Kenya: The Biggest Risk Businesses Are Taking On Stablecoins Is Doing Nothing

The debate around stablecoins has largely missed the point. For many businesses, the question is no longer whether stablecoins will matter, but whether they have already waited too… Read more »

Kenya/Tanzania: Rising Starlets Upbeat in Tanzania Ahead of Tough U20 World Cup Qualifier Return Leg

The national women's Under-20 football team, Rising Starlets, have their work cut out when they tackle hosts Tanzania at their Azam Complex Stadium backyard in Dar es Salaam in the… Read more »

Kenya: HSBC SVNS2 Nairobi Receives Safaricom's M-Pesa Sponsorship

Safaricom, through its M-PESA brand, has committed Ksh 10 million in support of the upcoming HSBC SVNS2 Rugby Sevens Tournament, scheduled for Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Gives 2026 Diplomatic Brief Highlighting Global Priorities

President William Ruto is set to launch Kenya's 2026 Diplomatic Brief, highlighting the country's diplomatic achievements and outlining priorities for regional integration,… Read more »

Uganda: Global Women's Alliance Denounces Museveni's Targeted Assault On Ugandan Women

Women's rights advocates across Africa and the world have condemned Uganda's security forces for systematic sexual violence and political repression targeting women following the… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Global Investment in Kenya's Sh5tn Transformation Plan

President William Ruto has called on the international community to invest in Kenya's ambitious KSh5 trillion, 10-year national transformation programme. Read more »

Kenya: Gates Foundation Denies Claims It Released Mosquitoes in Kenya

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media that it released mosquitoes in Kenya, following online reports of unusually… Read more »

Kenya: Carbon Neutral By 2030 - Can Kenya's Corporates Deliver Credible Net-Zero?

"Carbon neutral by 2030" has become a central goal in Kenya's corporate sustainability efforts, featuring prominently in investor briefings, annual reports, and media statements as… Read more »

Kenya: Kihika Fires Back At Gachagua - Rejects Police Interference Claims, Cites Business Extortion Attempts

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has launched a blistering rebuttal to allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing his claims as baseless and accusing him of… Read more »

Kenya: KeNHA Orders Traders to Vacate Thika Superhighway for New Bus Bays to Improve Safety

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to roadside traders operating along sections of the Thika Superhighway, ordering them to vacate road… Read more »

Kenya: Court Backs Govt On Public Participation in Fuel Levy Hike

The High Court has upheld the government's public participation process in the 2024 fuel levy increase, dealing a blow to legal challenges targeting tax and levy adjustments on… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Clears Road Contractors' Pending Bills After Securitization Deal

The government has completed the payment of verified road construction pending bills up to December 2025, following a pledge by President William Ruto to resolve long-standing… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Accuses Kihika's Husband of Using Police to Block Political Meetings in Nakuru

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused businessman Sam Mburu, husband of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, of using police officers to disrupt his political engagements… Read more »

Kenya: KNCHR Condemns Killing of Livestock, Alleged Abuses By Security Teams in Baringo

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has strongly condemned the alleged shooting of livestock and use of extra-judicial measures by multi-agency security officers… Read more »

Kenya: Petition Filed Challenging Use of State House for Party Politics

A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court seeking a declaration that the use of State House and State Lodges for partisan political activities is unconstitutional… Read more »

Kenya: Major Counterfeit Alcohol Bust in Kitui As NACADA Arrests Two, Seizes Thousands of Litres

A NACADA-led multi-agency team, working alongside the National Police Service (NPS), on Sunday dismantled a major counterfeit alcohol operation in Kitui Central, seizing thousands… Read more »

Kenya: DP Kindiki Vows Swift Govt Action As Drought Leaves 3.3mn Kenyans in Need

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government is mobilising all necessary resources to address the severe drought affecting 23 counties across the… Read more »

Kenya: Raila Did Not Raise Cowards, Sifuna Says Amid ODM Rift

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying he "did not raise cowards" during a public address at the Linda Wananchi Tour, as tensions… Read more »

Kenya: Mbadi Signals 2032 Presidential Ambitions Amid ODM Rift Over Kenya Kwanza Alliance

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has declared that he will seek the presidency in 2032, even as he mounted a fierce defence of Orange Democratic Movemebnt's… Read more »

Kenya: Governors Suspend All Appearances Before Senate Cpaic, Demand Reconstitution Amid Extortion Claims

Governors have suspended all appearances before Senate Committees even as they demanded the reconstitution of the County Public Investment Committee while accusing four unnamed… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Reshuffles Investigations Leadership to Streamline Operations and Boost Efficiency

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced a reshuffle of its senior management, including key positions in the investigations and asset recovery directorates,… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya and Italy Sign MOU to Boost Higher Education, Research, and AI Collaboration

President William Ruto on Monday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Higher Education, Training, and Research between Kenya and Italy at State House,… Read more »

Kenya: Bankers Want CBK to Hold Rate At 9pc Ahead of MPC

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has urged the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to maintain the benchmark lending rate at 9 percent ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Woos Diplomats to Commit Capital to National Infrastructure Fund

President William Ruto has appealed to foreign diplomats and international organisations to channel long-term capital into Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), as the… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Reaffirms Kenya's Commitment to Rules-Based Global Order in Annual Diplomatic Brief

President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to a rules-based international order, urging renewed support for multilateral institutions amid growing global instability. Read more »