Two men have been arrested in connection with the killing of Stephen Opello in Chembani, Mtopanga, Kisauni subcounty, in a development that investigators say is a major step forward in a case that had caused anxiety among residents. Kisauni detectives said the suspects, popularly known by the nicknames “Junior” and …

In a landmark ruling delivered Friday, the High Court has ordered the forfeiture of assets valued at over Sh131 million linked to former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, declaring them the proceeds of “unexplained wealth.” Justice Nixon Sifuna, presiding over the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division, ruled that the Ethics and …

The political feud between President William Ruto and Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has reached a boiling point, with the Wiper Party issuing a stern warning to the Head of State to “desist from affronting” their leader. The exchange follows a series of “bare-knuckle” attacks from President Ruto, who …

Kenya is officially on track to break tourism records, with the government projecting three million international visitors by the end of 2025. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced the ambitious goal, citing a massive surge in momentum following a successful 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

US President Donald Trump has suspended the Diversity Visa program, also known as the green card lottery. This comes after Claudio Neves Valente, a Portuguese national who entered the U.S. through legal permanent residence, was linked to shootings at Brown University and MIT that left three dead and nine injured.

Authors and publishers may soon be required to submit copies of their works to Parliament if a proposed new law is approved by MPs. The Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes making it compulsory for all published materials to be deposited in the Parliamentary Library whenever requested by the …

The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has instructed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to launch an investigation into the death of gospel singer Betty Bayo, whose real name was Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua. In a letter sent to the DCI on Tuesday, the DPP directed that the findings of the …

Backing for the broad-based government partnership between President William Ruto and late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s allies has more than doubled over the past six months, according to a national survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA). The poll found approval for the political coalition rose from 22% …

Sex workers in Kenya have raised alarm over the persistent violence and killings targeting their colleagues, highlighting the absence of protective measures as they carry out their work across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi on December 17, 2025, to mark the International Day to End Violence …

Former Supreme Court Justice Mohammed Ibrahim will be laid to rest today, December 18, 2025, at Kariakor Muslim Cemetery, with funeral rites commencing at 1:40 p.m., according to a Judiciary statement. Justice Ibrahim passed away on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in Nairobi. Sources close to the family revealed that he …