Kenya: NACADA Raises Alarm Over Airbnb Properties Being Used As Drug Havens

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has warned on the rising misuse of private rental spaces, particularly Airbnb properties, as drug… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Boxers Through to World Champs Round of 16 Without Throwing Punches

NAIROBI, Kenya, March 10, 2025 - Kenya's Lencer Akinyi and Pauline Chege have qualified for the next round of the Women's World Boxing Championships in Nis, Serbia after their… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Promises a Different Nairobi River As He Commits Sh50bn to Renewal

President William Ruto on Monday launched the Nairobi River Regeneration and Engineering Works Programme to be implemented at a cost of Sh50 billion. Read more »

Kenya: Aga Khan, Umoja JSS Win M-Pesa Jr NBA Coast Regional Title

Aga Khan Academy from Mombasa and Umoja Junior School from Changamwe were crowned champions of the M-PESA Jr. NBA Coast Regional finals, held Sunday at the Aga Khan Academy in… Read more »

Kenya: Foreign Envoys, Financial Institutions Back Govt's Shirika Plan

Foreign envoys and financial institutions have backed Kenya's Shirika Plan, a government led initiative aimed at integrating refugees into the country. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Pledges to Expand School Feeding Program Across Kenya

President William Ruto has pledged to expand school feeding program across Kenya, particularly in informal settlements and marginalized areas, to boost student enrollment and… Read more »

Kenya: Are You Financially Ready for Life's Shocks? a Guide to Emergency Funds and More

Life has a way of throwing surprises at us-- some good, some bad. One day, everything is running smoothly, and the next, disaster strikes. A sudden job loss. A medical emergency. A… Read more »

Kenya: Women's Day March in Nairobi Raises Funds for Conservation, Gender Equality

More than 200 conservationists, tourism professionals, and community members took part in a Women's Day march in Nairobi to raise funds for underfunded conservation projects and… Read more »

Kenya: Teenagers Shake Up Eligue1tour Qualifiers Round in Nairobi

Teenage gamers, Collo-Gamer and Prorate, emerged victorious at qualifying rounds for the eLigue1Tour esports tournament at the BBS Mall in Eastleigh, over the weekend. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto and Raila Embark On Joint Nairobi Tour to Champion March 7 MOU

President William Ruto and ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga are expected to conduct a joint tour of Nairobi this week as they showcase their newly formed enhanced, broad-based working… Read more »

Kenya: Mandera Tops Development Budget Absorption, While Nairobi Nakuru and Kisumu Cities Struggle - Controller of Budget

Nairobi, Kisumu, and Nakuru cities are among the counties with the lowest absorption rates of their development budgets, a report from the Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB)… Read more »

Kenya: Heavy Security At Jesus Winner Ministry Church Ahead of Planned Gen Z Protest

There was a heavy police presence at the Jesus Winner Ministry church in Roysambu on Sunday ahead of a planned GenZ protest over a recent Sh20 million donation by President William… Read more »

Kenya: Several Arrested As Police Disperse Rowdy Youths Blocking Roads in Roysambu Over Ruto's Sh20mn Church Donation

Police have arrested several youths after engaging in protests against President William Ruto's recent Sh20 million donation to the Jesus Winner Ministry. Read more »

Kenya: Weatherman Warns of Flash Floods As Heavy Rains Hit Several Counties

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rains in several parts of the country even as it issued a flash-flood alert. Read more »

Kenya: Nyakang'o Calls for Automation of Exchequer Process to Improve County Budget Execution

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has cited the delay in enacting the Government Additional Allocations Bill and underperformance in the collection of own-source revenue as… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Hits Out At Critics Over Church Donations

President William Ruto has hit out at his critics over his donations to churches. Read more »

Kenya: DCI Detectives Nab Two Suspects in Eldama Ravine Ethanol Smuggling Bust

Detectives from Eldama Ravine Police Station apprehended two individuals suspected of smuggling ethanol following a operation in Benonin area along Makutano Road. Read more »

Kenya: Ministry of Health to Roll Out Second Round of Antimalarial Drugs in Turkana From June

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to administer a second round of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) in Turkana County starting in June 2025. Read more »

Kenya: Chepkirui Crowns Women's Day With Victory At Nagoya Marathon

Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui cruised to victory at Sunday's Nagoya Women's Marathon in Japan, following on from her triumph at the New York Marathon. Read more »

Kenya: Deal With Raila Not About Power Sharing - President Ruto

The agreement between Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is not about power-sharing or the 2027 elections, President William Ruto has said. Read more »

Kenya: Experts Push for More Women's Leadership in African Agrifood Systems

Leading agricultural organizations have called for increased investment in women's leadership to strengthen Africa's agrifood systems. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Signs Crucial Collaboration Deal With Opposi\tion Politician

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga says the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the United Democratic Alliance is not a coalition. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Promises Inclusivity in Governance Under UDA-ODM Deal

President William Ruto has promised inclusivity in governance under UDA-ODM deal. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Debut in Cannes Young Lions Competition With Safaricom, Tusker Partnership

Kenya is set to make history by hosting its first-ever local edition of the prestigious Cannes Young Lions competition, giving young creatives a chance to compete on the global… Read more »

Kenya: UDA-ODM Pact 'Truly National and Inclusive' - Raila

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga says the agreement between him and President William Ruto is 'truly national and inclusive' pledging an end to the grandstanding to spur growth. Read more »