September 19
Kenya: German Firm Eyes Kenyan, African Early-Stage Startups With Sh4.3bn Fund
Unconventional Capital (Uncap), a German firm, has rolled out a Sh4.3 billion (€30 million) fund targeting early-stage startups in Kenya and other African nations. Read more »
September 17
Kenya: Kenya's Jean Njeri Kamau Named UN Resident Coordinator in Guyana
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jean Njeri Kamau of Kenya as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guyana, effective from September 15,… Read more »
September 13
Kenya: Kenya, Germany Sign Pact to Promote Exchange of Digital Skills
Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany's Friedrich Naumann Foundation to promote the exchange of digital skills, labor, and digital jobs creation. Read more »
Kenya: Lixil and Unicef Extend Partnership to 2027, Aiming to Expand Access to Safe Sanitation in 6 Countries
TOKYO/GENEVA, Sep 13 - LIXIL and UNICEF have announced the extension of their partnership until 2027, aiming to expand efforts in six countries to provide more communities with… Read more »
September 12
Kenya: Kenya to Expand Military Cooperation With South Korea in Key Sectors - CS Tuya
Nairobi, Kenya, Sep 12 - Kenya is set to broaden its military collaboration with South Korea on shipbuilding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity, as part of efforts to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Players Accused of Forgery in Botched Transfer to Italy Claim Innocence
Players, who had their passports confiscated by the Italian Embassy and faced document forgery accusations by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have opened on the saga that left… Read more »
Kenya: Lobby Demands Fair Measures for the Global South At WHO Pandemic Talks
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Africa has urged leaders from the Global South to demand equitable health measures in ongoing World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic… Read more »
Africa: Kenya's Hustlesasa Among Finalists for 'Triple-Double - NBA Africa Startup Accelerator' Demo Day in New York
Kenya's HustleSasa is among 10 African startups selected by the NBA Africa to pitch their products at Demo Day in New York City on September 25. Read more »
September 10
Kenya: Strengthening UNEP Part of Kenya's Foreign Policy - Environment Envoy
Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Amb Gertrude Angote has said strengthening the UN agency headquartered in Kenya was at the core… Read more »
Kenya: Abduba Dida Protests Limitations On Role As Volunteer Imam in U.S. Jail
Former Kenya presidential candidate Abduba Dida may now enjoy additional liberties in jail after a US court partly allowed his petition against limitations of his religious… Read more »
September 05
Kenya: President Ruto Urges China to Help African Countries Access Concessional Funding
President William Ruto has called on China to scale up its cooperation with Africa by helping African countries access concessional funding for development. Read more »
September 04
Africa: Ruto Meets 6 African Leaders in Beijing to Drum Up Support for Raila's AUC Bid
President William Ruto on Wednesday met with 6 African presidents in Beijing China to drum up support for the Azimio leader Raila Odinga's African Union (AU) Commission… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Court Denies Bail for Kenyan Fugitive Kevin Kang'ethe Who Was Extradited After Dramatic Escape, Recapture
A U.S. court has denied bail for Kenyan fugitive Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kang'ethe after he pleaded not guilty to the murder of Margaret Mbitu, a crime that has drawn international… Read more »
September 02
Kenya: China Expands Visa Fingerprint Exemption for Kenyans
The Chinese embassy in Nairobi has announced an expansion of the exemption of fingerprint collection for visa applicants, offering a limited-time reprieve for those seeking to… Read more »
August 30
Kenya: Defence PS Holds Talks With Korean Embassy Counselor General
The Principal Secretary for Defence, Patrick Mariru, met with Nam Sangkyoo, the Counselor General from the Korean in Kenya, at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: Siaya Court Slaps Terror Convict With 20-Year Jail Term
A Siaya court has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for his involvement in terrorist activities, in violation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2022. Read more »
August 28
Kenya: Kenya, Saudi Arabia Boost Academic Ties in Higher Learning Sector
The government has entered into a collaboration with Saudi Arabia to strengthen ties between the two countries in higher learning and research thorough the exchange of expertise… Read more »
August 27
Africa: President Ruto Champions Raila's Bid for AU Chairmanship in Historic Nairobi Event
As President of Kenya, I am deeply honored to extend a warm welcome to all distinguished guests and leaders gathered here in Nairobi. Your presence at this momentous event… Read more »
August 21
Africa: President Ruto to Launch Raila's Candidacy for AUC Top Post Next Tuesday
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 -- President William Ruto is set to formally launch the candidacy of Azimio leader Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairman post. Read more »
August 19
Africa: Focac 2024 - How Kenya Became a Beacon of China-Africa Partnership
As China and Africa prepare to meet in early September for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, Kenya stands out as a success story in the continent's partnership… Read more »
August 16
Kenya: Kenya Renews Human Trafficking Advisory As 3 Kenyans Go Missing in Myanmar
The Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok has warned Kenyans against falling into victims to human trafficking in Myanmar and Lao PDR. Read more »
August 14
Kenya: Cotu Cautions Mbadi Against Fellowship With IMF
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has urged cautioned newly-appointed National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi against a rigid adoption of International… Read more »
August 06
Kenya: Kenya Issues Revised Advisory On Anti-Immigrant Protests in UK
Kenya has issued a revised advisory urging Kenyans to keep off protest areas in the United Kingdom in the wake of a chaotic anti-immigrant agitation. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Announces 'Urgent' Lebanon Evacuations Amid Volatility in Middle East
Kenya has initiated an urgent evacuation plan for its citizens in Lebanon, citing escalating tensions. Read more »
August 08
Kenya: U.S. Under-Secretary for Human Rights Condemns Heavy-Handed Approach to Protests
The United States has condemned the heavy handedness by Kenya's security agents in their response to the youth-led anti-government protests witnessed in different parts of the… Read more »