Kenya: Ruto Promises 'Watershed Year' As He Outlines Gains in New Year Address

President William Ruto has declared 2026 a "watershed year," saying it will be remembered as the moment Kenya decisively changed course for the better, citing progress in health,… Read more »

Kenya: Kuria Seeks Forgiveness From Luo Nation, Urges End to 'Devil Narrative' Politics

Former Cabinet Minister Moses Kuria has urged the Luo community to resist the "devil narrative" against former President Uhuru Kenyatta or the Kikuyu community citing past… Read more »

Kenya: Natembeya Makes First Public Appearance Since Christmas Accident

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya made a public appearance on Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a leg injury in a Christmas accident, bringing clarity to days of… Read more »

Kenya: Pregnant Lioness Treated for Facial Wound in Maasai Mara

A pregnant lioness from the Sopa Pride in the Maasai Mara was successfully treated for a deep facial wound by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) veterinary teams, highlighting the… Read more »

Kenya: 2025 Wage Squeeze - How Statutory Deductions, Rising Prices Eroded Incomes

In 2025, the average Kenyan household has grappling with a cost-of-living crisis that goes beyond headline inflation figures. Read more »

Kenya: Koome Promises Timely and Responsive Justice in 2026

Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Martha Koome has pledged a renewed commitment to ensuring justice that is accessible, timely, and responsive to the needs of all… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto's 2025 Economic Scorecard - Progress On Paper, Pressure On Households

As 2025 comes to an end, President William Ruto faces pressing questions about whether Kenya's economic fundamentals and flagship projects are translating into real gains for… Read more »

Kenya: Atwoli Meets Supreme Court Judge in Company of Former VP Moody Awori

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli on Tuesday shared a year-end moment with Kenya's ninth Vice President, Moody Arthur Awori, and Supreme… Read more »

Kenya: NACADA's Festive Season Strike On Drug Lords Targeting Kids in Langas, Casino Gishu County

In a decisive pre-dawn raid in Langas, Eldoret, a multi-agency security team struck at the heart of a narcotics ring brazenly targeting school children and youth. Read more »

Kenya: Out-of-Control Pick-Up Crashes Into Probox, Killing 4 On Meru-Nanyuki Highway

An out-of-control Toyota Hilux pick-up crashed into an oncoming Probox, killing four people in a fatal road accident along the Meru-Nanyuki Highway in the early hours of Wednesday,… Read more »

Kenya: Israel Recognition of Somaliland Strategic Realignment, Not Misstep - Expert

Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state represents a strategic and principled realignment rather than a diplomatic miscalculation, according to Horn of Africa… Read more »

Kenya: SHA Invites Overseas Healthcare Providers to Offer Specialized Treatments Under SHIF

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has opened the door for licensed overseas healthcare providers to deliver highly specialized medical treatments unavailable in Kenya. Read more »

Africa: AU Endorses Sudan Peace Initiative Presented to UN Security Council

The African Union has endorsed a peace initiative presented by Sudan's transitional authorities to the United Nations Security Council, amid a protracted and devastating war… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi Promises Answers for Jirongo's Death Amid Push for Inquest

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has pledged a conclusive government probe into the death of former Cabinet Minister and businessman Cyrus Jirongo, amid sustained public… Read more »

Kenya: Uhuru Fires Back At ODM, Warns Against Attempts to Weaken Parties

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned former Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo as a staunch defender of multi-party democracy and a political heavyweight he said possessed the… Read more »

Kenya: Jirongo Buried in Private Ceremony in Lumakanda Farm Amid Calls for Probe

Former Cabinet Minister and businessman Cyrus Jirongo has been interred in a private ceremony at his Lumakanda farm in Lugari, Kakamega County. Read more »

Kenya: Up to 20,000 Grade 10 Review Requests for Top Schools Declined Over Capacity

The Ministry of Education approved 211,636 Grade 10 placement review applications with over 100,000 applications including 20,000 for top schools declined due to limited capacity. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Seek Secondary Jobs to Cope With Economic Strain - Report

Nearly four in 10 Kenyans turned to alternative income sources this year as households grappled with continuing economic pressures, a new Infotrak poll reveals. Read more »

Kenya: Sifuna Demands Vote On Future of ODM Amid Clash Over 2027 Direction

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has insisted that any major decisions affecting the party must be referred to a National Delegated Council (NDC), as internal divisions continue… Read more »

Kenya: Raila Death Ranked Most Consequential Event of the Year

The death of former Prime Minister and veteran politician Raila Odinga has ranked as the most significant event of 2025 in a new poll with 30 per cent of respondents identifying it… Read more »

Kenya: 1 in 2 Kenyans Report Economy-Related Stress As 1 in 4 Suffer Mental Breakdown

At least half of Kenyans are experiencing heightened stress due to sustained economic pressures, with one in four reporting mental health challenges directly linked to financial… Read more »

Kenya: MOD Opens Recruitment of Civilian Staff to Be Deployed At State House, Ulinzi House

The Ministry of Defence has opened recruitment for civilian staff, advertising more than 45 permanent and pensionable positions as part of efforts to strengthen operational support… Read more »

Kenya: Former Two-Term Shinyalu MP Daniel Lyula Khamasi Passes At 79

Former Shinyalu Member of Parliament Daniel Lyula Khamasi has died. Read more »

Kenya: Duale Dismisses Mudavadi's 'Disruptive' Seventh Ballot Call

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday dismissed calls by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi for a constitutional referendum alongside the 2027 General Election,… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Ends 'Projectized Grants' in New UN Deal, Shifts to Country-Level Pooled Model

The United States has signed a new pact with the United Nations shifting how Washington finances humanitarian operation by scrapping fragmented project-based grants in favour of… Read more »