Kenya: AirAsia X to Stop Nairobi-Kuala Lumpur Route Over Low Demand

AirAsia X, the low-cost arm of AirAsia, will stop Kuala Lumpur-Nairobi flights starting this September 1, 2025, over low demand. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Filmmakers Arrested Following Release of BBC's 'Blood Parliament' Documentary

Four young Kenyans accused of taking part in a BBC documentary "Blood Parliament" have been arrested sparking outrage online, days after it was released. Read more »

Kenya: 3 Three Arrested After Shoe Thrown At President Ruto in Migori

Three suspects have been arrested following an incident in which President William Ruto was hit by a shoe during a rally in Migori. Read more »

Kenya: Organisers - 2025 WRC Safari Rally Attracted Record Numbers

The 2025 WRC Safari Rally attracted over 400,000 people, the biggest attendance since the event returned to the global championship calendar in 2021. Read more »

Africa: Telling Africa's Story, One Brand At a Time

What comes to mind when you hear names like Uber, Safaricom, or Emirates? Perhaps innovation, resilience, or global relevance. All these qualities have one thing in common --… Read more »

Kenya: Matiangi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has declared he is ready to run for the presidency come 2027. Read more »

Kenya: Parliament Moves to Consolidate Education Funds to Enable Free Basic Education

Parliament has initiated a landmark process to consolidate all existing education bursaries and funding streams in a bid to pave the way for free and compulsory basic education in… Read more »

Kenya: Treasury Tax Plan Targets Farm Produce, Drugs, and Green Tech

Kenyans may soon feel the pinch at the pharmacy, market, and even in their power bills if a raft of proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2025 sails through Parliament. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto, Atwoli Lead Cotu's 60th Anniversary Celebrations At Uhuru Gardens

The 60th Labour Day celebrations are underway at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, drawing hundreds of Kenyans and top leaders, including President William Ruto. Read more »

Kenya: Top Alibaba Official Urges Developing Nations to Invest in Sovereign Cloud for Data Security

Developing countries have been urged to prioritise investment in sovereign cloud solutions to strengthen data security and retain control over their digital infrastructure. Read more »

Kenya: National Assembly Rejects Khalwale's Bodaboda Regulation Bill

The National Assembly has formally rejected the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill, which had proposed new taxes on bodaboda permits and licenses, effectively halting… Read more »

Kenya: UEFA Champions League Trophy in Kenya Thanks to Heineken

The UEFA Champions League (UCL) Trophy arrived in Kenya, in the final leg of a month-long global tour that kicked off in Vietnam on April 7, with Heineken taking one of the most… Read more »

Kenya: 'Kenya On Right Path to World Cup Qualification,' Bayern Legend Schweinsteiger Says

Germany football legend Bastian Schweinsteiger believes Kenya will qualify for the Fifa World Cup sooner, rather than later. Read more »

Kenya: DCI Following Crucial Leads in MP Charles Were's Targeted Killing, Urges Public Support

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says it is following crucial leads in the fatal shooting of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong'ondo Were, as preliminary… Read more »

Kenya: Treasury's VAT Proposal Puts Affordable Housing Ambitions At Risk

The government's ambitious affordable housing initiative faces a significant hurdle as the National Treasury proposes removing value-added tax (VAT) exemptions on key construction… Read more »

Kenya: Matiang'i Ready to Work With Like-Minded Leaders in Push for National Liberation

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i has announced his readiness to work with like-minded leaders to chart a new political direction for Kenya, as he kicked off a… Read more »

Kenya: CS Tuya Leads Tree Planting Exercise in Isiolo

Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon Soipan Tuya this week led Ministry staff, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers and the host community in a rapid tree growing exercise at Darajani… Read more »

Kenya: Matiang'i Unleashes 2027 Firestorm in Kisii, Nyamira With Governors, Senators in Tow

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i has kicked off a meet-the-people tour in Kisii and Nyamira counties, marking his first major public appearance signaling his… Read more »

Kenya: Matiangi Kicks Off Tour of the Gusii Region, Signaling Bid for 2027 Presidency

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has kicked off a tour of the Gusii region where he is expected to popularize his presidential bid. Read more »

Kenya: Nacada, Police, KRA Crack Down On Illicit Ehanol Trade

A breakthrough in the fight against illicit substances was achieved on Friday when a lorry transporting what is suspected to be illegal ethanol was intercepted during a joint… Read more »

Kenya: 5 Police Officers Killed, 5 Injured in Al Shabaab Ambush in Lamu's Boni Forest

Five police officers were killed and five others injured in an ambush by al Shabaab militants in Boni Forest. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya-China - a Bold Blueprint for a Shared Future

President William Ruto's recent state visit to China marks a pivotal moment in Kenya's foreign policy and economic direction. The Joint Statement issued by both governments signals… Read more »

Kenya: Government Partners With City Hall to Improve Nairobi Roads and Sanitation

President William Ruto has announced that the national government will collaborate with Nairobi County to improve the state of roads and enhance street cleanliness in the capital. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Defends Unpopular Policies, Cites IMF Data Showing Kenya Among Top African Economies

President William Ruto has defended his administration's controversial economic decisions, saying they are bearing fruit and have positioned Kenya among the leading economies in… Read more »

Kenya: Mutua Urges Respect for Women, Young Female Staff in Workplaces

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has condemned the rising sexual harassment cases in the workplaces. Read more »