Kenya: Tribute to the Kenyan Mission and Allied Forces

For years, Haiti has endured one of the darkest chapters in its modern history. The 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse ushered in uncertainty, violence, and… Read more »

Kenya: Privatization Commission Issues Notice On Kenya Pipeline Sale

The Privatization Commission has issued a formal notice detailing the government's planned sale of its 65 percent stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). Read more »

East Africa: Ruto Urges Comesa States to Invest in African-Led Financial Institutions

President William Ruto has urged COMESA member states to invest more in homegrown institutions to finance the continent's growth. Read more »

Kenya: Court Allows AG to File Objection to Ruto's Inclusion in Suit Challenging Appointment of 21 Advisors

The High Court has allowed the Attorney General to file a Preliminary Objection opposing the inclusion of President William Ruto as a respondent in a petition challenging the… Read more »

East Africa: Ruto Hails Comesa's 30-Year Journey of Regional Transformation

President William Ruto celebrated COMESA as a transformative regional bloc that has advanced integration over the past three decades. Read more »

Kenya: How School in Flood Prone Nyando Is Fighting Malnutrition and Boosting Enrollment

In the flood-prone village of Nyamkebe, in Nyando Sub County, Kisumu, where families often go to bed on empty stomachs and homes are regularly swallowed by rising waters, education… Read more »

Kenya: Teachers Demand Reinstatement of Medical Allowance Ahead of Transition to SHIF

Teachers from Nyeri and Murang'a counties have called on the government to reinstate their medical allowance if plans to fully transition them to the Social Health Insurance Fund… Read more »

Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Rallies One Million Learners to Kenya's Green Legacy

First Lady Rachel Ruto has urged school-going children to take advantage of the rainy seasons to plant trees and restore the ecosystem as part of efforts to mitigate the effects of… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Clears Candidates Ahead of November 27 Mini-Polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has commenced the clearance of aspirants nominated by various political parties to contest in the upcoming by-elections… Read more »

Kenya: Hate Speech Case Against MP Salasya Referred to NCIC for Review

The hate speech case against Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has been referred to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for review and recommendations before it… Read more »

Kenya: KRA Collects Record Sh85.2bn in Customs Taxes in September

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected a record Sh85.2 billion in customs revenue in September, buoyed by higher petroleum and trade taxes. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Sounds Alarm On Synthetic Drug 'Havoc' and Shifting Traficking Trends At Global Forum

Kenya has issued a stark warning at a major international narcotics conference, highlighting the "ever-present threat" of illicit drugs and a dangerous global shift towards potent… Read more »

Kenya: State Releases Sh2.4 Billion for Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme

The government has disbursed Sh2.4 billion to over 1.2 million beneficiaries under the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme for the September 2025 payment cycle. Read more »

Kenya: 30 Year-Old Kilgoris Man Gets Life for Child Defilement

A Kilgoris court sentenced 30-year-old Benard Yegon Kibet to life imprisonment for defiling a six-year-old child. Read more »

Kenya: Medics Reschedule Mass Demonstration Over Kiambu Health Crisis to October 13

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KMPDU) has rescheduled the doctors' demonstration in Kiambu, originally set for today, to Monday, 13th October… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Seeks UN Support to Bolster Preparedness for 2027 General Election

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appealed for enhanced technical and strategic support from the United Nations (UN) ahead of the 2027 General… Read more »

Kenya: Kisii County Cuts Taxes for Small Businesses, Hikes Billboard and Soapstone Fees in Finance Bill 2025

The Kisii County Assembly has today passed the 2025 Finance Bill, aimed at streamlining county finances and improving transparency in the management of public resources. Read more »

Kenya: Busia County Woman Rep Decries Delay in Sanitary Pad Distribution

Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has slammed the Ministry of Gender, for failing to provide adequate sanitary pads to schoolgirls, especially those from poor… Read more »

Kenya: Senators Demand Audit Access to All 5,400 County Bank Accounts Amid Misuse Fears

Senators are pushing to curb the ballooning number of unauthorized bank accounts operated by county governments in commercial banks, warning that the loophole is exposing billions… Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu County Govt Begin Process of Replacing Old Houses

The Kisumu County Government has launched an ambitious housing renewal program aimed at replacing aging and dilapidated housing units with modern high-rise residential blocks. Read more »

Kenya: Gender Ministry Plan Countywide Forum Over Rising Male Suicide Cases

The Ministry of Gender and Affirmative Action announced plans to hold consultative meetings with men across all sub-counties in Nyeri County following a worrying rise in suicide… Read more »

Kenya: CBK Cuts Base Lending Rate to 9.25pc to Boost Private Sector Lending

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Tuesday lowered its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 9.25 percent from 9.5 percent, aiming to stimulate private sector lending and… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Lionesses Target Safari 7s Glory As Coach Odongo Builds Depth for Future Success

Acting Kenya Lionesses head coach Simon Odongo says his focus is on building depth and competition within the national women's sevens squad as the team gears up for the Safari… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya to Use Comesa Leadership Role to Champion Digital-First Approach to Regional Integration

 Kenya will use its new leadership role in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to champion a digital-first approach to regional integration, Deputy… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Arrests Nairobi Water Employee Over Forged KCSE Certificate

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested and arraigned an employee of the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) for allegedly using a forged Kenya… Read more »