Kenya: UK Lawmakers Endorse Kenya's Sexual and Reproductive Health Efforts

UK Members of Parliament have endorsed Kenya's progress in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) following a four-day study tour that highlighted both… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Demands Security Boost, Claims His Life and Family in Danger

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that his life and those of his family members are in danger, citing several incidents he believes were foiled assassination… Read more »

Kenya: Prosecution to Give Details in Live Queen Ant Trafficking Case

The prosecution is expected to present the facts of a case involving two Belgians, a Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan who pleaded guilty to charges of illegal possession and trade… Read more »

Kenya: Study Reveals Alarming Mercury Contamination in Migori Gold Rush

In the gold-rich fields of Kenya's Migori County, where nearly 40% of the population depends on artisanal and small-scale gold mining, a silent crisis is unfolding. Read more »

Kenya: Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene Prices Down Nearly Sh2 in Latest EPRA Review

Prices of super petrol, diesel, and kerosene have been reduced by about Sh2 per liter for the next month in the latest Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) review. Read more »

Kenya: What Kipchoge Intends to Do As Nock Athletes Representative

 Double Olmypic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge says he will prioritise athletes' welfare when he assumes office as their representative at the National Olympics Committee of… Read more »

Kenya: Fuel Prices On Steady Decline As Epra Announces Sh2 Cut

Kenyans will enjoy a slight reprieve at the pump following a Sh2 price cut in the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Read more »

Kenya: Anti-Corruption Bill Aims to Streamline Justice, Ruku Tells Vetting Panel Amid Backlash

Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee Geoffrey Ruku on Monday defended his push to amend the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, arguing that his proposed Bill was intended… Read more »

Kenya: Gender CS Nominee Hanna Cheptumo Proposes the Relocation of Gender Desks to Hospitals for Better Support

Gender and Affirmative Action Cabinet Secretary nominee Hanna Cheptumo has proposed relocating gender-based violence (GBV) reporting desks from police stations to hospitals,… Read more »

Kenya: Court Blocks Bid to Revive Privatisation Act, Citing Lack of Public Participation

 The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by the Speaker of the National Assembly and the National Assembly seeking to suspend the High Court's decision that nullified… Read more »

Kenya: Belgians, Vietnamese Plead Guilty to Dealing in 5,000 Live Queen Ants

Four individuals including two Belgians, a Vietnamese citizen, and Kenyan -- have pleaded guilty to charges of illegal possession and trade in live queen ants. Read more »

Kenya: Two Lands Ministry Officials Among 8 Suspects Detained Over Land Fraud Schemes

Two Lands Ministry officials are among eight suspects detained for four days to allow the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to complete investigations on a series of… Read more »

Nigeria: CBK Okays 100pc Acquisition of NBK By Nigeria's Access Bank

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved the acquisition of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) by Access Bank PLC (Access) after the deal met regulatory requirements. Read more »

Kenya: Structured Neglect, Silent Resilience - a Frontier Economy in Crisis

From the rolling plains of North Eastern Kenya to the dry valleys of Turkana, the political economy of marginalised regions remains one of the most misunderstood and deliberately… Read more »

Kenya: Dewalt Launches in Kenya, Expanding Its Global Reach

Global power tools and construction firm DEWALT has officially entered the East African market, promising to revolutionize the region's construction industry through groundbreaking… Read more »

Africa: Al Ittihad, Rivers Hoopers Advance to Bal Playoffs, Finals in South Africa

Nigeria's Rivers Hoopers defeated Mali's Stade Malien 79-59 and Egypt's Al Ittihad beat Morocco's FUS Rabat 98-74 as the Kalahari Conference concluded in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Eyes New IMF Loan Under Normal Access Terms

Kenya is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new loan arrangement, with discussions expected to advance further during the upcoming IMF-World Bank Spring… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Reforms in Agriculture Paying Off - President Ruto

Government reforms in the agriculture sector are paying off and benefitting farners, President William Ruto has said. Read more »

Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Nominees Ruku and Cheptumo to Face Parliamentary Approval Panel

The National Assembly Commitee on Appointment is set to conduct approval hearings on Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku and Hanna Cheptumo who were nominated to the Cabinet last Month. Read more »

Kenya: Reprieve for Moses Kuria As High Court Blocks Property Auction After Wife's Objection

President William Ruto's Senior Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria, has secured a temporary reprieve after the High Court restrained Equity Bank from auctioning his properties. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Emphasizes Need to Protect Learners As He Weighs in On Butere Girls Controversy

President William Ruto has broken his silence on the ongoing controversy surrounding the actions by police against students from Butere Girls High School during their attempt to… Read more »

Kenya: I Am Not a Mad Man, Ruto Tells Critics As He Vows to Deliver On Promises

President William Ruto has once again reacted to growing criticism of his administration's performance, vowing to prove his doubters wrong by delivering on the promises he made… Read more »

Kenya: DP Kindiki Warns Government Critics Against Rhetoric That Threatens National Unity

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a warning to government critics, urging them to exercise restraint in their political rhetoric to avoid jeopardizing the country's… Read more »

Kenya: Echoes of War, Don't Corrupt Our Kids - Ruto Warns

President William Ruto spoke out on Sunday for the first time following the controversy surrounding the Echoes of War play at Nakuru's Kenya National Drama and Film Festival in… Read more »

Kenya: CS Murkomen Slams Court On Maraga Taskforce Ruling

Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has taken issue with the High court verdict declaring the police reforms taskforce unlawful. Read more »