East Africa: Kenya MET Forecasts Continued Rainfall Across Highlands, Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall across several parts of the country, including the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Ends Northern Kenya Tour With Major Infrastructure, Power and Water Projects Push

President William Ruto has concluded his three-day tour of Northern Kenya with a renewed pledge to increase government investment in infrastructure and essential services, saying… Read more »

Kenya: Court Rejects DPP Bid to Drop Sh356mn Theft Case Against Oki General Trading Director

The Milimani Chief Magistrate's Court has rejected an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeking to terminate a Sh356.7 million theft case against a company… Read more »

Kenya: Charles Nyachae Endorses Matiang'i Presidential Bid in Kisii

Former Constitution of Kenya Review Commission commissioner Charles Nyachae has endorsed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's presidential ambitions, describing him… Read more »

Kenya: Prosecution Seeks 30 Days to Detain 9 Utumishi School Girls Over Arson Case

The prosecution has applied for 30 days' detention orders for nine Utumishi School students linked to last week's arson incident in which 16 students died. Read more »

Kenya: Blow to NSSF As Court Upholds Refusal to Pause Controversial Labour Court Decision

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by the National Social Security Fund Board of Trustees seeking to suspend the implementation of the Employment and Labour Relations… Read more »

Kenya: Lenana School Closed Indefinitely Following Night of Student Unrest

Lenana School has been closed indefinitely following Monday night unrest by students, adding to growing concern over a fresh wave of instability in Kenyan schools just days after a… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Invited to Identify Unsung Heroes Ahead of Mashujaa Day

The National Heroes Council has opened a nationwide call for nominations, inviting Kenyans to recommend individuals for possible declaration as national heroes ahead of Mashujaa… Read more »

Kenya: Lobby Flags Plans to Excise Uhuru Park, Central Park for Uhuru Highway Works

The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has raised concerns over reported plans to excise portions of two of Nairobi's most iconic public green spaces; Uhuru Park and Central Park; to pave… Read more »

Africa: China Dispatches Medical Experts to DRC As International Support Grows in Fight Against Ebola

China has deployed a specialized medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Hails Security Gains Against Al-Shabaab in North Eastern Region

President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening security and accelerating development projects across Northern Kenya, saying peace and stability… Read more »

Kenya: Trump Nominates Henry Wooster As U.S. Ambassador to Kenya

President Donald Trump has nominated Henry Wooster, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service from Virginia, to serve as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary… Read more »

Africa: Spiro Secures $215m to Expand Africa's Electric Mobility and Battery-Swapping Network

African electric mobility firm Spiro has secured a $215 million (Sh27.8 billion) equity investment to expand its electric vehicle operations and battery-swapping infrastructure… Read more »

Kenya: Education Ministry Invites Public Input On New University Regulations in Major Reform Push

The Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide public participation process on the proposed Universities (General) Regulations, 2026, inviting stakeholders and members of the… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Ends Northern Kenya Tour With Infrastructure Projects Push

President William Ruto is set to conclude his three-day tour of Wajir and Garissa counties with a series of infrastructure projects aimed at boosting development in Northern Kenya. Read more »

Africa: U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres By More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown

The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the number of diplomatic missions across Africa that can process visa applications, a move expected to affect thousands of… Read more »

Africa: Kenyan-Built Urbantok Launches As Africa Pushes for Creator Economy Independence

A Kenyan technology company is seeking to transform how African content creators earn money online with the launch of UrbanTok, a new social media platform designed to put… Read more »

Kenya: KeNHA Seeks Consultants for PPP-Backed Mau Summit-Malaba Highway Project

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 2 - The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has invited consulting firms to bid for a technical feasibility study that will pave the way for the… Read more »

Kenya: Motorists to Receive Traffic Fines Via SMS As NTSA Digitizes Enforcement

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 2 - Motorists across Kenya will now be able to settle minor traffic offences without appearing in court under a new digital enforcement framework that the… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Links Laikipia Facility Approval to Personal Request From Trump

President William Ruto said late Monday that he authorized the establishment of a US Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base after President Donald Trump personally… Read more »

Kenya: Former Catholic Priest Arrested Over Alleged Treasonous Social Media Posts

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a 44-year-old former priest over allegations of publishing online content advocating the unlawful… Read more »

Kenya: Kirinyaga Assures Residents of Uninterrupted Healthcare Amid Health Workers' Go-Slow

The County Government of Kirinyaga has assured residents that healthcare services in all public health facilities will continue uninterrupted despite a planned go-slow by health… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, South Africa Set to Deepen Ties As Ruto Embarks On State Visit

William Ruto is set to undertake a State Visit to South Africa from June 3 to 5, 2026, the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria has announced. Read more »

Kenya: Court Maintains Status Quo On Proposed Ebola Facility After AG Fails to Appear in Court

The High Court has maintained the status quo on the planned establishment of an Ebola exposure, quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility in Kenya, after the Attorney General… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Bets On Aviation Reforms to Secure Bigger Share of Global Flower Market

Kenya is positioning the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the revitalization of Kenya Airways (KQ) at the center of a broader strategy to strengthen its… Read more »