Africa: MCB Leads $400mn Syndicated Facility for Karpowership's Africa Operations

The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has arranged and closed a $400 million syndicated facility for Sea World Energy Holdings Limited, the affiliate consolidating Karpowership… Read more »

Kenya: CBK - Licensing of Crypto Service Providers to Begin After New Regulations Are Issued

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says the licensing of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) will only begin once new regulations under the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act,… Read more »

Kenya: Kibuye Market Chairlady Arrested After Violent Assault Amid a Leadership Tussle

Police in Kisumu have arrested a woman accused of leading a violent assault against two businesswomen at Kibuye Market on Monday afternoon, in what authorities have termed a… Read more »

Africa: Kenya's Environment CS Frames Africa's Climate Mandate At COP30

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, delivered the collective stance of the Africa Group of Negotiators during a… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua, Kindiki Lead High-Stakes Campaigns in Mbeere North Ahead of Crucial By-Election

The battle for political supremacy between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua escalated on Monday, with both leaders pitching camp in Mbeere… Read more »

Kenya: Rural Kenya Drives 60% of Online Purchases As E-Commerce Expands, Jumia Report Shows

Rural Kenya has overtaken major cities as the country's e-commerce growth engine, now accounting for 60 percent of all Jumia orders, a new report shows, signalling a major shift in… Read more »

Kenya: Ritoni-Mau Summit Road Dualling to Commence On November 28 - Ruto

President William Ruto has confirmed November 28, 2025 as the official start date for the dualling of the 170km Rironi-Naivasha-Mau Summit Road. Read more »

Kenya: Koome Touts Strides in Refugee, Migration Law As Kenya Hosts Global Conference

Chief Justice Martha Koome has highlighted major gains made by Kenya's Judiciary in strengthening refugee and migration law, calling on judges worldwide to deepen cooperation,… Read more »

Kenya: Sonko Confronts Son-in-Law Over Wife Battering After Breakfast Feud

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Monday confronted his son-in-law after allegations emerged that he physically assaulted Sonko's daughter during a domestic disagreement. Read more »

Kenya: Outrage As Nairobi County Officer Filmed Spray-Painting Parked Car in CBD

A viral video showing a Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) enforcement officer spray-painting a parked vehicle in the CBD has sparked widespread outrage, with Kenyans accusing… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Unveils National AI Strategy, Urges Technology Adoption in Universities

President William Ruto has called on universities to adopt digital technologies in teaching, training and research, saying Artificial Intelligence is redefining the future of… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Urges Judges to Defend Refugees' Rights and Judicial Independence

President William Ruto has called on judges handling refugee and migration cases to uphold fairness, courage and independence as they confront growing challenges facing displaced… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Contains Cyberattack On State Websites, Probes 'PCP@Kenya' Hacker Group

The government has confirmed that a series of hacker attacks targeting multiple state websites early Monday were successfully contained, with most digital services gradually… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Debut in Wheelchair Para Fencing, Para Athletics in Thailand

Kenya will make its debut at the inaugural World Ability Sport games scheduled for November 17-24 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Read more »

Africa: Mycredit, Enkisoma Africa Ink Sh1.2bn Private Schools Financing Deal

MyCredit Limited has signed a KES 1.2 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Enkisoma Africa Limited to finance and accelerate digital transformation in private schools… Read more »

Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Agency Boss Denies Graft Charges, Freed On Sh1mn Bail

Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) Board Chairperson Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea has denied corruption charges after prosecutors accused him of soliciting and receiving a Sh5 million… Read more »

Kenya: Kibera Break the Drought With Last-Minute Winner Against Kayole Starlets

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 17, 2025 -- Kibera Soccer Women finally got their first win of the season after edging Kayole Starlets 2-1 in a tense FKF Women's Premier League clash at… Read more »

Kenya: KDF Manufacturing Wing Holds Workshop to Boost Operational Excellence

The Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation (KOFC) has convened a high-level management workshop aimed at strengthening leadership efficiency, enhancing organizational culture, and… Read more »

Kenya: MP Nyoro Warns Proposed Day School Cuts Will Jeopardize Free Education Gains

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has strongly opposed the Ministry of Education's proposal to reduce government capitation for day secondary schools, calling the directive unacceptable and a… Read more »

Kenya: Over 200 Judges Converge in Nairobi for Global Forum On Refugee and Migration Law

More than 200 judges from around the world have gathered in Nairobi for the 14th World Conference of the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ), a key… Read more »

Kenya: Chinese Manager's Contract Terminated After Assault On Kenyan Worker

The Chinese Embassy in Kenya has confirmed that the Chinese manager caught on video assaulting a Kenyan colleague has had his contract terminated, following mounting calls for… Read more »

Kenya: Eddie Murphy Furious He Didn't an Oscar for 'Dreamgirls'

Eddie Murphy was angry when he didn't win an Oscar for Dreamgirls. Read more »

Kenya: Police Seeks to Recruit 10,000 Constables

The recuritment of 10,000 police constables is currently underway at 427 centers across the country. Read more »

Kenya: DPP Approves Bribery Charges Against Anti-Counterfeit Authority Boss

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved the prosecution of former Tigania East MP Josephat Kabeabea, the Chairperson of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), over… Read more »

Kenya: Disgraced Anti-Counterfeit Authority Boss to Be Arraigned Monday

Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) Board Chair Josephat Kabeabea is set to be arraigned on Monday at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court to face multiple corruption-related charges,… Read more »