Kenya: NTSA Roots for Safer Roads for Vulnerable Users Amid Surge in Crash Victims

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has renewed its push for safer roads for vulnerable users -- pedestrians, cyclists and boda boda riders -- who account for more… Read more »

Kenya: New AI Tool Unveiled to Cut Construction Costs, Boost Project Transparency

Kenya's construction sector has received a major digital upgrade following the launch of SmartBuild AI, the country's first artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to… Read more »

Kenya: Shakira Wafula Quits From Maraga's Presidential Campaign Team

Social activist Shakira Wafula has resigned as Secretary of David Maraga's Presidential Campaign Political Committee. Read more »

Kenya: Nationwide Police Recruitment Drive Underway Following High Court Green Light

The National Police Service (NPS) is conducting a massive one-day nationwide recruitment drive across 427 centres, following a High Court ruling that lifted an order suspending the… Read more »

Kenya: Bitok Promises KJSEA Results By Dec 11, Grade 10 Choices Before Christmas

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has confirmed that results for the first-ever Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) for Grade 9 learners will be… Read more »

Kenya: COTU Wants Foreign Investor Filmed Assaulting Kenyan Worker Deported

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has demanded the immediate deportation of a Chinese manager filmed assaulting a Kenyan worker at the TCM Mabati Factory in Eldoret,… Read more »

Kenya: 2 Arrested As Multi-Agency Team Recovers Elephant Tusks Valued At Sh3.6bn

A multi-agency security operation in Nyahururu has led to the arrest of two suspected wildlife traffickers and the recovery of elephant tusks with a street value of Sh3.6 million,… Read more »

Kenya: Election Observer Group Accuses Public Officers of Political Bias Ahead of By-Election

The Elections Observation Group has petitioned the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission to take action against public officers engaging in political activities ahead of… Read more »

Kenya: Rhino Ark Completes 7.8km Electric Fence to Protect South Western Mau Forest

Rhino Ark has completed the construction and powering of 7.8 kilometres of new electric fence in the South Western Mau, strengthening efforts to protect one of Kenya's key water… Read more »

Kenya: New Livestock Vaccination Rollout Aims to Raise Productivity and Farmer Earnings

The Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed) has partnered with the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) and the Ministry of Agriculture in a renewed national… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Urges Political Leaders to Tone Down Rhetoric, Pledges Development

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on political leaders to exercise restraint in their public statements, warning that inflammatory rhetoric risks undermining the progress… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Promises Further Decentralization As Govt Moves to Create New Admin Units

The government has announced plans to further decentralize public services through the operationalization of additional administrative units across the country, with Marsabit… Read more »

Kenya: National Defence College Strengthens Military Education Partnership With U.S.

The National Defence College (NDC) has deepened its engagement with the United States Military Group-Kenya (USMILGP-K) to strengthen cooperation in Professional Military Education… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Says Delayed SGR Extension to Kisumu to Commence in January

President William Ruto has announced that his administration will begin construction of the long-awaited extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu in… Read more »

Kenya: DR Congo, M23 Sign Doha Framework Marking Breakthrough for Eastern DRC Peace

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance (M23 Movement) have signed the Doha Framework for the Peace Agreement, marking a major… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Praises ODM Resilience, Says Other Parties Have a Lot to Learn

Political parties in Kenya have many lessons to learn from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), President William Ruto has said. Read more »

Equatorial Guinea/Senegal: Harambee Stars Amazed By World Class Facilities in Turkey Ahead of Equatorial Guinea, Senegal Clash

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) head of national teams, Athanas Obala has marvelled at the world class facilities in Antalya as they prepare for their twin international friendlies… Read more »

Kenya: Sh303.9mn Disbursed So Far Under Nyota Start-Up Capital Programme

The government says it has so far disbursed Sh303.9 million under the NYOTA Project's Business Start-Up Capital programme, marking the first major financing milestone for the… Read more »

Kenya: Nacada Arrests Notorious Drug Trafficker in Naivasha With Bhang Worth Over Sh2mn

In a major blow to the narcotics trade, a multi-agency team has apprehended a notorious drug trafficker in Naivasha, seizing a massive consignment of bhang with an estimated street… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Pledges Sh200mn for Nzamba Kitonga Memorial Hospital in Kitui

The government has committed Sh200 million for the construction of a new Level 4 hospital in Mutito, Kitui County, to be named the Nzamba Kitonga Memorial Hospital in honour of the… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Hands Over Keys to 176 New Homeowners in Machakos

President William Ruto has handed over keys to 176 new homeowners at the newly completed Machakos Boma Yangu Estate, marking another milestone in the government's Affordable… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Raids Anti-Counterfeit Authority Boss' Residence, Arrests Him for Extortion

EACC has conducted search operations at the residence and offices of Josphat Kabeabea, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), as part of… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Says Probe On Deadly Kasipul Chaos Underway, Vows Zero Tolerance to Violence

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said investigations are underway into violent incidents in Kasipul Constituency--including recent chaos that left two… Read more »

Kenya: Dutch Man Filmed Spitting On Kenyan Police Freed After Mental Health Exam

A Dutch national captured in a viral video assaulting two police officers at Diani Police Station has been released without charges after a mental health evaluation determined he… Read more »

Kenya: Over 12,000 Youth in Bungoma Receive Nyota Funds

A total of 12,155 beneficiaries in Bungoma began receiving the first tranche of their start-up funds under the Nyota Programme as the government rolled out the new youth… Read more »