Kenyan authorities have launched a new investigation into suspected cult-related deaths in Kilifi County, the same region where the Shakahola massacre shocked the nation two years ago. A court has authorized the exhumation of bodies believed to be buried in shallow graves near Malindi, amid fears of a fresh wave of religious extremism. According to […]

Global aid organizations are experiencing the effects of the Trump administration’s choice to close USAID and reduce funding for other aid groups. The two main refugee camps in Kenya have been significantly affected by these funding cuts. The Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya continues to be affectet by the trump’s administration to cut USAID. Empty […]

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has expressed deep concern over the killing of at least 10 people during Monday’s anti-government protests in Kenya, calling for a thorough, independent investigation into the use of force by police. According to OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani, Kenyan security forces deployed live ammunition, rubber bullets, tear gas, and […]

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday as anti-government protests erupted across Kenya during the annual Saba Saba Day, a historic date commemorating the country’s 1990 pro-democracy uprising. The protests, largely led by youth and Gen Z activists, were sparked by rising public anger over police brutality, corruption, and the high […]

The death toll from Wednesday’s nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya has climbed to 16, with most fatalities reportedly caused by police gunfire, according to Amnesty International and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). The protests, held in 23 of Kenya’s 47 counties, marked the first anniversary of the 2024 anti-tax demonstrations that left […]

At least eight people were killed and more than 400 injured in mass protests across Kenya on Wednesday, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reported. Demonstrators took to the streets to commemorate last year’s Gen Z-led unrest, which was met with a heavy security response. The KNCHR said it monitored demonstrations in 23 […]

Kenya and China have launched discussions to establish local vaccine and pharmaceutical production centers, a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system and reducing import dependency. Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale met with Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan to discuss the project, which is expected to be fully operational by 2028. The initiative […]

At least four people died and several were injured this Saturday after the collapse of a gold mine in West Pokot County, in northwestern Kenya, local authorities reported. RELATED: Kenyan Muslims Pray for Gaza Amid Eid al-Adha Celebrations The accident occurred early in the morning, around 02:00 local time (23:00 GMT on Friday), when a […]

As Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Adha, Kenyan worshippers in Nairobi dedicated their prayers to Palestinians in Gaza, where food shortages and ongoing conflict have made festivities nearly impossible. Leading Eid prayers, Imam Abdulrahman Mursal urged unity, stating, “We ask Allah to hear their cries. We feel their pain, even from afar, but what unites us […]

A document submitted to the National Assembly has revealed an alarming budget shortfall, putting essential health programs at risk. Among the most affected sectors are HIV/AIDS services, family planning initiatives, and immunization programs, according to senior health officials. With U.S. funding cuts already crippling HIV/AIDS programs, analysts warn that further reductions in government spending will […]