Kenya

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

29 Mwezi wa kumi, 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.

Government plans to reskill retrenched sugar workers

The Kenyan government has announced plans to reskill and redeploy workers affected by the restructuring of state-owned sugar companies. Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua shared these details during a Senate appearance on October 29, 2025, as part of efforts to revive the struggling sugar industry. This follows legal challenges from thousands of employees over redundancy notices.

Kenha warns motorists over flooded Thika-Garissa road

The Kenya National Highways Authority has cautioned drivers against using the Thika-Garissa road due to severe flooding from intensified short rains. Traffic is disrupted between Bangali and Madogo, with impassable sections reported. Engineers are monitoring the situation as rainfall continues across several counties.

Jogoo mweupe mkubwa ashinda tuzo katika maonyesho ya ASK

Jogoo mweupe wa kilo 5.5 wa aina ya Brahma alikuwa kivutio kikuu katika maonyesho ya kibiashara na kilimo ya Kaunti ya Nairobi 2025, yaliyoandaliwa na Baraza la Kilimo Kenya (ASK). Jogoo huyo, mwenye umri wa miezi tisa, ni mali ya Fredrick Omondi, mfugaji kutoka Kitengela. Ushindi wake ulitokana na ukubwa, afya na utunzaji wake bora.

Mume anauliza ushauri kuhusu kuonyesha mapenzi kwa mke wake

Mume mmoja amemwambia shangazi kuwa mke wake anasema yeye si romantic na hajui kuonyesha mapenzi. Anadai mke wake anamwambia kuwa ni millennial na anauliza kama maua na picha mitandaoni ndiyo kipimo cha mapenzi siku hizi. Shangazi amejibu kuwa mapenzi ni hekima na vitendo, si maua au selfie.

Msimamizi wa zamani wa kituo cha Kayole analia mahakamani wakati wa kutoa ushahidi

29 Mwezi wa kumi, 2025 Njeri Mwangi

Msimamizi wa zamani wa kituo cha polisi cha Kayole, SSP Dennis Omunga, alilia mahakamani wakati wa kutoa ushahidi katika kesi ya mauaji dhidi ya maafisa sita wa polisi. Alikumbuka kupoteza maafisa 13 wa polisi katika kipindi kifupi cha utendaji wake. Kesi inahusu mauaji ya Wycliffe Vincent Owuor, mshukiwa wa wizi wa Sh72 milioni mnamo 2019.