Gachagua’s Remarks Ignite Political Firestorm in Kenya
By Judy Maina NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ignited a political firestorm following his recent remarks that contradict earlier statements about...
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Kenyan High Court Blocks Internet Shutdowns Amid Civil Liberties Concerns
By Judy Maina NAIROBI, Kenya — In a landmark decision on May 14, 2025, the High Court of Kenya issued an injunction preventing the government,...
Gachagua Launches New Party Amid Chaos as Kenyan Court Blocks Internet Shutdown Plans
NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua officially launched the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Nairobi. The event,...
Uganda’s Parliament Advances Controversial Bill to Allow Military Trials for Civilians
NAIROBI, Kenya — Uganda’s Parliament is moving forward with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks to grant military courts the...
U.S. Senate Committee Raises Concerns Over Kenya’s Deepening Ties with China
By Judy Maina NAIROBI, Kenya — The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has expressed apprehension regarding Kenya’s strengthening relationship with China, following recent remarks by...
Kenyan High Court Halts Internet Shutdowns Amid Civil Liberties Lawsuit
By Judy Maina NAIROBI, Kenya — In a landmark decision on Wednesday, the High Court of Kenya issued a conservatory order preventing the government and...
Kenyan Court Approves Extradition of Former Afghan Lawmaker to U.S. on Drug and Arms Trafficking Charges
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Kenyan court has approved the extradition of Zahir Qadir, a former deputy speaker of Afghanistan’s House of Representatives, to the United...
Finnish President Stubb Begins Historic Kenya Visit to Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties
NAIROBI, Kenya — Finnish President Alexander Stubb commenced a historic three-day state visit to Kenya on Monday, marking the first-ever visit by a Finnish head...
Gachagua Quits Ruto’s UDA Party, Citing Betrayal of Reform Agenda
NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has formally resigned from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the ruling party led by President William Ruto,...
Nairobi Floods Paralyze City, Prompt Controversial Evictions
By Judy Maina NAIROBI, Kenya — Torrential rains have inundated Kenya’s capital, rendering major thoroughfares impassable and prompting the Nairobi County government to initiate forceful...
