Kenya: Fire Breaks Out At Embakasi Girls High School in Nairobi

A fire has broken out at Embakasi Girls High School in Nairobi today morning affecting one of the school's dormitories. Read more »

Kenya: Power of Faith! Kipyegon Storms to World Record At Prefontaine Classic

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 5, 2025 - Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon smashed the world record for the women's 1500m -- again -- at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday night. Read more »

Kenya: Cherotich Finishes Second At Prefontaine Classic As Yavi Wins Latest Battle With Fellow Countrywoman

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 5, 2025 - Olympics bronze medalist Faith Cherotich finished second in the women's 3000m steeplechase at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday night. Read more »

Kenya: World Record Innit! Beatrice Chebet Clocks Fastest Time Ever in Women's 5000m

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 5, 2025 - Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet smashed the world record for the women's 5000m on her way to victory at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon on… Read more »

Kenya: Tears and Anger As Slain Molo Student Dennis Njuguna Laid to Rest

Emotions ran high on Thursday as hundreds of mourners gathered in Molo to bid farewell to Master Dennis Njuguna, a high school student fatally shot by police during the nationwide… Read more »

Kenya: Deserted Vigil Marks Eve of Ojwang Burial After Police Station Raid

The late Albert Ojwang will be buried on Friday following the arrival of his body on Thursday amid chaos at their Kokwanyo home in Homa Bay County. Read more »

Kenya: Public Workforce Overstretched, Needs to Triple for Efficiency - CS Ruku

Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has raised the alarm over the mounting pressure on overstretched public workforce,… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Unveils Sh13 Billion Development Projects in Taveta

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has unveiled a multi-billion shilling development package for Taveta, affirming the government's commitment to transforming the region through key… Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu City Manager Revives Call for Vigilantes As Crime Surges On Police Drawback

Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga has revived the contentious debate on formation of vigilante groups in response to a fresh wave of crime that has gripped the lakeside city. Read more »

Kenya: Ndiangui Kinyagia Summoned to DCI Over Protest Links As Police Warn Against Staged Disappearances

Blogger and activist Ndiangui Kinyagia has been summoned to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi, with police saying he remains a person of… Read more »

Kenya: Albert Ojwang's Burial Underway After Tense Vigil, No Police Presence On Ground

The burial service for the late Albert Ojwang is underway at Nyawango Primary School in Homa Bay County, following a tense night vigil marked by fear and uncertainty. Read more »

Kenya: Radical Restructuring Awaits At Gor Mahia After Trophyless Season

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier says the club will do away with players who have not performed up to its high standards. Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi City Marathon to Include Wheelchair Races in Subsequent Editions

The Nairobi City Marathon will from next year feature wheelchair races as part of its programme. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Business Activity Shrinks for Second Month - Stanbic Pmi

Kenya's private sector activity declined for the second consecutive month in June, reflecting mounting pressure on businesses amid a challenging economic environment. Read more »

Kenya: Judge Restrains Officers in Blogger Kinyagia's Case

Justice Chacha Mwita has adjourned a petition on the disappearance of blogger Ndiang'ui Kinyagia to July 18 and 24 following his appearance in court on Thursday. Read more »

Kenya: Police Station Set Alight During Ojwang Funeral Procession

Tensions flared in Homa Bay on Thursday afternoon after protesters participating in the funeral procession of slain blogger Albert Ojwang stormed Mawego Police Station and set it… Read more »

Kenya: Missing Blogger Appears in Court Weeks After Fleeing DCI Raid

Blogger Ndiang'ui Kinyagia, who had gone missing amid claims of a DCI raid at his home, resurfaced on Thursday morning at the Milimani Law Courts, nearly two weeks after he fled to… Read more »

Africa: Africa Unites to End Donkey Skin Trade in Abidjan Declaration

African ministers have pledged to protect millions of donkeys from rampant skin trade, marking a turning point for both the animals and the rural communities that depend on them. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Pushes Sector-Based Investment At NextFrontierAfrica Summit

Kenya is leading a push for targeted sector-based investment across Africa through the inaugural NextFrontierAfrica Summit, which opened today in Nairobi. Read more »

Kenya: 'Kasongo Yeye!' - Boniface Mwangi Blasts Blogger Ndiangui for Faking Abduction and Misleading the Nation

Outspoken activist Boniface Mwangi has launched a scathing attack on blogger and activist Ndiangui Kinyagia, accusing him and his family of deceiving the country over his alleged… Read more »

Kenya: Digital Innovations Are Key in Combating Kenya's Rising Motor Vehicle, Boda Boda Theft Crisis

JULY 2 - Imagine working tirelessly for months or even years, saving every shilling from your modest income to buy a car or motorcycle with the aim of starting a transport… Read more »

Kenya: KDF Celebrates Investiture of Ranks Ceremonies

Following promotions and appointments made by His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, on 27th June… Read more »

Kenya: Meru Women Rep Battles Youth Addiction Rate With Urgent Revolutionary Campaign

Armed with shocking statistics and a mother's determination, Meru Women Representative Hon. Karambu Kailemia has declared war on what she describes as Kenya's most devastating… Read more »

Kenya: The Future of Payments - Trends Shaping the Industry in 2025

At the recent Visa Payment Forum CEMEA, thought leaders, innovators, and partners from across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa convened to explore the forces… Read more »

Kenya: Will DCI Boss Produce Missing Blogger Kinyagia, 12 Days Later?

The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin was on Thursday expected to appear in court to respond to a directive requiring him to produce missing blogger and… Read more »