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31 Oct 2025
AU, EAC Called to Hold President Hassan Accountable over Protestors’ Suppression
Human rights activists in Kenya have praised the ongoing anti-government protests, claiming that Tanzania is currently experiencing a democratic re-awakening. However, activists in the region have sta...
24 Oct 2025
Governor Kahiga Resigns from CoG
On Wednesday, Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga resigned with immediate effect from his position as Vice-Chair of the Council of Governors (CoG) following comments on the death of the late Hon. Rail...
16 Oct 2025
The Life and Legacy of the Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s long-time opposition leader and political giant, passed away on Wednesday at 80 after suffering a cardiac arrest in India. His death marks the end of an era for a man who shape...
9 Oct 2025
Bill Calls for Mandatory Registration of Form Four Students as Voters
The Registration of Persons (Amendment) Bill, 2024, sponsored by Kipipiri Member of Parliament (MP) Wanjiku Muhia, proposes to make it mandatory for secondary schools to register all students who turn...
3 Oct 2025
US Embassy in Kenya Announces Disruption After Govt Shutdown
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced that the shutdown of the United States federal government will affect some of the embassy’s operations in Kenya. This follows the U.S. government e...
26 Sep 2025
Uhuru Breaks Silence on Ruto’s Governance
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta broke his three-year political silence at the National Delegates Convention, delivering sharp criticism of President William Ruto’s administration and claiming vi...
19 Sep 2025
UDA and ODM Face Crucial Primaries Ahead of November 27 By-Elections
President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) face crucial primaries this weekend ahead of the November 27 by-elections. These two m...
12 Sep 2025
Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu Assassinated
On Tuesday evening, Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu was stalked and shot dead by assailants on a motorcycle along Magadi Road. Investigators believe the attack was carefully planned, as Mbobu rarely deviates from ...
5 Sep 2025
Gov’t Probes Alleged Entry of Jubaland Forces in Mandera
The government is investigating reports that Jubaland forces from Somalia have crossed into the country following recent allegations from Mandera County residents. Speaking in Busia at the start of hi...
29 Aug 2025
Governor Mutai Battles Ouster as Senate Hears Explosive Claims of Fraud
Governor Erick Mutai is currently undergoing ouster proceedings in the Senate. The removal is based on allegations of embezzlement, fictitious payments, and harassment of senior county staff. These ch...
22 Aug 2025
Ruto Reads MPs Riot Act In Fiery UDA-ODM Joint Meeting
A joint parliamentary meeting between the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) turned contentious on Monday night after President William Ruto accused MPs o...
15 Aug 2025
Kenya’s 2025 Devolution Conference Held in Homa Bay
Kenya’s 9th Devolution Conference commenced on August 13, 2025, in Homa Bay County under the theme “For the People, For Prosperity: Devolution as a Catalyst for Equity, Inclusion and Social Justic...
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