June 26
Kenya: Five Die As President Ruto Deploys Military to Quell Protests
At least five protesters have reportedly been shot dead by police in Kenya and a section of parliament has gone up in flames as demonstrations against new tax proposals escalate. Read more »
June 25
Kenya: Anti-Tax Protesters Enter Parliament - Reports
Kenya's parliament approved a contentious Finance Bill on Tuesday that pushes up taxes as police and protesters clashed in the streets of the capital Nairobi and other cities, The… Read more »
June 06
East Africa: Kenya's Veronica Nduva Set for Swearing-in As EAC Secretary-General
Kenyan President William Ruto's nominee for the Secretary-General of the East African Community (EAC), Veronica Nduva, will be sworn in on Friday, June 7, during the bloc's Heads… Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Israel Mbonyi Confirms Concert in Kenya
After confirming Belgium and Uganda concerts in June and August respectively, Rwandan gospel musician Israel Mbonyi has added Kenya to his music tour. Read more »
May 20
Rwanda: Mashariki Synergy - How a Partnership Between a Rwandan and Kenyan Doctor Birthed an Eye Hospital
Over the years, the Government of Rwanda has been promoting a public-private partnership healthcare model, which allows players in the private sector to make their contribution… Read more »
May 15
Kenya: Mediation Talks in Kenya Set to Boost Electoral Process in South Sudan, Says Expert
A South Sudanese expert said on Tuesday that the ongoing high-level mediation talks for South Sudan, taking place in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, will add impetus to the upcoming… Read more »
May 14
East Africa: Kenya Says Efforts Underway to Restore Internet in East Africa Following Submarine Cable Cuts
Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa. Read more »
May 11
Kenya: WHO Warns of Food-Borne Diseases in Kenya Amid Flood Crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday warned of a possible surge in food-borne diseases in Kenya due to the ongoing floods crisis. Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll From Flooding in Kenya Rises to 267
At least 267 people have been killed by flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Kenya since mid-March, the government said on Friday. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Ruto Names Kenya's New Defence Chief
Kenya's President William Ruto has promoted Lt Gen Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him Chief of Defence Forces (CDF),following the death of Gen Francis… Read more »
May 01
Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Kenya After Deadly Floods
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 1, extended condolences to the people of Kenya, after heavy flooding ravaged the country, killing hundreds of people and more families… Read more »
April 29
Kenya: Kenya Airways Halts Kinshasa Flights Over Staff Detention By DR Congo Military Intelligence
Kenya's national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has announced that it is suspending its flights to Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo, due to "the continued detention" of its… Read more »
April 26
Kenya: Kenya Airways Protests Detention of Staff By DR Congo Military Intelligence
Kenya's national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has protested the arrest and detention of two members of staff in DR Congo capital, Kinshasa, over alleged missing customs documents of… Read more »
April 12
Kenya: Moderna Pauses Plans to Build Vaccines Facility in Kenya
American drugmaker Moderna said on Thursday, April 12, that it had paused its plans to build an mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kenya as demand for vaccines in Africa falls. Read more »
March 22
Kenya: Kenya Government Mulls Tiktok Ban to Protect Data
Kenya's government will limit the use of popular Chinese social media platform TikTok by government officials in order to protect sensitive data as well as the security of Kenyans,… Read more »
March 21
Kenya: Producer Element Takes His Sound to Kenya
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March 20
Kenya: Rwanda, Kenya Commit to Enhance Transport Along Northern Corridor
Government officials from Rwanda and Kenya convened to bolster cooperation between the two nations and enhance transport services along the northern corridor, aiming to strengthen… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: Kagame Endorses Kenya's Raila Odinga for AU Top Job
President Paul Kagame has said he will endorse Kenyan politician Raila Odinga, one of two candidates who have announced their bid for the chairmanship of the African Union… Read more »
February 21
Rwanda: Kenyan Sports Minister in Kigali for Coach Hakizimana's Burial
A delegation from the Kenyan Ministry of Sports, led by Minister Ababu Tawfiq Pius Namwamba, arrived in Kigali on Wednesday morning, February 21, to join family, friends and… Read more »
February 17
Africa: AU Today Is Fit-for-Purpose, Says Kagame As Ruto Takes Over Reforms Team
The African Union is better positioned to drive the interests of the continent than it was in 2016, when the body launched institutional reforms, President Paul Kagame said on… Read more »
February 08
East Africa: Museveni, Kenyatta Discuss Regional Mission for DR Congo
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday, February 7, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for a discussion about regional peace efforts for DR Congo. Read more »
January 05
Rwanda: Food and Drug Authority Recalls Kenyan Medicine On Local Market
The Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (Rwanda FDA) has issued a recall for antifungal tablets produced in Kenya over safety concerns. Read more »
January 02
Rwanda: Fresh Details Emerge on Rwandan Woman Arrested Over Murder-for-Hire Plot in Nairobi
Fresh details have emerged on the Rwandan woman who was arrested in Nairobi, on Sunday, December 31, 2023, for planning to murder a Swiss national. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Lodges Lawsuit Against Kenya Over Oil Importation
Uganda has taken legal action against Kenya in the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Nairobi denied a local license to Uganda's government-owned oil marketer, the Uganda… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Woman Arrested in Nairobi Over Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Swiss Man
Kenyan police officers posing as hitmen for hire on New Year's Eve arrested a Rwandan woman and her brother over a murder-for-hire plot targeting a Swiss man. Read more »