By: Florence Atieno Odhiambo, Laikipia University Cases of gender-based violence (GBV) are increasingly making their way into local courts, as communities across Kenya continue to report incidents of domestic violence, assault, and emotional abuse. Across several towns, police stations report receiving more complaints from women and young girls who have …

By: Agnes Otieno, Student Laikipia University. A new report by email the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has raised the alarm over growing drug use among university students in Kenya, revealing that one in five has used an illicit substance in the past year. …

A close friend confirmed to the press that Wanjau succumbed to an illness he had been struggling with for several months. He passed away on Thursday, December 4. Actress Sandra Dacha, a longtime friend and colleague, also mourned him in an emotional post, describing him as an exceptionally gifted performer. …

Popular Churchill Show comedian Stella Bunei Koitie, famously known as Jemutai, has officially declared her interest in vying for the Elgeyo Marakwet County Woman Representative seat in the 2027 General Election.   She announced that she intends to run on President William Ruto’s UDA party ticket, saying she will release …

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has released its weekly weather outlook, cautioning that the majority of the country will experience sunny and dry conditions during the first week of December, even as isolated showers persist in select regions. According to the update issued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, most counties …

President William Ruto has left the country for Washington DC following an official invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a significant moment in regional diplomacy and Kenya–U.S. relations. During the high-level engagement, President Ruto will join Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi for the signing …

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has been formally removed from his position as Senate Majority Whip following a decision by the UDA party, marking a major shift in the Senate’s leadership lineup. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the development on Tuesday after receiving official communication from the ruling party indicating that …

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Tuesday morning held a diplomatic meeting with the Norwegian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Siv Cathrine Moe, at the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi. Kalonzo, who was accompanied by Voi MP Hon. Abdi Khamis Chome, said the discussion centred on strengthening the long-standing partnership between …

Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has set Nairobi’s political scene abuzz after strongly hinting that she may run for the Nairobi County Woman Representative seat — a move that could reshape the 2027 race. Posting on her Facebook page, the senator acknowledged mounting public pressure urging her to vie, thanking supporters …

President William Ruto has highlighted the government’s increased investment in education, noting that the budget has grown from KSh500 billion in 2022 to KSh702 billion this year. The funding, he said, has been used to improve school infrastructure, hire 100,000 teachers, and expand resources for colleges and universities. Click here …