Kenya: Chief Magistrate Stellah Atambo Denies Graft Claims, Wants Seized Sh2mn Returned

Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has denied corruption allegations leveled against her by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and called for the return of Sh2 million… Read more »

Kenya: Former Nyandarua Governor Convicted in Procurement Fraud Case

The Nyahururu Anti-Corruption Court has convicted former Nyandarua County Governor Daniel Waithaka of procurement irregularities after finding him guilty of willfully failing to… Read more »

Kenya: Blow to Mwangaza As High Court Upholds Senate Impeachment

The High Court has upheld the Senate impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Read more »

Africa: Nairobi to Host East Africa Somali Awards 2025 in April

A celebration of figures credited for Somali excellence will take center stage in Nairobi on April 15 as the city plays host to the East Africa Somali Awards 2025. Read more »

Kenya: Karua Signals 2027 Presidential Bid, Pledges to Free Kenya

People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has hinted at a second bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election, vowing to liberate Kenya from "all oppression." Read more »

Kenya: Govt Takes Over Kuscco Lending Unit to Recover Lost Sacco Billions

The government has taken control of the lending unit of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) to recover lost funds and strengthen the cooperative sector. Read more »

Kenya: 73 Police Officers Injured in the Line of Duty to Benefit From Assistive Devices From Kenya Re

At least 73 police officers who sustained injuries while in the line of duty will receive assistive devices donated from the Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re). Read more »

Kenya: 14 Killed in Migaa Crash As Trailer Rams Matatu On Nakuru-Eldoret Highway

At least 14 people were killed early Friday morning in a tragic road accident at Migaa, a known black spot on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Shuts Borders to Kenyan Goods in Escalating RSF Dispute

Sudan's Ministry of Trade and Supply has suspended all imports from Kenya, citing national security concerns. Read more »

Kenya: Senator Sifuna Among African Leaders Denied Entry Into Angola

Kenya's Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was among a group of senior political leaders from across Africa denied entry into Angola on Thursday, despite being invited by the country's… Read more »

Kenya: Foreign National Killed By Vehicle in President Ruto's Motorcade On Ngong Road

A foreign national was killed on Thursday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle in President William Ruto's motorcade along Ngong Road, sparking investigations by the National… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Seeks Additional Sh2.5bn for Haiti Peacekeeping Mission

The government has put forward a fresh request for Ksh. 2.5 billion to finance its ongoing peacekeeping mission in Haiti, as outlined in a supplementary budget currently under… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Issue ID Cards to Prisoners, Students to Boost SHA Access

The government is set to issue ID Cards to prisoners, border counties, students to boost health insurance access to the Social Health Authority (SHA). Read more »

Kenya: Court Orders Govt to Pay Sh39mn for Unlawful KICC Contract Termination

The High Court has directed the government to compensate Parbat Siyani Construction Limited company over Sh39 million for unlawfully terminating a contract related to the setup of… Read more »

Kenya: All Kenyans to Receive ID Cards Free of Charge, Presient Ruto Anounces

President William Ruto has announced that all Kenyans will receive their ID Cards free of charge. Read more »

Kenya: Two Major Projects in Siaya to Uplift Status of Locals

The government plans to supply over 20,000 residents of Ugunja in Siaya County with clean water after the completion of the Ugunja Water Treatment Plant. Read more »

Kenya: Police Bodyguard Attached to Safaricom CEO Freed On Cash Bail in Murder Case

A has granted bail to a police officer assigned to the security detail of Safaricom CEO, after he was charged with the murder of a fellow officer during a bar altercation in… Read more »

Kenya: Businesses Become Backbone of Economy As Full-Time Employment Declines

Business ownership increased by 7 percentage points (pp) in 2025, while full-time employment -- as the main source of income -- declined by 5 pp year-on-year. Read more »

Kenya: Court Summons City Hall Officials Over Doctors' Strike As Crisis Persists

The Employment and Labor Relations Court has summoned seven members of the Nairobi Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Implementation Committee over the over ongoing strike by… Read more »

Kenya: 18 Arrested in Eastleigh Over Multi-Million-Shilling Tax Evasion Scheme

The Kenya Revenue Authorities investigators have arrested 18 suspects in Eastleigh, Nairobi, for orchestrating a sophisticated cargo dumping scheme to evade taxes in a major… Read more »

Kenya: CMA Clarifies On Genghis Amid Statutory Management Claims

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has clarified the status of Genghis Capital Limited, stating that the firm has not been placed under statutory management. Read more »

Kenya: DPP Wraps Up Submissions in Ojaamong's Sh8mn Graft Case With a Call for Conviction

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has urged a Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court to convict former Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong and his co-accused in a Sh8 million graft… Read more »

Kenya: Muturi Says Won't Take 'Immoral' Resignition Path

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has dismissed calls for his resignation amid sustained criticism on government, insisting there is no valid reason for him to step… Read more »

Kenya: Njoroge Denounces 'Fraudulent' Virial Letter Alleging Nominating Individuals for Unspecified Govt Positions

Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge has dismissed as 'fraudulent' a letter circulating on social media that allegedly nominated several individuals for unspecified… Read more »

Kenya: Muturi Boycotts Cabinet Meetings Unless Abductions Are On the Agenda

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has revealed that he has deliberately skipped recent Cabinet meetings, insisting he will only attend if the issue of police… Read more »