September 12
Africa: Kenya's Hustlesasa Among Finalists for 'Triple-Double - NBA Africa Startup Accelerator' Demo Day in New York
Kenya's HustleSasa is among 10 African startups selected by the NBA Africa to pitch their products at Demo Day in New York City on September 25. Read more »
September 10
Kenya: Abduba Dida Protests Limitations On Role As Volunteer Imam in U.S. Jail
Former Kenya presidential candidate Abduba Dida may now enjoy additional liberties in jail after a US court partly allowed his petition against limitations of his religious… Read more »
September 04
Kenya: U.S. Court Denies Bail for Kenyan Fugitive Kevin Kang'ethe Who Was Extradited After Dramatic Escape, Recapture
A U.S. court has denied bail for Kenyan fugitive Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kang'ethe after he pleaded not guilty to the murder of Margaret Mbitu, a crime that has drawn international… Read more »
August 08
Kenya: U.S. Under-Secretary for Human Rights Condemns Heavy-Handed Approach to Protests
The United States has condemned the heavy handedness by Kenya's security agents in their response to the youth-led anti-government protests witnessed in different parts of the… Read more »
August 01
Kenya: U.S. Embassy Stresses Need to Uphold Integrity As CS Nominees Vetting Kicks Off
The United States government has called on the Kenyan authorities to ensure that individuals nominated for Cabinet Secretary positions possess the necessary qualifications and… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Defends Police Deployment to Haiti At Start of MPs Vetting
Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki has defended the police deployment to Haiti. Read more »
July 19
Kenya: Kenyan, Haitian Police Recapture Key Port-AU-Prince Port - Mission Commander
Kenyan and Haitian police officers have successfully recaptured a key Port-au-Prince port after a fierce gun battle with gang members who had occupied the strategic seaport since… Read more »
Kenya: US Condemns Police Brutality On Protesters, Calls for Accountability
The United States Embassy in Kenya has urged the government to continue taking steps to ensure accountability in the fight against corruption to promote unity, and reconciliation. Read more »
July 17
Kenya: Second Batch of Kenyan Troops Land in Haiti
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 17 - 200 more Kenya police officers have been dispatched to Haiti under the United Nation backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission aimed at… Read more »
July 16
Kenya: Kenyans in the US to Demand Accountability From Govt, IMF Over Protest Killings
Kenyans residing in America are set to stage a protest at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters to demand for accountability over the death of Kenyans killed in the… Read more »
July 03
Kenya: Kenya Eyes U.S. After Tapping Into EU Market Under EPA
Kenyan exports will now access duty-free, quota-free markets in 27 European Union nations following the Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the European Union (EPA). Read more »
June 26
Kenya: U.S. Senator Chris Coons Warns Kenya Against Violence Amid Finance Bill Protests
United States Senator Chris Coons has voiced concerns over the violence witnessed during the anti-Finance Bill protests held on Tuesday. Read more »
June 24
Kenya: Ruto Sends Off First 400 Police Officers to Haiti
The officers are due to travel to Haiti on Tuesday to lead a United Nations-backed mission aimed at addressing gang violence. Read more »
June 21
Kenya: Ruto Hosts U.S. Congress Members As He Pitches for Agoa Extension
President William Ruto hosted US Congress members at State House, Nairobi, to advocate for the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is set to expire in… Read more »
June 15
Africa: President Ruto Not US Pawn in Africa - Ambassador Whitman
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has refuted allegations that President William Ruto is a surrogate of President Joe Biden's administration, aimed at expanding US influence in… Read more »
June 14
Kenya: Former U.S. President Obama to Visit Kenya Next Year
President William Ruto has announced that former United States President Barrack Obama will be visiting the country next year. Read more »
June 07
Kenya: Permanent Council Grants Kenya Status of Permanent Observer to the Organization of American States (OAS)
The Permanent council has granted Kenya the status of permanent observer to the Organization of American States (OAS), a regional forum for political discussion, policy analysis… Read more »
May 30
Uganda: U.S. Blacklists Top Museveni Allies Over Graft, Rights Abuses
The United States has designated five senior Ugandan officials over their involvement in corruption and rights abuses. Read more »
Kenya: Deputy PM Pokes Fun At Ruto's Holding of First Lady Hand During U.S. Visit
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua allayed off politics in the National Prayer Breakfast and instead brought to fore humorous highlights of President William Ruto's recent state… Read more »
May 25
Kenya: President Ruto Back From U.S. Where He Sealed Multi-Billion Investments for Kenya
President William Ruto has returned from a successful visit to the United States, where he secured multi-billion dollar investment deals for Kenya. Read more »
May 26
Kenya: Cheaper Than Kenya Airways - Ruto Defends Jet for U.S. State Visit
President William Ruto has defended his decision to use a luxury private jet for his 4-day State Visit to the United States of America, asserting that it was a cost-effective… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's U.S. Visit Yielded Sh1 Trillion in Investments - Spokesman
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has emphasized the significant gains Kenya has achieved from President William Ruto's recent US State Visit, despite criticism over the… Read more »
May 24
Africa: Ruto and Obama Discuss Africa's Future in Landmark Washington Meeting
Kenyan President William Ruto and former U.S. President Barack Obama have held extensive talks on key issues affecting Africa, focusing on democratic developments, climate change,… Read more »
May 23
Kenya: White House Dinners Honoring Kenyan Presidents (Moi and Kibaki) Through the Years
According to the White House Historical Association, a state dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous of White… Read more »
May 19
Kenya: LSK Declares Planned Police Deployment to Haiti Unlawful
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has declared the planned deployment of police officers to Haiti unlawful, days after the move was challenged in court. In a statement, the LSK urged… Read more »