February 08
Kenya: 'Verify' - Mudavadi Warns Youth Against Unsafe Overseas Jobs Amid Ukraine War Casualties
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has raised fresh concerns over rising cases of Kenyan youth being lured into unsafe jobs abroad, including reports of questionable… Read more »
Kenya: 27 Kenyan Police Officers Awarded UN Service Medals in South Sudan
Kenyan police officers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded United Nations Service Medals in recognition of their exemplary service in… Read more »
February 06
Kenya: Sonko Defends Himself in Court As Nairobi Graft Trial Resumes
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Tuesday testified before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court as part of his defence in an ongoing graft case involving allegations of… Read more »
Kenya: 2 More Kenyans Killed Fighting for Russian Forces in Ukraine War Identified
The bodies of two more Kenyans who were fighting for Russian forces in the Russia-Ukraine war have been identified, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (DIU) reported on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Family Holds Mock Burial for Son Killed Fighting for Russian Forces in Ukraine War
The family of a 32-year-old Kenyan man who died while fighting for Russian forces held a mock burial on Thursday after efforts to repatriate his body failed. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Wazito CEO Gicheru Appointed Acting FKF CEO, Ndege Thrown Out in the Cold
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have appointed Dennis Gicheru as the interim chief executive officer (CEO). Read more »
Kenya: Panic As Gas Cylinders Explode At Donholm Depot, Fire Rages
There was panic in Donholm estate on Friday morning when gas cylinders exploded at a local depot, causing a massive fire that shook the densely populated neighborhood. Read more »
Kenya: Court Stops Nairobi Hospital Agm Pending Hearing On Governance Dispute
The High Court has issued a conservatory order stopping the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), which owns the Nairobi Hospital, from holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM)… Read more »
Kenya: Boma Yangu Sign-Ups Top One Million
Registrations on the government's Boma Yangu platform have surpassed one million, underscoring strong demand for affordable housing and the growing pressure on supply. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Introduces 24/7 Emergency Response Bill to Safeguard Nairobi
Nairobi is set to transform its approach to disasters following the approval of a comprehensive Disaster Management Policy and Emergency Response Bill by the Sakaja-led County… Read more »
Kenya: Osoro's Key Rival Rallies Support for Matiang'i's 2027 Presidential Bid
Political leaders in Kisii County have continued to reorganize and mobilize support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's anticipated 2027 presidential bid. Read more »
Kenya: How Nyota Programme Inclusion Is Transforming the Lives of Youth Living With Disabilities in Kisii
Every morning, Josphat Kerongo settles onto a low wooden stool outside his small shop at Mwalimu Plaza in Kisii town, carefully arranging phone accessories and wristwatches within… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Initiates Pre-Feasibility Study for Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba Highway PPP Upgrade
Kenya has launched preparatory work for the long-awaited upgrade of the Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba highway through a Public Private Partnership (PPP), aiming to reduce congestion… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Trader Counts Losses After Youths Loot Her Business During Nyota Event
A Kisumu saleslady is counting her losses after her soft drinks business was brought to a halt on Monday when youths attending a major government function allegedly looted her… Read more »
Kenya: Why Kenya's Under 20 Women's Side Played Male Teams to Prepare for World Cup Qualifier
National women under 20 football coach Jackline Juma says playing against male teams has toughened her girls for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Tanzania. Read more »
Africa: Paraplegic Driver Nikhil Sachania Crowned Africa Rally Champion
KCB Rally Driver Nikhil Sachania has officially been crowned the 2025 FIA Africa Rally Championship 3 category winner. Read more »
Kenya: Kang'ata, Mutuma Named Among Most Impactful Men in Timely Kenya Index
Governors Irungu Kang'ata (Murang'a) and Mutuma M'Ethingia (Meru) have been named among Kenya's most impactful men in a Timely Kenya Index released on Friday, joining a… Read more »
Kenya: COA Overturns NG-CDF Annulment, Finds Senate Input Unnecessary
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision that had declared the NG-CDF unconstitutional, ruling that the fund does not violate the constitutional division of… Read more »
Kenya: KRA to Boost Staff Integrity, Service Delivery With New System
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced a new technology system aimed at promoting staff integrity and improving service delivery. Read more »
Kenya: De Heus Opens Sh3bn Athi River Feed Factory in Major Boost to Kenya's Livestock Sector
Global animal nutrition company De Heus Kenya will officially open a Sh 3 billion (USD 23 million) state-of-the-art animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River on February 18,… Read more »
Kenya: Irũngũ Houghton to Step Down As Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director in 2026
Irũngũ Houghton will step down as Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya in June 2026, ending an eight-year tenure that the organisation's Board has described as… Read more »
February 05
Kenya: Govt Warns Kenyans Against Fake Jobs Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict Casualties
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has issued a stern warning to Kenyans, particularly the youth, to remain vigilant against fake recruitment agencies amid rising reports of… Read more »
Kenya: Budget Constraints Hamper Child Protection, Clerics and Unicef Warn
Religious leaders and UNICEF have raised alarms over insufficient funding for child protection, warning that limited budget allocations are slowing efforts to shield children from… Read more »
Kenya: Affordable Housing Demand Booms As Boma Yangu Sign-Ups Hit 1 Million
Kenyans registered under the Boma Yangu platform have surpassed the one million mark, signalling growing public interest in the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), according to… Read more »
Kenya: IOM Reaffirms Partnership With Kenya to Advance Human Mobility and Migration Governance
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reaffirmed its partnership with Kenya following the presentation of credentials by its new Chief of Mission, Nomagugu Ncube,… Read more »
