May 02
Kenya: Press Freedom Is Near Yet Too Far, It's Time to Turn the Tide
Resilience and strength are not without burdens. This, perhaps, is the biggest lesson we can learn as we mark this year's World Press Freedom Day. Read more »
Kenya: Top U.S. Congressmen Petition House Speaker for an Address By President Ruto
Two high-ranking members of the US Congress have written to House Speaker Mike Johnson to have President William Ruto address a joint session during his impending visit to the… Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Fuel Contamination Risk Leads to Closure of Flooded Petrol Stations in Nairobi
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has directed retail fuel stations affected by flooding to temporarily cease operations due to the risk of fuel contamination. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Striking Doctors to End Paralysis, Citing Financial Constraints
President William Ruto has called on striking doctors to end their industrial action, citing financial constraints that hinder the resolution of the remaining two out of 19 issues… Read more »
Kenya: More Heavy Rainfall Predicted Amid Deaths and Destruction
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains are likely to persist for the entire month of May, raising fears of more devastating effects in the coming days. Read more »
Kenya: Doing It for Kiptum! - Benson Kipruto Says He Will Dedicate Olympics Performance to Fallen Friend
Benson Kipruto says he will be competing at the Olympic Games in Paris, in honour of his great friend, departed world record holder Kevin Kiptum. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Unveils Plans for New Airport Terminal At JKIA to Tackle Flooding
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled plans for a new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to combat future flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Six Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed Following KDF-Led Ambush in Lamu
Six Al-Shabaab fighters were on Wednesday killed in Kumba, Lamu County, following a multi-agency security operation led by the Kenya Defence Forces. Read more »
Kenya: Tourists Evacuated As Camps Flooded in Maasai Mara
A search and rescue operation was underway Wednesday for tourists stranded by floodwaters in over 14 tourist camps in Talek, Narok County. Read more »
Kenya: Top Officials Arrested Over Fake Fertilizer
Top officials of the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) are set to face charges Thursday in the fake fertiliser scandal. Read more »
Kenya: Pope Francis Offers Prayers for Kenya Amid Devastating Floods
Pope Francis has expressed solidarity with Kenya as floods wreak havoc, claiming numerous lives. Read more »
Kenya: Woman Dead As Building Under Construction Collapses in Kirinyaga
Tragedy struck in Karia area, Kirinyaga County, on Wednesday morning when a 4-storey building under construction collapsed, killing one person. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Rescues 11 People Stranded in Kitengela Floods
Eleven people and a dog were rescued by the Kenya Red Cross in Kitengela on Wednesday morning as floodwaters marooned several homes. Read more »
Kenya: Authorities Warn of Temporary Road Closures in Nairobi Due to Floods
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of several roads in Nairobi due to overnight rains causing flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Kipchoge Upbeat Over Olympics Three-Peat As Final Marathon Squad Named
Two-time Olympics marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge headlines a strong three-man team that will represent Kenya at this year's summer games in Paris. Read more »
Kenya: Astrazeneca Joins Hands With Partners to Tackle Kenya's Cancer Burden
Global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has joined hands with Kenya's Ministry of Health to tackle cancer problems facing the country through the unveiling of the Cancer Care… Read more »
Kenya: 'YouTube Man' Yego 'Feeling Okay' After Kip Keino Classic Injury Scare
Former javelin world champion Julius Yego says he is feeling okay after an injury scare at the Kip Keino Classic a fortnight ago, one that put doubt on his preparation towards… Read more »
April 30
Kenya: Kenya Floods - What a Deluge Reveals About Nairobi's Vulnerability
Everything feels sodden in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and beyond. Read more »
Kenya: April Inflation Drops to 5% On Easing Food, Fuel and Electricity Prices
Kenya's monthly inflation dropped by 0.7 percent to 5 percent in March from 5.7 percent in March after food, fuel, electricity, and housing costs dropped. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Flood Crisis - Govt Urged to Hold Accountable Those Who Failed to Act
Kenya is in the grips of a devastating flood crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 140 people. Read more »
Kenya: Lamu East Resident Petition Parliament to Help in Community Land Return
Lamu East residents have petitioned Parliament over the 39,927 hectares that they claimed was irregularly possessed by the government. Read more »
Kenya: Move Out of Risk-Prone Areas, Cabinet Orders
President William Samoei Ruto this morning convened a Special Cabinet meeting to deliberate on additional measures required to mitigate the effects of the ongoing torrential rains… Read more »
Kenya: More Women of Reproductive Age Using Modern Birth Control Methods
377 million women aged 15-49 years of reproductive age in 85 countries are using modern birth control methods, according to a recent report by Family Planning 2030 (FP2030). Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders Military to Join in Search of Victims in Mai Mahiu Tragedy
President William Ruto has ordered the military to join in the search of bodies at the Mai Mahiu tragedy where dozens are missing following the devastating floods tragedy. Read more »
Kenya: Regularly Check On Elderly Relatives, Neighbors During Rainy Season - Health Ministry
The Ministry of health has urged Kenyans to periodically check on their elderly relatives, neighbors, and people with special needs during severe weather condition, by making sure… Read more »