Kenya: Sports PS Mwangi Makes Bold Claim About Afcon 2027

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 18, 2026 - Sports principal secretary Elijah Mwangi says the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), which Kenya will co-host, will be much better than the last… Read more »

Kenya: Battle Royale At Karen Country Club As Curtains Come Down On Sunshine Development Tour

The Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing moves into its decisive stage tomorrow as the Absa Invitational tees off at Karen Country Club from Monday (January 19) to… Read more »

Kenya: 'Kenya Will Not Be Stripped of AFCON 2027 Hosting Rights,' - CAF President Assures

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 18, 2026 - Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe says Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will not be stripped of the hosting rights for… Read more »

Kenya: 3 Arrested in Crackdown On Highway Robbery Gang Along Mombasa Road

Detectives from Rabai Sub-County have arrested three suspects believed to be part of a notorious highway robbery gang that has been terrorising truck drivers along the busy… Read more »

Kenya: 2 Iranians Arrested After Stealing Sh15,000 From Thika Shopkeeper

Detectives in Thika have arrested two Iranian nationals for allegedly stupefying a shopkeeper and stealing Sh15,000. Read more »

Kenya: 'Raila Cannot Be Cloned' - Ahmednassir Declares ODM Politically Dead

Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi has launched a scathing critique of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), declaring the party politically "dead" following the death of its… Read more »

Kenya: National efootball Champion Kiplagat Makes Kenya Proud At African Championships

 - Kenya's eFootball mobile champion, Hanningtone Kiplagat, finished in the top 8 at the Africa eFootball Championship held from January 15-16 in Casablanca, Morocco. Read more »

Uganda: AUC Chair Ali Youssouf Backs Uganda Vote As Opposition Cries Foul

The African Union Commission (AUC) has commended the conduct of Uganda's January 15 presidential election and congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election. Read more »

Kenya: 3 Arrested for Siphoning Fuel From Train At Sultan Hamud

Three people are in police custody after being arrested for allegedly siphoning fuel from a train at Sultan Hamud Railway Station, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)… Read more »

Kenya: 'We Cannot Be Given Peanuts' - Oburu Vows Tough Talks With UDA Ahead of 2027

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Odinga has vowed to lead tough negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting that ODM must secure a fair… Read more »

Kenya: Court Fast-Tracks Case On Safety of Sanitary Pads and Diapers

The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has certified as urgent a public interest appeal challenging the safety, marketing and environmental impact of widely used sanitary pads and diapers… Read more »

Kenya: Museveni Wins Again - Uganda President Secures 7th Term As Bobi Wine Cries Foul

Uganda's long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country's presidential election, securing a seventh term in office amid strong opposition… Read more »

South Africa: U.S. Slams South Africa for Hosting Naval Drills With Iran

The United States has protested South Africa's decision to take part in a multinational naval exercise involving Iran, describing Tehran as a "destabilizing actor and state sponsor… Read more »

Kenya: Man Dies From Deadly Dental Procedure At Illegal Kawangware Clinic

A family in Nairobi is demanding justice after their loved one died following complications from a dental procedure allegedly performed by an unqualified practitioner at an illegal… Read more »

Kenya: 'Elections Are in 2027, Not 2026' - Amis Urges ODM to Slow Down Amid Wrangles

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has warned that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) risks weakening itself through internal wrangles and rushed political manoeuvres, even as rival parties… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Election - Bobi Wine Protests Ballot Stuffing, Arrests and Intimidation

Uganda's main opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused authorities of widespread electoral malpractice, including "massive… Read more »

Kenya: KeNHA Announces Night Closure of Uhuru Highway At Haile Selassie Roundabout

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of key road sections along Uhuru Highway at the Haile Selassie Avenue Roundabout to facilitate… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Praises Role of Dawoodi Bohra Community in Housing, Health and Education

President William Ruto has lauded the Dawoodi Bohra community for their longstanding contribution to Kenya's development, highlighting their role in housing, healthcare, and… Read more »

Africa: Kenya Begin Preps for First-Ever Africa Futsal Cup Qualification

The national futsal team have commenced training for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier tie against Namibia. Read more »

Kenya: 'You Con Pig' - Alai Fires Back At Ahmednassir Over Gun Claims

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has hit back at Senor Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi, rejecting claims that he is being shielded from the law and accusing the advocate of intimidation… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Holds National Planning Meeting Ahead of February 26 By-Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Friday held a joint National Planning Meeting as part of its preparations for February 26 by-elections. Read more »

Kenya: Outrage As IPOA Probes Nandi Hills Police Assault Caught On Camera

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into an incident in Nandi Hills, Nandi County, after a viral video appeared to show police officers… Read more »

Kenya: Kiplagat, Kiteta Shine Brightest At Ak Track and Field Weekend Meeting in Thika

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 16, 2026 - Aaron Kiplagat, Nympha Kiteta and Emily Jerop shone brightest on Day Two of the Athletics Kenya (AK) Track and Field Weekend meeting at the Thika… Read more »

Kenya: China and Canada Announce Tariffs Relief After a High-Stakes Meeting Between Carney and Xi

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries' relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. Read more »

Kenya: Safaricom Dealers Warn Against State Stake Sale to Vodacom

The Safaricom Dealer Association has warned that the government's plan to sell part of its stake in Safaricom could weaken the dealer-based model that underpins the telco's… Read more »