Kenya: Sanghrajka Named New Stanchart Md After Ngari's Retirement

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has appointed Birju Sanghrajka as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the planned retirement of current MD… Read more »

Kenya: Buuri MP Rindikiri Injured in Road Accident While Heading to Nyota Event in Meru

Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikiri was involved in a road accident on Thursday morning along the Nanyuki-Meru highway while en route to Meru County to attend President William Ruto's NYOTA… Read more »

Kenya: Expect Sugar Price Stability, Regulator Insists Amid High Demand

Sugar prices are expected to remain stable, the regulator has said, despite high demand for the commodity coupled with production challenges and ongoing reforms in the sugar… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Advertises Temporary Jobs Ahead of February 26 By-Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has opened applications for temporary election officials ahead of the February 26 by-elections. Read more »

East Africa: Govt Strengthens Lake Victoria Security to Combat Smuggling, Protect Livelihoods

The government of Kenya has stepped up security measures along Lake Victoria to combat smuggling and protect the livelihoods of communities that depend on the lake. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Directs Chiefs to Ensure All Junior Secondary School Learners Report to School

President William Ruto has directed chiefs and local administrators across the country to ensure that all children transitioning to Junior Secondary School (JSS) report to school… Read more »

Kenya: Sugar Prices to Remain Stable Despite Production Dip, Kenya Sugar Board Assures

Kenyans should not expect a spike in sugar prices despite concerns raised by recent Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) data, the Kenya Sugar Board has said, assuring… Read more »

Kenya: 93 Billion Impressions - How Ishowspeed's Kenya Visit 'Broke the Internet,' Ipsos Report Reveals

Kenya generated an unprecedented 93.1 billion potential online impressions in just three days after American streaming sensation iShowSpeed turned his January 2026 visit into what… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Hospital Performs Region's First Robotic Knee Replacements

The Metropolitan Hospital in Nairobi, in collaboration with India's Marengo Asia Hospital, has carried out the first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries in East and Central… Read more »

Kenya: Murkomen Pushes Police Reforms Amid Rising Brutality Complaints

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says recent incidents of police violence reported in several parts of the country had prompted renewed engagement with police… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Allies Dedicate 2026 to God As Focus Shifts to 2027 Re-Election Bid

President William Ruto's top government officials on Wednesday formally dedicated the year 2026 to God, signalling the start of what insiders describe as a decisive delivery phase… Read more »

Kenya: Junet Downplays Rift With Sifuna, Says ODM Will Close Ranks Behind Party Line

Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed says there is no rift between him and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, terming their public exchanges… Read more »

Kenya/Tanzania: Rising Starlets Set for Tanzania Test in FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Qualifiers

Kenya's Rising Starlets are gearing up for a crucial East African showdown against Tanzania in the next round of the FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers, with a two-legged… Read more »

Kenya: Aviation Workers Threaten Nationwide Shutdown As Mediation Talks Collapse

- The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a fresh strike notice after the collapse of court-ordered mediation talks, citing unresolved key demands including a… Read more »

Kenya: Gikomba Finally to Get Title Deed As Ruto Cracks Down On Land Grabbers

The government will process a title deed for Nairobi's Gikomba Market in 90 days, President William Ruto has announced. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Company Employees Offered 590mn Shares in IPO Listing

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has reserved 590.6 million shares for its workforce and 1.8 billion shares for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in its Initial Public Offering (IPO),… Read more »

Kenya: CS Ruku Visits Mukuru Kwa Reuben Fire Victims, Pledges Govt Support

Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, on Monday evening visited residents affected by the Mukuru Kwa Reuben fire tragedy… Read more »

Kenya: Professor Remanded for Alleged Murder in Siaya County

A professor at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology along with two other suspects were on Monday arraigned at the Siaya High Court over murder charges. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans to Receive Perfect Valentine's Gift At Hsbc Division 2 Tourney in Nairobi

National men's rugby 7s team co-captain George 'Japolo' Ooro has promised the perfect Valentine's Day present for Kenyans who will attend the World Series Division 2 tournament in… Read more »

Kenya: Bingwafest Season Two Penultimate Leg Heads to Mumias With Ksh 17m Prize Pool Up for Grabs

World Cross Country Championships bronze medalist Daniel Ebenyo is among more than 500 athletes set to compete during the penultimate leg of the second season of Betika BingwaFest… Read more »

Kenya: 'Altered!' - Mutua Dismisses Kneeling Image At Ruto's Kasarani Event

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has publicly denounced a digitally manipulated image circulating online that falsely shows him kneeling while President William Ruto addressed… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Railways Moves to Demolish Ng'ang'a, Wanjiru Churches

Kenya Railways Corporation (KR) has issued a seven-day notice for the vacation of properties along Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway, escalating a standoff between the state… Read more »

Kenya: Wetang'ula, Family Among 28 Individuals Interviewed On Jirongo's Death

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is among twenty-eight individuals who have recorded statements in the ongoing investigation into the fatal road traffic accident that… Read more »

Kenya: Official - Harambee Stars Defender Joins French Side Stade Reims

Harambee Stars defender Manzur Okwaro has completed his move to French side Stade Reims. Read more »

Kenya: Lionesses to Sharpen Claws in Spain Ahead of Hunt for Hsbc Division 2 Glory in Nairobi

National women's rugby 7s team captain Sheila Chajira says the Lionesses will be a fearsome opponent when they return from the high performance training camp in Spain. Read more »