When the Catholic Church gathers to choose a new pope, people from all over the world watch one important sign: the smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. This smoke tells everyone outside whether a new pope has been chosen or not. It’s a tradition that is hundreds of years […] The post Why the Vatican Uses Black and White Smoke to Announce a New Pope appeared first on Kenya Today.

Uganda’s recent local elections have faced problems after officials cancelled results in several villages. This happened because some people from Kenya crossed the border and voted illegally. Uganda’s Electoral Commission said that elections in at least five villages in Busia and Tororo districts were stopped after they found out that non-Ugandan citizens voted. Reports say […] The post Uganda Cancels Village Elections After Kenyans Cross Border to Vote Illegally appeared first on Kenya Today.

David Nyambasa Nyandoro has turned public office into a private business. He ignored a valid court order. He oversaw the illegal transfer of a KSh 1 billion property. And he’s still sitting in office — illegally. The property in question? Dari Business Park, in Karen. Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju owns it. It’s under legal […] The post CORRUPTION IN BROAD DAYLIGHT: Chief Land Registrar Defies Court, Transfers Tuju’s Billion-Shilling Property appeared first on Kenya Today.

Detectives investigating the murder of Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were have recovered a pistol believed to be linked to the crime, marking a major development in the ongoing probe. The weapon and other items recovered were reportedly found inside a house in Chokaa, Embakasi East, Nairobi County. Also recovered were a bag and a pair of […] The post Gun Used in Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were’s Murder Found appeared first on Kenya Today.

The bodies of three Kenyan nationals who tragically lost their lives in a devastating apartment fire in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, have been successfully repatriated to Kenya. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko facilitated the return of the remains, offering support to the bereaved families during their time of grief. The three victims identified as Ian […] The post Mike Sonko Repatriates Bodies of Kenyans Who Died in UAE Sharjah Fire appeared first on Kenya Today.

For years, people have called Kenya a land of opportunity. Words like “emerging market” and “Silicon Savannah” have painted a bright picture. But behind the fancy speeches and big promises, many Kenyan business people are quietly suffering. Their dreams are dying, not because they failed, but because the system is working against them. Steve Biko […] The post Why Doing Business in Kenya Feels Like a Death Sentence Today appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenyans woke up today to The Standard’s cover story; a nation reacting with cheers to the assassination of a sitting MP from Kasipul, Ong’ondo Were who was killed along Ngong road on the 30th April 2025. The reaction from the people was no ordinary reaction. The people celebrated because, in their eyes, another “white-collar gangster” […] The post “We Created This Problem. Are We Truly Victims!” Tragic Mp’s Death celebrated appeared first on Kenya Today.

A Kenyan court has ruled that a group of teachers can go ahead and sue the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for KSh 20 million in unpaid house allowances. The ruling was made by Justice Byram Ongaya of the Employment and Labour Relations Court, giving the teachers a big victory in their fight for better pay. […] The post Court Allows Teachers to Sue TSC Over KSh 20 Million House Allowance appeared first on Kenya Today.

By Milton Were | Kenya Today Safaricom PLC, Kenya’s largest telecom operator and mobile money provider, has been directly linked to the rise of illegal online gambling in the country. An official list seen by Kenya Today shows dozens of unlicensed gambling websites operating freely — many of them had one thing in common: they […]

Umbrella Distribution to Small scale business Women,An ideal Empowerment to women by Hon JLW Foundation Earlier last year, through his foundation,the incoming MP decided to empower small scale business women through issuing of Umbrellas & aprons.More than 2,000 Women benefited from the initiative marking a genesis of development directly to the people from Hon Joseph. […]

In a surprising turn of events at the 2025 London Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge widely regarded as the greatest marathoner of all time finished in sixth place. This was a rare sight for fans who have long been accustomed to seeing the Kenyan icon dominate the 42.195-kilometer distance with ease and elegance. Kipchoge, who turned 40 […]

Trouble is brewing at a leading insurance company associated with a senior government official. Employees are calling on Insurance Regulatory Authority CEO Godfrey Kiptum to act before the situation gets worse. Former employees, who spoke on condition of anonymity, say morale at the firm located along Mombasa Road has collapsed. They accuse a consultant, hired […]

Kiharu MP Hon. Ndindi Nyoro once hailed as a poster boy of Kenya’s youthful political class has been exposed as a major player in the powerful cartel networks controlling the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). The exposure comes soon after Nyoro publicly criticized President William Ruto’s administration for excessive borrowing, sparking speculation that political […]

Sometimes, life invites us to pause and just witness something bigger than ourselves. That’s what Kelvin Nyamache captures so beautifully in his reflection below — a quiet, personal moment as he watches the funeral of Pope Francis unfold. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the first […]

  Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the 2027 presidential race, surprising many and injecting fresh energy into Kenya’s political conversations. His ambition to vie for the top seat signals a desire for generational change, new economic thinking, and a challenge to the old political order. Speaking […]

I met with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and President William Ruto in Nairobi. They spoke with energy about Kenya’s future— investment, infrastructure, public housing. But behind the polished language was a painful truth: there is no serious execution culture. Kenya’s real problem is not a lack of money or talent. It’s the absence of […]

