KENYA NEWS

The United States and Kenya are intensifying efforts to conclude a long-delayed free trade agreement as the eighth round of negotiations under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) approaches. This push comes as Kenyan President William Ruto prepares for his visit to the United…

Former Bomachoge Chache Member of Parliament Simon Ogari has passed away at the age of 68. Ogari died on Tuesday morning at his residence in Karen, Nairobi, following a prolonged illness. Ogari's political career began in earnest with his election as Bomachoge MP in a 2009 by-election, where he…

The Mount Kenya unity campaign spearheaded by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ignited significant political tension, drawing sharp criticism from several Members of Parliament (MPs). This initiative, aimed at consolidating political support within the region, has met with scepticism and…

The political leaders from the Mt. Kenya East region have endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their regional leader. This endorsement, announced during a press conference on Monday, marks a crucial link between the Mt. Kenya East region and the executive branch of the government…

Recent incidents of fires in Kenyan schools have raised significant concerns about student safety. On Monday, Ortum Boys High School experienced a fire that engulfed multiple dormitories, forcing students to evacuate hastily. This event marks the fourth such occurrence in less than a week. The…

The profound words of Helen Keller, "There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark," took on new meaning during a remarkable event held on August 27, 2024, at the Grand Royal Swiss Hotel in Kisumu. As part of the Festival for Arts and…

Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has forcefully refuted online allegations claiming her detention in the United Kingdom for money laundering. The governor has dismissed these accusations of attempting to smuggle millions into the UK as baseless and politically driven. In a statement issued on…

The Weston Hotel, owned by President William Ruto, has emerged as a prominent recipient of government contracts among Nairobi's hotels since the Kenya Kwanza administration assumed office in September 2022. Data from the Public Procurement Information Portal reveals that the hotel has secured 37…

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Land Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome have made significant changes in their ministries. These changes, announced in a Gazette Notice dated September 6, 2024, have resulted in the dismissal of several top officials and the appointment of new ones. At the…

On the night of Thursday, September 5, 12-year-old Louis Karinga bravely went back into a burning dormitory of Hillside Endarasha Academy to rescue his two friends even though most adults would have been too afraid to do so. Karinga initially escaped the blaze by leaping through a window near his…