April 19
Kenya: Ruto Heads to Italy for a 3-Day State Visit
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President William Ruto will embark on a 3-day State visit to Italy to hold bilateral talks with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Read more »
Kenya: Three Gang Rape, Robbery With Violence Suspects Arrested in Butere
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Police have arrested three suspects linked to a chilling incident of robbery with violence and gang rape in Butere. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Scraps Nil Returns, Introduces 'Pin With No Obligation' to Ease Compliance Burden
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has scrapped mandatory Nil Returns and introduced a new "PIN with No Obligation" (PWO) category, marking a significant shift in Kenya's tax… Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Government Moves to Strengthen Teachers' Healthcare Under SHA
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The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare access for teachers, with a renewed focus on strengthening benefits, enhancing accountability, and boosting… Read more »
Kenya: Why Are Crash-Themed Games Becoming So Popular?
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As you may know, the iGaming industry of today is not like what it used to be a few years ago. Thanks to its openness, the industry has been welcoming different innovations in a… Read more »
April 17
Kenya: President Ruto Signs Tax Relief Law Reducing Fuel VAT By Half for Three Months
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President William Ruto has signed the VAT (Amendment) Act 2026 into law, temporarily reducing Value Added Tax on fuel from 16 percent to 8 percent for a period of 90 days in a move… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Risks a Resurgence of Malaria. These Children Are Trying to Stop It.
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Just before dawn, students stream through the bright pink gates of St. Anne's Ahero Comprehensive School in Kisumu County in western Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto - Govt to Do Everything Possible to Cushion Kenyans From Oil Price Surge
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President William Ruto has announced a raft of emergency measures aimed at shielding Kenyans from rising living costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East,… Read more »
Kenya: Two Arrested As Police Recover Stolen Gun in Rongai
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Detectives in Kajiado North have arrested two suspects and recovered a firearm that had earlier been stolen from a police officer. Read more »
Kenya: KNCCI Warns of Economic Strain As High Fuel Costs Hit Transport Sector
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The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has warned that persistently high fuel prices are straining the transport sector and could spill over into broader… Read more »
Kenya: IMF Cuts Kenya's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5pc From 4.9pc
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Kenya's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.5 percent from an earlier projection of 4.9 percent, citing rising inflation and… Read more »
Kenya: University Education Watchdog Summons Former CS Mukhisa Kituyi Over Claims On Mmust Graduation Records
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Former Cabinet Secretary Mukhisa Kituyi has been summoned by the Commission for University Education (CUE) to appear before it over allegations he made against Masinde Muliro… Read more »
Kenya: University Student Charged Over Alleged Whatsapp Hacking of Journalist
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A university student was on Friday charged with hacking into the WhatsApp account of a journalist, in a case highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Host Medexpo 2026 As Healthcare Demand Rises
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Nairobi will host the 26th edition of MEDEXPO Kenya 2026 from April 22 to 24 at the Sarit Expo Centre, amid rising demand for medical equipment and specialised healthcare services… Read more »
Kenya: Unesco Completes Flood Resilience Project in Tana River Basin
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UNESCO has completed a one-year project aimed at strengthening flood resilience in Kenya's Tana River Basin, a region frequently hit by devastating floods. Read more »
Kenya: Oburu Says No Formal Engagement With Uda Yet, Backs Zoning Plan
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ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has clarified that political engagements with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has not yet begun, dismissing reports suggesting that any… Read more »
Kenya: Tough Start for Shujaa At Sevens Championships After Loss to Australia
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The national men's rugby 7s team narrowly lost 14-5 to Australia in their first game at the World Sevens Championships in Hong Kong on Friday afternoon. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Police Declare Tuesday's Fuel Protests Illegal Over Lack of Notice
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Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has warned that planned protests over rising fuel prices scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, will not be permitted, citing failure by… Read more »
Africa: Munala Reveals Reason for KCB's Perfect Run At Africa Volleyball Club Champs
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NAIROBI, Kenya, April 17, 2026 - KCB Ladies Volleyball team coach Japheth Munala says his players are reaping the rewards of consistency and teamwork after a perfect start at the… Read more »
Kenya: State Set to Commission Mama Rachel Hospital As Works Near Completion
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The construction of the Mama Rachel Specialist Hospital in Mutuini, Nairobi County, is now in its final stretch, with the facility 91 per cent complete and expected to be ready for… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Harambee Stars Midfielder Finds New Home After Departing Murang'a Seal
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Immediate former Murang'a Seal head coach Osborne Monday has been named as an assistant coach at Shabana. Read more »
Kenya: Aga Khan University Hospital Opens Gigiri Specialty and Executive Clinic to Expand Access to Care
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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has launched a new Specialty and Executive Clinic in Gigiri, marking a continued expansion of its outpatient network aimed at improving… Read more »
Kenya: Sama to Cut Over 1,100 Jobs in Nairobi After Meta Contract Ends
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Sama will lay off more than 1100 employees in Nairobi after Meta Platforms ended a key content and data annotation contract. The company said it issued redundancy notices to 1108… Read more »
April 16
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 16, 2026
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Kenya: Chinese Ant Smuggler Sentenced to a Year in Jail by Kenyan Court
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A Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, has been sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to smuggle thousands of live queen garden ants out of Kenya. Read more »
