May 04
Africa: African Groups Push for Stronger Disease Surveillance Systems
Capital FM
More than 20 civil society and community organisations across Africa have urged governments to prioritise epidemic preparedness and disease surveillance, warning that weak systems… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Challenges New Judges to Choose Right Over Easy
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President William Ruto has urged newly sworn-in judges to stand firm in making difficult decisions, telling them to always choose what is right--even when it is unpopular. Read more »
Kenya: KEMRI Launches Study On Aflatoxin Risks to Children
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Researchers at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme and global partners have launched a major study to assess the health risks of aflatoxin exposure in children across… Read more »
Kenya: Ole Kina Urges Treasury to Stop Off-Budget Spending Under Article 223
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Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has urged the government to halt the introduction of new projects in the 2026/2027 financial year budget, calling instead for the completion of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Woos Japanese Investors As Kenya Deepens Economic Ties
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President William Ruto has called on more Japanese firms to invest in Kenya, urging them to take up opportunities in public-private partnerships for commercially viable projects as… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Proposes 5% Tax On Mitumba Imports
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The government has proposed a new 5 percent tax on income from imported second-hand clothes, commonly known as mitumba, under the draft Finance Bill 2026. Read more »
Kenya: TV Losing Daily Grip As Kenyans Shift to Digital Platforms
Capital FM
Television is steadily losing its hold on Kenyan audiences as digital platforms continue to reshape how people consume content, a new survey by the Media Council of Kenya shows. Read more »
Kenya: Cherargei Seeks to Slash Uhuru's Retirement Benefits Over Alleged Political Activity
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Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a motion seeking to withdraw or significantly reduce retirement benefits enjoyed by former president Uhuru Kenyatta, citing alleged… Read more »
Tanzania: Welcoming Kagame, Ruto As New Chapter for Regional Prosperity Opens [editorial]
Daily News
THIS week, Tanzania stands at the centre of an extraordinary diplomatic convergence. Read more »
Kenya: Why Omanyala Was 'Mad' With His Teammates At World Relays
Capital FM
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala admits he was 'mad' with his teammates after a poor performance on the opening day of the World Relays in Botswana on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: Ngatiari and Njeri Shine At NCBA Golf Series Migaa Leg
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Anthony Ngatiari and Teresia Njeri emerged as the standout winners at the 10th leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series held at Migaa Golf Club over the weekend, as the race for… Read more »
Africa: Open Doors Without Conditions: What China's Zero-Tariff Policy Signals for Africa's Economic Future [opinion]
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On May 1, 2026, China opened its market to 53 African countries through a zero-tariff policy, a bold step that could redefine Africa's economic future. The move signals a clear and… Read more »
Kenya: Tough Night for Okot and Co As Atlanta Lose to Washington Mystics in Wnba Tie
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Kenya's Madina Okot sunk nine points as her Atlanta Dreams side lost 83-72 to Washington Mystics in a WNBA tie at home on Sunday night. Read more »
Kenya: Financial Inclusion Without Insurance Is a False Promise [opinion]
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A trader in Gikomba market lost her entire stock and stall to one of the market's recurring fires. She had built that business over four years. She had an M-Pesa till number, a… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Seeks Reforms As Kanjama Flags Irregularities in Court Mediation Process
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Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama has raised concern over the conduct of court-annexed mediation processes, warning that matters with complex legal questions… Read more »
Kenya: Mater Hospital Secures Sh100mn Equipment Boost for Growth
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Mater Misericordiae Hospital Nairobi has received 163 pieces of medical equipment worth Sh100 million from Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Dublin. Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah Hits Back At Kang'ata, Over 'Deceitful Politics, Denies Exerting Political Pressure
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National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has publicly rebuked Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata, accusing him of hypocrisy and warning him against dragging his name into… Read more »
May 03
Kenya: How Wildlife Conservancies Perpetuate Green Colonialism in Kenya [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The story of wildlife conservation in East Africa is often told through spectacular images of beautiful scenery and the region's charismatic animals. But seldom asked is the… Read more »
Madagascar: Govt Maps 59 Flood-Prone Areas in Tana River As Flood Risk Escalates Nationwide
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The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) has identified 59 flood-prone areas across Tana River County as heavy rains continue to trigger rising river levels and… Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll From Floods Climbs to 18, With Eastern Region Worst Hit
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The death toll from ongoing floods across Kenya has risen to 18, with most fatalities attributed to drowning, as heavy rains continue to batter multiple regions, the Ministry of… Read more »
Kenya: Kang'ata to Quit Ruto's UDA Party Citing 'Honest Differences' Ahead of 2027 Race
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Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced he will not seek re-election on the ticket of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), citing what he termed "honest… Read more »
Kenya: Police Intercept Nairobi-Bound Bus Ferrying Ammunition and Government Stores Along Thika-Garissa Highway
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A multi-agency security team has intercepted a passenger bus carrying ammunition and government stores along the Thika-Garissa Highway in what authorities say could have posed a… Read more »
Kenya: Flower Chemicals Fuel Surge in ENT Infections in Naivasha
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A sharp increase in cases of ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections in Naivasha among flower farmworkers and children has been attributed to exposure to agro-chemicals and cold. Read more »
Kenya: Lighting the Way to Protect Kenya's Lions and the Livestock They Prey On
RFI
As a boy, Richard Turere saw up close the threat lions posed to his family's livestock - and the threat to the lions in turn. His ingenious solution to the problem is now being… Read more »
Kenya: Finally! Ruto Congratulates Kenyan Skater After Clinching Gold in African Championships
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3, 2026 - President William Ruto has paid tribute to Kenya's skating star Kevin Kiarie after clinching gold at the Africa Inline Freestyle Championships in… Read more »
