East Africa: Somalia Gives Kenya a Wide Berth As EAC Heads Launch Raila's AU Bid

The East African Community officially launched Kenya's opposition leader, Raila Odinga, as its preferred candidate for the African Union Commission chairmanship on Tuesday. Read more »

Kenya: Astral Aviation Launches Guangzhou-Nairobi Flight

Astral Aviation has launched its first flight from Guangzhou, China, to Nairobi, Kenya, with an onward connection to Maputo, Mozambique, marking the airline's expansion into the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Ruto Reinstates Dismissed Officials, Expands Advisory Team

Kenyan President William Ruto is reinstating members of his executive whom he dismissed two months ago for underperformance, expanding his economic council in a move that… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Coffee Prices Defy Global Drop On Strong Demand

Kenya's coffee prices held firm in the latest sale, defying a global decline driven by increased supply following a strong harvest in Brazil. Read more »

Kenya: KQ Turns Focus to Strategic Investor After Profit Return

Kenya Airways is shifting its focus to securing a strategic investor for a fresh capital injection under the Kifaru 2 project as it aims to sustain profitability in 2024 after… Read more »

Kenya: Half of Kenya's Tea Withdrawn From Market As High Prices Impact Sales

Kenya continues to grapple with stagnant tea stocks, driven by the high volumes of the commodity carried over from previous years, which could potentially impact farmers' earnings… Read more »

Rwanda: Ethiopia, Rwanda Aim for Aviation Hub Status As Kenya Faces Hurdles

Ethiopia and Rwanda are making significant strides to establish themselves as key aviation hubs in East Africa, with substantial investments in airport infrastructure as Kenya… Read more »

Kenya: What You Need to Know About the Student-Centered Funding Model

University and college students placed by government have until Thursday August 15 2024 to apply for scholarships and loans under the Student Centered Funding Model. Read more »

Kenya: Value of Kenya's Coffee Surges 20% As Market Reopens

The value of Kenya's coffee surged 15 percent this week as the auction reopened after a mid-season break, amid global price volatility. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's President Ruto Retreats to Home Town Amid Protests

Kenya's President William Ruto retreated to his home region on Thursday, ahead of planned day-long demonstrations in Nairobi pushing for his resignation. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Tea Agency to Borrow Billions for Bonuses As Minimum Price Hits Sales

The Uhuru Kenyatta administration disrupted the tea sector by introducing a minimum price and borrowing billions to pay an early enhanced bonus, aiming to sway producers to vote… Read more »

Nigeria: Kenya and Nigeria Take the Lead in Google Accelerator Program

Kenya and Nigeria have dominated the list of 10 innovative startups selected from across the continent for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. Read more »

Kenya: Unsung General - the Man Who Seized Vok in 1982 Coup

On August 1, 1982, Kenya faced an attempted coup led by Private Hezekiah Ochuka, which lasted several hours. Read more »

Kenya: KQ Deploys More Dreamliner On South African Routes On Rising Demand

Kenya Airways is set to enhance its service offerings in Southern and Central Africa in the wake of rising passenger demand on these routes. Read more »

Kenya: KQ Unveils Tailored Travel Portal for Customers

The Kenya Airways (KQ) customers can now create, book, and pay for tailor-made holiday packages in real-time on a specialised online platform offering personalised service. Read more »

Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Blame Government for High Cost of Living

Majority of Kenyans believe the country is on the wrong trajectory and are linking the high cost of living to poor management of the economy by government, a new survey shows. Read more »

Kenya: The KAA Comes Clean On JKIA Upgrade Deal With Adani Group

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has disclosed the existence of an investment proposal with the Indian conglomerate Adani Airports Holdings, ending speculation about the sale of… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto's 'Broad-Based' Cabinet Seen As Strategy for 2027 Reelection

Kenya's President William Ruto has appointed the remaining members of his cabinet, in what appears to be a strategic move ahead of his re-election bid in 2027. Read more »

Kenya: Police Divert Protesters Marching to Airport

Kenyan security forces thwarted plans by protesters to march and disrupt activities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday, in an attempt to pressure President William… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Aviation in Limbo As Protesters Plan to Occupy Main Airport

Kenya's police have issued a stern warning ahead of today's planned picketing by demonstrators who intend to occupy Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the country's main… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's 2024 SDG Pioneers Named

Yvonne Kirigo from MP Shah Hospital and Kevin Getobai from Ololo Farm have been named Kenya's 2024 SDG Pioneers by Global Compact Network Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Why Ruto's Tone Deaf Action Will Give Him Sleepless Nights

Kenyan President William Ruto has squandered a chance to unite the country and restore stability by reappointing six previously dismissed cabinet secretaries, triggering widespread… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Moves to Slash Rice Imports With Certified Seed Production

Kenya is implementing measures to cut rice imports with the development of sustainable certified seed production system. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Delays Cabinet Appointment

Kenyans may face a delay in the appointment of a new cabinet after President William Ruto directed Prime Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi to oversee all ministries… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Airways to Add Three Boeing Aircraft Under Dry Lease

Kenya Airways plans to lease three aircraft this year to meet rising passenger demand amid fleet capacity constraints. Read more »