Transgender rights in Kenya have received a major boost after the High Court ruled that state agencies can allow changes to gender markers on official identity documents under specific conditions. In a decision delivered on May 19, 2026, the High Court examined how constitutional protections apply to identity documentation where existing laws remain silent on
A single gunman ambushed a vehicle carrying a family to a Quran recitation in Arabia town on Saturday, killing six and wounding three others, an event police described as terror. Mandera County Police Commander Robinson Ndiwa said attackers specifically targeted civilians on their way to the function. “We had a reported incident of an ambush
Kenyan singer Nadia Mukami has confirmed that she has parted ways with fellow musician Ali Yusuf, popularly known as Arrow Bwoy, marking the end of their relationship. In a statement, Nadia revealed that the decision to separate was made after months of difficulty, noting that the relationship had been unstable for about one and a
The Ministry of Sports has requested an additional Ksh 11.02 billion to facilitate the timely completion of key stadium projects earmarked for AFCON 2027 and to safeguard Kenya’s hosting rights as preparations intensify. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Committee on Sports and Culture on Tuesday, May 19, Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi defended the supplementary funding