants avoided farms with the ferocious bees 86 per cent of the time during peak crop season.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0300
Trapped in the crossfire, Kenyan workers plead for evacuation
Hundreds of Kenyans are stranded in war-stricken countries, abandoned by their employers and trapped by rigid contracts. The mental and emotional toll on these workers is immense.

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0300
Kibaki and Raila's 'marriage of convenience' that failed
The Narc betrayal has been considered by many Kenyans and political pundits as the modern-era mother of political backstabbing.

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0300
Stick to the truth, State tells clergy over accusations of lies, corruption
Stunned by a stinging statement from the clergy, President William Ruto and his government are on overdrive as they unleash a string of rebuttals on why the Catholic church was wrong. 

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0300
Ruto responds to catholic bishops 'hard-hitting' statement
President William Ruto calls on clergy to be factual while engaging in matters of public interest to avoid ‘falling victim to their own words.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0300
State officials rattled by Catholic bishops' utterances
A number of top state officials have been rattled by utterances by the catholic bishops, that called out the governments shortcomings eliciting a response from some of them.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:17:02 +0300
What was discussed in DP Kithure Kindiki's first cabinet meeting
Kenyas inflation reduces to 2.7 per cent in October 2024, the lowest since 2007, from a high of 9.6 per cent in September 2022, Cabinet says.

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0300
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigns
Meg Whitman resigns as US Ambassador to Kenya amid backlash and election of Trump as president, terms her tenure successful.

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0300
SHA CEO Elijah Wachira suspended for 90 days over conduct
Social Health Authority CEO Elijah Wachira has been suspended for 90 days to allow investigations into his conduct and performance.

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0300
Revealed: How the police used tactics to suppress Gen Z protests
Police allegedly charged demonstrators with serious offenses, such as arson and robbery with violence, instead of minor infractions like unlawful assembly.

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0300
Oil marketers pushing for price hike
Kenyans could be bracing for a potential increase in fuel prices as major oil marketers push for a review of the countrys fuel pricing formula.

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0300
Govt commits to streamline services at JKIA after complaints
The government has pledged to improve service delivery at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in response to passenger complaints.

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:40:00 +0300
Once a Rising Star, Now Silent: Where is Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro?
Nyoro has been missing in action since the onslaught on Gachagua with his allies saying he refrained from taking part in the ouster debate as it may come back to haunt him.

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 18:40:00 +0300
How telcos are defrauding Kenyans with expiry data
Parliament terms practice as fraud executed by Telcos for undue profits, want the providers to start compensating clients for unused data.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0300
Baltasar Engonga sacked after viral 'sex tape'
The dismissal decree was signed by Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) President Baltasar Engonga Edjo who is also Engongas father.

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