Desk
Political news and governance in Kenya
Somalia and China renew defence talks focusing on counterterrorism, military capacity, and continued support amid Al-Shabaab threats and security transition.
National Treasury to improve transparency and consolidate domestic debt data amid rising debt levels and calls for clearer public financial reporting.
The Social Health Authority orders all contracted hospitals to offer emergency treatment without delay or denial over payment issues.
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru says MP John Kaguchia's legal team and family barred from seeing him at DCI after his arrest at Citizen TV studios.
From 2026, the UK will deny visas to foreign criminals, those with 12-month suspended sentences, and individuals with violent histories to safeguard public safety.
Hundreds in Mukurwe-ini demonstrate peacefully, calling for the unconditional release of MP John Kaguchi following his arrest at Royal Media offices.
President William Ruto donates Ksh50 million to Friends Church Kenya to kick-start a peace centre in Nairobi and pledges further support for church-run institutions.
John Kaguchia, Mukurwe-ini MP since 2022, is a vocal Mt Kenya politician with a strong legal background and a track record of challenging government policies.
The arrest of MP John Kaguchia after an overnight standoff at Royal Media raises questions about political freedom and law enforcement in Kenya ahead of 2027.
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia's lawyers and family have been unable to see him since his arrest, with his whereabouts undisclosed by the DCI.
John Kaguchia stayed overnight at Royal Media Services fearing unlawful arrest by armed masked men. He was later detained over alleged inflammatory remarks.
President Ruto urges a consultative national dialogue to create a Constitution-anchored development blueprint, ensuring inclusive progress beyond political cycles.
