March 08
Kenya: Kenya's 'Massive' State House Budget Raises Eyebrows
The new budget for Kenya's official presidential residency is said to surpass that of many other countries, including the White House. Although the budgets are not directly… Read more »
February 24
Kenya: Kenya's Somalia Border Reopening Plan Spurs Security Fears
Kenyan leader William Ruto wants more trade between the East African neighbors. But previous mooted border openings have failed and fears of attacks by Al-Shabab militants remain. Read more »
February 19
Kenya: A Thousand Kenyans 'Recruited' for Russia's War - New Report
Kenya's intelligence service says 1,000 Kenyans had been lured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Moscow denies the allegations. Read more »
January 31
Africa: US Eyes Red Sea as State Envoy Visits Africa
Washington has said a visit by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Africa aims to strengthen bilateral ties, but the timing raises questions about the US's interests in… Read more »
December 11, 2025
Kenya: Kenyan Woman Hugs Tree for 72 Hours, Breaks Own Record
Truphena Muthoni has set a Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for three straight days. Read more »
September 17, 2025
Kenya: Fraud Scandal Robs Millions of Health Care, Pensions
Kenya's pension and health insurance systems were meant to bring people dignity in old age. But fraud, delays and broken promises have left retirees and patients paying with their… Read more »
July 17, 2025
Kenya: Marathon World Record Holder Suspended After Doping Test
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, who won last year's Chicago marathon in record time, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide. Read more »
July 01, 2025
Kenya: Kenyan Street Vendor Shot by Police During Protests Dies
The family of street vendor Boniface Mwangi Kariuki has confirmed his death after he was shot by police during protests. His killing has reignited anger over police violence as… Read more »
April 24, 2017
Kenya: Kenyans Turn to Camels to Cope With Climate Change
While parts of Kenya are becoming drier, a growing number of people are starting to keep camels. The animals are more drought-resistant than cows - and their highly nutritious milk… Read more »
