Kenya: Ipoa Investigates Fatal Shooting in Karatina Involving Police Officer

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the fatal shooting of a man in Karatina Town, Nyeri County, allegedly involving a police… Read more »

Kenya: Umoja One MCA 'Roro' Enters Nairobi Senate Race

Nairobi County Assembly Minority Whip Mark Ronaldo Mugambi, popularly known as Roro, has announced his intention to vie for the Nairobi Senate seat. Read more »

Kenya: CS Mbadi Opens Kenya Pipeline Company IPO At NSE to Boost Capital Markets

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has officially launched the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking a… Read more »

Kenya: Ipoa Launches Probe Into Fatal Police Shooting in Nyeri County

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) says it is investigating a fatal shooting incident involving police officers at Karatina Police Station in Mathira East… Read more »

Kenya: Candle-Lit Vigil Held in Elburgon Ahead of Memorial for Slain 'Molo President'

A candle-lit vigil was held in Elburgon on Sunday night ahead of a memorial mass for slain Molo community mobiliser Richard Raymond Otieno, popularly known as "Molo President",… Read more »

Kenya: KRA Records Sh251.5bn Monthly Tax Collection in December

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected a record Sh251.52 billion in taxes in December 2025, the highest monthly revenue haul in its history. Read more »

Kenya: Dr. Hesbon Hansen - Why Voters May Choose Projects Over Kingpins in 2027

Looking at the unfolding events in Kenya's politics today, a fairly intriguing pattern is beginning to emerge. Things appear to be aligning in favour of the regime. The… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Denies Rift With Malala Amid Defections in DCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed reports of a fallout between him and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) deputy leader Cleophas Malala, describing the… Read more »

Kenya: 'Raila Is Irreplaceable' - Winnie Odinga Enters ODM Power War

EALA MP Winnie Odinga has declared that the late ODM leader Raila Odinga is irreplaceable, accusing some party officials of scrambling for control and attempting to push others out… Read more »

Kenya: Sports PS Mwangi Makes Bold Claim About Afcon 2027

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 18, 2026 - Sports principal secretary Elijah Mwangi says the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), which Kenya will co-host, will be much better than the last… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Releases Sh870mn to Support Drought-Hit Families

The Government has released Sh870.38 million in cash transfers to support 132,780 vulnerable households affected by drought across eight arid counties. Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu Issues Seven-Day Notice to Remove Illegal Structures

The City of Kisumu has issued a seven-day enforcement notice to traders and occupants operating unauthorized temporary structures, warning that demolitions will follow if the order… Read more »

Kenya: Two Arrested Over Fake KCSE 2025 Result Slips Scam

Two suspects linked to the production and circulation of fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 result slips have been arrested, the Directorate of Criminal… Read more »

Kenya: Inside Govt's Plan to Push Junior Secondary School Transition to 100%

The government has rolled out a nationwide door-to-door campaign aimed at ensuring all eligible learners transition to Junior Secondary School (JSS), as concerns grow that hundreds… Read more »

Kenya: US Embassy in Nairobi to Close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The United States Embassy in Nairobi will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal public holiday in the United States that honours… Read more »

Kenya: Crackdown On Narcotic Drugs As Detectives Seize Sh11.6mn Bhang in Nakuru, Keiyo South

Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking, arresting two suspects and seizing large consignments of bhang in separate… Read more »

Kenya: Court to Issue Direction in Case Over Posts About President Ruto By Atheist Society Founder Mumia

The court is set to determine the way forward in a case in which atheist society founder Harrison Mumia is accused of publishing false information linked to remarks and images… Read more »

Kenya: Museveni Wins Again - Uganda President Secures 7th Term As Bobi Wine Cries Foul

Uganda's long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country's presidential election, securing a seventh term in office amid strong opposition… Read more »

Kenya: The Win That Never Was - Murang'a Seal Lament Dramatic Collapse Against K'ogalo

 - Murang'a Seal head coach Osbourne Monday has bemoaned his team's monumental collapse that led to a 3-2 loss to Gor Mahia in their Kenya Premier League encounter on… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Praises Role of Dawoodi Bohra Community in Housing, Health and Education

President William Ruto has lauded the Dawoodi Bohra community for their longstanding contribution to Kenya's development, highlighting their role in housing, healthcare, and… Read more »

Africa: Kenya Begin Preps for First-Ever Africa Futsal Cup Qualification

The national futsal team have commenced training for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier tie against Namibia. Read more »

Kenya: Farmer's Choice Earns Global Food Safety Certification

Farmer's Choice Limited has achieved the internationally recognised Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 Version 6, reinforcing its commitment to producing high-quality,… Read more »

Kenya: Kepsa Welcomes U.S. Congress Passage of Agoa Extension Bill

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has welcomed the passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act by the U.S. Congress, which seeks to extend the… Read more »

Kenya: Kiplagat, Kiteta Shine Brightest At Ak Track and Field Weekend Meeting in Thika

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 16, 2026 - Aaron Kiplagat, Nympha Kiteta and Emily Jerop shone brightest on Day Two of the Athletics Kenya (AK) Track and Field Weekend meeting at the Thika… Read more »

Kenya: China and Canada Announce Tariffs Relief After a High-Stakes Meeting Between Carney and Xi

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries' relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. Read more »