The High Court has temporarily stopped Parliament from forwarding the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill to President William Ruto for assent, pending the hearing of a petition filed by the Katiba Institute. Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who issued the ruling, said the petition raised serious constitutional questions that could not be ignored. He explained that the […]
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has made a firm reassurance to the people of Kenya: he will not steal from them. In a public message, Maraga said those who doubt his integrity should know that honesty will guide his actions. Speaking amid concerns about corruption and public funds, Maraga emphasised that as someone who has […]
When life gets tough and banks refuse to help, many Kenyans have been driven toward backstreet lenders, sometimes called “shylocks”, to cover basic needs. Rising costs, scarcity of credit from formal sources, and hunger are pushing people to take risky loans with harsh terms. The standard financial system is failing large numbers of households and […]
A court in Bungoma has sentenced a 38-year-old man, Job Wafula Lukhale, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of defiling a four-year-old girl in December 2024. The offence took place in Myanga village, where the child was discovered in a bushy area with the accused. The matter was reported immediately, and investigations led to […]
Uber has unveiled a new service in Kenya that lets users book guided trips to Nairobi National Park directly through the Uber app. The service, called Uber Safari, is designed to make wildlife experiences more accessible while also supporting local tour operators. With this feature, customers can schedule three-hour safaris either during the day or […]
The High Court has dismissed an application by former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu seeking a review of his 12-year prison sentence. The decision was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Lucy Njuguna, who ruled that the earlier verdict will stand while Waititu’s appeal is being processed. Waititu was convicted in February 2025 on corruption-related charges. The […]
The government has released Ksh. 2.5 billion to settle part of the payments owed to public university lecturers under the 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed the release of funds on Monday, saying the payment was meant to demonstrate the government’s commitment to honoring its obligations. He urged the Universities Academic […]
A Kenyan High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a British national suspected of murdering Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old mother whose death more than a decade ago has long been a source of anger and frustration for her family. Wanjiru was killed in March 2012. Nearly three months later, her body was found in […]
Police in Kakamega County have opened investigations after a six-year-old boy died in a house fire in Bukura village, Lurambi Constituency. The incident has left the local community in shock and raised questions about child safety and emergency response. According to witnesses, the child had been left at home while his mother went to Bukura […]
President William Ruto has dismissed claims that Kenya is a failed state, calling on citizens to avoid negativity and focus on the country’s progress. The President made the remarks in Gikambura, Kikuyu, during the burial of Mzee Isaac Ichung’wah, the father of National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah. Addressing mourners, Ruto insisted that Kenya remains […]