Kenya: Sakaja Keen to Extend 'Dishi Na County' to Informal Schools

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has outlined the Nairobi County Government's plan to ensure learners in informal schools benefit from the county's flagship feeding programme, Dishi… Read more »

Kenya: Ingasira, 4 Others Charged With Defrauding Sha Sh17.5mn in Fake Medical Claims

Former acting Social Health Authority (SHA) Chief Executive Officer Robert Ingasira has bee charged with conspiracy to defraud and falsification of health information. Read more »

Kenya: Cabinet Backs Sakaja's Compliance Drive With Plan to Regularise Unauthorised Buildings

The Nairobi City County Cabinet has approved the Regularisation of Unauthorised Developments Regulations, 2025, paving the way for a fair, transparent and people-centred framework… Read more »

Kenya: Matiang'i Named Jubilee Party Deputy Leader in NEC Meeting Attended By Uhuru

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has been named the new Jubilee Party Deputy Leader. Read more »

Kenya: High Court Rejects Bid to Halt Banissa By-Election Over Dual Citizenship Claim

The High Court has declined to issue conservatory orders to suspend the upcoming Banissa by-election, despite a petition challenging the eligibility of the United Democratic… Read more »

Kenya: Robert Alai the 'Tutam' Evangelist and Ruto Defender

Robert Alai, once one of Kenya's loudest government critics, has reinvented himself as the most aggressive defender of the broad-based government, a political alliance born from… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto's Health Advisor Confident SHA Will Deliver Full UHC

President William Ruto's advisor on health financing, Dr. Daniel Mwai, has assured Kenyans that the new Social Health Authority (SHA) is a stronger and more effective successor to… Read more »

Africa: Africa Volleyball President Appeals for More Support for Wafalme Stars

 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) President Bouchra Hajij has urged Kenya to channel more investment and focus toward the men's national volleyball team, Wafalme… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Tourism Federation Raises Concerns Over New KWS Park Fee Payment System

The Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) which represents the interests of the mainstream private sector associations in Kenya's tourism industry, has raised grave concerns over the… Read more »

Kenya: Construction Material Costs Rise in Q3, KNBS Reports

The cost of construction materials rose across major categories, including gravel, reinforced bars, and electrical fittings, in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 compared to a similar… Read more »

Kenya: State Moves to Stabilise Health System With New Treasury-Health Financing Pact

The Government has moved to lock in long-term funding for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) after the National Treasury and Ministry of Health agreed on a coordinated financial plan… Read more »

Kenya: SRC Unveils Sh9.67bn Public Wage Management Reforms

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has unveiled a Sh9.67 billion five-year strategic plan covering 2025/26 to 2029/30, targeting efficiency, institutional reform, and… Read more »

Kenya: Court Stops Police Recruitment, Declares NPSC Lacks Power to Hire Officers

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled that the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has no constitutional authority to recruit police officers, declaring its… Read more »

Kenya: Green Belt Movement, Greenpeace Africa Urge Suspension of Logging in Mau Forest

Environmental groups Green Belt Movement (GBM) and Greenpeace Africa have called for the immediate suspension of President William Ruto's directive lifting the ban on logging in… Read more »

Kenya: Online Sexual Exploitation of Women and Girls Rising in Kenya, New Reports Warn

Online sexual exploitation and abuse (OSEA) of women and girls in Kenya is escalating, with predators using social media, dating apps, and digital tools to recruit, groom, and… Read more »

Kenya: Top Sha Executives Arrested, to Face Charges As Fraud Probe Intensifies

Former acting Social Health Authority (SHA) Chief Executive Officer Robert Ingasira is among nine suspects arrested in four fraud cases that have been cleared by the Office of the… Read more »

Kenya: Value of Nairobi Building Approvals Down Sh34.2bn

The value of building approvals in Nairobi fell by Sh34.2 billion in the first eight months of 2025, reflecting the impact of high interest rates and costly construction materials… Read more »

Kenya: Pastor Mackenzie Ate in Secret While Followers Starved, Court Told

A police witness has told the court that controversial preacher pastor Paul Mackenzie secretly ate in police custody while his followers continued fasting, believing it would help… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Urged to Demand Safe Return of Activists From Uganda

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on the Kenyan government to take strong diplomatic, economic, and legal measures to secure the immediate and safe return of Kenyan… Read more »

Kenya: New Medical Cover Introduced for Kenyans in the Diaspora

Kenyans living abroad will now access enhanced health coverage following the signing of a partnership between the Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA), Jubilee Health Insurance, BUPA… Read more »

Kenya: Koskei Warns Independent Offices Against Abusing 'Independence'

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has warned some Chapter 15 independent offices against neglecting their duties while hiding behind claims of independence. Read more »

Kenya: Why Kenya's Healthcare Future Depends On Efficiency

When most people think of healthcare, they picture doctors in white coats and hospital wards. Read more »

Kenya: Nakuru Level 6 Hospital Acquires Ai-Enabled Ct Scan Machine to Boost Screening

Nakuru Level 6 Hospital, formerly known as Nakuru County Referral Hospital, has installed a new AI-enabled CT scan machine to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of various medical… Read more »

Kenya: Voter Moves to Court to Suspend IEBC Preparations for 2027 Polls

A voter has filed a petition in the High Court seeking to suspend all ongoing preparations by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the 2027 General… Read more »

Kenya: Petition Filed to Declare Governor Kahiga Unfit to Hold Office Over Raila Remarks

A group of petitioners has moved to court seeking the removal of Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga from office over allegations that he made ethnic and inflammatory remarks that… Read more »