January 30, 2025
South Africa: Matoka Among Four Kenyans Benefiting From Rhinos High-Performance Camp in South Africa
Kenya Simbas and Impala RFC player Andrew Matoka is among four benefiting from the five-month Rhinos' Rugby high-performance camp ongoing in Capetown, South Africa. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Suspends Mid-Year KCSE in Urgent Petition
The High Court has suspended the Kenya National Examination Council's (KNEC) decision to introduce a mid-year Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam for repeaters and… Read more »
Kenya: (Watch) Kenya Is Losing 9 Women Daily to Cervical Cancer As Statistics Show Over 3000 Die Annually
Kenya is losing 9 women daily to cervical cancer as statistics show over 3000 die annually due to the disease that has been categorised as the world's second killer disease. Read more »
Africa: AI-Driven Fraud Fuels Surge in Biometric Scams in Africa - Report
The increasing availability of free or low-cost Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has significantly contributed to the rising cases of biometric fraud across Africa, according to… Read more »
Kenya: Ipoa Says Unable to Probe Abductions Since They Cannot Link the Police
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has stated that it cannot investigate alleged abductions carried out by the police, citing the National Police Service's (NPS)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pushes for Sustainable, Competitive Tourism At UN Forums
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing tourism competitiveness and sustainability during a series of high-level UN Tourism meetings in Madrid, Spain. Read more »
Kenya: Crossing Rivers, Chasing Dreams - a Young Scholar's Journey Back to School
Saybulu Toroge, 12, smiles during a lesson with classmates at Naserian Osupuko Primary School in Narok County. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Sends Trump Condolence Note Following Midair Collision in DC
President William Ruto has sent a message to US President Donald Trump following the plane crash in Washington, D.C. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Summit Calls for Ceasefire in Eastern DRC As Tshisekedi Snubs Meeting
An emergency EAC Summit in Nairobi has urged DRC government to directly engage all stakeholders in the conflict, including M23 and other armed groups with grievances to end the… Read more »
January 29, 2025
Kenya: Paralympics Silver Medalist Ojuka Jumping High in Search of World Record
Paralympics silver medalist Samson Ojuka has set his sights on smashing the world record for the long jump, this year. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to HIV Treatment Amid Global Funding Cuts
The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs in light of the U.S. withdrawal. Read more »
Kenya: Government Launches Ring Vaccination Program to Contain Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreaks
The government has initiated a ring vaccination program in select regions ahead of a nationwide livestock immunization campaign, in response to a surge in outbreaks of Foot and… Read more »
Kenya: Weatherman Warns of Increased Fire Risk in Northeastern Region Due to Below-Average Rainfall
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of an increased risk of fires in the Northeastern region due to expected below-average rainfall during the March-April-May season. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Among Countries Hit By Internet Disruptions in 2024 - Report
Cybersecurity firm Surfshark recorded 116 cases of internet disruptions globally in 2024, with Kenya among the affected countries. Read more »
Kenya: Two Night Guards Killed in Morning Raid in Yala Amid Rising Watchmen Murders
Two night guards were killed early Wednesday morning in Yala Township, Siaya County, bringing the total number of murdered watchmen this month to six. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Vows to Steer Off Factional Politics, Says Keen to Win Broader Support
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged leaders from his home county of Tharaka Nithi to refrain from involving him in local political rivalries, warning that such entanglements… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto in Egypt for a Two-Day State Visit
President William Ruto is in the Egyptian Capital, Cairo for a two-day state visit. Read more »
Kenya: TikTok Partners With Aleph, Wowzi to Boost Kenya's Digital Economy
TikTok has teamed up with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi to expand its presence in Kenya's fast-growing creative and business landscape. Read more »
Kenya: Rai Moves to Revive Mumias Sugar After President Ruto's Directive
West Sugar Company is in the process of reviving the distillery and co-generation plants at Mumias Sugar Company Limited. Read more »
East Africa: Royal Nairobi Ready for KCB East Africa Golf Tour Battle Royale
The 2025 KCB East Africa Golf Tour tees off on Saturday at the 18-hole Royal Nairobi Golf Club where 200 golfers are expected to battle for top spots. Read more »
Kenya: Grant Thornton Kenya and Devani-Devani & Co. Merge to Strengthen Advisory Solutions
Grant Thornton Kenya, a leading professional services firm, has merged with Devani-Devani & Company, a certified public accounting firm, to expand their advisory solutions in… Read more »
Kenya: Ambassador Guo Haiyan Welcomes Chinese New Year With a Renewed Commitment to China-Kenya Cooperation
I arrived in Kenya on January 6, 2025, as the 18th Chinese Ambassador to Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat. This is not my first time in Kenya. Throughout… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Under Investigation Over Flight Delay Complaints
The COMESA Competition Commission has launched an investigation into Kenya Airways (KQ) over alleged violations of consumer protection regulations following multiple complaints… Read more »
January 28, 2025
Kenya: Govt Hints At Social Media Shutdown Over National Security Threats
The government has hinted at the possibility of shutting down social media platforms if national security is threatened, ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Exploring Alternative Funding Sources After U.S.Threat to Pull Out of WHO
Public Service Principal Secretary Amos Gathecha has revealed that the government is actively exploring alternative funding sources to support people living with HIV and AIDS,… Read more »











