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Why Kenya’s general election should be in August 2026 Lawyer points to Constitution
NAIROBI — Kenya’s next general election should take place in August 2026, not August 2027 according to the position lawyer Willis Otieno has taken in a renewed legal challenge, citing clear constitutional wording and past precedent. Otieno says...

Motorbike-riding ‘goons’ attack Kenya protesters
Nairobi – Hundreds of men armed with whips and clubs attacked groups of protesters in Kenya on Tuesday as they demonstrated against the recent killing of a man in police custody, AFP journalists saw. Tensions have risen as the east African country...

Kenyan woman asks her 2 baby daddies to take their children after disagreement...
Akinyi Nyagem, a mother of two, publicly asked her children’s fathers to take responsibility for their kids She addressed unsolicited advice from followers, insisting only she knew the full situation and story Akinyi expressed her fury in a viral...

Nzoia Sugar FC secure lifeline sponsorship from West Kenya Sugar
Former FKF Premier League side Nzoia Sugar Football Club has secured a vital sponsorship deal, ending years of financial hardship and signalling a fresh start for the Bungoma-based outfit. The announcement was made on Saturday at Sudi Stadium,...

PLP x Safaricom Hook Tech Cohort Celebrates 300 Tech Graduates in Kenya
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in partnership with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, graduated 300 youth from a software development program. The PLP x Safaricom Hook Tech Cohort, launched in October 2024, is a 16-week digital training...

Kenya leads regional push to strengthen Generic drug standards
NAIROBI — Kenya is leading a regional effort to tighten oversight of generic drugs through a high-level workshop on bioequivalence an essential test to ensure the safety and effectiveness of non-branded medicines. The Pharmacy and Poisons Board...

Albert Ojwang: Lawyer cautions Kenyans against Trusting James Mukhwana's...
Police Constable James Mukhwana confessed to being ordered by OCS Samson Talam to hire inmates to discipline Albert Omondi Ojwang after he was arrested Lawyer Danstan Omari has urged caution in accepting Mukhwana's confession, as it has not yet...

Raila faces backlash from Kenyans over delayed response to Albert Ojwang’s death
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has faced sharp criticism from Kenyan netizens following his swift condolences to the family of former chief and respected Kaya elder, Mzee Gideon Baya Mung’aro — a move that has reignited...

Inside Kenyan Man's Petition to UN Over Israel-Iran Conflict
A Kenyan man, John Mweha, has penned a letter to the United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, over the recent conflict in the Middle East, specifically between Israel and Iran, that has claimed over 200 people, according to various...

WATCH LIVE: National Assembly Committee on Defence probes the conduct of British Army Training Unit in Kenya

Qatari influencer shows off Kenyan nanny, shares endearing facts about her
A Qatar-based influencer identified as Dash.far shared that she has had her nanny from Kenya for 3.5 years now, and she is doing a splendid job According to the content creator, the woman is 38 years old and is also a mum of two children who are...

Equity Bank Retains Title as Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand for 2025
Equity Bank has once again claimed the top spot as Kenya’s most valuable brand, maintaining its position for the second consecutive year, according to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings. The banking giant’s brand value rose by 8% to KES71.3 billion,...

Embattled Kenya police deputy 'steps aside' after death in custody
NAIROBI - Kenya's embattled deputy inspector-general of police announced Monday that he would "step aside" as investigations begin into a death in custody that has provoked protests and widespread outrage. Albert Ojwang, 31, died earlier this...

Engineered For Africa: Hinen Unveils 11Kw Off-Grid Inverter At Solar Kenya 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Hinen Group, founded in 2004 and publicly listed (stock code 300787), is a global provider of advanced energy storage solutions. With 400+ R&D engineers, 150+ patents, and $20 million invested annually, Hinen operates 7...

SS Rajamouli builds grand Varanasi set in Hyderabad for SSMB29; Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas to resume shoot in Kenya: Reports
en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ SS Rajamouli builds grand Varanasi set in Hyderabad for SSMB29; Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas to resume shoot in Kenya: Reports Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is...

Prestigious universities children of Kenyan politicians attended abroad
Children of Kenyan politicians have attended top universities abroad, reflecting their families' wealth and focus on elite education From governors to the president and cabinet secretaries, Kenya's political elite shun local institutions...

IMF sends corruption survey team to Kenya ahead of fresh talks for new funding...
The IMF has deployed a corruption audit team to Kenya to assess the mismanagement of public finances President William Ruto's administration requested IMF's help to conduct a governance and corruption diagnosis in Kenya Kenya recently terminated...

What Kenya can do to reduce the high number of bad loans
National Treasury PS Dr. Chris Kiptoo before Public Debt & Privatization to deliberate on Kenya Airways novation agreement for loans guaranteed by the Government on August 28th,2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The best indicator of an economy that is...

Kenya Police FC manager Munga thrilled to defeat Gor Mahia
Kenya Police FC chairman Nyale Munga has admitted that dethroning rivals Gor Mahia as the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League champions for the 2024/25 season was the best thing to have ever happened for the Kenyan top-flight after a...

Kenya's Divas show grit in loss to Namibia
Divas Wing Attacker Irine Atieno on action against Namibia. [Courtesy] Kenya’s national netball team, the Divas, put up a spirited performance despite falling 41–33 to a formidable Namibian side in their opening match of the inaugural UAE Netball...