(NAIROBI) – Kenya has accused Russia of recruiting its citizens to fight in the war against Ukraine, prompting diplomatic engagement with Moscow, according to Ukrainian officials and Kenyan authorities. The allegation was reported by Ukraine’s Centre for Countering Disinformation, which said Kenya’s Foreign Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, had announced plans toContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Dozens of Kenyan nationals and other African citizens have been drawn into the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine under misleading promises of employment, according to family accounts and official reports. Investigations suggest many were recruited with offers of work abroad, only to find themselves in militaryContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Two police officers allegedly responsible for the fatal shooting of a 20 year old man in the Mukuru Kwa Njenga residential area have been ordered to remain in custody for 14 days. Sergeant Godwin Mjomba and Constable Patrick Mutunga Titus appeared before the Milimani Law Courts onContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The resignation of Eliud Owalo from his position as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the President on Sunday has increased the number of high profile politicians distancing themselves from the administration of President William Ruto. This trend has prompted questions regarding the true motivationsContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued an urgent appeal to the international community to intervene in Kenya following what he describes as state sponsored violence against the political opposition. Speaking during a radio interview on Tuesday morning, the former Mathira Member of Parliament stated that theContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – State House Renovation Projects Face Delays and Rising Costs The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has warned that State House renovation projects valued at Sh7.82 billion, or about $56.7 million, are significantly behind schedule and are likely to cost taxpayers more through contract price variations and penalties.Continue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenyan Coffee Prices Hit Record High as Global Supply Tightens Kenyan coffee has recorded its highest prices yet at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange and in international markets, driven by a global shortage that has pushed up prices worldwide. The strong performance has translated into higher earnings forContinue Reading
(KISUMU COUNTY) – The Kisumu Safari Train is expected to return to service by December 2025, just in time for the Christmas travel season. Kenya Railways says it is in the final stages of repairing the Uplands to Longonot section of the meter gauge line, which was severely damaged byContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Kenyan government announced plans to raise taxes on both domestic and international air tickets, a move expected to increase the cost of air travel across the region, including for passengers travelling to and from South Sudan. The proposal was tabled in parliament by Kimani Ichung’wah, the MajorityContinue Reading
Government officials from both national and county levels are facing charges for stealing water designated for residents of Mombasa. Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir announced a collaborative effort between Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MOWASSCO) and the county’s water, infrastructure, and health departments that revealed 21 illegal water connections throughoutContinue Reading
