By Musa Maridhawa Though undoubtedly a global heritage, Kenya’s wildlife has long exacted a heavy toll on communities that live alongside wildlife. Between 2014 and 2023 alone, over 500 lives were lost, and 30,000 livelihoods affected by encounters with elephants, lions and buffaloes. Delays in compensating affected parties only ends up deepening distrust between authorities
In a report shared by Kenyan.co.ke, over 60,000 Kenyan livelihoods are at risk as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) nears its expiry in September 2025. This agreement has allowed Kenya to export goods to the United States without paying duties for over 20 years. Factories that depend on this deal, such as the
Prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has returned to Kenya after being deported from Tanzania under unclear and troubling circumstances. His family confirmed on Thursday that he was brought back into the country by road and abandoned in Ukunda, a small town along Kenya’s coast. Mwangi, who had been detained earlier this week in Tanzania’s
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has warned Kenyans about a secret plan to shift the Public Seal from the Attorney General’s office to the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei. According to Amollo, this move has no legal backing and might go against the Constitution. He believes the government is trying to change key functions without
By Eugenia Kindaruma In the sun-scorched plains of Kajiado County, Peter Kilukei once watched helplessly as an elephant trampled him, and nearly claimed his life back in 2016. For nearly a decade, his pursuit for compensation remained unresolved. His story mirrors Kenya’s broader struggle to reconcile conservation with community survival. Yet today, though amid lingering
Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Kipchumba Sudi has backed Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu’s move to deport six Kenyan activists who had travelled to attend a court session involving Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu. According to Sudi, the activists overstepped their boundaries by getting involved in the legal affairs of another country while there are many
Scandal is brewing for Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo as questions continue to rise over the number of people hired into his government. The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has uncovered shocking details showing that Guyo has kept 36 advisors in office, far beyond the legal limit. According to Kenyan law, each county is only allowed
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has suffered a major blow in her efforts to stop her expulsion from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The High Court dismissed her application, saying it was filed in the wrong way. Justice Lawrence Mugambi made the ruling, stating that Orwoba’s amended petition included new parties without asking the court for
By Justus Ngaruci Under the steadfast leadership of Dr Jane Mwikali, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has undergone a profound transformation, emerging as a reference point for regulatory integrity pegged on to global best practice. Since assuming her role as Chairperson, Dr Mwikali has redefined the Board’s mandate and anchored it
How the United States of America is putting Ruto’s 2027 re-election at risk
Recent developments indicate a big shift in the relationship between Kenya and the United States of America, raising concerns about the future of President William Ruto’s administration. This shift has not gone unnoticed, with many political analysts now suggesting that the US has started to distance itself from Ruto. If this trend continues, it could