Kenya: Jirongo Funeral Committee Seeks Answers, Insists He Left Karen to Gigiri Not Naivasha

Fresh questions have emerged over the final movements of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, with his funeral committee demanding answers from investigators even as police maintain he… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Spared Fuel Price Hike Ahead of Christmas, New Year

Kenyans have been spared a fuel price increase after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) maintained pump prices for the next 30 days, up to January. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Convenes Cabinet Sitting to Approve Sh5 Trillion National Infrastructure Fund

President William Ruto convened a Cabinet meeting on December 14, 2025, to consider and approve the establishment of a National Infrastructure Fund aimed at mobilising up to Sh5… Read more »

Kenya: Supremacy Battle As Wamatangi and Ng'ang'a Trade Barbs Before Ruto

Supremacy battles among Kiambu politicians and early manoeuvres for the 2027 general election played out publicly during President William Ruto's visit to a church fundraising… Read more »

Kenya: Jirongo Called Me - 'Papa, Can We Meet?' - Wetang'ula On Last Meeting Before Fatal Crash

On Friday night, as the last echoes of Jamhuri Day celebrations faded, Cyrus Jirongo picked up his phone and called a man he knew well. Read more »

Kenya: State Issues Safety, Health Advisory As Festive Season Begins

The Ministry of Health is urging Kenyans to observe road safety measures and avoid drunk driving during the festive season, citing an increase in road crashes and alcohol-related… Read more »

Kenya: Why the Nakuru-Naivasha Highway Remains One of Kenya's Deadliest Roads

Long before the crash that claimed the life of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, the Nakuru-Naivasha Highway carried a reputation that motorists spoke of in wary tones. It is a road… Read more »

Kenya: Explainer - Why Rhinos Are Ear-Notched - - and Why It Matters for Their Survival

Every rhino in Kenya carries a unique story -- one that is told not through tags or collars, but through small, deliberate markings on its ears. These are called ear notches, and… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Unveils New Platforms to Spur Tourism Demand

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec - Kenya has introduced two new platforms aimed at boosting domestic and international tourism, including a Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport that allows… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Promises Transformed JKIA-Westlands Highway By January

President William Ruto has announced a comprehensive rehabilitation and beautification project for the Mombasa Road-Uhuru Highway corridor covering the busy stretch between Jomo… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Promises Thika-Museum Hill Expressway in Ambitious Infrastructure Plan

President William Ruto has announced plans to construct a new expressway linking Thika to Museum Hill in Nairobi, aiming to ease traffic congestion and improve access to the… Read more »

Kenya: Dr. Hesbon Hansen - Why Kenya Must Approach the Kenya-US Health Data Framework With Both Confidence and Caution

Operationalising the Health Cooperation Framework between the Government of Kenya and the United States -- in full compliance with Kenya's data protection architecture, including… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto to Rename Soon-to-Be-Completed Talanta Stadium After Raila Odinga

President William Ruto has pledged to honour a proposal to rename the soon-to-be-completed Talanta Stadium after the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, signaling what… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Promises Framework for National Infrastructure Fund On Monday

The Cabinet will on Monday consider and adopt the framework for the proposed National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), a flagship instrument that President William Ruto says will anchor… Read more »

Africa: Mahama Urges Africa to Break Free From 'Rigged' Global Order and Industrialize

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has urged African nations to shift from exporting raw materials to producing high-value finished goods, calling for a new era of economic… Read more »

Kenya: MOH Vows Full Disclosure in Court to Defend Suspended Health Data Deal

The Ministry of Health has assured Kenyans that it will present comprehensive evidence in court to defend the legality and safety of the Kenya-US Health Cooperation Framework,… Read more »

Kenya: Raila Odinga Stadium It Is! Ruto Promises to Rename Talanta Stadium After Former PM

NAIROBI, Kenya, December 12, 2025 - President William Ruto has promised that the Talanta Stadium will be renamed to Raila Odinga International Stadium once it's complete. Read more »

Kenya: KCB Reaping Maximum Profits On the Pitch From Players' Confidence

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) assistant coach Paul Ogai believes they are becoming better game by game after a recent dry patch of results. Read more »

Kenya: Sh3mn Counterfeit Alcohol Haul Seized in Narok As Nacada Smashes Major Syndicate

In a dramatic dawn raid, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) dismantled a sophisticated alcohol counterfeiting ring in Narok County,… Read more »

Kenya: Ulinzi Stars Coach Ocholla Identifies Reason for Soldiers' Defeat to Kcb in Midweek League Encounter

NAIROBI, Kenya, December 12, 2025 - Ulinzi Stars head coach Stephen Ocholla has vowed to work on his team's weaknesses amidst their latest defeat in the Kenya Premier League. Read more »

Kenya: KRA Appoints Two New Commissioners to Drive Strategy and Tax Research

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed two new commissioners to strengthen its technology operations and expand its tax policy and research capacity. Read more »

Kenya: Meet KDF's Elite Parachute Battalion Behind Jamhuri Day Parade

The Kenya Army's elite 20th Parachute Battalion (20 Para) took centre stage at Nyayo Stadium on Friday as President William Ruto presided over the Trooping of the Colours, the… Read more »

Kenya: Kajiado Official Arrested After Demanding Bribe to Clear Sewer Line Repairs

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kajiado County Enforcement Officer accused of soliciting and receiving a bribe to clear repair works on a sewage… Read more »

Kenya: 7 Soldiers Linked Sh192mn Meth Saga Detained for 10 Days As Search Unearths Narcotics

A Mombasa court has ordered seven Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers to be detained for 10 days to allow investigators to complete forensic examinations in a Sh192 million… Read more »

Kenya: Teachers Say Lack of Basic Supplies Still Hindering Classroom Learning

As Global Education Week draws attention to inclusion and equity, teachers in Kenya say many learners continue to struggle in class due to a persistent shortage of basic learning… Read more »