Kenya: Rhino Ark Completes 7.8km Electric Fence to Protect South Western Mau Forest

Rhino Ark has completed the construction and powering of 7.8 kilometres of new electric fence in the South Western Mau, strengthening efforts to protect one of Kenya's key water… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Urges Political Leaders to Tone Down Rhetoric, Pledges Development

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on political leaders to exercise restraint in their public statements, warning that inflammatory rhetoric risks undermining the progress… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Promises Further Decentralization As Govt Moves to Create New Admin Units

The government has announced plans to further decentralize public services through the operationalization of additional administrative units across the country, with Marsabit… Read more »

Kenya: DR Congo, M23 Sign Doha Framework Marking Breakthrough for Eastern DRC Peace

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance (M23 Movement) have signed the Doha Framework for the Peace Agreement, marking a major… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Praises ODM Resilience, Says Other Parties Have a Lot to Learn

Political parties in Kenya have many lessons to learn from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), President William Ruto has said. Read more »

Kenya: Nacada Arrests Notorious Drug Trafficker in Naivasha With Bhang Worth Over Sh2mn

In a major blow to the narcotics trade, a multi-agency team has apprehended a notorious drug trafficker in Naivasha, seizing a massive consignment of bhang with an estimated street… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Raids Anti-Counterfeit Authority Boss' Residence, Arrests Him for Extortion

EACC has conducted search operations at the residence and offices of Josphat Kabeabea, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), as part of… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Says Probe On Deadly Kasipul Chaos Underway, Vows Zero Tolerance to Violence

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said investigations are underway into violent incidents in Kasipul Constituency--including recent chaos that left two… Read more »

Kenya: Dutch Man Filmed Spitting On Kenyan Police Freed After Mental Health Exam

A Dutch national captured in a viral video assaulting two police officers at Diani Police Station has been released without charges after a mental health evaluation determined he… Read more »

Kenya: 'ODM Will Not Be Swallowed,' Oburu Assures As He Assumes Leadership Role

New ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga has moved to assert his leadership, saying his mission is to unte the party and safeguard its independence even as it continues to cooperate with… Read more »

Uganda: Questions About Safety of Kenyan Activists After Museveni's Fridge Remarks

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei has dismissed Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's controversial remark that two Kenyan activists were "put in a fridge,"… Read more »

Kenya: Supreme Court Moot Final Set for Friday As Students Tackle Refugee Rights and AI

The Supreme Court will on Friday host the finals of the 2nd Annual Supreme Court Moot Court Competition, capping a three-day contest that has brought together law students from… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Launches, Inspects Sh20bn Projects in Kitui

President William Ruto on Thursday launched and inspected ongoing development projects valued at more than Sh20 billion during his tour of Kitui County. Read more »

Kenya: 10 Kenyan Minorities Entirely Excluded From Employment in Public Universities

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has warned that 10 minority and marginalized ethnic communities remain completely excluded from employment in public… Read more »

Kenya: Police Promise 'Robust' By-Election Security Management Amid Chaos

The National Police Service (NPS) has assured Kenyans of its readiness to maintain security ahead of the November 27 by-elections, pledging comprehensive measures before, during,… Read more »

Kenya: Murkomen Deploys Six New County Commissioners

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced the deployment of six new County Commissioners to Tana River, Taita Taveta, West Pokot, Kajiado, Kericho, and Vihiga… Read more »

Kenya: MPs Demand Inquiry Into KQ's 'Bottomless Pit' Citing Cartel Grip

Members of Parliament are calling for a comprehensive inquiry into Kenya Airways (KQ), citing the national carrier's continued financial losses, poor customer service, and alleged… Read more »

Kenya: 3 Kenyans Remain Custody Following Tanzania Post-Election Unrest

Three Kenyans remain in police custody in Tanzania as diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release following post-election unrest after Tanzania's disputed October 29… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Promises to Fix Crisis of Undocumented Kenyan Children in Saudi Arabia

The Government of Kenya is engaging in bilateral interventions with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to address growing concerns over undocumented Kenyan children born to migrant… Read more »

Kenya: UDA Sets Conditions for Gachagua's Entry Into Mbeere North

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he will not campaign in Mbeere North unless he refunds funds allegedly collected from… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Phoebe Okowa Elected ICJ Judge in UN Security Council Vote

Kenyan international law scholar Professor Phoebe Okowa has been elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after obtaining an absolute majority of votes during… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Vows to Proceed With 9-Day Mbeere North Campaign Blitz Despite Death Threats

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he will proceed with his planned 9-day tour of Mbeere North, where he is slated to lead campaigns for Newton Karish, who is the sole… Read more »

Kenya: 'Our Ugandan Captors Beat Us, Then Gave Us Painkillers' - Freed Kenyan Activists

Two Kenyan activists detained in Uganda for more than a month have revealed chilling details of their ordeal, saying they were beaten during interrogations and handed painkillers… Read more »

Kenya: Supreme Court Kicks Off Annual Contest for Law Students

The Supreme Court of Kenya has kicked off its Annual Moot Court Competition, bringing together law students from 16 universities across the country in a three-day contest designed… Read more »

Kenya: Hope for Childless Couples As National Assembly Approve Assisted Reproductive Technology Law

National Assembly has passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Bill, 2022, marking a historic step in regulating fertility treatment, surrogacy, and reproductive health in… Read more »