A new diplomatic row is brewing between Kenya and Somalia after Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister was reportedly denied entry into Kenya and deported over allegations of possessing fraudulently acquired Kenyan travel documents. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where the Somali Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, arrived…
The international human rights organization, Amnesty International, has strongly condemned the detention and subsequent deportation of prominent Kenyan human rights lawyer Martha Karua by Ugandan authorities, characterizing the incident as “unlawful and egregious.” Karua, who serves on the legal team representing the detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, was reportedly apprehended on June 22 at…
The Regional Commissioner for the North Eastern Region, John Odhiambo Otieno, has assured residents that the security situation in Garissa County has significantly improved. Speaking during a meeting that brought together chiefs and their deputies, the County Commissioner of Garissa and his team, as well as Deputy County Commissioners from all nine sub-counties of Garissa,…
NAIROBI, Kenya June 24 –The Nairobi Regional Police Commander, Issa Mohamoud, has confirmed that law enforcement authorities have not received any formal notification regarding the anticipated commemorative events or protests scheduled to take place in the capital tomorrow. Consequently, the police chief stated that authorities are currently treating the city as having no officially sanctioned…
Kenyans who rely on public transport have been assured of uninterrupted services during the planned Gen Z memorial protests on Thursday, after Matatu Owners Association Chairman Albert Karakacha urged Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators to continue operating normally. Speaking ahead of the demonstrations, Karakacha said the matatu sector remains committed to serving commuters and maintaining…
President William Ruto has officially assented to the Finance Bill 2026 during a signing ceremony held at State House, Nairobi today. The presidential assent marks the final legislative milestone for the bill, transforming it into law and clearing the way for the government to implement its fiscal framework for the upcoming financial year. The signing…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has avoided further contempt of court action after personally appearing before the High Court and confirming that the controversial U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine project linked to Laikipia Air Base has been suspended. The court had summoned Duale over concerns that government officials may have failed to comply with earlier court orders…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that motorists will be required to pay Sh8 per kilometre to use the Rironi–Mau Summit Expressway once the expansion into a dual carriageway is completed. According to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the project will be jointly developed and overseen by the China Road and Bridge…
The Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations has ordered fresh sampling and testing of fish from Lake Nakuru after petitioners rejected a report tabled by the Kenya Fisheries Service. The directive forces a restart on an investigation tied to growing environmental and health concerns surrounding the lake’s fish population. The petitioners…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary-General following an internal disciplinary process. The decision was approved during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at Chungwa House chaired by National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and attended by party leader Oburu Oginga. “Having reviewed the report and findings of…
