Just In

  Relations between Beijing and Washington have plummeted in recent months as a tit-for-tat trade war erupted between the two superpowers sparked by Trump’s tariffs. Read More

  Kenya’s National Police Service (NPS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have poked major holes in Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi’s alleged abduction, accusing him of fabricating the incident to earn political sympathy and spark national tension. On Wednesday, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Amin Mohamed addressed the press from DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road, revealing that investigators had interrogated three more suspects connected to the case. Their statements, officials said, exposed glaring contradictions that discredit the MP’s initial claims of a violent kidnapping. “It is quite, quite inconceivable for an honourable Member of
The post Inside the Staged Abduction: How Juja MP Koimburi Allegedly Faked His Kidnapping appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  President William Ruto on Wednesday led the country in observing the 22nd edition of the National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. The event, attended by leaders from across political and religious divides, focused on themes of unity, forgiveness, and national healing. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who co-patrons the annual gathering, delivered a stirring appeal to religious leaders across Kenya. He urged them to serve as unwavering beacons of peace and reconciliation. “Preach forgiveness, promote unity, and proclaim hope for our country,” Wetang’ula said. He emphasized that the National Prayer Breakfast should go beyond symbolism, urging leaders to
The post Wetang’ula Cracks Joke on Memory Loss, Warns Kenyans Against ‘Unhelpful Amnesia’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  A new national survey has laid bare the growing frustration among Kenyans, with most citizens blaming the high cost of living as the biggest failure of President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration. TIFA Research, which conducted the survey between May 2 and May 6, 2025, found that 18% of respondents singled out the government’s inability to reduce living expenses as its most significant shortcoming. This issue topped a list of concerns, surpassing criticisms of poor leadership (11%), inadequate health services (8%), and corruption or human rights violations (7%). The findings come from the TIFA National Public Issues Survey: State of the
The post Economic Frustration Mounts as Kenyans Slam Kenya Kwanza’s Performance appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  The Tononoka Children’s Court in Mombasa has resumed hearings in the Shakahola massacre case, with a renewed focus on the suffering of child victims. Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir presided over the Wednesday session, where five witnesses—including psychologists and counselors—testified about the trauma the rescued children faced. The mental health professionals told the court they had been called in to offer psychosocial support after the children were rescued from the forest in Kilifi County. “We conducted multiple group therapy sessions with the minors who had presented trauma and traumatic grief-related symptoms in order to gain their trust,” one counselor told the
The post Shakahola Massacre Trial: Psychologists Reveal Deep Trauma Among Rescued Children appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  Kenyan nurse Khadija Mohamed Juma is changing how the country thinks about blood donation—with one powerful goal: “Deliver blood faster than pizza.” At just 29 years old, the trailblazing healthcare worker from Tudor Sub-County Hospital in Mombasa is the force behind RedSplash, a community-based blood donation initiative powered by technology and compassion. Khadija recently returned to Kenya to a hero’s welcome after clinching second place at the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award in Dubai. Out of more than 100,000 applicants from 199 countries, she emerged as one of the top 10 global finalists, placing Kenya firmly on the world
The post ‘Deliver Blood Faster Than Pizza’: Kenyan Nurse Khadija Juma Wins Global Nursing Honor for RedSplash Innovation appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has launched a scathing attack against Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), the ruling political party in Tanzania. Senator Onyonka says that just like the Kenya African National Union (KANU) which had dictatorial tendencies during its reign in Kenya, CCM is equally advancing authoritarianism in the neighbouring country. Speaking during an interview with
The post “Tanzania’s CCM is just like KANU” – Senator Onyonka throws shade at President Samia Suluhu’s party appeared first on TV47 Digital. Read More

  Renowned Kenyan author Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o has passed away at the age of 87. His family confirmed that he died on Wednesday, May 28 morning in the United States where he was residing. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o this Wednesday morning, 28th May
The post Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o from the eyes of Kabando wa Kabando: “Terrorised, harassed under a presidency from his home county” appeared first on TV47 Digital. Read More

  He was the founder and editor of the Gikuyu-language journal Mũtĩiri, and his short story The Upright Revolution: Or Why Humans Walk Upright has been translated into over 100 languages. Read More

  The President said closer ties between African defence institutions will help support peace operations and prepare the continent for the emerging threats of the 21st Century.  Read More