Kenya: Ruto Directs IG Kanja to Clamp Down On Hooliganism, Vows Strict Legal Action Against Perpetrators

President William Ruto has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to take firm action against anyone mobilizing Kenyans to incite violence, warning against the use of… Read more »

Kenya: Wanga Strips Deputy Magwanga of Cabinet Role As As Rift Deepens After Kasipul By-Election

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has removed her deputy, Oyugi Magwanga, from his cabinet portfolio in a move that underscores the widening political rift between the two leaders. Read more »

Kenya: How Ovella, Mzee Absence Cost Nairobi United in Confederations Cup Tie

 Nairobi United technical director Salim Ali believes the absence of key players was a huge contributor to Sunday's loss to AS Maniema in their second match of the… Read more »

Algeria/Kenya: Starlets Keeper Confident Team Is Closing the Gap After Algeria Friendly

Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Lilian Awuor believes they are fast closing the gap with top African sides despite falling short of victory in their friendly against Algeria on… Read more »

Kenya: Odemba - Starlets Must Build Mental Steel As Wafcon Countdown Begins

 Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba says the team need to toughen up in the wake of twin international friendlies against Algeria. Read more »

Kenya: SBM Bank Taps Mastercard to Accelerate Cashless Transactions in Kenya

SBM Bank Kenya has partnered with digital payments enabler Mastercard in what the lender says is anchored on widening global transaction capabilities and supporting its ongoing… Read more »

Kenya/Ethiopia: No Retreat, No Surrender - Muluya Trains Guns On Ethiopia in Quest for Afcon Ticket

National under 17 football team coach William 'Kanu' Muluya has vowed they will stop at nothing to qualify for next year's Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Read more »

East Africa: Comesa Urges Caution As Black Friday, Holiday Promotions Approach

The COMESA Competition Commission has cautioned consumers across the Common Market to exercise care during Black Friday and the Festive Season shopping, warning that many… Read more »

Kenya: Credit Bank Seeks Shareholder Nod for Sh4.5 Billion Private Placement in Major Capital Raise

Credit Bank has moved to secure fresh capital through a Sh4.5 billion private placement, seeking shareholder approval to issue 45 million new ordinary shares as part of a sweeping… Read more »

Kenya: Kws Rescues Tourist Who Fell Into Mount Longonot Crater

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), in collaboration with partner agencies, successfully rescued a tourist who fell into the crater of Mount Longonot National Park on Saturday. Read more »

Africa: New Injectable HIV Treatment Shows Promise in Africa, Study Finds

A new study conducted across three African countries has found that an injectable HIV treatment--Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine (CAB LA + RPV LA), administered every two months--is safe,… Read more »

Kenya: Apa Apollo, Partners Complete Seven Sand Dams to Boost Water Access in Machakos

Thousands of households in Machakos County are set to benefit from improved water access following the completion of seven sand dams along the Maindandu River, a project supported… Read more »

Kenya: Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Interfering in Mbeere North, Malava By-Elections

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto and senior state officials of directly interfering with last week's Mbeere North and Malava by-elections,… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Arrests Labour Ministry Officials At JKIA Over Alleged Extortion Scheme

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting… Read more »

Kenya: Kisii MP Accused of Assaulting Man in Restaurant Love-Triangle Dispute

A Kisii Member of Parliament is under fire after allegedly assaulting a 36-year-old man in what has been described as a love-triangle confrontation at a restaurant in Kisii Town… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Turns to Culinary Tourism to Capture Share of Trillion-Shilling Global Market

Kenya is intensifying efforts to position its food culture as a strategic economic asset, targeting a bigger slice of the fast-expanding global culinary tourism market, which hit… Read more »

Kenya: Woman in Kilimani Pushes Boyfriend to His Death From 14th Floor Apartment

A 48-year-old woman is due in court for allegedly pushing her 25-year-old boyfriend to his death from a 14th floor apartment in Kilimani. Read more »

Kenya: Moses Kuria Names Aladwa As Deputy in Nairobi Gubernatorial Race

Former Cabinet Secretary and ex-Presidential Advisor Moses Kuria has formally unveiled Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa as his running mate in the 2027 Nairobi… Read more »

Kenya: NPS Denies Teargas Claims in Kariobangi Church Chaotic Clash

The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed claims that officers hurled a teargas canister inside Kariobangi North PCEA Church during Sunday's chaotic confrontation, calling… Read more »

Kenya: Teachers to Move From MINET to Social Health Authority in Major Health Cover Transition

Over 400,000 teachers across the country are expected to transition from the MINET medical insurance scheme to the Social Health Authority (SHA) in what is being billed as one o-f… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto to Preside Over Graduation of 1,837 Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs in Nairobi

President William Ruto is set to preside over the graduation of 1,837 Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs on Monday, marking another milestone in the government's public administration and… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Requires Sh30bn for HIV Prevention, Treatment and Long-Term Care - Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced that Kenya requires Sh30 billion to secure essential HIV prevention, treatment, and long-term care commodities, emphasizing… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Leads in New HIV Infections As Kenya Records Nearly 20,000 Cases in 2024 - Report

Nairobi has emerged as the leading hotspot for new HIV infections in Kenya, recording 3,045 cases in 2024, according to the newly released Kenya AIDS Response Progress Report 2025. Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Accuses Ruto, Sakaja of Orchestrating Kariobangi Church Chaos

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja of being behind the violent confrontation that erupted at PCEA… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Strikes Deal With Kalonzo, Targets Nairobi Governor, Senate and Woman Rep Seats in 2027

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced a strategic alliance with Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, which will see his party take… Read more »