Tag Archives: Breaking News Kenya

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has confirmed the death of its Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, who passed away after a short illness. In a statement from KNCHR Vice Chairperson, Dr. Raymond Nyeris, the commission expressed profound grief, describing Ms. Odede’s death as a significant loss to both …

The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) has cautioned tea producers in Nandi against purchasing tea leaves from hawkers following a rise in illegal plucking at Sitoi Tea Estate, which is managed by Eastern Produce Kenya Limited. In a statement, the association’s Managing Director, George Amuga, urged factories and industry …

The relentless search for 24-year-old Ibrahim Hilal Mwiti has ended in heartbreak after his lifeless body was discovered at Thika Level 5 morgue. Mwiti, who went missing in November 2024, was a vocal activist. The grim discovery about his death was made yesterday, January 2, 2024. Family and friends are …

Bondo, Siaya County, January 2, 2025 — A historic gathering took place today at the Got Ramogi shrine in Bondo, Siaya County, as President William Ruto, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, and Azimio leader Raila Odinga came together to celebrate the annual Piny Luo Cultural Festival. The highly anticipated event, which …

Homa Bay, Kenya – Police in Homa Bay County arrested three individuals, including a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) sergeant, after they were caught in possession of a rhino horn valued at Sh2.9 million. The horn, weighing 2.9 kilograms, was seized during a multi-agency operation carried out on New Year’s Eve …

By: BBC Africa They have worked hard to get to where they are today. These men are the richest in the world and in Africa. These men have managed to stay on course despite the difficulties associated with international tensions, rising inflation among continental countries, depreciation of local currencies against …

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has reaffirmed that the party remains firmly in the opposition, despite recent events that have fueled speculation about a shift in its stance. His comments came in response to the recent nomination of several Jubilee-linked individuals to the Cabinet, which sparked rumors of the …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has encouraged young Kenyans, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, to continue holding the government accountable and taking an active role in shaping the country’s future. Speaking in Kakamega on Sunday, Gachagua praised the youth for their use of social media in addressing societal issues but …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed the disbursement of Ksh.1.75 billion to cover doctors’ and medical interns’ outstanding salaries and allowances that have been pending since 2016. The payment addresses a portion of the total arrears, which had accumulated to Ksh.3.5 billion over the years. Mary Muthoni, the Principal …

A tragic incident unfolded in Mwihoko, Githurai subcounty, where a 45-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 16-year-old daughter to death and seriously injured his wife during a domestic dispute. The incident came to light after the landlord of the man’s residence reported the incident to the police. Following an argument with …