A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher at the center of one of the world’s deadliest cult tragedies now faces additional charges linked to 52 more deaths, prosecutors announced Wednesday, deepening a case that has shocked the East African nation and raised urgent questions about religious oversight. Paul Mackenzie and seven co-defendants were charged with organized criminal activity,…
Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement has launched formal proceedings to exit the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition, escalating a political crisis that threatens to fracture the country’s main opposition alliance ahead of the next general election. The decision, announced following a National Executive Committee meeting in the coastal city of Mombasa, marks the culmination of…
Kenya’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Monday, trimming borrowing costs for the third consecutive quarter as policymakers seek to accelerate economic growth against a backdrop of easing inflation and improving credit conditions. The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Kenya lowered the Central Bank Rate…
After more than three decades navigating Kenya’s turbulent political landscape, former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi says his departure from elective politics represents not an exit, but a transformation.In a candid interview on Jadiel Kabiro’s podcast, the 74-year-old veteran politician addressed speculation about his political future following his 2022 gubernatorial defeat to Kawira Mwangaza. Rather than…
Former nominated senator and businesswoman Millicent Omanga has abandoned President William Ruto’s ruling United Democratic Alliance party, announcing her support for a coalition of opposition leaders as Kenya’s political landscape shifts ahead of the 2027 general election. Omanga, who played a prominent role in Ruto’s 2022 presidential campaign, made the announcement Friday during a traditional…
Pauline Njoroge, the Jubilee Party’s Deputy Organizing Secretary, has thrown her hat into the ring for Nairobi’s gubernatorial race, positioning herself as a fresh alternative to incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja. Njoroge announced Wednesday she has begun grassroots tours across the capital city, aiming to understand residents’ needs before formally launching her campaign. The move signals…
A prominent human rights defender once commended by former U.S. President Barack Obama has made her formal entry into Kenyan politics. Dr. Josephine Kulea, internationally recognized for her crusade against female genital mutilation and child marriage, will seek the Woman Representative position for Samburu County under the ruling United Democratic Alliance party. The move represents…
Kenya and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday aimed at bolstering border security cooperation and combating transnational organized crime across Kenya’s frontier regions. The agreement between Kenya’s Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the British government deepens joint efforts to counter cross-border threats, including terrorism, human trafficking, migrant smuggling and other…
Thousands of retail investors in Kenya Power and Lighting Company are poised to reap substantial returns after the state-controlled utility declared a 50% increase in its interim dividend, rewarding shareholders who bet on the company’s recovery.The board approved a payout of 30 cents per share, up from 20 cents in the previous period, following a…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has drawn a line in the sand over his party’s future, warning that any alliance with President William Ruto could spell the end of the Orange Democratic Movement. In a blistering critique that has deepened fissures within ODM, Secretary-General Sifuna categorically rejected supporting Ruto’s reelection bid in 2027. Speaking with the…
