Kenya: KWS Relocates 'Troublesome' Elephant From Meru to Tsavo East to Curb Human-Wildlife Conflict

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has successfully relocated a bull elephant from Kithoka Village, near Imenti Forest in Meru County, to Tsavo East National Park, in a strategic… Read more »

Kenya: Stanchart to Resume Pension Verification After Court Lifts Freeze

The Standard Chartered Kenya Pension Fund will resume the verification exercise for 629 appellants in the long-running 2021 pension dispute, following a High Court ruling that… Read more »

Kenya: Police Arrest Two Suspects With Elephant Tusks Worth Sh1.1 Mn in Maralal

The National Police Service (NPS) officers, in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), have arrested two suspects in Maralal Town, Samburu County, for possession of… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's High Commission in Maputo Warns Citizens Against Overstaying in Mozambique

The Kenya High Commission in Maputo has issued a warning to Kenyan nationals travelling to Mozambique to strictly adhere to the permitted duration of stay under the existing visa… Read more »

Africa: Kate Actress to Represent Africa At Global Celebration of Bill Gates' Legacy

Kenyan actress, social advocate and media personality, Catherine Kamau (Kate Actress), has been appointed Global Goodwill Ambassador for the new Bill Gates & Friends social… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's July Revenue Falls By Sh25.1bn, Fiscal Deficit Widens

Government revenue collection dropped by Sh25.1 billion in July to Sh212.6 billion, falling short of the Sh237.7 billion target, according to the National Treasury's latest 2025… Read more »

Kenya: We Will Deal With Tea Cartels to Improve Bonuses - Kindiki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers of the government's firm commitment to eliminate cartels in the sector in a bid to increase bonuses following depressed pay… Read more »

Kenya: Senate Extends Oversight to Busia, Targets Border Operations and Stalled Projects

Senators have pitched tent in Busia County this week under the Senate Mashinani initiative, focusing on the efficiency of cross-border trade, regional integration, and stalled… Read more »

Kenya: 'Where Is My Praise?' - Ruto Demands Recognition for Sh10m Donation That Split PAG Leadership

President William Ruto has reignited controversy over political donations to the church after publicly demanding recognition from the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) for a Sh10… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Backs Infrastructure, Sovereign Wealth Funds to Secure Economy

President William Ruto has announced plans to establish two new funds, an Infrastructure Fund and a Sovereign Wealth Fund, to anchor Kenya's long-term economic stability and… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Moves to Establish Infrastructure, Sovereign Wealth Funds Secure Stability

President William Ruto says the government is establishing two new funds -- an Infrastructure Fund and a Sovereign Wealth Fund -- aimed at securing Kenya's long-term economic… Read more »

Kenya: 'He Failed to Advise Himself' - Sudi Tears Into Gachagua Over Mentorship Claim

Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, questioning his credibility to mentor other leaders after what he termed a series… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali Puzzled As Kinshasa Backs Out of U.S.-Mediated Regional Economic Pact

Rwanda has accused Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi of halting at the last minute the signing of a key Regional Economic Integration Framework… Read more »

Africa: KDF Evaluates Readiness of Somalia-Based Troops Under AU Stabilization Mission

The Chief of Inspectorate at the Defence Headquarters, Brigadier Lawrence Ntoyai, has led a delegation from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Directorate of Oversight, Compliance, and… Read more »

Kenya: Matiang'i Decries Low Voter Registration, Urges Youth to Enlist Ahead of 2027

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i has decried low voter registration and urged Kenya's youth to enlist in large numbers to vote for change in the 2027 General… Read more »

Kenya: PAG Excites Ruto With 'Uplifting' Sermon, President Asks Other Churches to Learn

President William Ruto has criticized churches for delivering what he described as overly negative sermons, accusing some clergy of dwelling on government shortcomings while… Read more »

Kenya: KMPDU Plots Wamatangi Ouster As Kiambu Health Crisis Deepens, Asks Ruto to Step in

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has called on President William Ruto to dissolve the Kiambu County Government in an escalating standoff with… Read more »

Kenya: CS Mvurya Sets One-Week Deadline for Nyayo Stadium Tartan Track Work

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says the finishing touches on the installation of the tartan track at Nyayo National Stadium should be completed within one week, ahead of its… Read more »

Kenya: 10-Year Mau Forest Complex Conservation Plan On Course - PS Ng'eno

The official launch of the ambition 10-year Mau Forest Complex Conservation plan is on course with the lined up pre-event activities taking place as per the set out schedule. Read more »

Kenya: Stay in Haiti or Come Home? Kenyan Officers Await Decision On Their Fate After UN Vote

Kenya's role in gang-ravaged Haiti stands at a crossroads after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted to wind down the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission and… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Urges Youth to Register to Vote, Choose Preferred Leaders in 2027 Elections

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on eligible voters to turn up and register in order to participate in the coming elections. Read more »

Kenya: Matiangi Confirms Jubilee As Party of Choice for 2027 State House Bid

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has officially declared his bid for the presidency on a Jubilee Party ticket, signaling a fresh phase in the party's revival efforts… Read more »

Ethiopia: Munja Group, Hop Flag Off First-Ever 1,600km Ev Road Trip From Nairobi to Addis Ababa

The dream of a cleaner, greener Africa is set to take center stage this Sunday as Munja Group, in partnership with House of Procurement (HOP), flags off a historic 1,600-kilometre… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Switch to LPG From Kerosene After Russia-Ukraine War, Study

Two-thirds of Kenyan households shifted from kerosene to liquified petroleum gas (LPG) in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, underscoring a growing preference for cleaner fuel… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Exempts Kenyans From Law That Bars Foreigners in Certain Sectors

The government has assured Kenyans doing business in Tanzania that they will not be affected by the recently introduced Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for… Read more »