Kenya: How Changing Travel Patterns Are Redefining Nairobi's High-End Hospitality Market

Nairobi's position as East Africa's business and diplomatic hub has made it a bellwether for how urban hospitality is evolving in the region. Read more »

Kenya: Waiguru Rolls Out Sanitary Pads Drive for Schoolgirls

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has rolled out a massive countywide sanitary pads distribution drive aimed at curbing absenteeism of girls from school during menses. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria's Fintech Blueprint Raises Stakes for Kenya, Africa's Digital Economy

Nigeria's latest fintech policy push is sending ripples across Africa's digital finance ecosystem, with potential implications for Kenya's fast-maturing mobile money and fintech… Read more »

Kenya: Kakamega Homeboyz Defender Dies After Tuesday Night Attack

NAIROBI, Kenya, February 5, 2026 - Kakamega Homeboyz player Silas Abungana has passed away after succumbing to head injuries sustained from an attack on Tuesday night. Read more »

Africa: Africom Expands Counterterrorism Push As U.S. Pursues Converged Security and Economic Agenda

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) says it is intensifying cooperation with African partners to confront a growing terrorist threat, increasingly linking security efforts… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, WHO Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate UHC Agenda

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday held a high-level strategic meeting with World Health Organization (WHO) officials to strengthen collaboration aimed at… Read more »

Kenya: Long Rains Forecast - Near-Average to Above-Average Rainfall Expected

Kenya is set to experience near-average to above-average rainfall in several key regions during the March-April-May (MAM) 2026 "Long Rains" season, the Kenya Meteorological… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Announces Tax Relief for Low and Middle-Income Earners

President William Ruto has announced new tax relief measures for Kenyan workers, exempting those earning up to Sh30,000 from income tax. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Spain Reaffirm Defence and Maritime Security Cooperation At AI Summit

Kenya and Spain have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and maritime security cooperation following a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Responsible… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Awards Charter to Bomet University, Kenya's 36th Public University

President William Ruto has awarded a charter to Bomet University, elevating it to the status of Kenya's 36th fully chartered public university. Read more »

Kenya: Katiba Institute Demands Funding Freeze for Unlawful Presidential Advisor Roles

Katiba Institute has formally written to the Controller of Budget (COB), Dr. Margaret Nyakang'o, urging strict compliance with a High Court ruling that declared the offices of… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Welcomes Kanini Kega to DCP Party

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has welcomed politician Kanini Kega to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Reaffirms Support for UN Reforms As Fifth Committee Meets in Nairobi

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to a stronger and more inclusive United Nations as senior diplomats and officials from the UN General Assembly's Fifth Committee convened in… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, WHO Strengthen Ties to Speed Up Universal Health Care

Kenya has stepped up talks with the World Health Organization (WHO) as the government pushes ahead with health reforms aimed at giving every Kenyan access to quality and affordable… Read more »

Africa: Trump Signs Law Reauthorizing Agoa Trade Program Through 2026

President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation reauthorizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), extending the trade preference programme through December 31,… Read more »

Kenya: National Government to Take Over Construction of Mombasa Stadium

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced that the national government will assume renovation of the Mombasa Stadium. Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Turns to Digital Pre-Registration to Boost Gen-Z Voter Numbers

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is betting on technology to reverse persistently low voter registration among young Kenyans, unveiling plans for a… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC to Launch Ward-Based Mass Voter Registration On March 29

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will roll out a nationwide mass voter registration exercise starting March 29, IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon has… Read more »

Kenya: Japanese Firm, AGL Set Up New Freight Forwarding Company in Nairobi

Japanese logistics firm Yusen Logistics and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have jointly launched a new freight forwarding and logistics company, Yusen Africa (East Africa) Limited,… Read more »

Kenya: Nyota Program to Be Expanded to Reach 2 Million Youths - Kindiki

The NYOTA empowerment project is being fine-tuned and expanded to benefit over 2 million youth across the country, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. Read more »

Kenya: Uhuru, Gachagua Working Quietly to Consolidate Mt Kenya - Malala

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua are working together behind the scenes to consolidate the Mt Kenya political… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Recovers Public Land in Machakos Valued At Sh50 Million

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered grabbed public land within Machakos town valued at approximately 50 million Shillings. Read more »

Kenya: Sifuna Questions Source of Linda Ground Financing

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has revealed that the ongoing consultative forums dubbed Linda Ground are not funded from the party's account. Read more »

Kenya: Senate Faults Kitui County for Under-Funding Emergency Fund Amid Drought Risks

The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has criticized Kitui County for failing to meet the legal threshold for disaster preparedness funding, after it emerged that the county… Read more »

Kenya: Senators Move to Ban Political Branding On Public Projects

Senators have renewed calls for a ban on the use of elected leaders' names or images on publicly funded projects, following concerns raised over political branding in Kitui County. Read more »