IEBC Official Killed in Mombasa Home Robbery.
Aisha Akinyi Abubakar died on Sunday. She was 48 years old. Aisha worked for the IEBC in Kilifi County. The IEBC helps run elections in Kenya.
Two people attacked Aisha and her son, Khasim Hassan. It happened at their home in Utange, Mombasa County. It was around 3 in the morning.
The attackers hurt Khasim badly. He went to the hospital. He is 18 years old.
The attackers stole items from the house, including a TV, a sound system, and an iPad, and then they ran away.
The hospital told the police about the attack. The police went to the house. They saw that the attackers got in through a window. They used a crowbar and a knife. One attacker wore a mask.
The attackers stabbed Aisha in the...
Police Look Into Death of Missing 24-Year-Old.
The police shared what they found out about a young man who died. His name was Ibrahim Mwiti. He was 24.
Mwiti went missing in November 2024. His family looked for him, and his friends asked for help on social media. They thought someone had taken him.
On Sunday, the police said Mwiti died in an accident. It happened on Thika Road on November 12, 2024. A car hit him and drove away. Mwiti was riding a motorcycle.
The police found his body that night. He had head injuries. They took his body to a hospital. They did not know who he was at first.
Later, the police used his fingerprints to figure out it was Mwiti. On January 2, 2025, his mother went to court. She asked to bury him without...
President William Ruto went to church in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Sunday. He was there for a service with many different Christian groups.
At the same time, Mr. Ruto's deputy, Kithure Kindiki, was also at church. But Mr. Kindiki went to a different service in Embu. He prayed at the Full Gospel Church in Mbeere North.
The two leaders were in different parts of Kenya for Sunday worship. They each chose to attend services in separate regions today.
President William Ruto went to a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Sunday. The service was a homecoming and thanksgiving for Kichumba Murkomen, the new Cabinet Secretary for the Interior. Many MPs joined President Ruto at the service. They will likely talk about politics after the service.
At the same time, Vice President Kithure Kindiki attended a different church service in Embu. He has not been seen much in public recently. On Saturday, Kindiki said he was on a short vacation that President Ruto approved. He said he feels energized and ready to help the president in the new year.
Some people thought Kindiki might be having problems with President Ruto because he missed some important events. These events included...
Kenya's Deputy Leader Says Government Is United.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says there is no split in the government. He wants Kenyans to support President William Ruto this year.
Mr. Kindiki spoke at a wedding on Saturday. It was for the son of a cabinet member. Mr. Kindiki said he was on a short vacation. The president had given him a few days off.
"Enjoy the holiday," Mr. Kindiki said. "Pay no attention to small issues. We have important work to do."
Mr. Kindiki feels ready to go. He thinks 2025 will be a big year, and he wants everyone to help the president make Kenya better.
Many important people came to the wedding. There were other cabinet members and officials.
Mr. Kindiki discussed the government's...
Man Killed by Angry Crowd After Firing Gun.
LIKONI, Kenya - A man with a gun caused chaos in Likoni on Friday. He was riding on the back of a motorcycle. When they got to Vyemani Grounds, he would not pay the driver.
The man pulled out an AK47 rifle. He shot it in the air. This scared the motorcycle driver. The two men fought over the gun.
The driver got the gun away from the man. But the man had already fired many shots. The bullets hit two people standing nearby.
A woman was shot in her leg and stomach. A man was shot in his stomach, too. They went to the hospital. Doctors say they will be okay.
Many people heard the gunfire. They came to see what was happening. The crowd attacked the man with the gun. They beat him until he...
A Caring Leader Helps Students in Need.
HOMA BAY, Kenya - Governor Gladys Wanga cried as she listened to a poor, disabled mother. The woman's name is Julita Adhiambo. Ms. Adhiambo used to beg for money in markets. She needed to pay for her children's school.
Ms. Adhiambo is a widow with a hard life. But her son, David Ochieng, will now get help. He is part of a new scholarship program called Fins to Swim.
Governor Wanga started Fins to Swim last year. She wants to help smart students from low-income families. Over 480 students were chosen. They met the rules to get the money.
A student must get good grades and really need help to be picked. Local groups find the students who qualify.
Ms. Adhiambo had lost hope. She told her son to...
Kenya Urges Caution as Children Return to School.
NAIROBI, Kenya—The National Transport and Safety Authority has an important message. They want everyone to be very careful on the roads, as children will soon go back to school.
The new school year starts next week. Many kids will be traveling. The Authority says safety is a big priority.
They want drivers to follow traffic rules, which will help prevent crashes, which can hurt or kill people.
The Authority has seen some bad behavior lately. They have done safety checks on roads across Kenya, and some drivers are not being safe.
This is not good. It could put children in danger. Kids will be going back to school. The roads will be busy.
The Authority wants all drivers to do a few...
Kenya Mourns Death of Human Rights Leader Roseline Odede.
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto and other Kenyan leaders are very sad. Roseline Odede died on Friday. She was an important person who fought for human rights.
Ms. Odede led the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. She got sick and died soon after.
President Ruto said Ms. Odede wanted Kenya to be fair for everyone. He shared his love with her family.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also spoke. He said Ms. Odede deeply believed in freedom. She worked hard to make Kenya more democratic.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga also remembered Ms. Odede. He said she improved the Human Rights Commission and protected the rights of vulnerable people.
Mr. Odinga said...
