Kenya: Kenya's Private Sector Growth Hits 27-Month High in April

Kenya's private sector activities improved last month amid high customer demand that boosted sales. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya and Tunisia Set to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Trade and Cooperation

Kenya and Tunisia are set to strengthen their bilateral relations through enhanced trade, investment, and industrial cooperation, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has… Read more »

Kenya: Centum Re, KCB in Housing Deal

Centum Re plans to construct over 10,000 housing units across the East African region through the support of KCB Bank. Read more »

Kenya: Historic Kenya Lionesses, Shujaa Secure Slots in 2026 World Sevens Division 2

Kenya's Shujaa and their women counterpart Kenya Lionesses secured slots in the 2026 HSBC Division 2 after winning their respective play-offs Sunday at the final leg of 2024/25… Read more »

Africa: US Monastir, Petro De Luanda Kriol Star Advance to 2025 BAL Playoffs in South Africa

Anderson Correia got 16 points and five rebounds, Ivan Almeida added 14 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and Basketball Africa League (BAL) debutant Kriol Star (Cape Verde)… Read more »

Kenya: Cardinals Hold Final Mass Mourning Pope Francis Ahead of Conclave

The Vatican held the final Mass of mourning for Pope Francis on Sunday, 4 May, as the nine-day period of prayer known as the Novemdiales came to a close, paving the way for the… Read more »

Kenya: Nancy Baraza Panel On Gender-Based Violence to Hold County Forum From May 12 to May 28

The Technical Working Committee to Combat Gender-Based Violence, including femicide, is set to kick-off its hearing on May 12 until May 28. Read more »

Kenya: The Clock Is Ticking On AGOA Expiry. Why Kenya Must Secure Its Future

Allow me to take you back to a time when trade was as much about relationships as it was about goods. In Africa, commerce was built on the foundation of barter trade; a system… Read more »

Kenya: New Police Unit Fully Operational As Charles Mutuma Named Commandant

The newly-formed National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU) is now fully operational following the appointment of Charles Mutuma as its first Commandant. Read more »

South Sudan: AUC, IGAD Seek to Preserve 'Hard-Won Gains' in Joint Juba Mission

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have reaffirmed their support for South Sudan's ongoing efforts toward peace, national… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi in Washington DC for High-Level Talks With U.S. Officials

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has arrived in Washington, D.C., for a series of high-level bilateral engagements… Read more »

Kenya: Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Kenyans' Biometric Data

The High Court has ordered Worldcoin Foundation to permanently delete biometric data collected from Kenyans, citing violations of the country's data protection laws. Read more »

Kenya: Baby Pendo Case - DPP Refutes Claims of Dropping Charges Against 8 Police Officers, Says They Will Be State Witnesses

The Director of Public Prosecutions has denied claims that it dropped charges against eight police officers linked to the 2017 murder of Baby Samantha Pendo, following widespread… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, China Reaffirm Commitment to Infrastructure and Transport Cooperation

Kenya and China have renewed their commitment to deepening cooperation in infrastructure and transport following high-level talks between Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan and… Read more »

Kenya: TSC Advertises Over 2,000 Teaching Vacancies Nationwide

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the availability of 2,014 permanent and pensionable teaching positions to replace educators who have left the service. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Receives Final Report On IEBC Chairperson and Member Recruitment

President William Ruto has received the final report on the recruitment of the next Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Read more »

Kenya: Dry Taps and No Answers - VOI Households Demand Accountability From Tavevo

Residents of Voi are expressing growing frustration over persistent water shortages that have plagued the region since April, with water users blaming the county-owned utility for… Read more »

Kenya: Old Boy Patrice Agunda Named Kenya Harlequin Head Coach

Old boy Patrice Agunda has been named the Kenya Harlequin head coach, replacing Paul Murunga. Read more »

Kenya: Cardinal Njue to Miss Papal Conclave Due to Health Reasons

The Archdiocese of Nairobi has confirmed that His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, Archbishop Emeritus of Nairobi, will not attend the upcoming papal conclave scheduled to begin on… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Receives IEBC Nominees Report From Selection Panel

President William Ruto has received the report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission… Read more »

Kenya: Explosives Intercepted On Passenger Bus Along Kanyonyoo-Embu Highway

A multi-agency security team on routine patrol along the Kanyonyoo-Embu Highway has intercepted a Meru-bound passenger bus from Mombasa, uncovering a cache of explosives concealed… Read more »

Kenya: 4 Suspects Arraigned Over MP Ong'ondo Were's Murder

Four suspects linked to the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ongondo Were were on Monday arraigned at the JKIA Law Courts, but no charges were formally read to them. Read more »

Kenya: Group Starts Initiative to Support Legendary Musa Otieno's Presidential Honour

A group of football enthusiasts, fans and stakeholders in the sports industry in Nairobi have began an initiative that is aimed at collection signatures to make a formal request to… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Power to Roll Out 45 EV Charging Stations in Major Counties

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5, 2025 -- Kenya Power has announced an ambitious plan to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six counties within the next 12 months, as… Read more »

Kenya: KNCHR Condemns Shoe-Throwing Incident Targeting President Ruto in Migori

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the incident in which President William Ruto was struck by a shoe while addressing a rally in Migori County, on… Read more »