Kenya

Land prices drop in Nairobi suburbs and satellite towns

Hass Consult's quarterly report shows land prices fell in areas like Muthaiga, Kiambu and Ngong during the third quarter of 2025. Prices rose in other suburbs meanwhile. The firm's director attributes the drops to tightening finances reducing buyer flow.

Plane crashes in Kwale with 11 aboard, company says

October 28, 2025 Njeri Mwangi

An air travel company has confirmed that the plane which crashed in Kwale County this week carried 10 passengers and one crew member. The incident occurred on the morning of October 28, 2025, as the aircraft flew from Diani to Kichwa Tembo. There were no survivors.

Harambee Starlets ready to face Gambia for WAFCON qualification

October 28, 2025 Njeri Mwangi

Harambee Starlets have 90 minutes today to secure WAFCON 2026 qualification against Gambia. After a 3-1 win in the first leg, Kenya needs to avoid conceding more than two goals or draw to advance. Coach Beldine Odemba says her team is ready to make history after a decade without success.

Court allows detention of six Iranians in Ksh8 billion drug case

A Kenyan court has ordered the detention of six Iranian nationals arrested in connection with a massive drug trafficking operation worth Ksh8 billion. The suspects were apprehended after their vessel was intercepted off the Mombasa coast. The ruling allows for further investigations into the methamphetamine haul.

Former kayole ocs breaks down in court while testifying

October 29, 2025 Njeri Mwangi

Former Kayole police station commander SSP Dennis Omunga broke down in court while testifying in a murder case against six officers. He recalled losing 13 officers during his short tenure amid high crime. The case concerns the killing of Wycliffe Vincent Owuor, a suspect in a 2019 Sh72 million robbery.

High Court rules women must return dowry after divorce

A Kenyan High Court has ruled that women must return dowry payments in customary marriages upon divorce, reigniting debates on tradition and equality. The decision in the case of CKN Vs DMO emphasizes the symbolic role of dowry in dissolving unions. This precedent could reshape how divorce cases handle cultural practices.

Dutch national assaults police in Diani after arrest

October 29, 2025 Njeri Mwangi

A Dutch national was arrested in Diani, Kwale County, for assaulting a woman and vandalising property, leading to a viral video of him abusing police officers at the station. The National Police Service condemned the incident and praised the officers' restraint. The suspect faces charges and potential deportation.