February 18
Kenya: New HIV Prevention Injection Arrives in Kenya
The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention treatment, landed in the country on Tuesday night. Read more »
Kenya: New Registry to Boost Kenya's Entry Into Global Carbon Markets
The government is rolling out a National Carbon Registry to strengthen national climate finance infrastructure and position the country for effective participation in global carbon… Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows DCI to Retain Mwambili's Phone, Rejects Further Detention Bid By Prosecution
A Nairobi court has issued a split ruling in two miscellaneous applications touching on the investigation and detention of Activist Mwagodi Mwabili, handing investigators partial… Read more »
Kenya: NLP's Augustus Muli Rallies Ukambani, Calls for End to 'Politics of Poverty'
National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli has issued a rallying call to the Kamba community, declaring a new political path anchored on development and an end to what he… Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Demands Revocation of Nairobi Deal, Threatens Legal Action
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has demanded the immediate revocation of the controversial cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi County, warning that he… Read more »
East Africa: Lake Victoria Basin Commission Launches Regional Water Information System to Boost Flood Forecasting and Resource Management
The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has operationalised a new regional Water Information System aimed at transforming how shared water resources are managed across the Lake… Read more »
Kenya: Court Flags Nairobi-National Govt Deal As Urgent
The High Court has certified as urgent a petition challenging the cooperation agreement between the Nairobi County government and the national government. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC to Receive Ballot Papers for Feb 26 By-Elections Wednesday
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to receive ballot papers for the upcoming February 26 by-elections today, ahead of the polls. Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Opposes National Govt-City Hall Cooperation Deal, Calls for Conditional Grants
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for the shelving of the National Government deal with the Nairobi County Government describing it as a "power grab" and "unlawful". Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Bunge La Wananchi Calls for Unified ODM Political Direction
Members of Bunge La Wananchi in Kisumu have called on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership to clarify the party's political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Could Earn Up to Sh371bn From Proposed Oil Development in Blocks T6 and T7, Treasury
Appearing before the joint committees of the National Assembly Committee on Energy and the Senate Committee on Energy, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi,… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Provides for Replacement of Court-Annulled Provisions in Nairobi Pact
The 17-article cooperation agreement signed between the national government and Nairobi City County includes a provision allowing the replacement of any section invalidated by the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Kenyatta Mourn Death of U.S. Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson
President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta have joined world leaders in mourning the death of renowned United States civil rights leader the Hon. Rev. Jesse Louis… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya and Jamaica Sign MOU to Drive Digital Transformation in Tourism
Kenya and Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of their tourism sectors, marking a new chapter in bilateral… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Receives 30 Tons of Humanitarian Relief From UAE for Drought-Affected Communities
Kenya has received a 30-ton consignment of humanitarian relief from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to bolster emergency support for drought-affected communities, particularly in… Read more »
Kenya: Second Suspect Arrested in Sh28mn Nairobi Gold Scam
Detectives from the Operation Support Unit (OSU) have arrested a second suspect in connection with a high-stakes gold scam that saw an American investor swindled out of USD 217,900… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Unveils National Carbon Registry to Strengthen Climate Market Transparency
Kenya has unveiled the Kenya National Carbon Registry, a digital platform designed to enhance transparency, accountability and credibility in the country's climate action and… Read more »
Kenya: Kang'ata Takes One Month Break From Physical Duties After Injury
The Murang'a County Government has announced that Governor Irungu Kang'ata will be away from physical office duties for about one month after sustaining a heel tendon injury. Read more »
Kenya: Luka Kimeli Confirmed As Kenha Director General
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has confirmed Eng. Luka Kipchumba Kimeli as its Director General after serving in an acting capacity since July last year. Read more »
Kenya: Kalro Pays Farmers Sh394,800 for 2012 Indigenous Vegetable Seeds After 14-Year Dispute
The Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has paid Sh394,800 to a farmers' group for indigenous vegetable seeds supplied in 2012, ending a protracted… Read more »
Kenya: Katiba Institute Seeks Clarity On Nairobi National-County Cooperation Agreement
Katiba Institute has demanded comprehensive disclosure from Nairobi City County over a signed partnership with the national government in the delivery of key devolved services,… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Marks Ash Wednesday, Wishes Muslims a Blessed Ramadan
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta this morning joined Catholic faithful at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Nyali, Mombasa, to mark Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturers Push for State Support to Boost Exports
Kenya's manufacturers have called for coordinated government support to unlock industrial growth, cut production costs and expand intra-African trade. Read more »
Kenya: Judith Otsyula Appointed As First Woman Director General of Kenya Roads Board
The Kenya Roads Board (KRB) has appointed Judith Otsyula as its new Director General. Read more »
Kenya: Babu Owino Criticizes Nairobi National-County Cooperation Framework, Calls It 'Greatest Attack On Devolution'
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has criticized the newly signed national-county cooperation framework on Nairobi's governance, terming it the "greatest attack on… Read more »
