- Today, conversations—both factual and misinformed—flood digital spaces, fuelled by a youth-led information ecosystem and exacerbated by political players. This mix of political extremism, generational gaps, and rising anger is destabilising public discourse and escalating tensions across the…
- After reviewing the evidence, the Senate agreed that the County Assembly's process was flawed, leading to the dismissal of the case before it could proceed to a full hearing.
- NAIROBI, Kenya July 8 – The death toll from the Saba Saba protests has risen to 31, with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) confirming 107 injuries, two abductions, and 532 arrests linked to the nationwide demonstrations. The protests, led primarily by Gen Z youth, erupted on…
- Bridget Njoki Wainaina was inside their home with her parents when a bullet—allegedly fired by officers during a confrontation with protesters outside—pierced through the house wall and fatally wounded her.
- Amid historic foreign aid cuts, Bill Gates urges wealthy nations to invest in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which provides lifesaving vaccines to more than half of the world’s children
- The UN body condemned the use of excessive force by police and urged Kenyan authorities to uphold the constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and expression.
- Leading the Governor’s legal team, Eric Theuri told senators that the impeachment resolution forwarded to the Senate stemmed from what he termed a "phantom process."
- Significant damage was reported in Meru, Kiambu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Nyeri counties, where businesses were looted and, in some cases, set ablaze by demonstrators.
- She made the remarks during the swearing-in of Peris Muthoni Kimani, Benjamin Juma Imai, and Prof Collette Suda as members of the National Police Service Commission, at the Supreme Court.
- She made the remarks during a meeting with young leaders drawn from all 47 counties against the backdrop of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's call for a "Conclave" following repeated violent protests.
- He hailed Nairobi as not just a UN hub but also a second home for his family, revealing that his daughter met her husband in the Kenyan capital and that his grandson spent his early years there.
- All cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, and their products are to remain within the county, and no such livestock or products will be allowed entry into the county.
- Search and rescue teams are wading through mud-piled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, but hope was fading of finding any more survivors four days after the catastrophe.
- Among the specific allegations are the illegal appointment of dozens of advisors and chief officers, failure to deliver annual State of the County addresses, misuse of bursary funds amounting to Sh30 million, and making derogatory and divisive public statements.
- Police also reported damage to twelve police vehicles, three government cars, and four civilian vehicles, in addition to several incidents of looting.
- Although he did not name Gachagua directly, Odinga’s description pointed to the former Deputy President, who served as a provincial administrator during the Moi era—a role that was complicit in suppressing dissent.
- The deaths were reported in Kitengela, Ongata Rongai, Kangemi, Embu, and Ol Kalou. Several victims were shot by police, with videos from Kitengela and Rongai showing officers in unmarked Subaru vehicles opening fire on unarmed protesters and violently assaulting others, triggering public outrage.
- The protests, which began last year in opposition to the Finance Bill 2024 which was eventually withdrawn, have grown into a broader national uprising against what youth describe as systemic corruption, police brutality and political arrogance by the ruling elite. Dozens of people have been shot…
- Odinga was scheduled to address a rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi but cancelled due to police roadblocks and skirmishes that erupted there for the better part of Saba Saba day.
- Accra, Ghana July 5 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a major boost in India–Ghana relations, revealing that the two countries had agreed to upgrade their bilateral ties to a “Comprehensive Partnership.” The move, unveiled during his landmark visit to Accra, includes enhanced cooperation…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 5 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured that the government will deliver a national agenda rooted in inclusion, unity, and equal opportunity one that ‘leaves no Kenyan behind’. Speaking during a development tour of Mombasa, Kindiki said the partnership between President…
- Kenya’s blood bank is running low, with only 250,000 pints available against a target of 520,000, as chronic illnesses, accidents, and protest injuries push up demand
- Ndii clarified that the chapel is a long-established facility primarily meant to serve the spiritual needs of government staff and their families who reside within the State House compound.
- The Motorists Association of Kenya has urged police to uphold the right to protest and ensure public safety during the upcoming Saba Saba demonstrations.
- Prof. Herman Manyora has been confirmed as Nairobi Hospital Board Chair after a court upheld his election and barred Dr. Barcley Onyambu from the role.
- Known for his string of noughties chart hits, Akon - who was born in the US but partly raised in Senegal - announced two ambitious projects in 2018 that were supposed to represent the future of African society.
- This repositioning is being driven by the ongoing Magical Kenya Mountain and Trail Series, whose third leg, the Aberdare Trail Series, kicked off Friday in Nyandarua County.
- The photos show a mabati (iron sheet) structure adjacent to staff quarters at State House compound, which Ruto said he found in place upon assuming office.
- Duale noted several existing gaps in service delivery and assured residents that the facility will benefit under the new National Equipment Services Program.
