Kenya: 'Takataka' Impunity Lands MP's Driver in Hot Soup - Sh100,000 Fine or 1-Year Jail

A week after a viral video sparked nationwide outrage, George Oduor--the driver of Kibra MP Peter Orero--has been fined Sh100,000 or serve 12 months in jail for dangerous… Read more »

Kenya: Mombasa Rolls Out Mandatory Watersports Safety Checks After Ocean Festival Tragedy

Mombasa County has announced new safety regulations requiring mandatory clearance from the County Security Committee and the County Disaster Management Unit before any water sport… Read more »

Kenya: More Golfers Qualify for NCBA Golf Series As Juniors Shine At Royal

More players booked their spots for the fast-approaching NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale following their respective triumphs during the Diamond Leisure Lodge Monthly Mug on Saturday. Read more »

Kenya: Local Think-Tank Unveils 'Mentoria Fireside Chat' Series to Deepen Policy Debate

Mentoria Economics Ltd has launched a new fireside chat series aimed at sharpening debate on international relations and Kenya's economic partnerships. Read more »

Kenya: Uasin Gishu Man Arrested for Distributing Pirated TV Content

A man in Kiplombe, Uasin Gishu County, has been arrested for illegally distributing pirated television content. Read more »

Kenya: Defence CS Tuya Says KDF Recruitment Lawful Until Court Rules Otherwise

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has confirmed that the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)recruitment exercise will proceed despite opposition from Nairobi-based legislators. Read more »

Kenya: Muturi Slams 'Rumour Peddlers' Amid Reports of Secret Talks With Ruto

Muturi Denies Claims of Meeting Emissaries From President Ruto Read more »

Kenya: Parliament Passes First Crypto Law, Awaits Presidential Assent

All entities offering virtual-asset services in or from Kenya, such as cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers and token platforms, would be required to obtain licences and… Read more »

Kenya: ODM Senator Faces Backlash After Defending Orero Over Viral Traffic Incident

Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has come under sharp criticism after attempting to justify the conduct of Kibra MP Peter Orero, who was filmed flouting traffic rules in Nairobi… Read more »

Kenya: CS Ruku Launches Nationwide Crackdown On Corrupt HR Officers Over Payroll, Promotions and Tax Fraud

The Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes has announced a nationwide crackdown targeting human resource officers accused of manipulating… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Embraces Stablecoins for Faster Global Trade

As Kenya continues to position itself as one of Africa's leading innovation hubs, experts say the adoption of digital currencies, particularly stablecoins, is rapidly transforming… Read more »

Kenya: Shofco Leads 16 Cbos in Tree-Planting Dive Across 7 Counties to Mark Mazingira Day

Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) on Friday led a large-scale community-driven tree-planting exercise across seven counties to mark Mazingira Day, reaffirming its commitment to… Read more »

Kenya: Interviews to Select 100,000 Youth for Ksh50,000 Grants Begin On October 13 - President Ruto

Interviews to select 100,000 young entrepreneurs who will each receive a KSh50,000 business grant will begin across all sub-counties on Monday, President William Ruto has… Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu, UNDP Partner to Transform Disaster Management Through Drone Technology

The County Government of Kisumu has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to roll out a drone-based risk mapping initiative. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Pushes for Stronger Sharia-Compliant Trade

Calls to expand Sharia-compliant trade in key sectors such as SMEs, tourism, and real estate dominated discussions as the Second Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo 2025… Read more »

Kenya: 'I Will Fix Nairobi,' Kuria Pledges As He Declares Bid for Nairobi Governorship

Former Presidential Advisor and Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has become the latest politician to declare his intention to challenge Johnson Sakaja for the position of Nairobi… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Criticizes Government for Importing Rice and Public Sector Failures

DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has castigated the Kenya Kwanza government, raising concerns over what he terms the unnecessary importation of rice into the country. Read more »

Kenya: VASP Explained - Kenya's New Crypto Rulebook

Nairobi, Oct 12, 2025 -- Parliament's passage of the VASP Bill marks the first serious attempt to move Bitcoin and other digital assets from a regulatory grey zone into a… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Engages Raila Odinga, Uhuru Kenyatta, Gideon Moi in 2055 First World Plan

President William Ruto has revealed that he has brought on board key political rivals, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former… Read more »

Kenya: Experts Warn of Rising Mental Health Crisis Linked to Climate Change

Climate change, once viewed primarily as an environmental threat, is increasingly emerging as a public health concern, with researchers warning that its effects are triggering a… Read more »

Kenya: 'Nairobi Cannot Continue to Be the City in the Filth,' - President Ruto

President William Ruto has announced a new partnership between the national government and the Nairobi City County aimed at tackling the capital's persistent garbage and waste… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi Hails Police Service for Global Peacekeeping Record

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded the National Police Service (NPS) for its exemplary performance in international peacekeeping efforts, noting that the Kenyan… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Eurobond Prospectus Raises Questions Over IMF Program Claims

Kenya's latest Eurobond issuance has drawn scrutiny after its prospectus appeared to contradict official records regarding the country's engagement with the International Monetary… Read more »

Kenya: Government to Tackle Misinformation By Opposition'

The Government has reaffirmed its commitments to tackle and deal with the escalating threat of misinformation and disinformation. Read more »

Kenya: M-Pesa Foundation to Build Sh120mn Innovation Hub At Maseno University

M-Pesa Foundation will construct a Sh120 million innovation hub at Maseno University, aimed at fostering digital learning and entrepreneurship among the institution's 27,000… Read more »