Kenya Headlines
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0300UDA fallout? Susan Kihika breaks silence
This comes amid claims that she had a hand in the ongoing UDA nominations in the county with nomination losers pointing fingers at her alleged influence in the process.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:55:00 +0300Explainer: How maggots can live inside a human being
A few weeks ago, a woman going by the name Naitwa Faiza Karaz on Facebook shared how worms had crawled out of her son's body.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:45:00 +0300When colonial regime banned mtumba clothes in Kenya
Before second-hand clothes became the country's unofficial uniform, local tailors and farmers could be trusted to cover the countrys collective nakedness.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:45:00 +0300Kenyan sought by US in Sh128m online fraud rejects extradition
If the court clears his extradition, he will be charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and aggravated identity theft in the US.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:45:00 +0300Comedians who joined politics realise it is no laughing matter
Failure by comedians to win elective seats shows that politics is no laughing matter.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:40:00 +0300We can't be silent anymore amid this agony, says Wahome Gakuru's family
The family of the late Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru has never known peace after the death of their kin who was their breadwinner.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:40:00 +0300Uhuru's options when he leaves State House after August elections
President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to leave office in August after serving the constitutional two five-year terms.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:47:00 +0300UDA overturns Kihangi's win for Naivasha MP, says Jane Kihara won by 1 vote
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party Disputes Resolution Committee has overturned John Kihagi's win for the Naivasha parliamentary seat.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:59:00 +0300Martha Karua is Raila Odinga's best running mate - women leaders say
Women leaders allied to Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga want Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua to be his running mate.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:58:00 +0300Peris Jepchirchir wins Boston Marathon
Reigning Olympic Champion Peris Jepchirchir and Evans Chebet are the 2022 Boston Marathon champions.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:35:00 +0300MC Jessy to vie for South Imenti MP seat on Independent ticket
Comedian Jasper Muthomi, popularly known as MC Jessy, will vie for the South Imenti parliamentary seat on an Independent ticket.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0300Kalonzo: I must be on Raila's ticket
Musyoka said it would make no sense for Mr Odinga to go for the presidency without him after they had run together in the 2013 and 2017 elections.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0300Fame: A key ingredient in the cooking pot of Kenyan politics
Fame has proven to be a key factor propelling some individuals to Parliament.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0300How a powerful group frustrated Odinga's efforts to meet Kenyatta
Thrice, State House appointments were made for the two friends to meet. But a cabal of powerful leaders protected by influential Attorney General Charles Mugane Njonjo thwarted these plans.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:56:00 +0300Why Kenyatta family is split on Raila Odinga candidacy
President Uhuru's cousin has caused ripples by choosing to support William Rutos presidential bid. Kungu Muigai says his decision should never be taken to mean that the Kenyatta family is divided.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:15:00 +0300How SGR tax saved Kenya from mortgaging Mombasa port
In his recent Budget speech, Treasury CS Ukur Yatani proposed yet another Sh18.5 billion for the development of SGR to expand railway transport to the rest of the country.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0300Paul Otuoma: I'm in Raila Odinga's good books despite our previous differences
In 2017, Otuoma ran as an independent after describing the ODM nominations as shambolic. He now believes he has one foot in office because the Orange party enjoys huge support in Busia.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 07:35:00 +030034 years later, the return of Ngengi Muigai
He is seeking the Gatundu parliamentary seat on Jubilee ticket in the August polls. The last time Ngengi represented the people of Gatundu was in 1988.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:46:00 +0300Key Ruto men and women fall in UDA primaries: full list
Several big names in UDA fell in the April 14, 2022 primaries.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0300UDA nominations: List of winners, losers and the votes they got
Some big names fell, others easily stormed to victory in what would be described as a night of mixed fortunes for the aspirants.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:20:00 +0300Kenya Airways gets a Sh36.6b bailout as restructuring looms
Treasury has allocated cash-strapped Kenya Airways Sh36.6 billion to help with its reorganisation.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:47:00 +0300Governor aspirants with one foot in the door after bagging direct nominations
A lucky bunch of politicians were sitting pretty having secured direct nomination tickets from their respective political parties.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:45:00 +0300Why Justin Muturi dumped Uhuru for William Ruto
Muturi's confidants say he stands a better chance of getting the running mate position because he is from the Mt Kenya region.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:07:00 +0300President Uhuru becomes Azimio chairperson, Raila Party leader
The Azimio la Umoja Coalition Party has been gazetted by the Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:34:00 +0300Ruto land row: Chaos as Babu Owino refuses to leave Parliament after being kicked out
Babu Owino allegedly made remarks that Speaker Justin Muturi said amounted to disorderly behaviour in the House.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:33:00 +0300Why Government is accusing oil marketers of economic sabotage
The Government has accused oil marketers in Kenya of economic sabotage.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:43:00 +0300Fuel crisis: Normalcy to resume in 72 hours, CS Monica Juma says
Acting Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS) Monica Juma projects that the fuel crisis in the country will be resolved within 72 hours from Thursday, April 14.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:10:00 +0300Senator Langat, MP Sossion demand UDA primaries postponement
Ex-Petroleum CAS Mosonik, Nominated MP Sossion, Senator Langat and Women Rep Korir said there was no need for the exercise to continue as marked ballot papers had already been dispatched.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:10:00 +0300Incumbent MPs win Siaya ODM nominations
MPs Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Sam Atandi (Alego Usoonga), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem) and Dr Christine Ombaka (Woman Representative) have been declared the winners ODM primaries.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:37:00 +0300Court clears MP aspirants to vie without university degrees
The High Court has annulled a section of the Elections Act 2012 requiring those aspiring for election as MP to have university degrees.