January 27
Kenya: Navy Commander, French Envoy Discuss Strengthening Maritime Cooperation
The Commander of the Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, on Monday held high-level discussions with French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet aboard the French Naval Ship (FNS)… Read more »
Kenya: Doshi Joins Tabb Trade Credit Network to Expand SME Access to Stock Financing
Leading hardware and electrical products supplier Doshi has joined tabb's trade credit network, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to purchase inventory on… Read more »
Kenya: Winnie Odinga Alleges Intimidation in ODM, Claims Members De-Whipped for Supporting Her
Winnie Odinga has raised serious allegations of intimidation within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), claiming that party members are being de-whipped and pressured for… Read more »
Kenya: Winnie Odinga Accuses Oketch Salah of Lying About Raila's Final Moments
Winnie Odinga has publicly challenged claims by political aide Oketch Salah regarding his presence during Raila Odinga's final moments, questioning the accuracy and credibility of… Read more »
Kenya: Oburu Remains ODM's Acting Leader Unless Ratified By NDC, Winnie Odinga Says, Disputes Hurried Move to Replace Raila
Winnie Odinga insists that Oburu Odinga remains the acting party leader unless formally ratified by the party's National Delegates Convention as she challenged recent moves within… Read more »
Kenya: 'He Was My Father, My Leader, My Friend - ' Winnie Odinga On Coping With Loss
Winnie Odinga has spoken candidly about the emotional weight of losing her father, describing a deeply layered relationship that went beyond family to politics, mentorship and… Read more »
Kenya: Judicial Neutrality At Risk As JSC Vice Chair Isaac Ruto Linked to UDA Politics
Former Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru has called on Chief Justice Martha Koome to urgently confront what he says is an unprecedented breach of… Read more »
Kenya: Unpaid Sh4.9bn Bills Threaten IEBC's 2027 Election Preparations
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned that mounting unpaid bills and a yawning budget shortfall are threatening critical preparations for the 2027… Read more »
Kenya: Thousands of Contractors Face De-Registration Over Unpaid Fees, NCA Warns
Thousands of building contractors risk being struck off the official register and barred from operating after the National Construction Authority (NCA) issued a final warning to… Read more »
Kenya: Over Half of MPs Likely to Lose Seats in 2027, Wetang'ula Warns
More than half of the current Members of Parliament are unlikely to retain their seats in the 2027 General Election, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula has said,… Read more »
Kenya: NTSA Launches Mandatory Eye Tests for Drivers in Nairobi Following Spike in Road Accidents
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has begun offering free mandatory eye tests for all drivers in Nairobi, following a sharp rise in road accidents this year. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Considers Halting Treasury Transfers to Counties That Defy Oversight
Senators are considering recommending the suspension of transfers from the National Treasury to counties that repeatedly fail to account for public funds or ignore summons by… Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Warns MPs Against Bullying State Officials Through Committee Summons
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned Members of Parliament against what he described as a growing culture of intimidating and over-summoning heads of public… Read more »
Kenya: Winnie Odinga Goes Silent After Ida Odinga's UNEP Appointment
For weeks, Winnie Odinga was the loudest rebel inside the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Read more »
Kenya: Meet Rukiya Mohamed - the Only Female Snake Handler in Kenya's Coast Conservation Area
From the quiet shores of Kiwayuu in Lamu County to the global conservation stage, Rukiya Mohamed's journey is a story of courage, discipline, and unwavering purpose. Read more »
Kenya: Sugar Industry Faces Shutdown As Workers Demand Sh10.8bn in Unpaid Wages
A nationwide strike that could paralyze the country's sugar industry is looming after the newly elected Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied… Read more »
Kenya: Why Kenya Must Invest and Enforce Its Way to Ending FGM
On the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, Kenya faces a turning point. While we have lowered prevalence and strengthened laws, progress is not a final victory. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Drops Pre-2027 Boundary Changes - Here's Why
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has postponed the substantive review and delimitation of electoral boundaries until after the 2027 General Election. Read more »
Kenya: Social Health Authority to Block Drug Claims From Hospitals That Fail to Dispense Medicine
The Social Health Authority (SHA) will begin rejecting reimbursement claims for medicines from county-run hospitals that fail to dispense prescribed drugs to patients, Health… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Names Issack Hassan, Katwa Kigen Among 15 New Appeal Court Judges
President William Ruto has appointed 15 judges to the Court of Appeal following nominations by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Thursday, January 22. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Golfers Savour Chance to Earn World Ranking Points
Kenyan golfers are basking in a historic opportunity to earn valuable Official World Ranking Points (OWRP) on home turf, with the first season of the Sunshine Development Tour… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi, Turkana Counties Biggest Recipients of Sh4tn Equitable Revenue Share
Nairobi, Turkana and Nakuru counties are among the biggest beneficiaries of the Government's equitable revenue share, latest figures from the National Treasury show. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Leads Special Africa Leaders' Meeting On Climate Adaptation
President William Ruto on Monday convened a virtual Special Africa Leaders' Meeting on Climate Adaptation to rally support for scaled-up financing and coordinated action to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Air Force Launches New Helicopter Course At Moi Air Base
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) marked a historic milestone on Monday with the official launch of the Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) 07 Pioneer Rotary Wing Ab Initio Helicopter… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, India Reaffirm Strong Ties At 77th Republic Day Celebration in Nairobi
Kenya on Monday joined the Government of India and the Indian community in Nairobi to mark the 77th Republic Day of India, a celebration highlighting the deep historical ties and… Read more »
