Kenya: Section of Nakuru Clergy Codemn Planned Genz Protests to Jesus Winner Church Over 'Blood Money'

Over twenty church leaders in Nakuru have condemned the planned protest over Jesus Winner Church by angry youths who are accusing it of taking blood money from politicians. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Unveils Sh2.8bn Forest Firefighting Initiative As Wildfires Surge

The Ministry of Environment has launched a Sh2.8 billion state-of-the-art forest firefighting and surveillance project for the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to help combat forest… Read more »

Kenya: Two People Arrested in Shisha Raid At Pulse Lounge

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) raided Pulse Lounge, a popular entertainment joint along Lang'ata Road, confiscating 16 shisha… Read more »

Kenya: I Am Still Available to Play for the National Team - Esse Akida

Kenyan international forward Esse Akida says she is still available to play for the national team Harambee Starlets, even as she works on getting a new club after leaving Greek… Read more »

Kenya: Coach Cheche Eyes Second Consecutive World Cup Qualification With Junior Starlets

Coach Mildred Cheche is optimistic that the Junior Starlets can qualify for a second consecutive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, as the team prepares to start qualification for next… Read more »

Kenya: Wanyama Still Weighing Up On Future After Leaving Montreal

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama says he is still weighing up his options for a new club after leaving Canadian top tier side CF Montreal at the end of last season. Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Aid Freeze to Create Sh52bn Deficit in 2024/2025 Fiscal Year - Mbadi

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has warned that the United States decision to freeze USAID funding will create a Sh52 billion deficit in Kenya's 2024/2025 fiscal year,… Read more »

Kenya: Land Restoration Efforts Boosted With Launch of 'Restore Local' Initiative

As the world is grappling with the effects of climate change, Africa has borne the brunt of heat waves, flooding and droughts which have led to food insecurity, population… Read more »

Kenya: Hospitals With NHIF Claims of Sh10mn and Below to Be Paid First

The government has prioritized the settlement of outstanding National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) claims of Sh10 million and below as part of efforts to prevent service… Read more »

Sudan: U.S. Warns Against RSF's Deal Signed in Kenya Citing Risk of Sudan's Division

The United States has expressed deep concern over reports that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups have signed a "transitional constitution," warning… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Fully Pay NHIF Claims of Ksh10 Million and Below to Improve Service Delivery Under SHA

President William Ruto has announced that the government will fully settle all health facilities' claims of KSh10 million and below, previously contracted under the now-defunct… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Allies Ousted As Raila's ODM Takes Control of Key House Committees

Allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have been removed from key parliamentary committees in a sweeping reconstitution of National Assembly committees, a move seen as… Read more »

Kenya: Court Blocks MCSK's Premture Petition in Royalties Fight

The High Court has dismissed a petition by the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) seeking to collect royalties and issue copyright licenses on behalf of musicians and singers. Read more »

Kenya: Governor Kihika Explains Why Nakuru Retained Expired HIV Drugs

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has dismissed claims that Nakuru Level V Hospital exposed HIV/AIDS patients to expired drugs amid growing concerns. Read more »

Kenya: Court Convicts Former UN Employee of Killing His Wife At Lodge in Gilgil

The Naivasha High Court has found former United Nations (UN) employee Nicholas Koskei guilty of murdering his wife, Rhoda Mumbi Mutua, at Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge in… Read more »

Kenya: 37 Casualties Including Two Critical Cases Reported in Majengo Protest

The Kenya Red Cross has attended to 37 casualties following protests in Majengo, Nairobi, with two critically injured individuals evacuated to Kenyatta National Hospital and one to… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Poultry Farmers Decry Dumping As Cheap Ugandan Imports Flood Market

Kenyan poultry farmers are up in arms against Farmers Choice Limited (FCL) for importing cheap chicken from Uganda, accusing the company of violating East African Community (EAC)… Read more »

Kenya: Teen Killed in Majengo Police Operation Was a Suspected Bhang Peddler - NPS

The National Police Service says a teenager who died from a gunshot wound following a police operation in the Majengo area of Nairobi was a suspected bhang peddler. Read more »

Kenya: Alice Ruhweza Named Agra President, Succeeding Kalibata

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has appointed Alice Ruhweza as its new President, succeeding Dr. Agnes Kalibata, who served two successful terms. Read more »

Kenya: Kengen CEO Appointed Co-Chair of B20 Energy Task Force

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) CEO Peter Njenga has been appointed Co-Chair of the B20 Task Force on Energy Mix and Just Transition under South Africa's G20… Read more »

Kenya: Can Pension Funds Unlock the Next Economic Growth Spurt?

Pension funds are among the largest institutional investors in any economy, and with recent reforms in the country, they are set to grow even larger. Starting February last month,… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Lauded for Giant Steps in Fight Against Doping, GBV

World Athletics president Seb Coe is proud of the efforts Kenya have made in curbing doping. Read more »

Kenya: CS Mbadi Says No Legal Basis to Pay Councilors' Gratuity

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says there is no legal basis to pay gratuity to former councilors. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Wheat Demand Exceeds Local Supply By 92% - AFA

The Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) has said that Kenya only produces 8 percent of its wheat demand, which is 2.2 to 2.4 million metric tonnes annually, relying on 92 per cent in… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Criticizes Germany for Politicizing Development, Slams Canada for Ignoring Its Security Concerns in DRC Conflict

The Rwandan government has strongly criticized Germany and Canada over their recent positions regarding the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), accusing them of… Read more »