Jamhuri Day: EAM Jaishankar Extends Warm Wishes To Kenya On Independence Day

12 Dec 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended his wishes to Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia W. Mudavadi on the occasion of Jamhuri Day, Kenya's Independence Day, on Thursday. Sharing a photo from the International Yoga Day celebrations held in Kenya in July this year, Jaishankar posted on X, "Greetings to FM Musalia...

Deadly Fire In Kenyan Boarding School Kills 18 Boys, Leaves Many Missing

07 Sep 2024

A devastating fire broke out in the dormitory of Hillside Endarasha Academy, a boarding school in central Kenya, during the early hours of Friday, killing at least 18 boys and sending 27 others to the hospital. The fire erupted around midnight in the town of Endarasha, engulfing a dormitory where...

Kenya School Dormitory Fire Claims 17 Students’ Lives, Injures 13

06 Sep 2024

A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has tragically claimed the lives of 17 students and seriously injured 13 others, according to police reports on Friday. Authorities fear that the death toll may increase. The blaze occurred on Thursday night at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, and...

Kenyan Police Scandal: Officers Arrested After Serial Killer Escapes

22 Aug 2024

Kenyan police have detained eight officers, including the head of a police station, after 13 detainees, among them an alleged serial killer, escaped from custody in Nairobi. Acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, stated that initial investigations suggest the escape was facilitated by insiders. He emphasized that anyone found...

Serial Killer Who Murdered 42 Women Escapes Kenyan Jail, Massive Manhunt Underway

20 Aug 2024

Kenyan authorities are in a race against time after Collins Jumaisi, a man accused of murdering and dismembering 42 women, escaped from a Nairobi police cell along with 12 other detainees. The 33-year-old, described by police as a “vampire” and a “psychopath,” was arrested last month following the gruesome discovery...

Historic Engagement: Kenyan President Ruto Faces Public On X Spaces

06 Jul 2024

In a groundbreaking moment for civic engagement in Kenya, president William Ruto participated in a live discussion over X, just after 10 days of deadly anti-government protests. This event marked an unprecedented move in Kenyan politics, showcasing the president's willingness to directly communicate with the citizens in real-time. The anticipation...

Kenya Protests: President Ruto Withdaws Controversial Tax Plan

26 Jun 2024

Kenya's President William Ruto, on Wednesday, said that he will withdraw a finance bill that includes controversial tax hikes following deadly protests that culminated in the burning of parliament and the death of at least 22 individuals. In a national address, Ruto acknowledged the strong opposition to the bill, stating...

Kenya Protest: 1 Dead, Parliament On Fire As Protests Continue

25 Jun 2024

Kenyan police shot and killed a protester near parliament on Tuesday, as reported by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC). AFP journalists observed three motionless bodies as crowds protesting proposed tax hikes breached barricades and entered the parliamentary complex, where a fire broke out. The protests, mainly led by Gen-Z,...

Explained: Why is Kenya investigating alleged abuse by UK soldiers?

01 Jun 2024

Kenya has initiated public hearings to address widespread allegations of human rights violations committed by United Kingdom soldiers stationed there. For over a decade, residents have accused British soldiers training in central Kenya of various offences, including environmental degradation, misconduct, murder, and other serious crimes. These hearings mark the culmination...

Two Former Tripura Players in US Team for T20 WC, One to Play for Kenya, Says Tripura Cricket Association’s Jayanta Dey

28 May 2024

Two players, Milind Kumar and Harmeet Singh, formerly representing the Tripura Ranji team, have secured spots in the USA's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Jayanta Dey, Joint Secretary of Tripura Cricket Association, shed light on their performances in domestic cricket and their subsequent rise to the international...