January 12
Kenya: iShowSpeed in Maasai Mara to Spotlight Kenya's Tourism
American social media sensation iShowSpeed is expected to visit the Maasai Mara next, capping off a whirlwind Kenya tour that Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says has… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Allows Regulatory Process for Diageo-Asahi Deal to Proceed
The High Court has allowed regulatory approval processes for the Diageo-Asahi transaction to continue, even as it issued a temporary order restraining the final stages of the deal. Read more »
Kenya: UDA to Convene NEC Meeting On Wednesday to Discuss Coalition With ODM for 2027
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced plans to convene its National Executive Council (NEC) on Wednesday to formally consider a resolution to enter a coalition with… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Assures Smooth Start for First Cohort of Grade 10 Learners Under CBE
The Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has confirmed that the first-ever Grade 10 learners under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system have begun reporting smoothly to… Read more »
Kenya: Heart-Stopping & Hilarious - IShowSpeed Almost Walks Into Lion Territory
International streaming sensation iShowSpeed had a heart-stopping moment during his Kenya tour when his car broke down inside a national park teeming with lions. Read more »
Kenya: Data Sovereignty Fears Rise As Vodacom Eyes 55pc Safaricom Stake
The National Treasury has formally moved to divest a 15 percent equity stake in Safaricom PLC to the Vodacom Group, a transaction valued at approximately Sh244.5 billion ($1.6… Read more »
Kenya: KERRA Seeks to Recruit New Director General
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has advertised for a new Director General (DG) to replace Jackson K. Magondu, who is currently serving in the role on an interim basis. Read more »
Kenya: How Change in Formation Has Spurred Murang'a Seal to 10-Match Unbeaten Run
Murang'a Seal head coach Osbourne Monday has credited his team's improving fortunes to a change in formation. Read more »
Kenya: Luxury At Sea - Azamara Journey Brings 690 Tourists to Mombasa
The luxurious boutique cruise ship Azamara Journey has docked at the Port of Mombasa, bringing 690 passengers as part of a 16-day East African cruise spanning the Vanilla Islands… Read more »
Kenya/South Africa: Rising Starlets Face Southern African Opponents in Quest for World Cup Ticket
National women's Under 17 team will begin their quest for a second consecutive World Cup appearance with a duel against Namibia in the qualifiers. Read more »
Kenya: Uchumi House Listed for Sale At Sh562.5mn
Uchumi House, a prime commercial property located at the junction of Aga Khan Walk and Nkrumah Lane in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD), has been put up for sale at… Read more »
Kenya: Engineering Students Raise Alarm After Fatal Karen Building Collapse
The Association of Engineering, Construction and Architecture Students (AECAS) of the Technical University of Kenya has raised serious safety concerns following a fatal structural… Read more »
January 11
Kenya: Parliament to Hear Public Views On Safaricom Stake Sale
Parliament will on Monday begin public hearings on the government's proposal to sell part of its shares in Safaricom PLC, marking the next major step in a plan that could reshape… Read more »
Kenya: Nanyuki Man Hugs Tree for 96 Hours to Promote Peace Ahead of 2027 Elections
A 43-year-old man in Nanyuki has joined the growing tree-hugging movement, taking the unusual endurance challenge beyond environmental activism to champion peace and national unity… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda's Bruce Melodie Links Up With Diamond Platnumz & Joel Brown to Drop Pan-African Anthem 'Pom Pom'
Rwanda's musical powerhouse, Bruce Melodie, has linked up with Tanzanian Bongo star Diamond Platnumz & Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joel Brown to drop "POM POM". Released via… Read more »
Kenya: Abigail Chams Ushers in the New Year With Bold New Single 'Your Loss' and Visa Partnership| Out Now
East Africa's rising global star Abigail Chams launches her first release of the year with the fiery new single "Your Loss," arriving alongside a stunning official music video and… Read more »
Kenya: iShowSpeed in Kenya - Fans Buzz Over Possible Sprint Race With Ferdinand Omanyala
Popular online personality iShowSpeed is in Kenya, and the most talked-about possibility is a sprint race against Africa's fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala. Read more »
Kenya: iShowSpeed Fans Go Wild As One Gets Face Signed in Nairobi Stream
Online sensation iShowSpeed is making waves in Nairobi, and less than an hour into his livestream for the "Speed Does Africa" tour, he already ran into some of the craziest fans… Read more »
Kenya: CS Chirchir Inspects Rironi-Mau Summit Highway Works As Government Moves to Counter Stalled Project Claims
Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has inspected ongoing construction works along the Rironi-Mau Summit Highway, seeking to reassure the public that the… Read more »
Kenya: Why Raila's Bodyguard Landed Plum Job in Mombasa County
Maurice Ogeta, the late Raila Odinga's longtime and trusted bodyguard, who was recently appointed Advisor on Security Affairs in the Mombasa County Government, indeed deserved the… Read more »
Kenya: South C, Karen and Kenya's Recurring Building Collapse Crisis - - What Must Change
The recent building collapses in South C and Karen, Nairobi, have once again exposed Kenya's persistent construction safety failures, turning what should be isolated incidents into… Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Governor Reaffirms Total Loyalty to Ruto
The Governor of Nyeri Mutahi Kahiga on Sunday publicly reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President William Ruto, dismissing critics who have questioned his political… Read more »
Kenya: iShowSpeed Spends Sh20,000 on Shirt At Kenyatta Market
Online sensation iShowSpeed continues to captivate Kenyan fans on his "Speed Does Africa" tour, with a visit to Kenyatta Market, Nairobi's largest market, showcasing the country's… Read more »
Kenya: iShowSpeed Arrives in Kenya for Youth Creativity Tour With Uganda's Tenge Tenge
Popular online personality iShowSpeed has touched down in Nairobi, kicking off a highly anticipated visit that will see him collaborate with young Ugandan content creator Tenge… Read more »
January 10
Africa: UAE-African Union Talks Highlight Peace, Technology, and Water As Pillars of Africa's Future
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation following high-level talks held in Addis… Read more »
