September 17, 2023
Kenya: Ethiopia's Tsegay Breaks Faith Kipyegon's 5,000m World Record
Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay has shattered Faith Kipyegon's 5,000m World record, clocking a brilliant 14:00.21 to clinch the Diamond Trophy in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Jets Out for a Visit to the U.S.
President William Ruto has departed from the country on Wednesday for a visit to the United States. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Kenya: U.S. Offers U.S.$10 Million Bounty for Leads on Al-Shabaab Leader Ahmed Diriye
The United States government has issued a bounty of up to 10 million dollars for information on the whereabouts of Ahmed Diriye, also known as Ahmed Umar and Abu Ubaidah, a… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Fintech Platform Get Approval for Public Fundraising in the U.S.
Lipa Later Group, a leading fintech platform founded to empower African businesses to do more by enabling e-commerce, financial inclusion, and shopping on a centralized and fully… Read more »
August 30, 2023
Kenya: Kamworor, Defending Champ Chebet Draw Battle Lines for New York Marathon
Defending champion Evans Chebet will clash with two-time winner Geoffrey Kamworor as organizers unveiled the elite men's list for this year's New York Marathon. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Kenya: U.S. Donates 4 Vehicles to DCI to Enhance Fight Against Crime
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has received a donation of four vehicles from the United States, through the US Africa Command to aid in the fight against crime. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Kenya: Just Ignore Odinga's Noise, Gachagua Tells U.S. Envoy Whitman
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked the U.S. envoy to Kenya Meg Whitman to "ignore noise from the Opposition" and carry out her diplomatic duties. Read more »
August 18, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Defends U.S. Ambassador Whitman After Odinga Tirade Over Kenya Election Outcome
President William Ruto has defended US Ambassador Meg Whitman whose remarks about Kenya's election outcome touched off a storm in the Opposition. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Tells Whitman to Stop Meddling in Kenya's Affairs
Azimio La Umoja Leader Raila Odinga has launched a scathing attack on US Ambassador Meg Whitman calling her 'rogue' for meddling with the affairs following her sentiments on the… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Kenya: Whitman Expresses Support for Kenya's 'Consistent' Tax Policy
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman says Finance Act 2023 makes Kenya's tax policy more consistent and bankable for Foreign Trade Investment (FDI) optimization. Read more »
Kenya: Whitman Says U.S.-Kenya Bilateral Trade Pact to Be Concluded By End of Year
United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has revealed that the US-Kenya bilateral trade agreement is set to be concluded by the end of the year as a pace setter for Africa. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Kenya: U.S. Shall Not Influence President Ruto Into Handshake With Odinga - Senator Cherargei
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has said that the United States will not "in any way influence" President William Ruto's administration into striking a handshake deal with Azimio… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Survivors Commemorate 1998 Blast With Calls for Compensation
A somber mood engulfed the 25th anniversary service of the twin bombings of US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, as survivors and families of victims gathered at Nairobi's August… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. Senators to Meet Over Embassy Bombing Compensation
The Senate Ad hoc Committee pushing for the compensation to families of Kenyan victims of the August 7, 1998 bombing on the US Embassy in Nairobi is set to meet their United States… Read more »
Kenya: Blinken to Give Address on 25th Anniversary of the U.S. Embassy Bombings in Kenya, Tanzania
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will deliver remarks at the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the US. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. Read more »
July 28, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. Bolster Ties in Combating Money Laundering
President William Ruto on Friday held discussions with Brian Nelson, the US Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Kenya: Kiptum, Chepng'etich to Headline Star-Studded Line-Up at Chicago Marathon
London Marathon champion Kelvin Kiptum and two-time Chicago Marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich will headline this year's edition of the Chicago Marathon on October 8. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Team Seeking Compensation for Kenyan Victims in 1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing Begins Hearing on July 28
The Senate Ad hoc Committee pushing for the compensation to Kenyan victims of the August 7, 1998 bombing on the US Embassy in Nairobi is slated to commence its sittings on July 28. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman Hosts 4th of July Independence Day Celebrations in Nairobi
Since 1777, the United States has celebrated its Independence day on 4th of July signifying the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Congress passed… Read more »
June 11, 2023
Kenya: Why U.S-Based Tennis Star Alicia Owegi Is Excited to Play Billie Jean Cup on Home Soil
Kenya's tennis superstar Alicia Owegi admits it is going to be an emotional moment to have her family courtside as she competes at the Billie Jean King Cup, which serves off this… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Kenya: Inspiring Generosity - Philanthropist Funds Sh10.3 Million Dream Trip for California Youths to Explore Kenya
US-based Kenyan philanthropist Mwangi Mukami plans to fund a cohort of 15 Black and Brown American citizens and residents to travel Kenya beginning June 17 through June 27 for a… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Kenya: CS Njeru in the U.S. for World Bank Housing Conference, to Woo Diaspora on Housing Investment
Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Zachariah Njeru is in the US to attend the World Bank-organized Global Affordable Housing Conference and to… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Kenya: American Firm to Pilot Hydrogen-Electric Delivery Trucks in Nairobi
Ronn, an American firm that builds clean vehicle solutions, is in talks with a Nairobi group to pilot a hydrogen electric delivery truck. Read more »
Kenya: Canada Dismisses Mutua's Tweet on Employment Opportunities for Kenyans
Canada has dismissed a tweet by Kenya's Foreign Affairs CS Alfred Mutua that there are massive employment opportunities for Kenyans in the north American country. Read more »
Kenya: Canada Refutes Claims of Employment Deal With Kenya
Canada has refuted recent reports regarding an employment deal with Kenya that would allow Kenyans to travel to the North American country. Read more »