Kenya: Mudavadi Urges Diplomatic Calm Amid Rising Kenya-Tanzania Tension

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for calm and diplomatic maturity amid escalating tensions between Kenya and Tanzania. Read more »

Kenya: Oracle, Infobip Boost Global Messaging With New Integration Tools

Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has strengthened its partnership with Oracle to streamline omnichannel messaging for businesses worldwide through a new integration… Read more »

Tanzania: Maraga Hopes for Fair, Just and Expeditious Trial As He Meets Lissu in Court

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for a fair, just, and expeditious trial of detained Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu during a brief coutroom conversation. Read more »

Kenya: MET Department Issues 3-Day String Winds Alert

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a strong winds alert in South Eastern Lowlands, Northwestern Kenya and the Coast from Friday to Sunday. Read more »

Kenya: Health Sector Faces Sh46bn Budget Crisis, Threatening UHC Hiring, HIV Services

The health sector is grappling with a looming Sh46 billion budget shortfall that could disrupt critical services, including the hiring of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers,… Read more »

Kenya: WFP Cuts Food Aid to Refugees in Kenya Amid Severe Funding Shortfall

Over 720,000 refugees in Kenya face deepening food insecurity as the World Food Programme (WFP) warns of a severe funding crisis, forcing the agency to slash food rations and… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Raises Prices for Sugfarcane Farmers From Sh5,300 to Sh5,500 Per Tonne

Sugarcane farmers have received a boost after the government raised the prices from Sh5,300 to Sh5,500 per tonne from Monday next week. Read more »

Kenya: Tanzania Releases Ugandan Atuhaire a Day After Freeng Boniface Mwangi

Ugandan Human Rights Defender Agather Atuhaire has been released after being held in Tanzania a day after activist Boniface Mwangi was also freed. Read more »

Kenya: U.S.-Based Charity Honours Sonko's Humanitarian Efforts

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been recognized for his unwavering dedication to supporting disadvantaged communities throughout Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Tribunal Rejects Jamia Mosque's Sh3.9bn Claim Against Nairobi County

The Land Acquisition Tribunal has dismissed a Sh3.9 billion compensation claim filed by the Registered Trustees of Jamia Mosque against the Nairobi City County Government over a… Read more »

Kenya: Stanbic Bank Bets On Tea Sector With Digital, Financial Tools

Stanbic Bank Kenya has unveiled a strengthened strategy to support the country's tea industry through tailored financial products, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships… Read more »

Kenya: 36 Healthcare Providers Halt Services for TSC Members Over Funding Shortfall

36 healthcare facilities have temporarily stopped offering services to Teacher Service Commission (TSC) members over non-payment of funds from the government. Read more »

Kenya: Another Kenyan Athlete Provisionally Suspended After Anti-Doping Test

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22, 2025 - Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have provisionally suspended Kenyan runner Sheila Chelangat after testing positive for a banned substance. Read more »

East Africa: Kenya Govt's Protest Letter to Tanzania Leads to Activist Boniface Mwangi's Release

Activist Boniface Mwangi has been released in Ukunda, Kwale, after being deported from Tanzania where he had been detained. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Begins Construction of 50km Dyke in Flood-Prone Nyando

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has launched the construction of a 50-kilometre flood protection dyke at Kadika, along River Nyando. Read more »

Kenya: Raila in Senate for High-Stakes Revenue Formula Caucus

ODM leader Raila Odinga is in Parliament Buildings for a high-stakes breakfast meeting on revenue sharing hosted by the Senate Finance and Budget Committee. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Sh28bn to Boost Small Scale Businesses

The government has set aside Sh28 billion to boost small-scale businesses belonging to hustlers in each of the 1450 Wards across the country in a bid to raise income and improve… Read more »

Africa: 6 African Nations Commit to Eliminate Deadly Neglected Disease, Visceral Leishmaniasis

In a landmark move to combat one of the world's deadliest neglected tropical diseases, six African countries Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan have signed a… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Feeezes State Corporation Job Renewals Amid Reforms

The government has halted contract renewals and recruitment in State Corporations as it moves to implement major reforms, including mergers and dissolutions of several parastatals. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Formally Demands Boniface Mwangi's Release, Calls for Consular Access

The Kenyan government has formally protested the continued detention of activist Boniface Mwangi by Tanzanian authorities, demanding immediate consular access or his release. Read more »

Kenya: Maraga Faults Govt Over Inaction After Boniface Mwangi's Arrest in Tanzania

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has meanwhile condemned the continued detention of activist Boniface Mwangi in Tanzania, calling it a violation of international human rights law. Read more »

Kenya: Were Determined to Whip Self Into Shape Despite Lack of Proper Facilities

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21, 2025 - Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Wiseman Were admits the lack of enough sports facilities in the country has hampered his training. Read more »

Kenya: Court Stops Senator Orwoba's Expulsion From UDA

High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has issued a conservatory order suspending the explusion of Senator Gloria Orwoba from the United Democratic Alliance Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Pledges to Fast-Track Development Projects in Machakos, Makueni, Kitui Counties

President William Ruto hosted a delegation from the Eastern region at State House, Nairobi. Read more »

Kenya: Google Unveils Ai Tool to Boost Visibility for Kenyan Businesses

Google has rolled out AI Max for Search Campaigns, a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to help African businesses reach more customers online. Read more »