Kenya: Boyd Were Clinches ODM Ticket for Kasipul By-Election Amid Chaos

Boyd Were, son of the late former Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were, has clinched the ODM party ticket for the upcoming November by-election, emerging as the clear winner in Wednesday's… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Sets Up New Framework to Vet Foreign Airline Market Access

Kenya will now subject all foreign airline market access requests to a structured evaluation framework as part of reforms to safeguard national interests in aviation, trade, and… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Honoured As Global Champion of Adequate Housing, Calls for Stronger Multilateralism At UNGA

President William Ruto has been recognised as the Global Champion of Adequate Housing for All in acknowledgement of Kenya's leadership in tackling the worldwide challenge of… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Warns UN At 80th General Assembly - Adapt or Perish

President William Ruto used his address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly to deliver a blunt message: the UN must reform or risk "drifting into irrelevance." Read more »

Kenya: Bar Owners, Retailers Petition Senate to Reject Tobacco Bill

Bar owners and retailers have petitioned the Senate to suspend debate on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, citing lack of public participation and fears of job losses. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Corporates Urged to Step Up As Startup Funding Gap Widens

Kenyan corporates have been urged to move beyond brand sponsorships and step into strategic investment as the country's startups face a deepening funding shortfall despite their… Read more »

Africa: UNWTO Pushes Africa to Take the Heel in Tourism

Africa must stop viewing itself solely as a destination for visitors and instead position itself as a driver of global tourism, according to UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)… Read more »

Somalia/Kenya: Somalia Club Apologise to Kenyans After Fans Disrespected Flag in Champions League Tie

Mogadishu City Club (MCC) have apologised for unpalatable behaviour by a section of their fans during last Saturday's CAF Champions League encounter against Kenya Police at the… Read more »

Kenya: Cashlet App Gets CMA Nod to Link Investors With Fund Managers

Sycamore Capital Limited's Cashlet App has received approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to connect retail investors with licensed fund managers investing in… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Arm Chiefs in Border, Banditry-Prone Regions - Murkomen

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced plans to arm chiefs in Kenya's border regions and other high-risk frontier after undertaking security vetting, training,… Read more »

Kenya: Fida Wants Expeditious Extradition of British Soldier Implicated in Murder

The Federation of Women Lawyers has urged Kenya and the United Kingdom to expedite the extradition of the British soldier implicated in the murder of Agnes Wanjiru in 2012. Read more »

Kenya: KWS Treats Lion That Developed Limp, Dental Complications

The Kenya Wildlife Service has successfully treated an adult lion at the Meru National Park after it developed limp and dental complications. Read more »

Kenya: EACC Arrests Busia Land Registrar Over Sh10,000 Bribe

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested the Busia Land Registrar over a Sh10,000 bribe he received to release a processed title deed. Read more »

Kenya: Court Moves Baby Pendo Case to Kisumu, Orders Police Commission to Facilitate Accused Officers

The High Court in Nairobi has granted the request by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to transfer the trial of four interdicted police officers accused of… Read more »

Kenya: Petition Seeks Stricter Law to Curb Predatory Lending in Kenya

A fresh petition before Parliament is seeking tighter regulation of loan interest charges, amid growing concern over predatory practices by banks, digital lenders, and shylocks. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto Champions Campaign to Build Resilience of Women and Girls Amid Climate Change and Conflict

Kenya's First Lady, Rachel Ruto, joined fellow African First Ladies under the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) to launch a continent-wide campaign,… Read more »

Kenya: Govt, Private Sector Partner to Grow Creative Economy, Youth Jobs

The government is banking on partnerships with the private sector to grow Kenya's creative and digital economy as part of efforts to generate employment opportunities for the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Track Queens Eye All Medals in Women's 5000m At World Champs

Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon, double world record holder Beatrice Chebet and Agnes Ngetich have promised to work together for a podium finish in the women's 5000m final… Read more »

Kenya: 'Yes I Do!' English-Born Youngster Open to Playing for Harambee Stars

 Everton youngster Tyler Onyango has expressed a desire to play for Harambee Stars in the near future. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Selected to Host Continental Baseball and Softball Qualifiers After Historic Championship Success

Following the success of one of the largest baseball events in Kenyan history, Nairobi's "Field of Dreams" has been selected to host the prestigious World Baseball Softball… Read more »

Kenya: Government Wades Into Cricket Kenya Turf Wars Amid Confusion Over Sgm

NAIROBI, Kenya, September 20, 2025 - Sports Registrar Rose Wasike has confirmed her attendance for a special general meeting (SGM) by Cricket Kenya on October 19, even as the… Read more »

Kenya: Odhiambo Hopes Lessons From Yanga Defeat Can Spur Bandari Season

Bandari FC head coach Ken Odhiambo hopes the friendly match between his side and Tanzanian champions Young Africans will be hugely beneficial as they seek to challenge for the FKF… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Vohra Makes Giant Stride Towards Maiden Arc Title

Kenya Champion Samman Vohra is on the brink of racing greatness after leading in day one of the season-closing ARC Mkwawa Rally of Tanzania in Morogoro. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Ex-Steeplechase Athlete Jairus Birech Dead

The 2014 Commonwealth Games silver medalist Jairus Birech is dead. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Pipeline MD Joe Sang Clocks Personal Best At Berlin Marathon

 Kenya Pipeline Managing Director Joe Sang clocked a personal best (PB) of 3:00:57 to finish the Berlin Marathon on Sunday morning. Read more »