By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica Nairobi, Kenya — A Kenyan man’s sensational claim that he is the firstborn son of Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has resurfaced online, only to be dismantled by a combination of basic math and digital forensics. The man, whose identity remains largely undisclosed, ...

By iNewsAfrica StaffPublished: July 10, 2025 Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyan President William Ruto has ignited a firestorm of criticism after publicly instructing police officers to shoot protesters “in the leg” to quell mounting anti-government demonstrations. The controversial directive, issued amid weeks of unrest, is being condemned by human rights groups ...

Nairobi, Kenya – June 26, 2025 | At least 16 people have been confirmed dead and more than 400 others injured in Kenya following widespread protests against police brutality, corruption, and economic hardship, according to a chilling report by Amnesty International Kenya. The demonstrations, which erupted on June 25 across ...

Reporting by iNewsAfrica Bureau, East Africa Kenyan televangelist Gilbert Deya, known for the “miracle babies” scandal, has died at the age of 72 following a tragic road accident on the Kisumu–Bondo highway. At least 15 others, including Moi University students and Siaya County officials, sustained injuries in the multi-vehicle collision. ...

By iNewsAfrica | East Africa Bureau | May 22, 2025 In Summary:Kenya’s apparel industry faces a major crisis as the U.S. duty-free trade deal under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to expire in September 2025. Over 150,000 jobs and hundreds of millions in export value are ...

Kenya’s former Justice Minister and prominent human rights activist, Martha Karua Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a move that has sparked regional diplomatic unease, Tanzania on Saturday deported Kenya’s former Justice Minister and prominent human rights activist, Martha Karua, shortly after her arrival in Dar es Salaam. Karua was ...

Naivasha, Kenya – In a striking reminder of the evolving face of wildlife trafficking, a Kenyan court has sentenced four individuals—including two Belgian teenagers—to heavy fines or prison terms for attempting to smuggle over 5,000 live queen ants out of the country. The convicts, identified as Lornoy David and Seppe ...

Migori, Kenya – A political rally addressed by President William Ruto turned chaotic on Sunday after a protester hurled a shoe at the president, a dramatic gesture of dissent that has since ignited national debate and led to multiple arrests. The incident occurred in Migori County, a traditional opposition stronghold, ...

NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan authorities have confirmed that the fatal shooting of opposition lawmaker Charles Ong’ondo Were was a “targeted and premeditated” act, sparking national outrage and renewed calls for political security. Were, who represented the Kasipul constituency under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), was gunned down on Tuesday night ...

Kenyan President William Ruto |Published 7:45 PM ET, Saturday April 26, 2025| Nairobi — Kenya is poised to reclaim its position as East Africa’s largest economy in 2025, overtaking Ethiopia, according to new projections released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook forecasts Kenya’s gross ...