The leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Martha Karua, has publicly criticized President William Ruto for his handling of the controversy surrounding The Nairobi Hospital, questioning why the Head of State has resorted to personal attacks instead of offering reasoned leadership. During a public address to residents in Mt.…
The High Court of Kenya has issued temporary orders preventing former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko from publishing or disseminating content deemed defamatory against lawyer and political commentator Miguna Miguna. The ruling, delivered at Milimani Law Courts, grants interim relief to Miguna, recognising the urgency of his application. The court has…
President William Ruto on Tuesday handed over keys to 180 new homeowners at the Milimani Boma Yangu Estate Phase I, marking a milestone in the government’s drive to expand access to affordable housing. The project, managed by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, consists of 220 units and…
The Teleposta Pension Scheme has announced plans to liquidate up to 70 percent of its asset portfolio valued at approximately Ksh.10 billion to Ksh.11 billion in a major strategic shift aimed at improving liquidity and strengthening its ability to meet member obligations. The scheme’s total asset base currently stands at…
A petition has been filed before the Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya challenging the conduct and outcome of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) elections held on March 14, 2026, at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu. The case, filed by Fazul Mahamed alongside the Institute…
Gladys Wanga, Governor of Homa Bay County, has nominated Roads and Public Works executive Danish Onyango as the county’s new deputy governor following the resignation of Oyugi Magwanga on February 26, 2026. The nomination marks a significant leadership shift in the county administration and comes alongside a broader Cabinet reshuffle…
Kenya could soon establish an Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner if the Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, currently before the Senate, is passed into law. The proposed legislation, tabled by nominated Senator Karen Nyamu, seeks to create a regulatory framework for the fast-growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across…
A Chinese national and a Kenyan man have been charged with illegal dealing in live wildlife species after authorities intercepted thousands of ants allegedly being traded without permits. Zhang Kequn, 37, and Charles Mwangi, 35, appeared before the JKIA Law Courts in Nairobi on Tuesday, where they faced charges of…
Lava flows from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano have reached the ocean on Réunion Island, marking the first such event in nearly two decades and drawing widespread attention from residents and tourists alike. The eruption, which began about a month ago, culminated in dramatic scenes as molten rock poured…
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has intensified political mobilisation efforts in Senegal, holding a series of high-level meetings over the weekend aimed at consolidating his support base ahead of the 2027 local elections and the 2029 presidential race. The meetings mark a significant step in structuring his political camp, even as…