KENYA – Flooding death toll in Kenya following heavy rains have risen to 50, according to the Interior Ministry on Thursday. At least 17 counties have been hit by flash floods that have damaged infrastructure and displaced thousands of families, the ministry said in a statement. Authorities said nine people remain missing and 12,338 homes […]
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Number of Kenyans Fighting for Russia in Ukraine War Over 1K
KENYA – The number of Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine war is over 1,000 according to the Kenyan National Intelligence Service (NIS). Officials from the NIS made the disclosure during a parliamentary briefing in Nairobi late Wednesday, warning lawmakers about the growing number of citizens believed to have traveled abroad to join the ongoing […]
US-Kenya Health Agreement on Hold
KENYA – The US-Kenya health agreement worth $1.6 billion has been put on hold, awaiting final decision by the Supreme Court. The agreement, concluded in December, was designed to support Kenya’s public health system through expanded funding, technical collaboration, and disease control initiatives. Its rollout has been delayed after becoming the subject of court proceedings. […]
Kenya-Somalia Border Opening in April
KENYA – The Kenya-Somalia border will open in April, after 15-year closure, according to Kenya’s president William Ruto. Mandera lies 1,050 kilometers (652 miles) northeast of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, near the tri-border area linking Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. The crossing, which has remained largely closed since 2011 due to insecurity linked to al-Shabaab […]
Corruption Index in Africa 2025
KENYA – Transparency International on Tuesday released the corruption index in Africa for 2025, with Sub-Saharan Africa countries ranking among the lowest performers, indicating how corruption remains a serious problem. Kenya scored 30 out of 100, ranking at position 130 out of 182 countries. The Corruption Perceptions Index measures 182 countries and territories based on […]
7 Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) Personnel Detained Over Intercepted Meth Theft
KENYA – Seven members of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) were on Thursday detained for 10 days under orders from a Mombasa court, in an ongoing investigation over their alleged theft of a portion of a 1-ton methamphetamine shipment worth an estimated $63 million. This is the largest drug haul ever seized in Kenya. The […]
Contingent of 230 Kenya Police Arrive in Haiti
KENYA – A contingent of 230 Kenya police officers arrived in Haiti on Monday, the 5th group to be sent to support the country’s internationally backed security mission. The officers landed in Port-au-Prince on Monday evening as Nairobi ramps up its role in efforts to stabilize the Caribbean nation. Kenyan officials said the latest deployment […]
Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) Launch Probe into Own Personnel Over Theft of Intercepted Meth
KENYA – The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) said in a statement on Tuesday that it had launched an investigation into several of its personnel over the theft of an intercepted methamphetamine shipment during a multi-agency operation off Kenya’s coast. In a statement, the KDF said the allegations stem from a 1,024kg crystal meth cargo seized […]
Several People Feared Dead in a Road Accident in Kenya
KENYA – Several people are feared dead in a Sunday morning road accident in Kenya involving a public service 33-seater bus and a concrete truck mixer. The accident occurred in Machakos county at a junction, where the truck and the bus collided head-on. According to local reports, several passengers died on the spot as the […]
200 Kenyans Fighting for Russia in Ukraine War; Foreign Ministry
KENYA – In a statement published on Wednesday at the Kenya‘s Foreign Ministry website, around 200 Kenyans are said to have been deceived through fake job offers and now are fighting for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine war. Illegitimate recruitment networks are claimed to be active and continue to target Kenyans for enlistment. “Reports suggest […]
Shanta Gold Kenya Limited Discovers Gold Worth Over $5B in Western Kenya
KENYA – British mining company Shanta Gold Kenya Limited announced on Wednesday that it had discovered gold worth over $5.28 billion (Sh683 billion) in Western Kenya’s Kakamega County. The firm said the discovery was made within the Lirhanda Corridor, a 1,200-kilometer mineral belt running through Kakamega and Vihiga counties, following years of intensive exploration and […]
Uganda Releases Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo
KENYA – Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were on Saturday released from Ugandan custody and received by the Busia County Commissioner at the border. The two were released at around 1:00 A.M local time after going missing for 38 days. Their release comes after the Kenyan government together with human rights groups pressed […]
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dead at 80
KENYA – Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga died on Wednesday after a cardiac arrest while in India at the age of 80. According to Indian police and authorities, Raila Odinga collapsed while on a morning walk within an Ayurvedic treatment facility, and was rushed to a private hospital in Koothattukulam. The spokesman for the […]
Elementaita Road Accident Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Kills 13
KENYA – At least 13 people were killed in an Elementaita road accident on Sunday along Nairobi-Nakuru highway after a trailer collided head-on with a 14-seater Public Service Vehicle (PSV). According to Nakuru police, the PSV (Matatu) was trying to overtake when the collision occurred. The deceased were in the matatu. “The matatu was overtaking […]
Kenyan Police Officer Among 2 Killed in Haiti Road Accident
KENYA – A Kenyan police officer was on Sunday killed, together with a civilian, and 8 other officers injured in a Haiti road accident according to the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) spokesperson Jack Ombaka. The officer is among the Kenyan MSS team stationed in Haiti to curb gang violence. “Eight MSS officers sustained […]