Kenya: 6 Activists Arrested in Nairobi Solidarity Protest Amid Tension in Tanzania

Police in Nairobi on Tuesday arrested six activists who staged a protest outside the Tanzanian High Commission in solidarity with Tanzanians accusing President Samia Suluhu's… Read more »

Africa: CS Miano Pays Tribute to Elephant Conservationist Dr. Ian Douglas-Hamilton

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Dr. Ian Douglas-Hamilton, a pioneering elephant conservationist and president of Save the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Cuba to Finalize Environmental Cooperation Deal By March

Kenya and Cuba have agreed to set up joint technical teams to refine a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on environmental cooperation, ahead of its planned signing in March… Read more »

Kenya: Sexually Assaulted and Strangled - Autopsy Details Embakasi Teen's Murder

The murder of 12-year-old Patience Mumbe in Nairobi's Embakasi area has sent shockwaves through the community after a postmortem confirmed she was sexually assaulted before being… Read more »

Kenya: Kalonzo, Gachagua Declare Kamba-Kikuyu Merger 'Already Done'

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday declared that the Kamba and Kikuyu communities have merged politically, describing the… Read more »

Kenya: €250,000 EU Aid Targets Hunger, Disease, and Disaster Relief in Kenya

The European Union (EU) has announced €250,000 (approximately Sh40 million) in humanitarian aid to support Kenyan communities facing a worsening convergence of drought,… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Rights Index Risks Downgrade As Govt Delays Key Reports

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called on the government to expedite submission of two key overdue human rights reports, warning that delays undermine… Read more »

Kenya: Corruption Impedes Human Rights, New Report Faults Half-Hearted Measures

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for urgent reforms to strengthen the country's anti-corruption framework, warning that despite notable progress,… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi's Eastlands Community Receives 2 Buses to Support Income Generation

Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) has donated two fully equipped buses to Nairobi's Eastlands community, a move aimed at boosting income-generation initiatives and improving… Read more »

Kenya: Why Cutting Emissions Will Unlock Trillions in Global GDP, Stop Millions From Dying

Investing in a stable climate, healthy ecosystems, sustainable land use and a pollution-free planet could unlock trillions in global GDP, save millions of lives and lift hundreds… Read more »

Kenya: CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9pc to Spur Credit Uptake

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 9 percent, marking its second consecutive move to ease borrowing costs as the economy shows… Read more »

Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest

Kenyan human rights defender are calling for the immediate and unconditional release of six activists arrested on Tuesday outside the Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi during a… Read more »

Kenya: Sonko Unveils New Party, Signals Bold Return to Politics

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has officially received the registration certificate for his new political outfit, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), marking what… Read more »

Kenya: DStv to Drop Popular Channels By Year-End

DStv subscribers will lose access to several popular channels, including Discovery Channel, TLC Africa, TNT Africa, Food Network, Travel Channel, Cartoon Network, and CNN… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, China Hold High-Level Security Review On Bilateral Projects

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Tuesday hosted a delegation from China led by Zhang Xumin, Deputy Director General for Security Cooperation, for a comprehensive… Read more »

Kenya: Betty Bayo's Family Alleges Foul Play, Seeks DPP-Ordered Inquiry

The family of the late gospel singer Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo, has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to order a public inquest into… Read more »

Namibia: Kenya's Anti-Tobacco Success Draws Interest From Namibia in Benchmarking Visit

Kenya's regional and global leadership in tobacco control received fresh validation today after the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni,… Read more »

Kenya: New Tsavo Rhino Sanctuary to Attract High-Paying Tourists, Fund Wildlife Protection - Ruto

President William Ruto has directed the Tourism Ministry in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), to consolidate Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and the Galana Kulalu… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC to Gen Z - Push for Change Is Futile Without a Voter's Card

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a blunt challenge to Kenya's youth, particularly Gen Z, warning that their bold calls for national reforms and… Read more »

Kenya: Molo MP Slams 'Cheap Politics' Over Safaricom Sale, Backs Infrastructure Push

Molo Member of Parliament Kimani Kuria has defended the government's decision to sell 15% of its shareholding in Safaricom, insisting the move is aimed at unlocking funds for major… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Embarks On Data-Driven Drive to Decode Voter Apathy Ahead of 2027 Polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed a new, data-driven approach to tackling the pervasive issue of voter apathy ahead of the 2027 General… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Moves to Fix Procurement Bottlenecks Before 2027 Election

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is implementing a far-reaching financial strategy with the National Treasury designed to shield the 2027 General Election… Read more »

Kenya: DCI Arrests Man Accused of Forging Documents to Seize Sh200mn Karen Land

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested a man accused of forging documents to fraudulently take ownership of a parcel of land worth Sh200 million… Read more »

Africa: Global Fintech Firm Montran Appoints Ndohho to Lead Africa Push

Montran has appointed Wohoro Ndohho as Regional Executive Director for its Africa operations as the payments and capital-markets technology firm moves to deepen its presence in a… Read more »

Kenya: KFC Targets Economic Gains With New Women-in-Film Incubator

The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) has launched a women-focused film incubation programme in a move aimed at unlocking fresh economic value from a sector that contributes an estimated… Read more »