April 28
Nigeria: Nigerian Minister Tells President Ruto, 'We Speak Good English'
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Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Henry Dele Alake, sparked attention with a light-hearted but pointed remark directed at President William Ruto, saying Nigerians… Read more »
Tanzania: Kwale Key to Kenya-Tanzania Trade Link - PS Karugu
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State Department of East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has underscored the strategic importance of Kwale County as a critical gateway for regional… Read more »
Kenya: Justice Kigen Dismisses Bias Claims Over ICC Role, Affirms Commitment to Rule of Law
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Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen has dismissed concerns that his previous role in defending President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court could compromise his… Read more »
Kenya: KMRC to Issue Sh3bn Green Bond for Housing Finance
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Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) plans to raise Sh3 billion through a green bond to finance affordable and environmentally sustainable housing. Read more »
Kenya: Katwa Kigen, Ex-Ipoa Boss Face JSC in Supreme Court Interviews
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Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson Anne Makori, and High Court judges Joseph Sergon are set to face the Judicial… Read more »
Kenya: Anne Makori Tells JSC Panel Her Experience Makes Her Fit for Supreme Court Judge Role
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Former Independent Policing Oversight Authority Chairperson Anne Makori has told the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) that her extensive experience in public service makes her… Read more »
Kenya: Kiharu Tvet to Build Sh234mn Hostels to Ease Housing Shortage
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William Ruto laid the foundation stone for a Sh234 million student hostel project at Kiharu Technical and Vocational College, aimed at easing accommodation challenges for trainees. Read more »
Kenya: Residents Rally Behind Okeng'o Nyambane for Nyaribari Chache MP Seat After Elders' Endorsement
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Support for Okeng'o Nyambane's bid for the Nyaribari Chache parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election is gaining momentum after a group of respected elders from the Botondo… Read more »
Kenya: Illicit Alcohol Ring Busted in Nyeri As NACADA Seizes Major Haul, MCA Aspirant Sought
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A major crackdown on illegal alcohol production in Nyeri County has uncovered a sophisticated counterfeit brewing and bottling operation hidden inside a residential home, with… Read more »
Kenya: Malaba Border Goes Solar As KRA Cuts Power Costs
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Kenya Revenue Authority has rolled out a solar power system at the Malaba One-Stop Border Post, targeting a 90 percent reduction in energy costs while improving trade efficiency. Read more »
Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Become Producer of Medical Supplies, Not Consumer
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President William Ruto has called on African countries to work together to ensure that African countries are self-sufficient in medical supplies and health commodities to… Read more »
Kenya: Sixth Senate Mashinani to Be Held in Kilifi
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The sixth Senate Mashinani will be held in Kilifi County in September, following a resolution passed by Senators through a Motion tabled by Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Plans Local Production of Bank, SIM Cards
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Kenya has taken a major step towards ending the importation of bank cards, SIM cards and other secure identity products after the opening of a new smart card manufacturing factory… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom's My Oneapp Handles Sh100bn Daily in Transactions
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Safaricom's My OneApp is processing about Sh100 billion daily in transactions, highlighting the scale of digital payments growth in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Court Grants 14-Day Detention for Two Men Held With Illegal Firearm in Vihiga
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Two suspects arrested while allegedly in possession of an illegal firearm along the Kisumu-Busia highway have been arraigned in court, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations… Read more »
Kenya: Narok Entrepreneurs Win Sh1.9m in Predators' Den Grants
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Nine entrepreneurs from Narok County have secured business grants under the Predators' Den programme, an initiative designed to support startups through training and financial… Read more »
Kenya: Fedex, Kam to Power Kenya's Manufacturing and Trade Ambitions
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Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, in collaboration with Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), convened a… Read more »
Africa: Wildmango Partners With Openai to Expand Ai Access in Africa
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WildMango has partnered with OpenAI to expand access to advanced artificial intelligence technologies across Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Moves to Block Sale of Govt Safaricom Stake to Vodacom
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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has filed a court petition seeking to stop the government from proceeding with the planned sale of its 15 percent shareholding in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches Sh1bn Kabarnet University Project in Baringo
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The National government has embarked on construction of the first public university in Baringo at Kabarnet, the county headquarters. Read more »
April 27
Africa: Africa's Path to Lasting Peace: Multilateral Security Cooperation
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The African continent finds itself at a pivotal juncture in 2026. While hosting some of the world's fastest-growing economies and a vibrant, youthful population, Africa’s… Read more »
Kenya: Parts of Marsabit Declared Dangerous As Govt Cracks Down
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared parts of Marsabit as security-disturbed and dangerous areas following escalating banditry and inter-communal violence in… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 27, 2026
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Kenya: President Ruto Defends Reform Agenda, Promises Solutions to Kenya's Challenges
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President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to addressing the challenges facing Kenyans, saying the government is focused on delivering solutions rather… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Blames Cartels for Attempts to Derail Social Health Authority Rollout
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President William Ruto said Kenya is taking decisive steps to secure universal health coverage (UHC) through legislation designed to outlast political cycles. Read more »
