A section of human rights groups in Kenya, led by Amnesty International Kenya and Vocal Africa, has organised protests in solidarity with veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is facing treason charges. The peaceful demonstrations kicked off Monday morning…
A Kenyan police officer deployed in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission has died after being shot while on patrol, the National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed. In a statement, NPS said the officer was part of a…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has dismissed claims that President William Ruto influenced his decision to contest for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. Speaking on Monday at State House, Mombasa, Raila clarified that he declared his candidacy before the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 25 – President William Ruto has vowed to take action against individuals illegally invading private or government land in the hope of receiving compensation. He emphasized that the government will only purchase land from absentee landlords to…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 25 – Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado will present his defense in the murder trial of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno from April 23 to April 25. On Tuesday, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced that…
President William Ruto has commended former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for his efforts in seeking the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship. Speaking on Monday at State House, Mombasa, Ruto noted that Raila’s bid was not just about an individual but…
The Ministry of Education has assured students, staff and parents at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) that it is actively working to resolve the ongoing industrial action at the institution. Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research Dr. Beatrice…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for global efforts to confront the lingering effects of colonialism, tackle modern-day discrimination and promote justice and equity for all. Speaking at the opening of the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 25 – Police on Tuesday lobbed teargas to disperse Technical University of Kenya (TUK) students protesting the closure of the institution at the Ministry of Education. The students had staged demonstrations at Jogoo House in attempts to…
The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have appointed former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as joint facilitators of the now merged Nairobi and…