Kenya: Nyeri Traders Petition Senate to Reject Proposal Banning Flavours in Nicotine Products

Traders in Nyeri County have urged the Senate to reject a proposal seeking to ban flavours in nicotine products such as vapes and pouches, arguing that doing so would only fuel… Read more »

Kenya: Over 4,000 Displaced Amid Concerns of Rising Water Levels Around Lake Naivasha

There are growing fears of waterborne diseases in Naivasha due to the rising water levels of Lake Naivasha and the flooding of surrounding estates, farms, and hotels. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Losing 40% of Food Produced Each Year, WRI Report Warns

Kenya is losing up to 40 percent of the food it produces each year--about nine million tons valued at Sh 72 billion (US$578 million)--even as one in four citizens struggles daily… Read more »

Africa: Africa Food Summit Pushes for Reforms Amid Rising Hunger

The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 has opened in Dakar with urgent calls for systemic reforms to transform the continent's agriculture, as hunger and malnutrition continue… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Business Leaders Turn to 'Scream Therapy' for Workplace Mental Health

At this year's Transforming African MedTech Conference (TAMC), Thalia Psychotherapy unveiled what it calls a Scream Therapy Room -- a voice-guided booth designed to let people "let… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Revokes Licenses of Four Tour Operators in Crackdown On Rogue Firms

The government has revoked the licenses of four tour operators in a sweeping crackdown targeting non-compliant players in Kenya's multibillion-shilling tourism industry. Read more »

Kenya: Report Ranks Mombasa, Nairobi As Popular Startup Hotspots

Nairobi and Mombasa have been ranked among Kenya's most popular startup hotspots, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Reparatory Justice for Historical Injustices

President William Ruto has called on Africa and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to step up the push for reparatory justice for historical injustices. Read more »

Africa: Second Africa Climate Summit Kicks Off in Addis Ababa

The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) officially opened Monday in Addis Ababa, bringing together African leaders, policymakers, and global climate partners to chart a path toward… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Urges International Community to Increase Contribution to Climate Change

President William Ruto has challenged the international community to step up contributions in climate change adaptation and mitigation to complement Africa's efforts. Read more »

Kenya: High Court Stops Compulsory Use of E-Govt Procurement System

The High Court has stopped the compulsory use of the Electronic Government Procurement System (e-GPS). Read more »

Kenya: Govt Targets 30 Million Kenyans Under SSHA By December - DP Kindiki

Over 26 million Kenyans have registered for SHA medical cover with the government aiming for higher enrolment before the end of the year. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Ready to Sign Power Purchase Agreement With Ethiopia After Grand Dam Launch - Ruto

President William Ruto has announced Kenya's readiness to sign a new power purchase agreement with Ethiopia following the official inauguration of the $5 billion Grand Ethiopian… Read more »

Kenya: Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu Shot Dead in Lang'ata Drive-By Attack

A Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, was on Tuesday evening shot dead in a brazen drive-by attack along Lang'ata Road. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Says Kenya Backs Fair Nile Water Use, Urges Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan to Pursue Good-Faith Talks

President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to constructive engagement in the wider Nile basin dialogue which continues to draw global attention over its security and… Read more »

Kenya: MPs Probe Organ Transplants As More Somali Patients Seek Kidney Treatment in Kenya

The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Health has widened its inquiry into alleged malpractice and ethical breaches in Kenya's kidney transplant sector, with Mediheal… Read more »

Kenya: Senate Clarifies Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill Does Not Extend Term Limits

The Senate has dismissed claims circulating in sections of civil society that the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to extend the terms of the President,… Read more »

Kenya: Ipoa Seeks 21-Day Custodial Orders in Probe of Fatal Shooting of Two Boda Boda Riders in Makongeni

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has sought 21 days of custodial orders to complete investigations into the fatal shooting of two boda boda riders in Makongeni,… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Partner With Boda Boda Operators to Empower the Youth

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government's commitment to working hand in hand with boda boda operators to reform, professionalise, and protect the sector… Read more »

Kenya: PS Oluga Admits SHA Facing Massive Fraud a Year After It Started Paying Claims

Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga has admitted that the new social health insurance scheme (SHA) is facing massive fraud barely a year after it began paying hospital… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Seeks Japan's Backing for Prof Phoebe Okowa's Candidacy At the International Court of Justice

Kenya has called on Japan to support the country's candidate, Professor Phoebe Okowa, in the upcoming elections for judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Read more »

Kenya: Police Nab 300 in Nairobi Security Crackdown

Police have apprehended at least 300 suspects in a major security operation targeting criminal gangs linked to a surge in muggings in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). Read more »

Kenya: Former Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno Is Dead

Veteran politician and former Cabinet Minister Dalmas Otieno Anyango has died. Read more »

Kenya: Media Council Defends Law Society's Faith Odhiambo After She Joins Ruto's Protest Panel

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has defended Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, faulting sections of the media for what it termed 'unwarranted and unjustified… Read more »

Kenya: NPSC - Constitutional Police Officer Expectations

A cardinal rule of public service is that once you leave office, you should at the very least gift it your silence in public discourse. Without any intent to undermine, it must be… Read more »