Kenya: Court Rules Transgender Woman's Rights Violated in Prison, Hospital

An Eldoret Court has ruled that the constitutional rights of a transgender woman were violated after she was subjected to involuntary body searches and forced medical examinations… Read more »

Kenya: Super Petrol, Kerosene Prices Drop By Sh1 in EPRA Review

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reduced the price of super petrol and kerosene by Sh1 per litre in its latest monthly review. Read more »

Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism

Chief Justice Martha Koome has hit back at President William Ruto's criticism of anticipatory bail, warning the Executive against undermining judicial independence through public… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi - Local Missteps Harm and Scare Foreign Investors At Counties

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned against harming foreign investors at county levels saying it damages bilateral relations and erodes investor confidence. Read more »

Kenya: CS Ruku Urges Northern Kenya Residents to Register for National IDs in Large Numbers

Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on residents of the North Eastern region to to take advantage of the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Harambee Stars Qualify for CHAN Quarters Without Kicking a Ball

The national football team Harambee Stars have qualified for the quarter finals at the ongoing Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 without kicking a ball following Thursday's… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Cuts Short Us Trip to Lead Anti-Uda Offensive Ahead of Mini Polls

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced he will cut short his visit to the United States to return home and join his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) in… Read more »

Kenya: PGK Equator Golf Tour Third Leg Tees-Off in Nyandarua County

Tele-communication company Safaricom is upbeat that its sponsored golfers, Mutahi Kibugu from Nyeri Golf Club, Mohit Mediratta of Sigona, Railways' Samuel Njoroge, and Matthew… Read more »

Kenya: November 27 By-Elections Aligned to 'Guiding Spirit' of the Constitution - IEBC

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has defended its decision to schedule pending by-elections for November 27, saying the 90-day constitutional window was… Read more »

Kenya: BBC Child Trafficking Exposé Based On 'Falsified Accounts' - Govt

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused the BBC of basing parts of its explosive Mai Mahiu child sex trafficking documentary on fabricated accounts, saying some… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi Meets Religious Leaders From Malava, Urges Them to Preach Peace

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has emphasized on the need for political and religious leaders to work together in transforming the nation. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers

The government has dispatched a special investigative team to Siakago Town, Mbeere North, following two days of unrest that left several businesses reduced to ashes and residents… Read more »

Kenya: Human Rights Commission Nominee Ojwang Turns Down Ruto Appointment

The vetting of Duncan Oburu Ojwang for the position of Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) will not proceed after he formally declined the… Read more »

Kenya/Zambia: Six Fan Zones Established in Nairobi for Harambee Stars Vs Zambia CHAN Crunch

The Government has designated six official fan zones established to provide Harambee Stars supporters with an exciting and secure match-day experience during Sunday's fixture… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Seeks Recovery of Sh15mn From Laikipia Speaker Labaala Over Forged KCSE Papers

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday raided the residence and offices of Laikipia County Assembly Speaker Lantano Labaala over allegations of forging… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Calls Out MPs for Turning Oversight Committees to Extortion

President William Ruto has castigated a section of Members of Parliament whom he claims have been demanding bribes to alter or ignore official reports. Read more »

Africa: Fan Zones Should Be About More Than Keeping Ticketless CHAN Fans Away From Kasarani

With the Confederation of African Football (CAF) reducing Kasarani Stadium's capacity to 27,000 due to security concerns, the government has designated six official fan zones… Read more »

Kenya: Homa Bay Devolution Meet Overshadowed By Public Discontent

Doubtful that devolution has delivered on its promise 12 years after its launch, Kenyans say corruption, mismanagement, and weak service delivery continue to overshadow the gains,… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Mental Health Gap Persists As New Plan Seeks Nationwide Access

Kenya faces a deepening mental health crisis, with four suicides reported daily and an estimated 75 percent of people who need care unable to access any services. Read more »

Kenya: Komora Vows to End Turf Wars Over Police Payroll As He Defends Police Commission Nomination

National Police Service Commission (NPSC) Chairperson nominee Amani Komora has pledged to end the long-standing friction between the commission and the National Police Service… Read more »

Kenya: Chef Jeff Gitonga, the Gentle Giant - On What It Really Takes to Rise and Stay At the Top of the Game

If you think all chefs are temperamental, elusive, and tucked away in the back of a sweltering kitchen, then you haven't met 36-year-old Jeff Gitonga, Director of Culinary at… Read more »

Kenya: 54 Tons of Kenyan Macadamia Nuts Land in Hunan

Kenya has exported 54 tons of macadamia nuts to Hunan, China, as part of the government's initiative to boost shipments to the world's second-largest economy. Read more »

Kenya: Why Are More Kenyans Saying 'No' to Ruto's Top Jobs?

Seven. That's the number of high-profile Kenyans who have turned down President William Ruto's offers for top state jobs in just the last two years. Read more »

Kenya/Morocco: CAF Slapped Kenya With $50,000 Fine For Security Breaches At CHAN Games

Confederation of Africa Football (Caf) have slapped Kenya with an additional fine of Ksh 6.5 million after fans breached the perimeter wall of Kasarani Stadium in Sunday's African… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Launches Construction of Tom Mboya University Student's Village

The construction of the first student accomodation under the Affordable Housing program has commenced in Homabay after President William Ruto laid the foundation stone for the Tom… Read more »