April 30
Kenya: Electricity Bills Set for Relief As Kengen Ramps Up Hydropower Generation
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Kenyan households and businesses could soon enjoy lower electricity costs after the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) reported strong water levels across its Seven… Read more »
April 29
Kenya: Govt Issues Urgent Flood Warning to Tana River Residents
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The government has issued an urgent flood warning to residents living along the Lower Tana River following rising water levels in the Seven Forks dams due to heavy rainfall… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages Across Multiple Regions On April 30
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Kenya Power has issued a planned power interruption notice affecting several counties across the country on Thursday, April 30, as part of scheduled network maintenance. Read more »
Kenya: 700 Households Face Displacement As Floods Hit Tana River
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At least 700 households in Tana River County are facing possible displacement after rising water levels threatened homes in Abakuyu and Anole villages. Read more »
Tanzania: Dodoma Readies for Ruto's Tour of Tanzanian Parliament
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KENYA'S President William Ruto is scheduled to address Tanzania's Parliament on May 5, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation. Read more »
Kenya: Social Health Authority Will Deliver Universal Health Coverage, Says DP Kindiki
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence that the Universal Health Coverage being implemented by Social Health Authority (SHA) will be successful, challenging… Read more »
Kenya: JKIA Brought to a Standstill As Triamphant Sawe Back Home to a Heroic Welcome, Vows to Break World Record Again
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The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was on Wednesday night brought to a standstill following the arrival of triumphant Sabastian Sawe from London, where he smashed the World… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Deploys GSU, RDU Teams to Escort Vehicles After Kitui Attacks
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The government has deployed specialised police units to escort vehicles along the Mwingi-Garissa Road following a spate of deadly attacks and rising tensions along the Kitui-Tana… Read more »
Kenya: Joy As Farasi Lane Learners Receive Long-Awaited School Bus From First Lady Rachel
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First Lady Rachel Ruto has reaffirmed her commitment to advancing education and supporting children's welfare, saying partnerships remain critical in addressing challenges facing… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Residents Warned of Growing Flood Risks
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Residents of Nairobi are being warned of increased flood risks as heavy rains push water levels higher in major rivers cutting through the city. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Inflation Rises to 5.6% in April On Fuel, Transport Costs
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Kenya's annual inflation rose to 5.6 percent in April, up from 4.4 percent in March, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Read more »
Kenya: Court Jails Nyamira Officers 30 and 10 Years Over Murder of Suspect in Custody At Nyamira Police Post
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Two police officers have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after a court found them guilty of murdering a suspect while in custody at Nyamatoki Police Post in Nyamira County,… Read more »
Kenya: African Investment Leader Dr Lamba Named to Exclusive W.O.W Africa 50 Rare Men Circle
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An influential figure in African finance and enterprise development, Dr Lamba has been selected to join the prestigious W.O.W Africa "50 Rare Men Continental Circle 2026," an… Read more »
Kenya: No Evidence Kenyan President William Ruto Dismissed Kisii Community As 'Unimportant' in Elections
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IN SHORT: A quote attributed to Kenyan president William Ruto, dismissing the Kisii community's contribution in elections, has gone viral. However, the graphics with the quote have… Read more »
Kenya: One Petroleum Blames State As Tainted Fuel Probe Widens
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One Petroleum Ltd has shifted blame to the government over the condemned MT Paloma fuel consignment, saying it acted on instructions from the Ministry of Energy to supply emergency… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Says Kenya Committed to Wildlife Conservation
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Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, has described the repatriation of the critically endangered Mountain Bongo as a… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Flag Dismal 9% Progress in Last Mile Electricity Programme
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The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Energy has raised concerns over the sluggish implementation of the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, revealing that only 9 per… Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority Pushes for Major Reforms to National Addressing Bill
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The Communications Authority of Kenya has cautioned that parts of the National Addressing Bill, 2025 require refinement to align with existing legal frameworks, particularly the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Strengthens Mountain Bongo Population With Arrival of Four Rare Males
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Kenya has marked a major milestone in wildlife conservation with the return of four rare mountain bongos, boosting efforts to restore one of the world's most endangered antelope… Read more »
Kenya: Iten-Kabarnet Road Closed Following Rain-Induced Landslide
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The Kenya National Highways Authority has warned motorists of a major disruption along the Iten-Kabarnet Road following a landslide near the Kolol area. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Chair Praises High Voter Uptake After Curtains Fall On 30-Day Voter Listing Drive
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has hailed the more than 1.8 million Kenyans who turned out to register as voters during the just-concluded Enhanced… Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenya Has Not Postponed the Reopening of Schools Due to Floods
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IN SHORT: Widely circulated social media posts claim Kenya delayed school reopening in April 2026 due to floods, with some using a "breaking news" graphic and a clip of president… Read more »
Kenya: Amsons Group Commits Sh4.5bn Grant for Construction of 10 Level 4 Mother and Child Hospitals
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Pan-African Business conglomerate Amsons Group has, in a landmark corporate grant to the Government of Kenya, committed to establishing 10 Mother-and-Child hospitals in Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: African EV Firm Agilitee Eyes Us Listing in Growth Push
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African electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Agilitee is set to enter the United States public markets in a move expected to unlock new capital and accelerate the continent's… Read more »
Kenya: International Hockey Tournament to Highlight Sikh Union Centenary Celebrations
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The Sikh Union Vaisakhi Sports Festival and Treasure Hunt might be over, but the excitement is just getting started! Read more »