In a powerful and heartfelt open letter, Professor Kivutha Kibwana, the former governor of Makueni County and a respected voice in Kenya’s civic and political landscape, has addressed President William Ruto, asking a question that’s been on many Kenyans’ minds: “Where do we go from here?” Speaking not just for himself but also for a […]

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. at the parvis of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The funeral is set to be a historic global event, drawing dignitaries and leaders from around the world to honour the late pontiff’s legacy. […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua became the victim of vandalism when his vehicles were attacked by a group of goons during a church service at the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Mwiki in Nairobi County. The incident, which unfolded on [insert date], has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of public figures […]

A student from Multimedia University (MMU), Erick Mutinda, has been detained for 21 days by Kibera Law Court while the police investigate the murder of his fellow student, Sylvia Kemunto. Mutinda was arrested on April 4 in Sultan Hamud after Kemunto’s body was discovered in a rooftop water tank. The police believe he may be […]

Centennial High School student Anthony Karmelo facing a murder charge for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old boy, Austin Metcalf, has been released on bail after the amount was reduced from one million dollars to two and a half hundred thousand dollars ($250,000). He is currently under house arrest with an ankle monitor awaiting his trial date. […]

A devastating cholera outbreak has sent shockwaves through Kiambu County, with Kiambu Referral Hospital struggling to cope with a surge of patients. By Saturday afternoon, over 80 cases had been reported, with medical staff working around the clock to contain the crisis. Health officials have traced the outbreak to a popular eatery near Naivas Supermarket […]

A recent court ruling has made waves as a judge threw out a former nanny’s Sh28 million lawsuit against Bonfire Adventures’ founders, Sarah and Simon KabSarah and Simon Kabu. The nanny, who had worked for the couple, had initially filed the case, alleging claims of sexual harassment, breach of confidentiality, and reputational harm stemming from […]

In the heart of Nairobi, where Kilimani and Lavington once symbolized luxury, a silent crisis is unfolding. High-rise buildings, once hailed as modern housing solutions, have turned into profit-driven traps. Among them, Bric Apartments stands as a chilling example of greed and neglect. Marketed as a premium residential option, Bric Apartments promised comfort and security. […]

Gor Mahia are officially the Champions of Kenya Premier League season 2018-19. In other words, Gor are the all-time champions in Kenya. Historically, K’Ogalo have dominated the Kenya Premier League since it began. They’ve also produced great legends renown worldwide. Over the years, they’ve also dominated the national team as most of their players always […]

Deputy President William Ruto should pray for unity within Mt Kenya region whether they will vote for him or not in 2022 presidential race. In an interview with KTN on Wednesday, Chama Cha Mashinani leader Isaac Ruto said Mt Kenya region must support a single candidate for DP Ruto to win presidency. Earlier this Month, […]

Comedian Eric Omondi says his ex-lover Chantal Grazioli requested to fly back to her native country, Italy, to start her life afresh. The president of comedy in Africa said upon granting Chantal her wish, they agreed that they terminate their romantic relationship but remain as friends. Erick said that Kenyans didn’t know that Chantal had […]

By Silas Nyancwhani Life is not fair. a friend asked me to perform an impossible task of listing my favourite Rumba songs. For a start, I am more of Soukous kid. I came of age, when Soukous Stars were wrecking lives with Dally Kimoko punishing that guitar. I was so in love with Soukous, I […]

All hell broke lose after Nyeri town MP Hon Ngunjiri Wambugu via his twitter handle @SimabWaNyeri condoled Black Americans for the lives lost due to Police brutality. NTV Larry Madowo hit first reminding Wambugu of the many Luos and children killed by Police during the 2017 general election. What followed was pure hell and now […]

By  Salim Lone At a time when there is already suspicion about what motivated the rash and premature acceptance of a clearly tainted election “result” by international observers, yesterday’s statement from western envoys asking Kenyans to have faith in, and work hand in glove with the thoroughly discredited IEBC has further damaged western credibility. What […]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has revealed that IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati and two other commissioners life is in danger government withdrew their security detail. There are fears for the commission officials especially those seen to be keen on unraveling the misery surrounding the August 8th polls. Raila said the IEBC commissioners’ lives are in danger […]

List attached below is said to be of persons targeted for prosecution by the Uhuru regime over allegations of hate speech. The list includes opposition luminaries Dr David Ndii and Hon Babu Owino. Others include blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, Samwel Okemwa among others while politicians and bloggers allied to Uhuru’s Jubilee like Moses Kuria and Governor […]

Judge Sonya being arrested after the shooting

The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has announced a major leadership change. The Board of Governors has appointed Abdullah Almusaibeeh as the new president of the bank. This comes as the current president, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, ends a decade-long term on June 30, 2025. This change comes at a time when […]

KCB Foundation has flagged off a new batch of 300 students into its Annual University Scholarship Programme. These fresh beneficiaries join 588 others already enrolled in universities, colleges, and vocational institutions across Kenya under the same programme. This marks the fourth cohort since the programme was launched in 2021 as part of KCB’s larger education […]