Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania to Finalize Hosting Venues for African Nations Championship 2025

The Republics of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are set to deliberate on the final selection and readiness of hosting venues for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the… Read more »

Kenya: Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Partisanship After Nomination of Erastus Ethekon As IEBC Chairperson

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto of partisanship in the nomination of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman and… Read more »

Kenya: 8 People Injured in Njoro-Molo Road Accident Hospitalised in Elburgon and Nakuru

Eight people who sustained injuries during last night road traffic accident along the Njoro-Molo road have been moved to Elburgon Hospital and Nakuru Provincial General Hospital. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, UAE Sign Economic, Customs and Transport Deals

Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed seven agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Household Appliance Market Drifting Towards Smart Tech, Convenience

Recent research reveals a promising trajectory for Kenya's household appliances market, projecting an impressive growth rate of 5.60% over the next five years. This anticipated… Read more »

Kenya: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected New Pope Leo Xiv

May 8 - Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected the new Pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. A senior cardinal made the historic announcement from… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Nominates Erastus Ethekon As Next IEBC Chairperson

President William Ruto has nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), following recommendations from the… Read more »

Kenya: Gates Foundation to Spend $200 Billion By 2045, Sets Sunset Date in Historic 25th Anniversary Pledge

Marking its 25th anniversary, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced an unprecedented commitment to spend $200 billion over the next 20 years, setting 2045 as its… Read more »

Kenya: Investors Call for Mentorship to Ensure Growth of Kenyan Startups

Stakeholders in the startup ecosystem have called on successful entrepreneurs to pass on the knowledge and experience they have gained to new founders, to ensure the sustainable… Read more »

Kenya: Play On - FKF Appeals Committee Upholds Mara Sugar's FKF Cup Round of 16 Qualification

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Appeals Committee has upheld the decision of the Leagues and Competitions Committee (LCC) regarding the abandoned Cup clash between AFC Leopards… Read more »

Africa: Niras Africa Celebrates Innovation, Growth At 'Kia to 50' Project Close

-- NIRAS Africa, in partnership with the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, has officially concluded its landmark "Kia to 50" program--an initiative… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Says Govt Committed to Uplifting Mama Mboga, Small Scale Traders

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed the government's commitment to empower mama mboga, boda boda, and small-scale traders at the grassroots to boost their businesses and… Read more »

Kenya: Body of Kasipul MP Were Flown to Homa Bay Ahead of Tomorrow's Burial

The body of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong'ondo Were, has arrived in Homa Bay County ahead of his burial scheduled for tomorrow at his home in Karabok, Central Kasipul. Read more »

Africa: Rwanda to Host Inaugural International Security Conference On Africa

Rwanda is set to host the inaugural International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) from May 19 to 20, 2025, in Kigali in a move aimed at strengthening security dialogue and… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Seeks to Establish Secondary KQ Hub in Accra to Boost West African Connectivity

Kenya has formally requested the government of Ghana to allow its national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), to establish a secondary hub in Accra as part of efforts to enhance air… Read more »

Kenya: Airtel Kenya Deploys AI to Tackle SMS Spam, Fraud

Airtel Kenya has rolled out a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam detection system designed to protect its mobile subscribers from fraudulent and unsolicited SMS… Read more »

Kenya: Malicious Distortion Must Not Obscure the Authenticity of History

Editor's note: Andrey Kortunov, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, was director general (2011-2023) and academic director (2024-2025) of the Moscow-based Russian… Read more »

Kenya: Waititu 12 Year Conviction Appeal to Be Heard On June 18

The appeal of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu's appeal is set for June 18 after he was denied bail a second time. Read more »

Kenya: KDF Officers Engage Communities in Laikipia

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers on Wednesday conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) at Laikipia's Githima Centre, approximately 12 kilometres southwest of Ngoisusu… Read more »

Kenya: Aroko Accuses Governor Wanga of Orchestrating His Summons in MP Were Murder Probe

Controversial businessman Philip Aroko has accused Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of orchestrating his summoning by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over the murder… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi, Rubio Push for Stronger Kenya - U.S. Trade Ties

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington,… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Launches Kenya National Public Health Institute

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has launched the Kenya National Public Health Institute to boost disease prevention, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and national health… Read more »

Kenya: Rubio Hails Kenya's Leadership of Haiti Security Mission During Talks With Mudavadi

The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Kenya's leadership in promoting regional stability, advancing democratic governance, and spearheading the Multinational… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Assents to the Persons With Disabilities Bill

President William Ruto has assented to Persons with Disabilities Bill providing for incentives and reliefs to Persons With Disabities (PWD) and employers who accomodate them. Read more »

Kenya: UON Names Newly Appointed Dvc As Acting VC Pending Ndemo's Assumption

The University of Nairobi (UoN) Council has appointed Prof. Francis Mulaa, the newly named Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) in charge of Academic Affairs, as the Acting Vice… Read more »