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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that the November by-elections will cost Sh1.046 billion, covering 24 electoral areas.
IEBC Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan defended the allocation, citing necessary investments in staff, logistics, technology,…
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The government of Kenya is set to roll out instant fines for traffic violations using intelligent surveillance systems, as part of a new effort to tackle rising road crash fatalities.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), 3,397 people have died in road accidents between…
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Kenya’s two main political parties, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), are holding crucial nomination primaries this weekend ahead of the 27 November by-elections.
The UDA will conduct its primaries in Baringo County, Malava Constituency, and several ward…
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Thirteen people were injured early Friday morning in a head-on collision between two public service vehicles near Ngoingwa along the Thika–Mang’u highway.
Seven of the injured were reported to be in critical condition, while six sustained minor injuries. According to eyewitnesses, the crash…
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Jimi Wanjigi has officially assumed leadership of the Safina Party, taking over from founding leader Paul Muite during a Special Delegates Convention held in Nairobi on 18 September.
In a statement released the following day, Wanjigi praised Muite’s role in shaping Kenya’s democratic landscape,…
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A deepfake video of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga endorsing a cryptocurrency scheme was posted from his verified X account on 18 September following an apparent cyber breach.
The video, created using artificial intelligence, showed Raila promoting a digital token said to support Kenya’s…
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Senior government officials in Kenya are continuing to engage in political campaigning for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, despite a High Court ruling that prohibits early electioneering by State officers.
In June, the High Court declared that premature campaigns by public officials…
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the removal of informal business tents from the Central Business District, saying the move is aimed at restoring order and improving the city’s appearance.
In a radio interview on Wednesday, 17 September, Governor Sakaja said the decision followed…
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has dismissed claims that his presidential campaign is backed by corrupt funds or political sponsors, saying it is financed through personal networks and grassroots support.
In an interview with TV 47, Matiang’i denied allegations linking his…
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The High Court has upheld former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s 12-year prison sentence for corruption, dismissing his application to review the conviction and sentence.
Justice Lucy Njuguna ruled that Waititu’s request lacked a sufficient legal basis, agreeing with the Director of Public…
