•Nation Mourns Amid Shadows of Controversy Nairobi, Kenya| Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was shot dead in broad daylight on Tuesday in a chilling execution-style attack along Nairobi’s Ngong Road, sending shockwaves across the country and plunging Homa Bay County into mourning. According to preliminary police reports, the 51-year-old legislator was ambushed near […]
Mandera, Kenya| A suspected terrorist attack believed to be carried out by al-Shabaab militants has left five quarry workers dead and two others seriously injured in Bur Abor village, Mandera East, early Monday morning. The 7:00 AM ambush has once again cast a harsh spotlight on the fragile security situation in northeastern Kenya. According to […]
A new BBC Africa Eye documentary, Blood Parliament, has shed light on the violent repression of Kenya’s Gen Z-led protests against the Finance Bill 2024, offering a harrowing account of brutality, extrajudicial killings, and a systemic failure of accountability. Broadcast on April 28, 2025, the investigative program revisits the events of June 25, 2024, when […]
The 2025 edition of the London Marathon delivered a thrilling showcase of athletic excellence, as Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe produced a masterclass performance to claim his first major marathon title in a fiercely competitive men’s race. The buildup to this year’s race was marked by significant anticipation, particularly following the late withdrawal of Ethiopian legend Kenenisa […]
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County| In a powerful convergence of national and regional leaders, Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, popularly known as Guyo, and President William Ruto’s long-serving aide Farouk Kibet led a spirited call for national unity and accelerated development in rural and marginalized regions of Kenya. The leaders made their remarks during a landmark […]
Nairobi, Kenya|Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has inaugurated an Independent Investigative Committee tasked with probing allegations of malpractice and ethical violations in organ transplant procedures at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals. The move, formalized through Gazette Notice No. 78 dated April 23, 2025, underscores the government’s commitment to restoring public trust and ensuring accountability […]
Beijing, China| In a landmark state visit to China, President William Ruto achieved a sweeping diplomatic and economic breakthrough that could reshape Kenya’s development trajectory. Accompanied by key government officials, Ruto held high-level talks with President Xi Jinping, culminating in the signing of over 20 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements covering a wide […]
Wajir, Kenya| In a decisive and symbolic gesture to confront the escalating blood shortage crisis in Wajir County, First Lady Rukia Abdinassir led by example on Thursday by donating blood at the Wajir Satellite Blood Transfusion Centre. Her act of solidarity with the county’s vulnerable patients aims to galvanize the public into action during a […]
•This Comes Following Uproar Over the Bill Which Stakeholders Have Termed ‘Deeply Flawed’ In a major policy shift driven by intense pressure from key players in Kenya’s blue economy, the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has agreed with the Council of Governors (CoG) to jointly petition Parliament for the immediate withdrawal of […]
•First Lady Alamitu Guyo Champions Girls’ Empowerment in Sololo as 130 Trained on Dangers of FGM and Early Marriage More than 130 girls aged between 11 and 16 years gathered at Dr. Guracha Memorial Girls School in Sololo for an intensive week-long empowerment camp aimed at tackling the deeply rooted challenges of female genital mutilation […]
