January 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 29 – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) faced strong criticism for failing to prosecute eleven senior police officers accused of the murder of Baby Pendo. The victim’s lawyer, Willis Otieno, informed Justice Margaret Muigai that seven years have passed since the victim was killed during the 2017 post-election violence. Otieno pointed […]

Nyandarua Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Gathanji Ward, Kuria Thuo, has alleged that he was abducted on the night of Tuesday, January 28. While recording a statement at the Gilgil Police Station, the MCA claimed that he was abducted at 9 p.m. while in Ol Kalau, and he lost consciousness until the morning of […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 29 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of an increased risk of fires in the Northeastern region due to expected below-average rainfall during the March-April-May season. During the 10th National Climate Outlook Forum, Dr. David Gikungu, Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department, explained that the anticipated rainfall will have both positive […]

The Kenya National Examination Council’s (KNEC) plan to grant a second chance to Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination candidates has hit a roadblock. This comes after Nakuru-based doctor Magare Gikenyi filed a petition seeking to stop its introduction on Wednesday, January 29, at the High Court in Kisii. In his petition, Dr. Magare […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 29 – The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs in light of the U.S. withdrawal. President Donald Trump announced pulling the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the suspension of global health aid, including funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS […]