Ahmed Omar
Former Chief Justice David Maraga arrested
NAIROBI, Kenya—Former Chief Justice David Maraga was on Monday arrested alongside several environmental activists during a protest against the proposed excision of 76 acres...
Senate pushes Mombasa County to boost revenue collection
NAIROBI, Kenya—The Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has challenged the Mombasa County Government to strengthen efforts to improve collection of own-source revenue, citing...
Ruto begins European tour to deepen trade ties
NAIROBI, Kenya—President William Ruto has embarked on a multi-nation tour of Europe aimed at strengthening Kenya's trade relations, attracting foreign investment and expanding market...
Mrima Mining Debate: Questions over environment, rights and Kwale’s future
KWALE, County—As Kwale County continues to navigate life after the closure of Base Titanium's mining operations, a fresh debate over the proposed mining project...
Forest restoration efforts intensify as Kenya rattles degradation
NAIROBI, Kenya—Efforts to restore Kenya's degraded forests received a boost on Friday as more than 300 indigenous trees were planted at Ngong Hills Forest...
DCI detain comedian Eric Omondi over fuel protest
NAIROBI, Kenya—Popular comedian and activist Eric Omondi was on Friday arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as detectives intensified investigations into alleged offences...
100,000 mangroves planted in Kwale- communities fighting climate change
KWALE County—Kenya's coastal region residents are increasingly turning to mangrove restoration as a tool for combating climate change, protecting marine ecosystems and improving livelihoods,...
U.S., Kenya defend Ebola preparedness partnership amid public concerns
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United States government and Kenya’s Ministry of Health have defended ongoing cooperation on Ebola preparedness and infectious disease response amid...
MCK moves to regulate journalists eyeing political seats in 2027
NAKURU, County—The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is developing a new framework to govern journalists seeking elective office, in a move aimed at balancing...
Court jails Kilifi County fraud convicts over Sh51.5M graft case
MALINDI, Kilifi County—A decade-long corruption case involving millions of shillings meant for the people of Kilifi County has ended in conviction, with ten individuals...
