Politics
Kenya's ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack
Prominent Kenyan opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua has alleged there was an attempt on his life during a Sunday church service. Gachagua,…
Tag
William Ruto
Politics
Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events
Former Kenyan prime minister and revered long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga was buried in the west of the country after a service…
Politics
The African Union has not announced plans to impeach Kenya’s president
On June 7, 2025, Kenya marked 35 years since the landmark pro-democracy protests of 1990 that pushed for an end to a one-party state, but…
News
Is William Ruto the most disliked president in Kenya's history?
Kenya's William Ruto rode into office on a wave of enthusiasm among ordinary people who hoped he would live up to his promises to improve…
News
Kenya's president says 'enough is enough' and vows to end anti-government protests
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s president on Wednesday broke his silence over recent anti-government protests that left dozens dead, saying…
News
Death toll from Kenya’s latest anti-government protest surges to 31
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The death toll from Kenya’s anti-government protests on Monday has surged to 31, marking the highest single-day toll…
News
Kenyan president plans to build huge church at his official residence
Kenyan President William Ruto plans to build a church on the grounds of his official residence at his own expense, causing consternation…
News
Violent protests are latest sign of Kenyan president’s unpopularity 3 years into his term
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyans disaffected with President William Ruto hold placards proclaiming “WANTAM,” a sensational slogan distilling…
Politics
Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office
Kenyan President William Ruto says he is building a church at the presidential residence in Nairobi that he will pay for himself - and…
News
Kenyan minister back police over protests, which he calls 'coup attempt'
Kenya's interior minister has denied that the police used excessive force during Wednesday's protests in which at least 10 people were…
News
At least eight killed and hundreds hurt as Kenya protesters battle police
At least eight people have been killed and 400 injured as thousands took to the streets in a day of protests across Kenya against…
Politics
Kenyan president apologises to Tanzania over deportation row
Kenya's President William Ruto has publicly apologised to Tanzania following days of tension between the neighbouring countries. Some…
News
Kenyan MP found in coffee farm after alleged abduction
A Kenyan member of parliament who was allegedly abducted by unknown men after a church service on Sunday is being treated in hospital…
Politics
Kenya government condemns 'shameful' shoe-hurling at president
The Kenyan government has described as "shameful" an incident in which a shoe was thrown at President William Ruto during a rally on…
News
AI-generated video of Kenya's president falsely linked to new health insurance scheme
Kenya’s President William Ruto launched the Social Health Authority (SHA) in October 2024 to replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund…
News
Kenya deploys 217 more police officers to Haiti under UN mission to tackle gang violence
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's interior minister said the east African nation had deployed another 217 police officer to Haiti as part of a…
News
Old video falsely shared as showing 2025 vandalism act at Kenyan ruling party office
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
News
Kenya human rights groups raise concerns over abductions of government critics
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concerns over the rising number of government critics who…
News
Kenya announces plan to combat rising gender-based violence as 100 women are killed in four months
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government on Thursday declared gender-based violence the nation's most pressing security threat, with…
Business
Old video shows former Kenyan president receiving charity award, not becoming a Mason
Amid ongoing tension between Kenya's church leaders and President William Ruto, a video has resurfaced online claiming to show the late…
Politics
How Kenya's evangelical president has fallen out with churches
William Ruto, who became Kenya’s president two years ago riding on the crest of the Christian vote, has been visibly shaken to find that…
News
Kenya's president cancels major deals with Adani Group
Kenya's President William Ruto has cancelled two major deals involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, after the tycoon was indicted for…
Politics
Presidents of South Sudan and Kenya push for a resolution in stalled peace talks
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan peace talks, previously held in neighboring Kenya, will resume under a directive from President Salva…
Politics
Kenya's new deputy president sworn in as his predecessor challenges his impeachment in court
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s new deputy president has been sworn into office, two weeks after his predecessor was overwhelmingly voted…