Kenya: CS Duale Closes 8th Ansaaru Sunnah Islamic Conference in Eastleigh

Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale on Thursday presided over the closing ceremony of the 8th Annual Ansaaru Sunnah Islamic Conference held in Eastleigh, Nairobi, bringing… Read more »

Somalia: IGAD Reaffirms Support for Somalia's Sovereignty Amid Somaliland Recognition Claims

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat has reaffirmed its full recognition of the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of… Read more »

Kenya/Tunisia: Nigeria Survive Vicious Fightback to Overcome Tunisia in 'Battle of Eagles' At Afcon 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, December 28, 2025 - Nigeria secured their place in the knockouts of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a nervy 3-2 win over Tunisia in Fez, Morocco on Saturday… Read more »

Kenya: CS Murkomen Announces Kiganjo-Style Security Facility in Kerio Valley

The government is set to bolster long-term security in Kerio Valley by establishing permanent security installations, including a joint police and military training facility… Read more »

Egypt/South Africa: Salah Scores Penalty As 10-Man Egypt Edge Out South Africa in Afcon

NAIROBI, Kenya, December 26, 2025 - Mo Salah scored a first half penalty as Egypt beat South Africa by a solitary goal at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco. Read more »

Cameroon/Cote d'Ivoire: Champs Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Algeria Win 2025 Afcon Opener Matches

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo's composed strike gave holders Ivory Coast 1-0 victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Marrakech. Read more »

Kenya: Why 55% of Kenyans Are Saying No to Christmas This Year

A recent survey has revealed that 55 percent of Kenyans will not celebrate Christmas this year, marking a 5% increase from 2024. Read more »

Kenya: JSC Appeals High Court Ruling Suspending Petitions Against Judges

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has filed an appeal following a High Court decision suspending all petitions against judges, citing the absence of officially gazetted… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans to Prioritise Road Safety in Christmas Message

President William Ruto has delivered his Christmas message to Kenyans, thanking citizens for their resilience throughout the year and urging caution during the festive travel… Read more »

Kenya: How Kenyans Can Avoid Traffic Jams On the Rironi-Mau Summit Highway This Holiday

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory for motorists travelling along the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, warning of heavy congestion as holiday… Read more »

Kenya: Why Everyone Is Rushing to the Village This Christmas Despite Economic Upheavels

As buses snake their way out of the capital and towns fall quieter, one truth remains clear. At Christmas, the village is the place to be. It is a refuge a reminder of who people… Read more »

Kenya: Son in Custody Over Gruesome Murder of Mother in Nyandarua

Detectives have intensified investigations into the gruesome murder of 60-year-old Millicent Wahura Mwangi, whose torso was discovered in a sack along the Malewa-Kipipiri road in… Read more »

Kenya: Sugarcane Workers Suspend Strike After Govt Promises Sh1bn Partial Payment

A planned strike by sugarcane plantation workers that was scheduled for this week has been temporarily suspended after last-minute assurances from the government. While the move… Read more »

Kenya: Four Members of Maraga's Campaign Team Injured in Road Accident in Western Kenya

Four members of former Chief Justice David Maraga's campaign team were injured on Tuesday night after their vehicle collided with a lorry while returning to Nairobi from Nyamira… Read more »

Kenya: Eight Killed As Matatu Rams Into Stalled Lorry On Eldoret-Webuye Highway

At least eight people were killed on Tuesday night after a speeding matatu rammed into a stationary lorry at Mukhonje in Lugari, along the busy Eldoret-Webuye highway, police have… Read more »

Kenya: PS Muthoni Raises Alarm Over Rising Male Suicide Cases, Calls for Urgent Intervention

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has raised concern over a worrying rise in suicide cases among men across the country, attributing the trend largely to untreated… Read more »

Kenya: Shock As Nairobi It Firm CEO Dies in Suspected Suicide

Police are investigating the death of Evans Githua, the Chief Executive Officer of Nairobi-based IT solutions company Com Twenty One, whose body was found on Tuesday behind Alba… Read more »

Kenya: TIFA Poll - Opposition Unity Remains Elusive As Jubilee Popularity Surges

The opposition landscape is shifting dramatically as the Jubilee Party gains momentum, driven by a high-profile alliance between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Cabinet… Read more »

Kenya: Wetang'ula Urges Luhya Unity Behind Ruto's Second-Term Bid

NAIROBI, Kenya -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the Luhya community to close ranks and rally behind President William Ruto's bid for a second term,… Read more »

Kenya: NYS Officers Get Christmas Boost As Council Approves Promotions

National Youth Service (NYS) officers will celebrate this Christmas season in high spirits following a decision by the National Youth Service Council to promote officers in line… Read more »

Kenya: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital Achieves Major Milestone With Approval of HR Governance Documents

The Chief Executive Officer of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), Dr. Joshua Okise, has announced a major institutional milestone following the… Read more »

Kenya: 25 Killed in Road Crashes Tuesday, 1,702 Violations Flagged - NTSA

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has reported that at least 25 people were killed in multiple road traffic accidents recorded across the country Tuesday, as… Read more »

Kenya: High Court Orders EACC to Release NYS Vouchers to Pending Bills Committee

The High Court has ordered the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to release all National Youth Service (NYS) vouchers to the Pending Bills Committee, following the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Al-Shabaab Operative Sentenced to Life in U.S. for 9/11-Style Terror Plot

A Kenyan national linked to the Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabaab has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the United States for plotting a 9/11-style terrorist attack… Read more »

Kenya: Nigerian Singer Asake Mourns Fan Who Died During Nairobi Concert Stampede

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has expressed deep sorrow following the death of a fan during his concert at Nyayo Stadium on December 20. Read more »