Kenya: Speaker Wetang'ula Confirms Kwanza MP Is Receiving Treatment in India

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula on Tuesday moved to dispel persistent rumours claiming that Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi had died, assuring the House and the country… Read more »

Africa: Ciza, Lord Kez, Thuli P, Dj Fif_laa and Thabsie Set to Perform At the Tiktok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa

TikTok is excited to unveil the musical powerhouses and creators bringing energy to the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa on 6th December. Read more »

Kenya: MCK Condemns Gachagua's Attack On Journalist Stephen Letoo

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued a forceful condemnation of remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of a reckless and dangerous attack on… Read more »

Kenya: British High Commission Protests Omission of Its Responses to Batuk Inquiry

The British High Commission in Kenya has expressed disappointment after its formal submission to a parliamentary inquiry into the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) was not… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Private Sector Posts Strongest Recovery in 5 Years

Kenya's private sector recorded its strongest rebound in more than five years in November, driven by a sharp surge in new business, firmer consumer spending, and easing price… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Makes Sh244.5bn After Selling 15pc Stake in Safaricom Divestment

The government has offloaded a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, unlocking Sh244.5 billion in proceeds as part of its plan to finance major infrastructure projects. Read more »

Kenya: Financing Gap Risks Undermining Kenya's Agriculture Growth, Experts Warn

Kenya's agriculture sector risks being left behind unless financing gaps are urgently addressed, experts have warned, cautioning that underfunding could undermine the country's… Read more »

Kenya: Residents Block Sigalagala-Musoli Road Over Gold Mining Concerns

Traffic along the Sigalagala-Musoli Road in Ikolomani, Kakamega County has been disrupted, as residents protest a planned public participation meeting which is intended to discuss… Read more »

Kenya: IFC Team Set to Visit Kenya in January for Talks On JKIA Modernisation, Energy Projects

Kenya will host a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) early next year to advance discussions on major energy and infrastructure investments. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Abstains From UN Vote Compelling Russia to Return Abducted Ukrainian Children

Kenya on Wednesday abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding that Russia "immediately, safely and unconditionally" return Ukrainian… Read more »

Kenya: North Eastern MPs Push for Drought to Be Declared National Disaster

MPs from the North Eastern region are urging the Government to immediately declare the ongoing drought a national disaster, warning that more than 2.1 million people in Arid and… Read more »

Kenya: Kuria Blames 'Extremely Powerful Offices' for Botched Alliance With Aladwa

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has alleged that Makadara MP George Aladwa was pressured by "holders of extremely powerful offices" to withdraw from a political pact… Read more »

Kenya: Rising Debt Burden Shrinking Govt Spending On Essential Services - KHRC

Kenya's rising debt burden and shrinking social budgets are pushing essential services to the brink, according to a new report by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC). Read more »

Kenya: Kagwe Unveils 30-Year Sugar Lease Terms, Assures Full State Reversion

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured Parliament that every single investment made by private operators in the four state-owned sugar… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi On the Brink As Budget Cuts and Pending Bills Cripple County Services

Nairobi County is teetering on the edge of financial paralysis, with shrinking budgets, exploding pending bills, and collapsing essential services, according to a new analysis by… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Faces Extreme Land Inequality. Could Land Value Tax Help Curb Hoarding?

Kenya's most valuable resource -- land -- remains concentrated in the hands of a tiny elite, fueling inequality, food insecurity, and economic stagnation, a new Kenya Human Rights… Read more »

Kenya: Ngong-Suswa Highway Finally Complete After Years of Delays

The government has announced the completion and opening of the 66-kilometre Ngong-Suswa Highway, bringing to an end years of delays, funding setbacks, and stalled works. Read more »

Kenya: Rights Groups Give IEBC, EACC 14 Days to Act On Alleged By-Election Violation

Human rights organisations have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to… Read more »

Kenya: Governor Nyaribo Survives Third Impeachment Bid Over Threshold Flaw

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survived a third impeachment attempt after the Senate ruled that the Nyamira County Assembly did not attain the constitutionally required two-thirds… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Uganda Reaffirm Commitment to Eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers, Boost Cross-Border Trade

Kenya and Uganda have renewed their commitment to resolving Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) hindering cross-border trade, following a joint technical review of key border posts shared… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Courts Sifuna, Babu Owino to Join DCP

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has issued a public invitation to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino claiming they face… Read more »

Kenya: KNEC Warns Public Against Fraudsters Claiming to Alter Exam Results

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a strong warning to the public over a surge in fraudsters claiming they can manipulate candidates' scores during the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan-Dutch Artist Dunia Wamaitha Releases 'Have Some Fun (Not the One)' - Produced By Savara

Rising Kenyan-born artist based in Amsterdam, Dunia Wamaitha (formerly known as Dunia), has released a new single "Have Some Fun (Not the One)" - available now via Sol Generation… Read more »

Kenya: Tough Day for Kenya As World Under 21 Taekwondo Champs Kick Off

Team Kenya got off to a poor start at the World Under 21 Taekwondo Championships at the Kasarani Indoor Gymnasium on Wednesday. Read more »

Kenya: How Sportpesa Aviator Is Becoming Kenya's Fastest-Growing Online Casino Game - - and Why the Country Can't Stop Playing It

SportPesa Aviator Kenya has taken over the country's online gaming scene with a force no one can ignore. What began as a simple crash-style game has now become Kenya's most… Read more »