January 01
Kenya: NACADA Backs President's Resolve On Alcohol and Drug Abuse As New DCI Unit Set for 2026
Capital FM
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has welcomed President William Ruto's renewed commitment to tackling alcohol and substance abuse,… Read more »
Kenya: Suspect Linked to Ang'ata Barrikoi Murder Freed On Sh100,000 Cash Bail
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya -- Joshua Nkabash Sakuyiai, the key suspect in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Charles Korir on August 13, 2025, in Ang'ata Barrikoi, has been released on… Read more »
Kenya: NLP Leader Roots for Mt Kenya Unity, Signals Alliance With Maina Njenga
Capital FM
National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli used the burial of Stephen Kamunya -- the father of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga -- as a platform to call for unity across… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Inflation Eases to 4.5% in December - KNBS
Capital FM
Kenya's annual inflation eased to 4.5 per cent in December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Indices (CPI) and inflation report released by the Kenya National Bureau of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Usher in 2026 With Prayers, Fireworks and Renewed Hope
Capital FM
Kenyans joined the rest of the world in ushering in the New Year, with millions across the country welcoming 2026 in scenes of jubilation marked by prayer, music and fireworks. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Licenses 42 More Digital Credit Providers, Total Now 195
Capital FM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed an additional 42 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the total number of regulated digital lenders in the country to 195. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Bets On Infrastructure Fund to Finance Kenya's First-World Ambitions
Capital FM
President William Ruto has set the stage for a major shift in how Kenya finances and delivers development, unveiling the National Infrastructure Fund as a cornerstone of the… Read more »
December 31, 2025
Africa: Health Advances Marked 2025 As Wars and Funding Cuts Strained Systems
UN News
From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises 'Watershed Year' As He Outlines Gains in New Year Address
Capital FM
President William Ruto has declared 2026 a "watershed year," saying it will be remembered as the moment Kenya decisively changed course for the better, citing progress in health,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya - African Journalists Forge Shared Continental Priorities for Just Transition and Information Integrity [press release]
IFJ
Organised from December 18 to 20, 2025, the workshop opened with an in-depth examination of just transition in the African context. Participants analysed how climate change is… Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Seeks Forgiveness From Luo Nation, Urges End to 'Devil Narrative' Politics
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Former Cabinet Minister Moses Kuria has urged the Luo community to resist the "devil narrative" against former President Uhuru Kenyatta or the Kikuyu community citing past… Read more »
Kenya: Natembeya Makes First Public Appearance Since Christmas Accident
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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya made a public appearance on Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a leg injury in a Christmas accident, bringing clarity to days of… Read more »
Kenya: Pregnant Lioness Treated for Facial Wound in Maasai Mara
Capital FM
A pregnant lioness from the Sopa Pride in the Maasai Mara was successfully treated for a deep facial wound by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) veterinary teams, highlighting the… Read more »
Kenya: 2025 Wage Squeeze - How Statutory Deductions, Rising Prices Eroded Incomes
Capital FM
In 2025, the average Kenyan household has grappling with a cost-of-living crisis that goes beyond headline inflation figures. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Promises Timely and Responsive Justice in 2026
Capital FM
Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Martha Koome has pledged a renewed commitment to ensuring justice that is accessible, timely, and responsive to the needs of all… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's 2025 Economic Scorecard - Progress On Paper, Pressure On Households
Capital FM
As 2025 comes to an end, President William Ruto faces pressing questions about whether Kenya's economic fundamentals and flagship projects are translating into real gains for… Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Meets Supreme Court Judge in Company of Former VP Moody Awori
Capital FM
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli on Tuesday shared a year-end moment with Kenya's ninth Vice President, Moody Arthur Awori, and Supreme… Read more »
Kenya: NACADA's Festive Season Strike On Drug Lords Targeting Kids in Langas, Casino Gishu County
Capital FM
In a decisive pre-dawn raid in Langas, Eldoret, a multi-agency security team struck at the heart of a narcotics ring brazenly targeting school children and youth. Read more »
Kenya: Out-of-Control Pick-Up Crashes Into Probox, Killing 4 On Meru-Nanyuki Highway
Capital FM
An out-of-control Toyota Hilux pick-up crashed into an oncoming Probox, killing four people in a fatal road accident along the Meru-Nanyuki Highway in the early hours of Wednesday,… Read more »
Kenya: Israel Recognition of Somaliland Strategic Realignment, Not Misstep - Expert
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Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state represents a strategic and principled realignment rather than a diplomatic miscalculation, according to Horn of Africa… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's 'Night Running' - How a Rural Ritual With Links to Witchcraft Became an Urban Staple [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In parts of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, it is not uncommon to hear of individuals who run naked at night. They cause trouble and instil fear in the neighbourhood. They throw stones… Read more »
Kenya: SHA Invites Overseas Healthcare Providers to Offer Specialized Treatments Under SHIF
Capital FM
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has opened the door for licensed overseas healthcare providers to deliver highly specialized medical treatments unavailable in Kenya. Read more »
Africa: AU Endorses Sudan Peace Initiative Presented to UN Security Council
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The African Union has endorsed a peace initiative presented by Sudan's transitional authorities to the United Nations Security Council, amid a protracted and devastating war… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Promises Answers for Jirongo's Death Amid Push for Inquest
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has pledged a conclusive government probe into the death of former Cabinet Minister and businessman Cyrus Jirongo, amid sustained public… Read more »
December 30, 2025
Kenya: 1 in 2 Kenyans Report Economy-Related Stress As 1 in 4 Suffer Mental Breakdown
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At least half of Kenyans are experiencing heightened stress due to sustained economic pressures, with one in four reporting mental health challenges directly linked to financial… Read more »
