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President William Ruto has held high-level meetings in Brussels aimed at deepening Kenya’s economic and diplomatic relations with European partners. During his visit, Ruto met King Philippe of Belgium at the Royal Palace, where the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, with particular focus on trade, investment, and …

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama has maintained that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains eligible to contest for public office, arguing that the legal process surrounding his impeachment has not been fully concluded. Kanjama said that under Articles 73, 75, and 99 of the Constitution—particularly Article 99(3)—a …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated his legal battle against his impeachment by filing a notice of appeal following a High Court decision that upheld his removal from office. A three-judge bench dismissed Gachagua’s petition challenging the impeachment, ruling that both the National Assembly and the Senate acted within …

The High Court has declared former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s removal from office lawful, affirming that both the National Assembly and the Senate conducted the impeachment process in accordance with the Constitution. Although questions were raised about certain procedural aspects, the bench held that the final outcome could not be …

President William Ruto has embarked on official and state visits to Belgium, Norway, and Finland as Kenya seeks to strengthen trade ties, attract foreign investment, and open up new markets for its products. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the trip is part of Kenya’s broader economic diplomacy agenda aimed …

The High Court in Kerugoya has temporarily suspended the implementation of a multi-billion-shilling public-private partnership between the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and a consortium led by Pesa Print Limited. Justice Magare Dennis Kizito issued conservatory orders stopping the rollout of the contract pending the hearing of a petition …

Kenyan football fans will be able to follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup on free-to-air television after the government approved funding to support its broadcast through the national broadcaster, KBC. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that financial hurdles that had initially threatened KBC’s plans to televise the tournament have …

Arsenal face competition from European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in their pursuit of French striker Eli Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth, as well as Atletico Madrid’s Argentine striker Julian Alvarez. (Independent) Liverpool are interested in Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande after making contact with RB Leipzig. However, the German club are …

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has stated that he will not be forced or pressured into joining any political party ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a boda boda Sacco empowerment event in Kiambaa, the governor said his political direction will be guided by the people of Kiambu when …

Motorists in Nairobi should brace for major traffic disruptions this weekend as several key roads are set to be closed to pave the way for the Nairobi City Marathon. According to an official notice, the closures will begin at midnight on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and last until the afternoon …