Kenya Headlines
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0300Kithure Kindiki: Mr 'yes sir' DP
Unlike his predecessor, Kindiki takes his boss word for law and does not court controversy. The law professor implements and defends his bosss policy without questions
Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:45:00 +0300Wafula Chebukati: Hero or villain?
Former IEBC boss Wafula Chebukati was many things to many people but he was never shy to speak his mind
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:50:54 +0300Singoei under fire for sharing deepfake video on Sudan crisis
Foreign Affairs Principal Korir Singoei is facing backlash after posting an AI-generated video falsely attributed to CNNs Fareed Zakaria.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:30:00 +0300Educators pay glowing tribute to Kepsha chairman, hail him as visionary leader
Education stakeholders are mourning the loss of Johnson Nzioka, the National Chairman of the Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association.
Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:50:45 +0300Malava MP Moses Malulu Injendi dies
Malava Member of Parliament Moses Malulu Injendi has died.
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:03:04 +0300Kenyans, Ugandans online demand the release of Kizza Besigye
Nearly 90 days after the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye in Kenya, pressure is mounting on the Ugandan government to release him.
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:55:08 +0300Ruto warns against military intervention to end Sudan conflict
President William Ruto emphasised that a political crisis like the Sudan conflict should be resolved through dialogue rather than military means.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:50:00 +0300Private varsities push for overhaul of funding model to ease state burden
Private universities have submitted a proposal to overhaul the new funding model which if adopted aims to ease financial pressure on the government.
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0300Counties scorecard: Murang'a, Trans Nzoia lead in agriculture
Infrastructure is a key challenge, with the national mean score for roads and transport at 42.4 per cent.The national mean healthcare score is at 41.6 per cent with counties fail.
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:55:00 +0300Ex-Kenya Pipeline employees convicted for Sh2.4 million fuel theft
Two former Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) employees and a truck driver have been convicted of stealing petroleum products worth Sh2.4 million.
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0300Will Gachagua's ouster return to haunt Ruto?
Since he took office, President William Ruto has made a number of political and policy decisions that have angered the people.
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:56:48 +0300Woman claims ex-Nakuru mayor was her father, wants estate share
Marion Wangui told court Joseck Thuo used to take care of her as she was his dependent. She alleged that her name is not in a contested Will filed in court.
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0300Prince Rahim Aga Khan V takes over as father gets final salute
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V leads his fathers funeral in Lisbon, marking a new era. Global Ismaili leaders pledge allegiance to Prince Rahim Aga Khan V as the 50th Imam.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:43:50 +0300Police can't ban protests, court declares
The High Court has clipped the Inspector General of Polices powers to declare protests illegal at will and without justification.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:35:02 +0300Ruto removes extra vetting for ID registration in border counties
President William Ruto ends extra vetting for ID registration in border counties, says guideline to be reviewed regularly.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:37:07 +0300Mudavadi urges miners to prioritise safety after collapse
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged miners across the country to adopt strict safety measures after a mine collapse in Shinyalu, Kakamega trapping 12 miners on Monday evening.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:13:57 +0300Porn video interrupts Kenyan court hearing of post-election sexual violence victims
A hacker on Tuesday jolted the court, advocates and journalists with jaw-dropping images during a hearing of a battle pitting the government and the 2007-2008 post-election sexual violence victims.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:09:26 +0300Tshisekedi, Kagame confirm attendance at SADC-EAC Summit
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have confirmed their attendance at a joint summit.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:36:37 +0300Business Registration Service issues statement after reports of data breach
The Business Registration Service (BRS) has acknowledged reports of a data breach affecting the company registry's information.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 19:23:45 +0300Act of kindness leaves Homa Bay woman mobbed to death
Jane Atieno was roughed up by angry residents who were baying for her blood after a child that was left in her custody went missing.
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:05:00 +0300IEBC chair, commissioners' recruitment to begin tomorrow
The IEBC selection panel announced the commencement of the recruitment process, assuring the public of a transparent and merit-based selection to fill the vacancies.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:05:00 +0300Kagame, Ramaphosa clash as EAC calls on Tshisekedi to dialogue with M23
President Kagame tore into South Africas president, Cyril Ramaphosa, warning that South African troops had no place in the eastern DR Congo battlefield
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:40:07 +0300Court suspends registration for special KCSE exams
The High Court in Kisii has suspended the registration of candidates for the newly introduced mid-year KCSE exams following a petition by Dr Magare Gikenyi.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:15:30 +0300Kenya will hold DRC accountable for embassy damage, says Mudavadi
Kenya will hold the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) accountable for the damages meted on its embassy in Kinshasa, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:44:45 +0300Engineers want Ruto to revoke Aisha Jumwa's appointment as KRB Chair
Engineers have urged President William Ruto to revoke the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB).
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:39:12 +0300Court directs CA to determine Safaricom's Lipa na M-Pesa case
High Court in Nairobi has directed the Communication Authority to determine the legality of the transfer of Safaricoms Lipa na Mpesa Pay Bill transaction charges on government services to the public.
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:44:43 +0300Human body parts discovered in Nairobi as cases of femicide increase
The lower body parts suspected to belong to a woman, dismembered and stashed in a sack, were found dumped along River Mathare near Riverside/Mathare bridge.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:03:27 +0300Education systems ill-prepared to withstand impacts of climate change, report
The report reveals a troubling gap in global data collection on school disruptions caused by climate hazards, making it harder to develop targeted solutions and policies.
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:08:39 +0300Ruto to Gachagua: Kenyans won't buy tribal politics
President William Ruto has condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly trying to divide Kenyans along ethnic lines.
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:17:34 +0300Trump sworn in as 47th US president
Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as president on Monday, pledging a blitz of immediate orders on immigration and the US culture wars as he caps his extraordinary comeback.